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A notification issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Department has announced reassignment of 14 Cabinet Ministers with new responsibilities accross the state, Assam. The initiative is taken for the development of the state's infrastructure, projects, welfare schemes, and ensuring efficient implementation of government schemes. Each Minister is assigned with two-three districts as part of their duties. For more details below list of guardian minister and their respective districts – Ranjeet Kumar Dass - Karimganj, Dhubri, Bongaigaon Atul Bora - Kamrup (M), Nalbari Urkhao Gwra Brahma - Kokrajhar, Chirang Ashok Singhal - Goalpara, Biswanath Keshab Mahanta - Morigaon, Darrang, South Salmara Ajanta Neog - Jorhat, Nagaon Chandra Mohan Patowary - Kamrup, Barpeta, Bajal...

Illegal immigrants in the state specially Aadhar Card holders, has surpassed the state's population raising concern about fraudulent applications. Following, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that new applicants for Aadhaar cards in the state will be required to submit their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number. Strict rules will be initiated in issuing Aadhar Card, process will get tougher in the state, Assam. People who didn't apply for NRC will not get Aadhar card in the new process. However the CM stated, "Applications for Aadhaar cards are more than the population…It indicates that there are doubtful citizens and we have decided that new applicants will have to submit their NRC application receipt number (ARN)." Adding, "In Assa...

Assam has been grappling with online trading scam of 2, 200 crore. Earlier, 22 years-old boy was arrested from Dibrugarh, Assam. Assam police has started a crackdown into the scam where 38 more were arrested. However, few more accused are under police radar, Assamese actress Sumi Borah and her husband. Police are still investigating their current location, no update has been received yet. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacting to the incident urged Assam people to be aware of the scam. He also mentioned about the 38 arrested accuse in connection with the scam. On the other hand, Assam Chief Minister has announced to create 50, 000 more jobs by 2025 in the state, Assam.

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has served a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Congress leader and MPCC president Vincent H. Pala. The lawsuit demands an apology for Pala's remarks during a press conference on August 22, where he accused Dhar of being the "spokesperson" of the RSS and BJP and under investigation by the CBI. The notice, issued by Dhar's legal team, termed Pala's statements as "malicious" and "falsehoods" aimed at tarnishing Dhar’s public image. It demands a public apology, withdrawal of the remarks, and Rs 100 crore in damages for the defamation. Failure to comply within seven days will result in legal action, the notice warned.

To protect and safeguard land, language and culture of the indigenous people of Assam, 57 recommendations on Clause 6 of Assam Accord to be implemented approved by the Assam Cabinet. Assam CM said, "A decision has been taken to implement 85 per cent of the recommendations and we will take up the remaining with the central government as these fall within its purview." He also said, "historic milestone for Assam and stands out as one of the most significant efforts since Independence to protect the rights of the people of the state." However, announcement of the implementation will be done within three to four days after meeting with Ministers and Organizations of Assam.

A news of stock market scam is surfaced all over the internet, where Assam Police has uncovered Rs. 2, 200 crore from a 22-years-old boy hailing from Dibrugarh, Assam. In concern of the stock market investors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked people to be aware from such fraudulent. He said, "The promise of doubling your money with additional interest is a way of fraudsters. According to the law, no one is authorised to conduct stock broking in such a deceptive manner. They (certain apps) are completely unlawful. Today, the police have acted, and in the future, they will intensify it. There is a proper procedure for engaging in stock broking—such as opening a Demat account. These apps should be ignored. They lure people with attractive returns initially and then sc...