The Assam Journalists’ Association (AJA) has expressed deep sorrow over the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association condemned the heinous act of violence and extended condolences to the victims’ families. AJA President Rajiv Sharma emphasized the need for swift justice, urging authorities to take…
Tensions have flared along the Assam-Mizoram border after a Mizoram-based student organization accused Assam authorities of land encroachment during the construction of a bridge. The dispute has reignited concerns over territorial claims between the two northeastern states, which have a history of border conflicts. According to reports, Mizoram officials alleged that Assam police personnel entered…
The Government of India has unveiled plans for five new ropeway projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at enhancing connectivity, tourism, and eco-friendly transportation. These projects will be developed under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, a national initiative to expand cable car systems across the country. Key Ropeway Projects The proposed ropeways in Assam include: In…
The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has achieved a historic milestone, recording ₹3,850 crore in tea sales for the financial year 2024-25, marking its highest-ever turnover in 52 years. Record-Breaking Sales Figures GTAC sold 169.13 million kg of tea at an average price of ₹227.70 per kg, reflecting an ₹800 crore increase compared to the…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal delivered a powerful message to students at the 20th Foundation Day celebration of Sriram Academy in Pathsala, urging them to take bold steps to protect the environment. Addressing the future leaders of the nation, Sonowal emphasized the urgency of combating global warming and adopting a lifestyle rooted in discipline, purpose, and…
With the Assam Panchayat elections scheduled for May 2 and May 7, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its campaign across the state, aiming for a landslide victory. The elections will see 1.8 crore voters elect 21,920 gram panchayat members, along with other local representatives. BJP’s Strategy Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on September 8, 2025, to inaugurate the year-long birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and to lay the foundation stones for several major infrastructure projects. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended a formal invitation to the Prime Minister during a meeting in…
In a groundbreaking initiative, IIT Guwahati has partnered with HDFC Parivartan to launch technology-driven projects aimed at promoting sustainable development in Assam and Meghalaya. The collaboration focuses on enhancing food and energy security, boosting farmer incomes, and empowering rural communities through innovative solutions. The program, titled “Focused Development Program: Enhancing Agriculture & Residue-Based Enterprises via…
The Assam Congress has alleged that the state police are acting as agents of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of intimidating Congress candidates ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections. Senior Congress leaders, including Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Bhupen Kumar Borah and Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi, staged a protest march to…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has inaugurated a series of development projects worth over Rs 100 crore in Diphu, Karbi Anglong district, marking a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in the region. The projects, unveiled during a function near Rengbonghom H S School, include the laying, widening, and upgrading of roads, as…
