Assam Politics & Governance

Construction advances at Dibrugarh’s Khanikar sports complex

2 June 2026

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inspected construction at the Khanikar multipurpose sports complex in Dibrugarh and reviewed progress on the main stadium, indoor facilities, swimming pool and athletes’ hostel. The first phase, with seating for about 5,000 spectators, was reported complete; construction is continuing towards a planned capacity of 35,000. The project was reported to cost about ₹210 crore.

Key Facts

• The project’s foundation stone was laid on 5 July 2018 by then Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Mission Senehjori launched to strengthen Assam’s muga silk value chain

2 June 2026

Union minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched Mission Senehjori on 2 June to strengthen Assam’s muga silk value chain. The cluster-based initiative links host-plant cultivation, silkworm seed production, processing, branding and exports. It envisages investment of ₹396–411 crore over three years, including ₹136–151 crore from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. Its targets include 30 farmer-producer organisations and digital traceability for more than 8,000 households by 2028.

Key Facts

• Muga silkworms feed on Som and Sualu leaves.
• Muga silk received protected geographical indication recognition in 2007.

Kaziranga launches women-led poultry project in Barbheta

3 June 2026

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve launched a women-led poultry project in Barbheta village on 3 June. It connects 24 women farmers with a raised, covered rearing system and organised market access. Sarai Ghat Farming Trust is the implementation partner, while Blue Planet Amalgamated LLP handles marketing and buy-back. The project aims to promote antibiotic-free poultry production and strengthen livelihoods around Kaziranga.

Key Facts

• The poultry cluster is organised through the Barbheta Eco-Development Committee.

BTC decides on six-month salary reduction and local measures

3 June 2026

The Bodoland Territorial Council’s Executive Council decided to reduce the salaries of its executive members and councillors by 30% for six months. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary on 3 June.

The council also decided to form regional committees to identify landless people for proposed land allotments, and to open new cattle markets and reopen some closed markets.

Key Facts

• The BTC’s executive and legislative powers derive from the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule and the 2003 and 2020 Bodoland Peace Agreements.

Supreme Court stays deportation of two women declared foreigners

5 June 2026

The Supreme Court stayed the deportation of Saleha Khatun and Sarbhanu Begum, who had been declared foreigners by Assam tribunals. The stay applies until the next hearing on 16 July 2026 if the women remain in detention. The Court also sought responses from the Assam and Central governments and other parties.

Key Facts

• Justices Vikram Nath and V. Mohana constituted the bench that issued the interim order.

Barpeta Medical College partners with cancer-care foundation

6 June 2026

Barpeta Medical College and Hospital signed a memorandum of understanding with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation to collaborate on cancer detection and care. The agreement provides for screening camps and public-awareness activities, with the college’s Community Medicine department taking a key role. Postgraduate students at the college are also to participate in the foundation’s work.

Key Facts

• Barpeta Medical College and Hospital is Assam’s fifth medical college.

Assam removes separate release-order requirement for employee transfers

8 June 2026

Assam removed the requirement for a separate release order when government officers and employees are transferred. Employees must join their new posting promptly after receiving the transfer order. Delayed joining can lead to departmental action.

Key Facts

• Employees may raise objections to a transfer after joining their new workplace.

Assam launches Blue Valley Cluster with EU cooperation

9 June 2026

Assam launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati on 9 June with European Union cooperation. It covers flavours and fragrances, AYUSH and food processing, aiming to link local products with international markets. Assam Industrial Development Corporation and the Federation of European Businesses in India signed an MoU to promote investment and business connections. The visiting EU delegation had inspected Tata Electronics’ semiconductor project under construction at Jagiroad on 8 June.

Key Facts

• The cluster targets participation by farmers, women’s self-help groups, entrepreneurs, start-ups and researchers.

Assam plans workshop on protecting GI-tagged agricultural products

9 June 2026

Assam planned a ...