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Under the new SOP, land transactions among various faiths in Assam will be closely examined.

The Assam government has rolled out a Special Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate land transfers between individuals of different religions, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday. Cleared by the state cabinet, the SOP requires the Assam Police Special Branch to vet such transactions, examining issues like fraudulent practices, funding sources, the impact on local social dynamics, and national security implications before approval is granted.

Sharma clarified that the procedure will not apply to transactions between people of the same religion, but will be mandatory for interfaith transfers and for land purchases by NGOs from outside Assam seeking to establish educational or healthcare institutions. Stressing caution, he said, “In a sensitive state like Assam, land-related matters must be addressed with utmost care.”

Added on August 27, 2025 State

Assam LoP requests a human rights investigation following the GMCH infant death.

Leader of the Opposition in Assam, Debabrata Saikia, has written to the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) urging an independent inquiry into the death of a newborn at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on August 18. The four‑day‑old infant, admitted to the NICU for treatment of jaundice and infection, was found dead entangled in medical wires. Saikia alleged that overcrowding, staff shortages, and negligence led to the tragedy, terming it a “gross violation of fundamental human rights.”

He requested the AHRC to take suo motu cognisance under Section 21(5) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, and demanded a time‑bound probe by an expert panel. The Congress leader also sought accountability from the state government, interim compensation of ₹10 lakh under the Assam Victim Compensation Scheme, 2012, and protection for the grieving parents. Citing repeated lapses in public hospitals, Saikia pressed for urgent reforms, calling the incident a stark reminder of systemic failures in Assam’s healthcare infrastructure.

Added on August 27, 2025 State

Assam’s craft sector gains momentum as Barpeta holds a RAMP workshop on accessing international markets.

The handloom and handicraft sector in Barpeta received a major boost with a day-long technical workshop organised under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme on Wednesday. Bringing together nearly 250 artisans, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs, the event focused on skill development, branding, and digital commerce adoption to enhance global competitiveness of Assamese crafts. Supported by DICC Barpeta, ASIDC, and NEHHDC, the workshop featured sessions on product design, packaging, ODOP/ GI tagging, and access to e-commerce platforms like ONDC, GeM, Amazon, and Flipkart. Experts also guided participants on financial literacy, SHG funding, and export opportunities. Officials emphasised that the initiative, aligned with the “Make in Assam” vision, would help local crafts establish a strong presence in national and international markets. The programme concluded with a product exhibition, certificate distribution, and a call to leverage RAMP for scaling up Barpeta’s traditional industries.

Added on August 27, 2025 State

For uncommon disorders, the center names Assam Medical College & Hospital a “Centre of Excellence.”

The Government of India has designated Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, as a Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021. With this recognition, AMCH becomes the first medical institute in Assam and the Northeast to receive the status, joining a select group of 15 such centres across India. The designation is expected to boost diagnosis, treatment, and research for rare and complex diseases, benefitting patients across the entire Northeastern region.