Banasree Sarkar

On February 11, Assam will begin a financial support program for research scientists, providing significant monthly aid to scholars pursuing higher education. Research scholars in the state will receive Rs 25,000 per month under the Atal Vichal Agragami Assam project. In order to provide comprehensive access to academic opportunities, scholars with disabilities would receive increased support of Rs 40,000 per month. The program was announced on social media by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described it as an effort to improve the state's research ecosystem. The program's objectives are to promote innovation and intellectual growth among Assamese academics. The…

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, left for Switzerland to represent the northeastern state at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. This is the first time an Assamese official has attended the esteemed international conference. Sarma will interact with global economists, multinational chief executives, and representatives of international financial organizations like as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization during the five-day conference, which takes place from January 19 to 23, 2026. Sarma posted on social media site X after boarding a flight to Zurich after midnight: "Assam's aspirations are getting new wings every…

In the center of Maibang, the newly built G+2 building of PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri School for Rising India) Maibang Higher Secondary School and the Tularam Senapati Boys' Hostel were officially opened by Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC). DHAC Chairman Mohet Hojai, Dima Hasao District BJP President and MAC Dhriti Thaosen, MACs Monjoy Langthasa, Projith Hojai, Ratan Jarambusa, Lalremsiama Darnei, Pronath Rajiyung, John Phoitong, Hirojit Jidung, Ajoy Chakraborty, Krishna Joishi, and Ramsing, as well as Executive Members Donpainon Thaosen, Probita Johori, and Biswajit Daulagupu attended the inauguration ceremony. There were also RSS representatives…

Despite a Supreme Court ban on animal duels, traditional buffalo fights, known locally as Moh juj, were held on January 15 as part of Magh Bihu celebrations in sections of the Morigaon district in central Assam. According to local media accounts, the events in Baidyabori and Ahatguri attracted sizable crowds of locals. However, officials refused to comment, claiming that the matter is still pending. More than forty pairs of buffaloes were brought to Baidyabori by their owners, and some fights were said to have lasted longer than twenty minutes. 33 pairs of buffaloes competed in Ahatguri, one of the most…

Three major development projects in Assam have received loans totaling USD 680 million from the World Bank. These initiatives are intended to improve governance and service delivery, increase education and workforce preparedness throughout the state, and build climate resilience. The Washington-based multilateral lender said in a statement on January 15 that its Board of Executive Directors approved the projects on Tuesday to assist Assam in responding to extreme weather events, enhance public administration, and give over four million students the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. The biggest element is the USD 350 million Assam Disaster Resilient…

With a renewed effort to enhance the rail travel experience for both regular and long-distance customers, Indian Railways is poised to reach a major milestone in the next year. Indian Railways plans to launch nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Assam and West Bengal, combining comfort and affordability to expand the network of contemporary, non-AC long-distance services targeted directly at the average traveler. By traveling through heavily populous states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and reaching distant locations in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, these new services would improve connectivity from the eastern and northeastern areas to important parts…

Dokmoka Higher Secondary School Playground, under Howraghat LAC in Karbi Anglong district, hosted a major check distribution program under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA). Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma gave qualified female entrepreneurs from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Rs 10,000 in seed money (Entrepreneurship Fund grant-in-aid). In this event, 33,811 women beneficiaries (Nari-preneurs) were given support. This brings the state's total of 18,52,922 empowered women in 76 LACs closer to the goal of 40 lakh beneficiaries. KAAC Chief Tuliram Ronghang, Lok Sabha MP Amarsing Tisso, Local MLA Dorsing Ronghang, a number of Executive Members, MACs, the District Commissioner,…