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24 Jun

Assam Industries Get A Boost With Natural Gas Supply Extension

Paromita EditorAssam

In a first, natural gas produced in Upper Assam will flow through the North East Gas Grid across the North Bank of Assam up to Baihata Chariali in Lower Assam, with plans to further extend the supply to Guwahati and other parts of the state through the pipeline network of GAIL (India) Limited.The initiative is part of the Assam government’s efforts to boost the industrial and commercial sector of the state.At a time when industries and commercial establishments are facing challenges arising from the ongoing LPG crisis, this development comes as a significant relief for industries and commercial establishments located…

24 Jun

Exim Bank study projects up to US$ 1.5 billion export potential for Northeast by

Business BureauBusiness

Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) has projected that exports from India’s North-Eastern Region (NER) could reach between US$ 929.2 million and US$ 1.5 billion by 2029-30, provided targeted policy interventions, infrastructure upgrades and export diversification measures are implemented across the region. The projection was outlined in a study titled *“India's Northeastern States: Export Landscape and Policy Insight”*, released on Monday during a joint seminar on “MSME: Growth Engine of Northeast Region” organised by India Exim Bank and North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi) in Guwahati. The report was unveiled by NEDFi Chairman PVSLN Murty and IIT Guwahati…

23 Jun

ATCL Gets Rs 9.75 Cr for VRS as Assam Cabinet Clears Multiple Sector Reforms

Preeti SinghAssam

The State Cabinet today approved ‘The Assam Tourism Accommodation (Development & Registration) Rules, 2026’, for registration of hotels, guest houses, home stays, etc.The new set of rules provide a simple single window registration procedure with an introduction of an auto renewal mechanism after every three years.The Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur approved the Assam Regulation of Re-classification and Re-classification cum Transfer of Lands (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will be introduced in the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Budget Session for streamlining the regulatory environment and promoting industrial and commercial investment in Assam.…

23 Jun

Assam Launches ‘e-Zero FIR’ Initiative to Speed Up Cyber Crime Action

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant move to strengthen cyber security and provide faster assistance to victims of online financial fraud, the Assam Government on Tuesday launched the “e-Zero FIR Initiative”. Under this new system, complaints related to cyber financial crimes filed through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or the cyber crime helpline 1930 will be automatically converted into Zero FIRs, enabling immediate police action. Announcing the initiative, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has become one of the first states in the country to implement this technology-driven system, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of…

23 Jun

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Assam Government on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea

Paromita EditorAssam

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Assam government on a bail petition filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the case related to the death of Assam’s popular singer Zubeen Garg. Mahanta, who was the event manager and chief organiser of the North East India Festival held in Singapore, approached the apex court after the Gauhati High Court rejected his bail plea. A Bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi directed the Assam government to submit its response within three weeks. The matter has been listed for further hearing at the end of July.…

23 Jun

Telegram Back Online for Indian Users After Temporary Suspension

nanika EditorLatest

Instant messaging platform Telegram has begun functioning again for some users in India after the expiration of a temporary government-imposed ban. The app was restored on the Google Play Store on Tuesday morning, allowing users to download and access the service once more. According to sources, the temporary restriction ended at midnight on June 22, and there has been no indication of any extension or modification to the original order. While Telegram became accessible to some existing users even before its return to the Play Store, the application remained unavailable on Apple’s App Store for several hours after services resumed.…

23 Jun

Tata Electronics Faces Cybersecurity Incident as Hackers Claim Access to Sensitive Apple and Tesla Data

anuprova EditorBusiness

Indian electronics manufacturer Tata Electronics has reportedly been impacted by a cybersecurity breach, with threat actors claiming to have gained access to sensitive information linked to global technology giants Apple and Tesla. The alleged breach has raised concerns about data security within the electronics manufacturing supply chain, particularly as Tata Electronics continues to strengthen its position as a key partner for leading international technology companies. According to reports, the cybercriminal group behind the attack claims to have obtained confidential documents, business records, and proprietary information associated with clients and operations. While the authenticity and extent of the leaked data have…

23 Jun

Seven Khandong Dam Gates Opened, Kapili River Level Rises

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The water level of the Kapili River has started rising rapidly after seven gates of the Khandong Dam in Umrangso were opened following heavy rainfall in the region, prompting authorities to issue precautionary alerts for residents living along the riverbanks and in low-lying areas. According to official reports, the gates of the dam were opened on Sunday after water levels in the Khandong reservoir increased significantly due to continuous rain in the catchment areas. The release of water has led to a sharp rise in the flow of the Kapili River downstream. Residents in several areas along the river have…

23 Jun

NABARD Names G Ramesh Kumar as Assam CGM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has appointed G Ramesh Kumar as the new Chief General Manager (CGM) of its Assam Regional Office, marking a key leadership transition for the institution's operations in the state. According to an official statement issued by NABARD, Kumar has assumed charge with immediate effect, succeeding Loken Das, who previously headed the regional office. A seasoned banking professional with more than three decades of experience in the financial sector, Kumar brings extensive expertise in rural and development banking, project financing and corporate debt financing. NABARD said his long association with development-oriented banking…

22 Jun

Heavy Weapons Recovered Following Manipur Gunfight; Foolproof Security Ensures Peaceful NEET-UG

Preeti SinghManipur

A joint operation by Manipur Police, CRPF, RAF, COBRA and the Army has resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other war-like stores from suspected militant locations in Manipur. According to Manipur Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed militants, security forces launched a joint operation on June 20, 2026, in the general areas of Leilon Vaiphei, Leilon Munlui, Molhoi, P. Moulding, Leilon Khunou and surrounding areas. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between security forces and suspected militants. The operation continued on June 21 and 22, leading…