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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the seat-sharing agreement for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections will be finalized by March 10. He emphasized that the arrangement with allies is effectively “a done deal,” with ongoing discussions with the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) expected to conclude shortly and talks with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) due to finish by March 9-10. The NDA includes the BJP, AGP, United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), and BPF, while the Rabha Hasong Joutha Sangram Samiti (RHJSS) and Janashakti Party (JP) are part of the alliance without assembly…

Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, general manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), carried out a thorough Annual Safety Inspection of the Tinsukia (TSK) Division, encompassing the 152-kilometer Mariani-Simaluguri-New Tinsukia segment. In keeping with its ongoing commitment to enhancing operational safety, infrastructure dependability, and passenger amenities throughout its network, NFR conducted the inspection. In order to examine crew booking procedures, rest areas, and adherence to safety regulations, the NFR general manager started the inspection from Mariani by looking over the Crew Lobby and Running Room. In order to enhance operational management and real-time monitoring, he also examined the recently installed Large Format…

The State Cabinet's decision to establish a fast-track court to speed up the trial in the singer's death case has been applauded by Zubeen Garg's widow, Garima. She said she hoped it would speed up the trial and the administration of justice. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presided over a Cabinet meeting late on Thursday night that resolved to create a special court to expedite the case's trial. After the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Sarma stated, "The State Cabinet has approved a proposal for the creation of an exclusive/dedicated Sessions Court in accordance with Section 346(1) BNSS, 2023 for the…

The Northeast India Clean Energy Conclave, held in Guwahati, gathered senior government officials, industry representatives, regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers to develop a roadmap for scaling up renewable energy in the region. Organized by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) at NEDFi House, the conclave aimed to harness the Northeast's estimated 130 GW renewable energy potential, given its rich hydro and solar resources and nearly nine percent of India’s waterbodies. However, current installed renewable capacity is limited, presenting significant opportunities for developers and financiers. Mandvi Singh, iFOREST's programme director, emphasized the Northeast's pivotal role in India's…

The Northeast India Clean Energy Conclave 2026, hosted by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) at NEDFi House in Guwahati, convened senior government officials, industry leaders, and technology providers to outline a plan for scaling up renewable energy across Northeastern states. The region has an estimated renewable energy potential of 130 GW, primarily in hydro and solar resources, yet only about 2.3 GW is currently available, emphasizing a significant untapped investment opportunity in the sector. With electricity demand expected to surge by over 40% by 2031-32, stakeholders advocated for a robust, diversified power system emphasizing storage and…

More than twenty years after a murder that shocked the community of Silchar, a Fast Track Court in Cachar district has sentenced three individuals, including a businessman, to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 2004 killing of Munna Majumdar. On February 25, the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), Bankim Sharma, delivered the verdict, sentencing cloth merchant Dhanraj Surana and his employees, Ratan Debnath and Rinku Dev, to life imprisonment. Surana operates from Swarupa Complex in Janiganj, Silchar, while Debnath and Dev reside in Udharband. Munna Majumdar, who worked at Surana's garment shop, was taken by his employer and…

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s prominent general insurance providers, is participating in the ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi 2025–26 season, scheduled from February 15 to March 15, 2026. This initiative aims to deliver crop insurance policies directly to farmers and enhance their understanding of crop insurance, risk protection, and essential aspects of the PMFBY scheme, such as coverage, enrolment, and claims procedures. The campaign focuses on making crop insurance more transparent, accessible, and farmer centric. It ensures that beneficiaries not only receive their policy documents but also gain…

Gaurav Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), has vehemently condemned the vandalism committed against the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru in Poilapool, Cachar district. He emphasized that this act is not just an assault on a monument but a profound disrespect to the legacy of Nehru, a pivotal figure in India's independence and nation-building. Gogoi pointed out that while diverse political opinions exist, actions aimed at erasing the democratic history of India are utterly intolerable. He expressed alarm over the BJP government's silence regarding this disgraceful incident, highlighting that India's strength lies in its commitment to pluralism and…

The Samriddhi Northeast 2026 – Entrepreneurs Summit, held at the NEHHDC campus in Guwahati, marks a pivotal moment for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeast India. Organized by the Northeastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) in collaboration with TiDE and supported by the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), this two-day summit aims to connect entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, and artisan-led enterprises with buyers, policymakers, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners. Key initiatives for enterprise development, including incubation support and market linkage, were highlighted during the NEHHDC session. Pritam Dutta, Director of the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), delivered a special address stressing…