Banasree Sarkar

In just one month, the GIAL domestic cargo terminal at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati achieved a significant milestone by processing a record 952 metric tons (MT) of cargo. With a 13.2% total increase in cargo throughput, this achievement for the month of July surpasses the previous all-time high of 841 MT. The main driver of this expansion has been a significant 15.26% increase in incoming cargo volumes, with Bengaluru and Delhi contributing the most. The terminal's improved operating efficiency and increasing dependability as a logistics center in Northeast India are highlighted by the notable rise…

IndiGo will begin operating a new morning flight service from New Delhi to Silchar via Guwahati on September 20, 2025, according to the Assam Chief Minister's Office (CMO). In order to enhance air connection and convenience for Barak Valley residents, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spearheaded the introduction of the service, according to Barak Valley Development Minister Kaushik Rai. Rai thanked the chief minister and IndiGo Airlines for making the extra flight possible. On his official X account, the minister thanked the Assam chief minister for "considering the needs of the people of Barak Valley and arranging an additional flight."…

The Assam Yoga Science College, one of the state's top schools for teaching yoga sports, opened a branch at Jamunamukh. Prabhat Chandra Borah, Vice-President of the All India Yoga Federation and International Yoga Referee, formally opened the college's unit with a candle-lighting ceremony. Dambaru Saikia, a well-known social organizer and educationist, presided over an event that was also conducted at the Jamunamukh Sankardev Vidyaniketan premises on this occasion. Yoga master Prabhat Chandra Borah spoke, emphasizing the value of yoga sports instruction in the modern world. In addition to the faculty, students, and parents of Jamunamukh Sankardev Vidyaniketan, the event was…

At the historic Santak Na Gaon agricultural area in Assam's Sivasagar district, the Haurí Utsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm to revive the fading traditions of Assamese farmers. The festival aimed to reconnect the younger generation with Assam’s rich agricultural and cultural heritage, highlighting the significance of age-old farming practices that once formed the backbone of rural life. The event saw active participation from local residents, farmers, students, and cultural enthusiasts who gathered to witness traditional farming demonstrations, folk music, and vibrant dance performances. These activities reflected the deep-rooted bond between agriculture and culture in Assamese society. Through workshops, storytelling,…

Health Minister Ashok Singhal opened a dialysis unit at the Swahid Kamala Miri Civil Hospital, Bokakhat, on Monday as part of the Prime Minister National Dialysis Programme, marking a major advancement in the district's medical infrastructure. Atul Bora, Minister of Agriculture and Excise, accompanied the Health Minister at the inauguration ceremony. With the newest equipment, the three-bed dialysis unit with one recovery bed is staffed by two skilled technicians. The addition of the new dialysis unit will benefit and provide high-quality care for patients with kidney diseases at this hospital in the Bokakhat district. In addition to highlighting the government's…

Assam is currently experiencing drought-like conditions due to insufficient rainfall, significantly affecting agricultural activities. In the Demow sub-division of Sivasagar district, approximately 260 hectares of farmland have been impacted, as per reports from the District Agriculture Office. This includes 152 hectares of general agricultural land and 108 hectares specifically designated for crops. An agriculture official stated that only 85 hectares of land were suitable for the transplantation of Sali paddy this season. Additionally, the crop area in the Nitaipukhuri region has suffered due to the dry conditions that set in after the initial transplantation phase, further exacerbating the crisis. The…

In a noteworthy development, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi revealed through a Facebook post that more than 2,000 types of wild orchids are now found in the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, bringing Assam to the attention of the world. With this accomplishment, it may overtake even government-sponsored parks like Singapore's National Orchid Garden as the world's largest natural orchid conservation center. MLA Akhil Gogoi wrote in the post, "Kaziranga Orchid Park protects around 2,000 wild orchids. In contrast, about 1,000 wild orchid species are officially conserved in Singapore's National Orchid Garden. No private institution in the world is known…

The district administration of Goalpara organized a special meeting at DIC Field in Goalpara town with the aim of eradicating tuberculosis. During the meeting, Eveready Industries India Limited, a company based in the Mornoi industrial region, offered to assist 250 TB patients by providing them with a bag of wholesome food as part of the Nikshay Mitra program. The Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was intended to be strengthened by this CSR effort. Pradip Timung, DC, praised the company's charitable deed and urged everyone to learn more about the illness and work together to eliminate this threat from society.