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In a significant development for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, three sitting Congress MLAs—Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Sashikanta Das, and Basanta Das—were officially inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a ceremony in Guwahati. The induction occurred in the presence of state BJP president Dilip Saikia and senior party leaders. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated that the induction was strategically timed with regard to the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and other political considerations. Purkayastha expressed his commitment to the BJP, stating he would work “as a soldier” for the party's…

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Japan, led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao and Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi. This visit signifies a considerable advancement in strengthening industrial and academic collaborations between IIT-G and Japan. Prof. Devendra Jalihal, the director of IIT-G, expressed his enthusiasm for the existing strong ties, noting that the institution currently hosts more than ten honorary professors from Japan. He also highlighted a remarkable increase in the participation of Japanese students, with over seventy engaging in exchange or joint degree programs over the past two years. Mr. Iwao…

In a significant political shift ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, key figures from the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) have resigned, indicating a realignment in Bodoland politics as they prepare to join the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF). Notably, Kampa Borgoyary, a Member of the Legislative Council in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and former Leader of the Opposition in the BTC Legislative Council from the UPPL, has stepped down. His departure is seen as a crucial blow to the UPPL due to his influence in the Bodoland Territorial Region. In his resignation letter addressed to UPPL president Pramod Boro,…

The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coventry University Group (CUG), UK, to enhance global research and innovation specifically in artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. This strategic partnership aims to formalize avenues for collaborative research, academic mobility, and joint degree programs. The MoU was signed during a visit from CUG's senior research leadership, including Prof. Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), who also proposed a joint research colloquium in a hybrid format, engaging experts from both institutions. The collaboration primarily focuses on integrating AI and data science within healthcare contexts. Prof. Devendra Jalihal,…

As the conflict intensifies in the Middle East, the Assam government is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ascertain the whereabouts of its residents who may be affected. A senior state official highlighted the absence of data on the number of Assamese individuals in the region, whether residing or stranded. The official indicated that many from Assam are employed in various sectors in West Asia, including aviation and business, and a significant number of tourists from the state frequent destinations such as Dubai. Due to the war, disruptions in flight services have likely left many tourists stuck…

Under a groundbreaking collaboration between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Assam Sports and Youth Welfare Department, a strategic initiative aims to uplift the sporting landscape of Assam through the engagement of five Japanese coaches who will provide professional training to emerging athletes over two years. This collaboration spans multiple sports disciplines including volleyball, basketball, swimming, football, and athletics, marking a significant first in international sports cooperation for the region. An official source emphasized that this initiative represents a remarkable milestone on a global scale, highlighting JICA's continuous commitment to enhancing India's sports ecosystem. In the framework of…

In a significant export initiative, Assam's Agriculture Minister Atul Bora officially launched the first-ever export of GI-tagged ginger from the Karbi Anglong district to London. This milestone, marked on Sunday at Krishi Bhawan in Guwahati, involved a consignment of 21.2 metric tons of premium fresh ginger sourced directly from local farmers. Minister Bora described this event as a historic moment for Assam's agricultural sector, emphasizing its importance in showcasing the state’s high-quality agricultural products to the global market. He noted that this export signifies a growing international recognition of Assam's agricultural offerings and represents the state's initiative to expand its…

The inaugural day of the "Jan Ashirwad Yatra," led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, concluded in the Naduar constituency after a full-day journey through Dhekiajuli, Borsola, Tezpur, and Rangapara. Starting at 10 AM and extending past midnight, the event attracted hundreds of thousands of participants who gathered along the route to offer blessings and support, according to a statement from the state BJP unit. Citizens welcomed the Chief Minister with traditional rituals, including lighting earthen lamps and incense, and showering him with flower petals, demonstrating their respect and goodwill. Significant crowds formed along highways expressing gratitude for various…