Rajya Sabha MP and senior All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Susmita Dev has criticized the Assam government for failing to showcase Barak Valley’s trade potential at the recently concluded Advantage Assam 2.0 summit. Despite the state securing investment commitments worth nearly ₹5 lakh crore, Dev alleged that Barak Valley’s strategic position for trade with…
Eight-year-old Binita Chetry from Assam has captured the hearts of many with her remarkable audition on Britain’s Got Talent 2025. Her high-energy dance routine, featuring flawless moves, gravity-defying backflips, and incredible flexibility, left both the judges and the audience spellbound. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the video of Binita’s performance on his X…
The Arambai Tenggol (AT), a socio-cultural outfit in Manipur, has praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his unwavering commitment to fostering peace and stability in the state. In a high-level meeting on Saturday, Home Minister Amit Shah directed the armed forces to strengthen security in Manipur, expedite border fencing, and curb the drug trade….
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that they cannot “end Hinduism” just as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb could not. Addressing an event in Kolkata, Sarma also targeted the Left and liberals, calling them the “biggest danger” to Hindus. “Aurangzeb…
Bhutan is poised to receive its first-ever railway connection, thanks to a completed detailed project report (DPR) by Indian Railways. The proposed 69.04-kilometer railway line will link Kokrajhar in Assam, India, to Gelephu, Bhutan, according to a spokesperson from Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). ### Project Details and Approval Status The project, estimated to cost ₹3,500…
Assam has received investment proposals amounting to ₹5.14 lakh crore, which is “almost 80 percent of the state’s GDP,” confirmed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam’s GDP stands at ₹6.43 lakh crore as of March, highlighting the “unprecedented” interest from both foreign and domestic investors. Sarma asserted that the state “can become” a hub for…
Officials have issued warnings to two Kuki village chiefs from the Wakan Ridge and Mark Hills Ridge areas in Kangpokpi district, near Imphal East, for violating the peace process initiated by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The warnings followed a gun attack allegedly carried out by miscreants from the Kuki-Zo community on devotees at the…
Amidst the return of looted and illegal arms to the police, suspected Kuki militants opened fire at a religious site in Imphal East district from adjoining hills, officials said. However, no casualties were reported in the firing, which is the first of its kind since the promulgation of President’s Rule in Manipur on February 13…
IIM Shillong recently participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 held in Guwahati. The summit, organized by the Government of Assam, is the largest investment promotion initiative, showcasing Assam’s economic potential, investment opportunities, and strategic position as a gateway to Northeast India and Southeast Asia. *Key Highlights of IIM Shillong’s Participation*…
The Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit has marked a significant milestone for the state, attracting investment commitments totaling ₹5,18,205 crore. This substantial sum accounts for nearly 80% of Assam’s projected Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹6.43 lakh crore by March 2025, signaling a major leap in industrial and economic growth, according to…
