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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated 2.6-km-long flyover from Kamakhya Gate to Maligaon in Guwahati, touted to be the longest in Assam. During the inauguration, the CM said his government will soon start construction of 1,000 bridges across the state. He also informed that the state government has completed 842 small and big bridges in recent times on Wednesday. According to the sources, PWD department carried out the project at an investment of Rs 420 crore. Chief Minister said, "Today we are opening the 'Neelachal Flyover' for the public. This was constructed on one of the busiest roads of…

Amidst, border tension between regions of Northeast since past few years, Khanduli area of West Karbi Anglong district bordering Meghalaya, a committee from the regions was formed to resolve the border dispute. Karbi Students Association (KSA) Central Committee and Jaintia Students’ Movement (JSM) from Assam and Meghalaya was formed to maintain peace in the bordering area of West Jaintia Hill district and West Karbi Anglong district. According to the sources, since October, 2022 tension has been prevailing between the regions. Now with help of the committee meeting the districts will try to bring peace between its districts people.

A group of Meitei women holds protest against Assam Rifles for removal of the force from the Imphal Valley. Meitei leader said, “Our committee wanted to know from Madam Governor what is the status of our memorandum to the Prime Minister seeking the removal of the Assam Rifles since there is no response or development on the ground. She said she had discussed the issue with the Centre and would discuss it again. We want their removal.” According to the reports, Meitei community has accused Assam Rifles for favoring and supporting Kuki communities in the ongoing conflict in the state,…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced about planting one crore trees for the upcoming Amrit Brikshya Andolan for greenery economy in the state.   The CM through a tweet announced, “The ensuing Amrit Brikshya Andolan will herald a tree-based economy in Assam. As part of the exercise, 9 different Guinness World Records will be attempted to be made.” As per the announcement, the initiative aims at planting one crore trees in a span of just two hours, greener landscape and sustainable economic future for the state. The event is to be held on September 17. Assam Chief Minister also…

Odisha government will soon start semiconductor manufacturing and fabless policy as it hopes to have at least one manufacturing unit and 100 fabless design companies in the state. Under approving this policy, the state is also expecting for 5,000 direct and 20,000 indirect jobs will be created in Odisha within seven years. After Odisha, the Assam government has also announced that it had approved the Assam Electronics (Semiconductor) Policy 2023, during its 100th cabinet meeting which recently took place. It is expected to transform the state into a dynamic and self-sustaining centre for semiconductor manufacturing and electronics production. The first…

Samagra Siksha, Assam has recently announced about voicing for those students who managed to secure average marks in boards but later excelled in careers. According to the sources, the stories will be aired in 3,000 Assam schools ‘Xopunor Deuka — When Dreams Get Wings’ making these true stories of struggle, perseverance and brilliance will soon become a part of school curriculum, the announcement said. On Tuesday, 13 stories from Assam and others from rest of India were handed over to Assam adviser on behalf of Education Minister, Ranoj Pegu. The initiative has been taken to motivate students especially from rural…

On Monday, Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds committee meeting at Vajpayee Bhawan, Giwahati. The top agenda of the meeting was leader Indrani Tahbildar’s suicidal case. The meeting, chaired by Assam BJP chief Bhabesh Kalita, was attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, among others.  According to the sources, due to the incident of Indrani the party is facing bad light in the state, Assam. Although the discussion about the case inside the meeting was not disclosed, the members are tight-lipped. There are several issues going on inside the party, a few weeks back former…

During a meeting, paramilitary force accused Manipur politician Thounaojam for his derogatory comment towards the force for performing their duty in the violence hit state to restrain peace, security between the communities there.     Earlier, the Assam Rifles have sought a written and public apology from Maheshwar Thounaojam, the national secretary of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), for the statements he made at the “Condolence of Meitei Martyrs” in Delhi on June 30. According to the Manipuri politician, paramilitary forces are helping the Kuki militants. The Assam Rifles said that Thounaojam’s remarks have caused considerable harm to the reputation and standing…

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiative, Rozgar Mela is organized thrice every month to provide jobs to 10 lakh people. On Monday, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameshwar Teli distributed 274 appointment letters to the youth held at Masimpur BSF camp. According to the reports, these recruits have been appointed in various BSF, CISF and other posts.