The Assam government is making significant strides to transform the ambitious announcements made during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit into actionable realities. The summit, which concluded earlier this year, secured investment commitments worth ₹4.91 lakh crore, nearly five times the amount garnered in its inaugural edition in 2018. These investments span diverse sectors, including energy,…
Mizoram’s Home Minister, K. Sapdanga, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to resolving its long-standing border dispute with Assam through peaceful negotiations. Speaking at the Mizoram State Boundary Committee (MSBC) meeting in Aizawl on Wednesday, Sapdanga expressed optimism about achieving a lasting resolution that ensures the well-being of residents along the border. The MSBC meeting, attended…
In a decisive action against illegal immigration, Assam Police intercepted and deported five Bangladeshi nationals from the Sribhumi district early Thursday morning. The operation, part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on infiltration, underscores Assam’s commitment to securing its borders and upholding immigration laws. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the efforts of the Sribhumi Police,…
Senior Congress leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as a “disturbing collapse” of law and order in Assam. Speaking after visiting Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh at Morigaon District Jail, Gogoi accused the state government of turning Assam into a “police state”…
A heated exchange between Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia and state cabinet minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has ignited a political row, with opposition parties seizing the opportunity to criticize the ruling party. The incident, captured on video, occurred during the inauguration of a BJP mandal office in Bahjani, Nalbari district, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET UG 2025 examination will revert to its pre-COVID format, a move aimed at streamlining the medical entrance process. Scheduled for May 4, 2025, the exam will require candidates to answer 180 mandatory questions within 180 minutes, eliminating the section-wise choice system introduced during the pandemic….
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has commended the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) for achieving the second position in the latest national DISCOM rankings. The rankings, released by the Ministry of Power, evaluate power distribution companies based on financial sustainability, performance excellence, and compliance with regulations. Taking to social media, CM Sarma expressed…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s recent social media post about borrowing a charger from a fellow passenger on an Emirates flight has ignited a cybersecurity debate. Sarma shared that a “kind young gentleman” lent him an international plug and charging cable during his journey from Delhi to Dubai. However, the CM, who fell asleep…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state has achieved a remarkable milestone, emerging as India’s third fastest-growing state with a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate of 7.94% at constant prices. The announcement underscores Assam’s economic transformation, driven by pro-investor policies and sustained investments in infrastructure, institutions, and human capital….
In a significant boost to India’s renewable energy sector, Assam’s Rs 200-crore bamboo bio-refinery is poised to commence commercial production by mid-2025. Located in Numaligarh, the refinery is a joint venture between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and two Finnish companies, Fortum and Chempolis. It is the first of its kind in India, utilizing bamboo biomass…
