A delegation from the 16th Finance Commission, led by chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, visited Tata's semiconductor project site in Jagiroad. The visit assessed the region's semiconductor potential and its impact on economic growth and job creation. The team also inspected…
Assam will launch the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme, offering Rs 2 lakh to each beneficiary to support entrepreneurship. The first phase begins tomorrow, with 25,000 youth receiving Rs 75,000 initially. After training, an additional Rs 25,000 will be disbursed…
The Assam government has amended the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, making smart meters mandatory for all consumers from April 1, 2025, to implement the Time of Day (ToD) tariff system. Under ToD, electricity rates will vary based on…
The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court for a revision of the 2019 NRC, calling it just the "first phase." Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the need to identify more illegal immigrants amidst a "demographic shift" in the…
Assam achieved a major tourism milestone with over 1 crore tourist footfalls in 2023-24, announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on World Tourism Day. This surpasses last year's record of 98.31 lakh tourists. Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah highlighted a…
Celebrations after the Gauhati University PGSU election turned violent as students from RCC-I and RCC-II hostels clashed on Friday night. The fight stemmed from issues like rivalry for posts, a meme war, and one hostel securing more seats. Students attacked…
Work on the Majuli-Jorhat bridge has been halted since September 5 due to a dispute between contractors. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote to Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, seeking intervention, as the EPC contractor, UP State Bridge Corporation Limited,…
Guwahati police arrested three dacoits linked to the recent Deochutal robbery. Two pistols and a Scorpio vehicle used in the crime were seized. The third suspect was apprehended in Maligaon last night. A press conference will reveal more details soon.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be implemented to identify and deport illegal immigrants to Bangladesh. He emphasized that individuals can present their cases during the NRC process, but failure to prove…
Tania Kumari (17), a tennis player, was arrested for allegedly killing her mother, Manju Devi (40), in Guwahati. Tania claimed her father, a tennis coach, abused her, and her mother failed to protect her. She showed no remorse, stating she…