Kaziranga National Park welcomed a record 1.64 lakh tourists, including 6,429 foreigners, between October and December 2024, earning Rs 4.32 crore in entry fees. Despite over 600 jeeps operating, heavy demand left many tourists unable to enjoy elephant and jeep…
The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) approved Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) to procure 200 MW of power at Rs 5.46/unit from the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project, developed by THDCIL, is…
A pipeline burst in Guwahati's Kharghuli area on Thursday morning flooded streets and damaged over five homes, seven vehicles, and businesses. The incident, caused by pressure buildup during preparations for a surge protection tank at the Kharghuli Water Treatment Plant,…
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…