Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has emphasized the need for a coordinated approach with Assam to tackle the alarming air pollution in Byrnihat, an industrial town on the Meghalaya-Assam border. Speaking in the Assembly on Wednesday, Sangma highlighted the shared responsibility of both states in addressing the issue, which has made Byrnihat one of…
The Assam government has revealed that approximately 83,000 hectares of its land have been encroached upon by four neighboring states—Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. The announcement was made by Assam Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora during a session in the state assembly on Wednesday. Extent of Encroachment According to the data presented,…
The Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit, held in Guwahati, has set the stage for a transformative era in Assam’s economic development. With Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹1.89 lakh crore signed on Day 1, the summit focuses on strengthening connectivity and mobility through significant investments in road, rail, and waterways infrastructure. The event…
Hindustan Power has announced a significant investment of Rs. 620 crore in renewable energy and battery storage projects in Assam, marking a pivotal moment in the state’s clean energy infrastructure. The announcement was made during the ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ investment summit, which aims to spur economic growth and investment in the state. As part of…
The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on the Congress and its allies, accusing them of hiding their political failures behind Rabindranath Tagore’s songs and verses from the Bhagavad Gita as their so-called opposition unity collapses. In a strongly worded statement issued today, the BJP ridiculed the Congress…
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…
