The Assam government is exploring ways to boost medical tourism by facilitating treatment for patients from Bhutan, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said after meeting Sandeep Arya, India’s Ambassador to Bhutan. The discussions focused on strengthening Assam–Bhutan cooperation through better connectivity,…
The New Year brought good news for Barak Valley rail passengers as the Silchar–Agartala–Silchar Express was upgraded to modern LHB coaches from Wednesday, replacing older ICF coaches. The service was flagged off at Silchar station in the presence of Rajya…
Kamrup district recorded major gains in child protection in 2025, preventing 350 child marriages and rescuing 10 trafficked children, all girls, through coordinated action by the administration, police and civil society groups. Data shared by Assam Centre for Rural Development…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has become India’s fastest-growing state economy, registering 45% growth between 2020 and 2025, far above the national average. Citing RBI data, he said the state economy has expanded from about ₹4 lakh crore…
Assam Cabinet Minister Rupesh Gowala said tea garden communities are witnessing unprecedented inclusion under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He highlighted a 3% reservation that has opened government jobs for tea garden youth, calling it a step toward dignity after…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) said it will soon finalise seat-sharing with ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after reviewing all factors. AGP president Atul Bora said national-party support is crucial for development and expressed confidence that remaining clauses of the…
Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed safety trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, a major step toward its launch. The trial, supervised by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, was conducted on the Kota–Nagda section, where…
The Government of Assam has issued a new executive order to overhaul medical equipment procurement, mandating all purchases through the Government e-Marketplace under the Assam Public Procurement Act, 2017. To ensure clinical suitability, a State Technical Specification Committee will frame…
Panic gripped Sootea after a wild boar strayed from the Sixth Addition of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve and attacked three villagers on Tuesday evening. The injured—Parag Bordoloi, Sanjib Saikia and Niku Saikia of Malargaon—were assaulted while returning with…
Gauhati University marked a milestone as Dr Hemen Kumar Kalita, Assistant Professor of Physics, was commissioned as a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force. He is the first serving GU faculty member to receive an IAF commission. Dr Kalita…