The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has completed major electrification works in the Tinsukia Division, marking a key milestone in its electrification programme. Successful inspection and testing were carried out on the Tinsukia–Dangari and Makum–Ledo sections. With this, NFR has electrified…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said documents related to alleged links between state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and Pakistan would be made public by the end of January. He said officials were finalising the papers and the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Assam on January 17–18, with programmes focusing on culture, infrastructure and connectivity. He will arrive in Guwahati on January 17 and attend a mega Bagurumba dance performance at Sarusajai Stadium. On January…
Assam and Madhya Pradesh have reached a principled agreement on the inter-state exchange of wild animals to boost biodiversity. The understanding was finalised during a meeting between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan…
Ahead of Magh Bihu, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation will organise three Bhogali Melas in the city from January 10 to 12. The fairs will be held at Ganeshpara Field, Dispur Supermarket (GMC Office Field), and Motghoria Field. The melas aim…
Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Friday described the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a historic reform aimed at making higher education more flexible, multidisciplinary and skill-oriented. Addressing an academic meeting at Gauhati University, he said the Four-Year…
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) staged a road blockade in Nazira town on Friday, demanding the immediate reconstruction of the historic Dhodar Ali. The protest began around 11 a.m., with activists occupying the main road and raising slogans against…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state is set to enter electronics manufacturing, with a mobile phone manufacturing unit expected to be established soon. He said the initiative reflects the vision of “Made in India, Made…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday dismissed opposition claims of “vote theft,” stating that such allegations are baseless as no electoral roll has been published yet. He said the opposition’s remarks reflect political insecurity ahead of the elections…
The AIUDF on Friday announced its president Badruddin Ajmal as its candidate for an upcoming Rajya Sabha vacancy from Assam and sought the Congress party’s support. The terms of three Rajya Sabha members from Assam will end on April 9,…