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31 May

Assam CM: IndiGo launch direct service between Delhi and Jorhat in September

Banasree SarkarAssam

The announcement by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that a direct non-stop flight between New Delhi and Jorhat will start operations in mid-September 2025 will significantly improve Assamese regional air connectivity. The statement was made on X on his official Twitter after a high-level meeting with IndiGo Airlines' executives in New Delhi. "It was a pleasure to meet with IndiGo leadership in New Delhi to talk about their plan to increase air connectivity in Assam," Sarma wrote. "Happy to announce that, as of mid-September 2025, IndiGo will operate a nonstop flight between Delhi and Jorhat." Enhancing general intra-state and inter-state…

30 May

CM Tamang thanks PM Modi for virtual address to Sikkim

Banasree SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual presence during a recent event, highlighting the encouragement and optimism it has sparked among the people of the state. Although the Prime Minister could not attend in person, his virtual address resonated deeply with the people of Sikkim. “His kind assurance of visiting Sikkim in the near future and extending his blessings has deeply touched us all,” said CM Tamang. The virtual interaction infused a renewed sense of pride and motivation within the community. In his remarks, the Chief Minister emphasized that PM Modi’s words went…

28 May

About 76,000 farmers would be empowered by Sikkim’s Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Banasree SarkarSikkim

The "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan," launched by Sikkim, aims to support more than 76,000 farmers throughout the state. This program aims to improve farming methods ahead of the Kharif season and is a part of a nationwide campaign led by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. With support from the ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone VI, in cooperation with Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and other relevant departments, the campaign is planned for May 29–June 12, 2025. In Sikkim, which is hailed as India's first totally organic state, the campaign is especially meaningful. Its focus is on…

28 May

Peanut butter or Almond butter, what would you like?

Banasree SarkarHealth

Although peanut butter is still a favorite, almond butter has become more well-known recently. Although they both provide a rapid protein increase, their nutritional profiles and health advantages differ significantly. Generally speaking, peanut butter has more protein than almond butter. About 7-8 grams of protein are found in two tablespoons of peanut butter, compared to 6-7 grams in the same serving size of almond butter. Fiber keeps you fuller for longer, which aids with weight loss. Since almond butter contains more fiber than peanut butter, it can help people lose weight. Almond butter's higher fiber content, which encourages satiety, may…

27 May

Tourists are requested to leave Sikkim by 6 a.m. on May 29 in anticipation of PM Modi’s visit

Banasree SarkarSikkim

The government declared that visitors departing Sikkim on May 29 must depart by 6 am. The directive is intended to ensure smooth vehicle traffic in anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and was issued prior to his arrival. On that day, PM Modi would travel to the state to attend a celebration commemorating Sikkim's 50th anniversary of becoming a state. "As everyone is aware, the State of Sikkim commemorated its 50 illustrious years of independence on May 16, 2025. On May 29, 2025, the Hon. Prime Minister of India will grace the State with his visit on this important occasion,"…

26 May

A inquiry into illicit coal mining is demanded by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Banasree SarkarAssam

Gaurav Gogoi, a Congress MP from Jorhat, demanded that a thorough probe be conducted into syndicates and suspected illegal coal mining in Assam and Meghalaya. Speaking at a press conference at Jorhat's District Congress Bhawan, Gogoi asserted that a "coal mafia" is flourishing under political cover and connected it to shifts in Assam's leadership. He cited an April Enforcement Directorate action that allegedly exposed the use of fraudulent paperwork to carry coal that had been illegally mined in Meghalaya into Assam, with bribes of Rs1.5 lakh per truck. The Congress MP claimed that neither the Assam nor Meghalaya governments had…

24 May

The state’s fiery “Dalle Khursani” is cultivated by Sikkim’s Dzongu admin center

Banasree SarkarSikkim

On land that had long been left bare, the Block Administrative Centre (BAC) in Dzongu, Sikkim, has started growing "Dalle Khursani," the state's well-known fiery chili. Under the direction of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the project is a component of a larger initiative to promote organic farming and enhance food security. Adjacent to the BAC office in Dzongu, the area had lain fallow for many years. Now that Dalle Khursani has been planted, it is being turned into a verdant and useful area. Sikkim is proud to be the first entirely organic state in the world, a distinction…

23 May

The number of Asiatic lions in India has increased significantly to 891

Banasree SarkarNational

As a "landmark success" in wildlife conservation, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav praised the notable increase in India's lion population, which he stated has grown to 891 from 674 in 2020. Yadav attributed this accomplishment to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who served as both the Indian Prime Minister and the Chief Minister of Gujarat, in a post on X. He also commended wildlife enthusiasts, environmentalists, and forest officials for their contributions to this achievement. The fact that there are now 891 lions in India, up from 674 in 2020, is incredibly encouraging. The remarkable conservation result may…

22 May

AIPL starts a 1 MW solar power facility at Jayshree Tea Estate

Banasree SarkarAssam

Arrays Ingenieria Private Limited (AIPL), founded and maintained by ex-servicemen, successfully erected a 1 MW solar power plant at Jayshree Tea Estates in Sonari, Charaideo district, as part of Tata Power's EPC contract. Arrays has also successfully installed and commissioned a 535 kWp ground-mounted on-grid solar power plant at Towkok Tea Estate and a 500 kWp plant at Manjushree Tea Estate. Both tea plantations are owned by Jayshree Tea & Industries Limited (Towkok Group of Tea Plantations), a subsidiary of the BK Birla Group of Companies. This remarkable project was implemented to commemorate Jayshree Tea & Industries Limited's 80th anniversary,…

20 May

Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass proposes the idea of keeping Manas National Park open throughout the year

Banasree SarkarAssam

Given that Manas National Park is flood-free and has the potential to greatly improve the region's tourism prospects, Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass has suggested keeping the park open to visitors all year round. Speaking at a public gathering in Baksa district's Salbari, Dass emphasized that Manas has not seen any floods since 2011, in contrast to Kaziranga National Park, which frequently experiences seasonal flooding. He pointed out that this makes the park appropriate for year-round visitors. Dass highlighted the park's rising stature in Assam's tourism industry by saying, "Given the Chief Minister's recent visit to Manas, it would be…