Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for ushering in a historic transformation in the Northeastern region of India. Speaking at the Mopin Festival of the Galo tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, Sarma emphasized the unprecedented development in connectivity, infrastructure, and economic integration that the region has witnessed under Modi’s…
The Assam government recently honored distinguished individuals and organizations with the state’s highest civilian awards—Assam Baibhav, Assam Saurav, and Assam Gaurav—at a grand ceremony held at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The awards recognize outstanding contributions across diverse fields, including defense, science, art, sports, social work, and environmental conservation. The prestigious Assam Baibhav Award, the…
In a significant boost to infrastructure development in the Northeast, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the construction of a 121-km-long Guwahati Ring Road, including a major 3-km bridge over the Brahmaputra River. The project, with an estimated cost of ₹7,000 crore, aims to enhance regional connectivity and ease traffic congestion in…
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, announced that the central government has spent a total of Rs 64,973 crore for the development of the Northeast in the last financial year, up to March 18, 2025. The funds were utilized by 54 ministries and departments, including the Ministry of DoNER,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly condemned recent remarks made by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, regarding India’s northeastern states. Yunus, during his visit to China, referred to the seven northeastern states as “landlocked” and positioned Bangladesh as their “guardian of ocean access.” Sarma labeled these comments as “offensive and…
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, revealed that the Central Government spent more than double the allocated budget for the Northeast in the last financial year. Against an initial allocation of ₹51,000 crore, the total expenditure from 54 ministries exceeded ₹1.06 lakh crore. Speaking in Parliament, Scindia emphasized the government’s…
Amid rising political tensions in the Northeast, Meghalaya BJP leader and cabinet minister A.L. Hek has voiced his support for the demand for smaller states in the region. Speaking to reporters in Shillong, Hek stated, “There is nothing wrong in asking for smaller states. Garo wants Garoland, and Khasis want Khasiland. Is there anything wrong…
Ahead of the April 5 peace talks in New Delhi, Kuki leaders in Manipur have outlined three key preconditions for a ceasefire with the Meitei community. The talks, organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aim to address the ongoing ethnic conflict that has claimed over 250 lives and displaced thousands since May 2023. During…
Gauhati University, one of Assam’s premier educational institutions, observed Students’ Day on March 31, 2025, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, a revered leader and social reformer of the Bodo community. The event was marked by a series of cultural and academic activities, reflecting the university’s commitment to celebrating the legacy…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has intensified its preparations for the upcoming panchayat elections by forming specialized committees to ensure a well-coordinated campaign. The state unit has established a 16-member Panchayat Election Management Committee, led by Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika, and a 13-member Manifesto Drafting Committee, headed by Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass. The…
