BSF troops from Guwahati Frontier thwarted a smuggling attempt at the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district. They seized 100,000 Bangladeshi Taka and $103,800 USD, valued at nearly ₹89 lakh. In a related incident in Assam's Dhubri district,…
Baksa district now hosts the Northeast’s largest Eri silk spinning plant at Kharuajan's Integrated Textile Park, Mushalpur. Built by the NEHHDC, the ₹14.92-crore facility spans 12,916 sq. ft., featuring 960 spindles and producing 450 kg daily. BTC Chief Pramod Boro…
Farmers in Assam's Morigaon district exported 12 tons of watermelons to Bihar, thanks to the agriculture department's support. Using improved seeds, progressive farmer Hemanta Deka cultivated watermelons on three bighas and sold them at ₹10/kg in Bihar. Lohit Deka, another…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a ₹362.04 crore modernization project for the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden. The project aims to enhance facilities for animals and visitors, making it a state-of-the-art conservation hub. The CM announced plans for…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a power tariff reduction this year, citing profits made by Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL). The reduction will range between 50 paise and ₹1.5. The CM also shared that Assam is set…
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) will conduct document verification for the selected candidates for the position of Block Development Officers (BDOs) on January 3, 2025. The verification will take place at the Panchayat and Rural Development (P&RD) Department in…
On New Year’s Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a vision of inclusive growth and modern infrastructure for the state, unveiling several transformative initiatives for 2025. These include a zero-cost insurance scheme for government employees, offering up to…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ushered in the New Year with a series of announcements focused on sustainable transportation and infrastructure modernization. He launched 56 new electric buses, expanding the Assam State Transport Corporation's (ASTC) fleet to 356 buses…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that four villages in Cachar district have been declared child marriage-free, thanks to initiatives focused on the welfare of girls. These villages—Rukni Part IV, Bhairabpur Part I, Rosekandy Grant I, and Rosekandy Grant…
Starting January 1, the Maligaon-headquartered North-east Frontier Railway (NFR) will implement a new train timetable aimed at boosting connectivity, passenger convenience, and operational efficiency. Key changes include the acceleration of 43 trains, reducing travel times on prominent routes. For example,…