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Assam govt ‘reducing’ Eco-Sensitive Zone of Kaziranga: Read how the decision follows Supreme Court order, and how the issue exposes Congress hypocrisy

Raju Das -
The Assam government’s proposal to notify a 1 km Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga is not a dilution of existing protection but the formalisation of the zone in accordance with the Supreme Court’s 2022 directions.
Featured

Surrendering to mob violence or sensitivity towards Gen Z demands? Decoding CJP standoff  

Shraddha Pandey -
The near-blanket withdrawal of FIRs against violent CJP protestors, and written assurances, may indicate to critics and the Opposition that the Modi government is on the backfoot. However, it is worth remembering that law and order and the burden of maintaining peace also lie on the government in office.
Government and Policy

Assam govt introduces 14-day paternity leave for state employees, expands maternity and family pension benefits

OpIndia Staff -
The Assam government’s 2026-27 Budget introduces 14 days of paid paternity leave for state employees to promote shared parenting.
Government and Policy

Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma govt approves UCC bill in first cabinet meeting, tribal communities and local religious customs to be exempted

OpIndia Staff -
In a significant step toward fulfilling a key election promise, the Assam Cabinet under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday approved the draft...
Crime

Child marriages in Assam reduces by 84% for girls and 91% for boys after Himanta Biswa Sarma govt launched a massive crackdown

OpIndia Staff -
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a landmark 84% decline in child marriages involving girls and a 75% drop in teenage pregnancies in Assam.
Editor's picks

SC approves Assam’s plan to clear 3.6 lakh hectares of forest land if done as per procedure, says illegal settlements are a major challenge...

OpIndia Staff -
The Supreme Court has cleared the Assam government to remove encroachments from 3.62 lakh hectares of forest land. The court mandated a fair verification process by a special committee, ensuring residents receive a hearing and 15 days' notice before any eviction occurs.
News Reports

Himanta Biswa Sarma signs loan agreement with British Museum for Vrindavani Vastra: Read about Assam’s 16th century spiritual and cultural legacy, and how it...

Shriti Sagar -
To ensure that the Vrindavani Vastra can be safely displayed in Assam, the state government and the JSW Foundation will build a world-class museum in Guwahati.
News Reports

World Rhino Day 2025: The conservation miracle in Assam’s Kaziranga, as the national park boasts 70% of the world’s one-horned rhinos after starting with...

Shriti Sagar -
As a result of decades-long focused conservation efforts of Indian and Assam's government , the park now has a headcount of about 3000 rhinos, which accounts for nearly 70% of the global population.
Opinions

From oil to semiconductors: Once an insurgent-hit neglected state, Assam is now finding new wings under the BJP government

Debraj B -
Last decade has seen the ‘double engine government’ of NDA, in Assam and the Centre, lead to an unprecedented development for the region.
News Reports

Assam to stop issuing Aadhaar to adults to prevent illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from enrolling, CM Sarma announces cabinet decision

OpIndia Staff -
In a significant decision, the Assam cabinet on Thursday decided to stop issuing Aadhaar to adults in the state
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