Banasree Sarkar

Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam on February 14, an ordinary section of national highway was converted into a working airfield, causing first amazement and then growing excitement throughout Moran. The sound of fighter jets and military transport planes descending from the sky will soon be heard in what is typically a corridor of trucks and everyday commuters. In order to accommodate fighter jets and military helicopters, a route that is typically congested with trucks, buses, and two-wheelers was cleared, secured, and carefully prepared. Many locals called the scene "unforgettable" when the plane landed on the asphalt,…

The foundation stone for the Haflong Town Water Supply Project under AMRUT 2.0 was set on the occasion of ASHA Convention Day, along with the opening of a newly built Deluxe Paying Cabin with 10 beds at Haflong Civil Hospital. DHAC Chairman Mohet Hojai, BJP Dima Hasao District President, MAC and DHAC Vice-Chairman Dhriti Thaosen, Executive Members Samuel Changsan, Donpainon Thaosen, and Probita Johori, MACs Monjoy Langthasa, Ratan Jarambusa, Ramgalungbe Jeme, and John Phoitong, the DHAC Principal Secretary, and the Joint Director of Health Services, Dima Hasao district were present at the event. Speaking to the audience, the dignitaries stated…

In order to strengthen the continuous battle against infiltration and protect the state's identity, culture, and national security, the Assamese young must prioritize a strong work culture, according to Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). Speaking at a youth convention held at the constituency level in the Tingkhong Assembly sector by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Dibrugarh district unit, Sonowal claimed that when young were directed with discipline and purpose, their combined strength could change the course of history. According to Sonowal, "energy is generated when the qualities within the youth are brought together, and from…

The first cooperative-based taxi aggregator in India, Bharat Taxi, was hailed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described it as a long-overdue change in the nation's urban mobility sector. Sarma claimed in a post on X that the project demonstrates the Center's dedication to cooperative governance and people-centric reforms. The moment for the #BharatTaxi reform has arrived. The Chief Minister stated, "Hon'ble Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji has delivered a cooperative model that puts people, not platforms, at the center by putting Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision into action." Sarma praised the…

In the Dima Hasao district, a huge fire tore through Subhasnagar beneath the Maibang police station, destroying at least 13 homes and displacing residents. In the crowded residential area, the fire broke out early on Tuesday and quickly spread. Although the cause is being investigated, local reports confirm there were no injuries. In accordance with district procedures, Maibang station firefighters arrived quickly and fought the fire for two hours before putting it out. This tragedy highlights the persistent fire vulnerabilities in Maibang's rural homes, where previous outbreaks have been caused by inadequate safety infrastructure. More fire extinguishers and awareness campaigns…

The Assam government lay the foundation stones for 61 more school buildings throughout the state and opened the recently built 67 government schools as part of a significant effort to improve the state's educational infrastructure. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma formally launched the initiative at the central launch function in Sonapur, Kamrup Metropolitan district. Live coverage of the event was available throughout Assam. In accordance with the central program, Sonitpur district also hosted constituency-specific inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremonies under a number of programs, such as the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF-XXIX), the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for the…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a substantial relief move for state government employees, announcing that they will now be able to obtain their income in advance on a need-based basis. The statement was made at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Dispur, during the launch of the Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0. Under the new system, the Assam government would allow its employees to draw advance compensation, which can be reimbursed either in a single payment or through payments within a year. Workers who choose this option must give the bank a minimum interest payment. The Chief Minister clarified that while installment-based…

Speaking on the occasion of the state's second Legislative Assembly building's foundation being laid in Dibrugarh, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma described the day as extremely important for both Dibrugarh and the broader Upper Assam region. According to him, the people of Upper Assam have given the current government their full support. Additionally, he stated that the government's goal is to advance Upper Assam in terms of politics, economy, society, and culture. The Chief Minister stated that the Bogibeel Bridge and the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge are gifts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Upper Assam. He added that the Prime Minister has…