Topic: Assam
Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Act, 2024
The Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Act, 2024, aims to eliminate non-scientific healing practices. This law was introduced to protect the public from exploitation and to preserve...
Investment Boost for Assam’s Inland Waterways Sector
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, recently announced investment of over ₹4,800 crore for the development of Assam’s inland waterways. This announcement was...
Bathouism Recognized as an Official Religion in Assam’s BTR
The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government in Assam has recently included Bathouism as an official religion option in various application forms. This decision has garnered praise from experts...
Assam’s Second Capital
Recently, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Dibrugarh would be upgraded to a full-fledged city and serve as the second capital of Assam. This decision aims...
Assam Seeks Defence Industrial Corridor Development
In January 2025, Assam’s Chief Minister, Hemanta Biswa Sarma, announced ongoing discussions with the central government regarding the establishment of a defence industrial corridor in Assam. This initiative...
Assam’s Elephant Population Surges in 2024
Assam has recently reported increase in its elephant population. The latest estimate reveals a total of 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 since the previous count in...
India Tags First-Ever Ganges River Dolphin in Assam
India has marked milestone in wildlife conservation by tagging a Ganges River Dolphin in Assam. This unprecedented event is part of Project Dolphin, initiated by the Ministry of...
Urgent Action Needed for Assam’s Feral Horses
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently raised alarms regarding the critically endangered feral horses in Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. These horses, unique to the park, are untamed...
Assam Launches State Commission for Right to Public Services
The Assam State Commission for Right to Public Services was recently launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati. The aim of the commission is to enhance...
Assam Advantage 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025
The Assam Advantage 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 will take place in Guwahati and is set for February 24-25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event...
Bodoland Mahotsav 2024
The inaugural Bodoland Mahotsav is set to take place in New Delhi and celebrates the Bodo community’s language, literature, and culture. It aims to promote peace and build...
