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10 Mar

PM Narendra Modi to Launch and Lay Foundation of Projects Worth ₹37,500 Crore in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on March 13 and 14, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several major infrastructure and development projects worth around ₹37,500 crore across the state.The Prime Minister’s Assam tour will begin in Kokrajhar, where he will address a massive public gathering and launch projects worth about ₹4,574 crore. Among the key initiatives is a ₹3,217 crore project under Asom Mala 2.0, aimed at constructing 883 km of roads and 36 new bridges. He will also lay the foundation stone for ₹1,101 crore worth of road infrastructure projects…

10 Mar

Assam Rifles – USI Annual Seminar Held In New Delhi

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Rifles, in association with the United Service Institution of India (USI), conducted the Assam Rifles – USI Annual Seminar at Major General Samir Sinha Auditorium, USI, New Delhi on 10 March 2026. The seminar was organised on the theme “Security Challenges to the North East: Assessment & Way Forward.” The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India, conducted the Assam Rifles – USI Annual Seminar in New Delhi on 10 March 2026 on the theme “Security Challenges to the North East: Assessment & Way Forward.” The event was graced by Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai…

10 Mar

Maharaja Prithu Flyover Inaugurated in Guwahati, Longest Flyover in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated the Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Guwahati, the longest flyover in the state. The 5.5-kilometre elevated corridor connects Dighalipukhuri in central Guwahati to New Guwahati, passing through key areas such as Ambari, Chandmari and Bamunimaidam. Constructed at an estimated cost of around ₹850 crore, the major infrastructure project is expected to significantly ease vehicular congestion across some of the city’s busiest intersections. The flyover has also been integrated with the existing Chandmari Flyover, creating a seamless elevated corridor that will enable smoother traffic movement across eastern and central Guwahati. Officials said the…

10 Mar

ED attaches immovable properties worth Rs 5.64 cr of former excise secretary of Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office has provisionally attached six immovable properties amounting to Rs. 5.64 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money LaunderingAct (PMLA), 2002 in an investigation related to a disproportionate assets case against Indreswar Kalita, the then Secretary to the Assam Excise Department.ED initiated investigation on the basis of FIR registered by Assam CM's Special Vigilance Cell (CMSVC) against Indreswar Kalita under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The chargesheet filed by CMSVC disclosed that during the check period from March 1, 2000…

10 Mar

Medtronic, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata join hands to advance parkinson’s and movement disorder treatment

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Global healthcare technology leader Medtronic has partnered with the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK) to strengthen the management and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders through advanced neuromodulation therapies. The collaboration aims to support medical professionals with enhanced training, skill development, and exposure to the latest technologies in neuromodulation while also spreading awareness among clinicians and patients about available therapy options. Parkinson’s disease in East India, particularly in Kolkata, has a prevalence of about 45.82 per 100,000 people, with a significant number of early-onset cases occurring before the age of 50. The progressive neurological disorder affects movement, daily…

10 Mar

Varsity Holds Youth Interaction On Act East Policy And Assam’S Emerging Role

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has held a Quiz and a Debate Competition on “Youth Interaction on Act East Policy and Assam’s Emerging Role” in Guwahati on Tuesday.The event was organised by the Department of Economics and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), RGU, in collaboration with the Act East Policy Affairs Department, Government of Assam.The programme brought together students from colleges across Assam, and officials from the Act East Policy Affairs Department for a meaningful exchange of ideas on the growing strategic significance of Assam and the Northeast in India’s foreign policy framework.Delivering the keynote address, Rajiv Bora,…

10 Mar

₹9,000 Each Transferred to 40 Lakh Families Under Orunodoi Scheme in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Around 40 lakh families in Assam received ₹9,000 each on Monday under the State government’s flagship Orunodoi Scheme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the transfer reflects the government’s commitment to supporting women-led households. The amount was transferred directly to the bank accounts of women beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during a central event held in Guwahati. In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office described the initiative as a “historic step towards strengthening women-led households in Assam.” It said the transfer of ₹9,000 to beneficiary families would further reinforce financial security and dignity for…

10 Mar

Saint-Gobain commissions India’s first Near-Net Zero Gypsum Ceiling Tiles plant in Visakhapatnam

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Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd.’s Gyproc business has commissioned India’s first Near-Net Zero Gypsum Ceiling Tiles plant in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant step in the company’s push for sustainable construction and local manufacturing. The facility, commissioned in December 2025, aims to strengthen the company’s production capabilities while supporting the government’s Make in India initiative. The state-of-the-art plant has an annual production capacity of 5 million square metres and will manufacture Gyprex® PVC Laminated Gypsum Ceiling Tiles designed for commercial and institutional applications. Equipped with advanced manufacturing systems, including a modern dust collection mechanism, the plant focuses on operational efficiency, workplace safety,…

10 Mar

Guwahati Gets Assam’s First Science City

riya EditorAssam

Assam today got its first Science City, which promises to be a major educational and entertainment hub. The ambitious project was inaugurated at Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the presence of Minister of Science and Technology, Assam, Keshab Mahanta, CEO, of Science City Guwahati Dr Jaideep Baruah, and other dignitaries. Spread over 82 acres of land, the project has been built at a cost of Rs 300 crore and has features like Eureka and Space Odyssey, among others. "More features like Science Innovation and Science Park will also come up shortly on…

10 Mar

Bandhan Mutual Fund expands northeast presence with new branch in Guwahati

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Bandhan AMC Limited has expanded its footprint in the Northeast by opening a new branch office in Guwahati, aimed at strengthening services for investors and mutual fund distributors (MFDs) in the region. The new office is located on the first floor of Ganapati Enclave at Bora Service, Ulubari, Guwahati (PIN: 781007). According to the company, the branch has been designed to enhance customer engagement and investor outreach. It includes a fully equipped meeting-cum-training room that will be used for investor awareness initiatives and training sessions for distributors. The facility is expected to support the company’s efforts to improve financial literacy…