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Assam has scripted a new chapter in India's tea industry by becoming the first state in the country to commercially produce Matcha tea. The breakthrough has been achieved by Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in Tinsukia district, marking a significant diversification for the state's globally renowned tea sector. The achievement comes after nearly a decade of research, planning and collaboration with Japanese tea experts, agronomists and technology providers. By combining Assam's centuries-old tea-growing expertise with traditional Japanese Matcha production techniques, the estate has successfully produced authentic, premium-quality Matcha tea. To support the initiative, Chota Tingrai Tea Estate established a fully automated…

Around 60 people, including men, women and children, were admitted to the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh after a suspected food poisoning incident left dozens seriously ill in Dhemaji district. According to reports, all the affected individuals had attended a birthday Nam-Kirtan feast hosted at the residence of Premdhar Sungkorang in Gali Mrigang village under Jonai on June 30. Nearly two days after the community feast, several attendees began experiencing symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea and acute stomach-related illness. As the number of patients increased and their condition deteriorated, they were rushed to AMCH in ambulances, buses and…

The Pro Panja League and the People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) on Friday announced the league’s arrival in Assam and introduced 18 arm wrestlers from the state who have been named in the Indian contingent for the World Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi later this year.The announcement was made at a media interaction in Guwahati.Actor and Pro Panja League co-founder Parvinn Dabass, PAFI president and Asian Armwrestling Federation vice-president Preeti Jhangiani, and president of the People’s Armwrestling Association Assam Kailash Sarma jointly made the announcement and interacted with the Assam members of Team India.The Assam arm wrestlers…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a meeting with Union Minister for Railways, Information Technology and Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and discussed a range of strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating Assam's industrial and infrastructure development. During the meeting at the Rail Bhawan, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for his valuable time and constructive engagement on several key projects concerning the State. He said the discussions focused on strengthening Assam's role in India's emerging semiconductor ecosystem and expanding critical railway connectivity. Sarma sought the guidance and support of the Ministry of Electronics…

Pointing at the frequent accidents caused by alleged technical flaws in the newly constructed Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today demanded an investigation into the matter.In the wake of the death of a young businessman, Parimal Medhi, in an accident on the flyover, the party also demanded the temporary closure of the flyover, which according to it, has turned into a death trap.Furthermore, the Pradesh Congress has demanded strict punitive action against the contractors and engineers involved in building the technically flawed flyover. Speaking to the media today, the president of Assam Pradesh Mahila…

Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained by personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the new terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Wednesday, July 1, before they could board a flight to Mumbai. The detained individuals have been identified as Rana Molla and Mafuja Akhtar Lima, both residents of Bangladesh. According to officials, the duo came under suspicion during the pre-boarding security screening. A subsequent search allegedly led to the recovery of forged Indian Aadhaar cards along with several other documents from their possession. Following the detention, CISF officials handed the two over to Azara…

The National Statistics Office (NSO), Regional Office, Guwahati, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, celebrated the 20th Statistics Day on Monday, in collaboration with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Government of Assam.The theme for the 20th Statistics Day was “Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data”. Reena Mech, Secretary T&D and Director DES Assam, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Retired Deputy Director General (ISS) and eminent writer Hiranya Borah and Prof. Amit Choudhury, HoD, Department of Statistics, Guwahati University attended the programme as guests of honour.The programme commenced with a welcome address by Utpal C.D. Gogoi, Senior Statistical Officer, Regional…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said a young gharial has been spotted in the Kekaidong river in West Karbi Anglong, and projected it as proof of a steady revival of Assam's natural ecosystems.The sighting comes less than two months after another Gharial, a species that was believed to have disappeared from the state, was seen in the Kaziranga National Park."Healthy rivers tell their own story. The sighting of a juvenile Gharial in the Kekaidong River, West Karbi Anglong, reflects the steady revival of Assam's natural ecosystems," Sarma said in a post on X."It encourages us to remain…

Army's Spear Corps and Assam Rifles commemorated the 27th Memorial Day of Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), fondly remembered as the "Hero of Nagaland," who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War on June 28, 1999.The commemorative ceremony was held at the Kenguruse War Memorial in Nerhe Phezha Village, Kohima District, Nagaland.The ceremony was graced by Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps, and attended by the proud parents of the gallant officer, parents of Captain Kenguruse, along with family members, friends, villagers, veterans, ex-servicemen and serving personnel.The event commenced with the laying…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday dialled Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss the flood situation in Dhemaji and parts of the state, and assured full support from the Centre in dealing with it."I thank Home Minister Amit Shah Ji for his phone call and enquiring about the flood situation in Dhemaji. I have briefed him on the relief and rehabilitation measures presently underway. He has also assured us all possible support and assistance from the Government of India to deal with this situation," Sarma said.On Sunday evening, Sarma had said that he was closely monitoring the…