Assam - The Purbottar

13 Mar

Drukair Announces Increase on Regional Connectivity with Reintroduction of Bangkok and Singapore Services via Guwahati starting this April 2026

riya EditorAssam

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, has announced that starting April 2026, it will reintroduce twice-weekly flights from Paro to Bangkok via Guwahati and will also commence a third weekly frequency on its Singapore route via Guwahati. The reinstated Bangkok flights aim to restore a significant regional link that enhances tourism, medical travel, education, and business exchanges between Bhutan, Northeast India, and Thailand. Bangkok’s status as a major regional gateway is expected to boost tourism in the region and facilitate outbound travel for Bhutanese passengers. The new and expanded flight services will operate between Paro-Guwahati-Singapore and Paro-Guwahati-Bangkok, providing better air connectivity for…

13 Mar

Guwahati to host clashes against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in upcoming IPL season

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Cricket fans in Assam will once again get a chance to watch Indian Premier League action as the city prepares to host three matches of the upcoming season. The matches will be played at the ACA Cricket Stadium, with the Rajasthan Royals using Guwahati as their second home venue. The Rajasthan Royals squad is scheduled to arrive in Assam on March 26 ahead of the matches. The games are expected to draw large crowds from Guwahati as well as other parts of Assam and the Northeast, as IPL matches in the city have attracted strong fan support in recent seasons.…

13 Mar

Massive rail, road and energy projects announced as Narendra Modi begins Assam tour

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay foundation stones and launch several development projects worth nearly ₹48,000 crore during his two-day visit to Assam beginning today. The projects will be rolled out across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar and are expected to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity, energy supply and industrial growth in the state and the wider Northeast region.The Prime Minister will begin his visit in Kokrajhar on March 13, where he will perform bhoomi poojan, lay foundation stones and flag off projects valued at more than ₹4,570 crore. One of the key projects is a Wagon Repairing Factory at Bashbari in…

13 Mar

Assam Man Held for Cheating Arunachal Woman in Online Fraud

riya EditorAssam

Arunachal Pradesh Police apprehended Soribuddin Ahmed from Kutubpur in Bihpuria, Assam's Lakhimpur district, on allegations of online fraud involving the deception of a woman. Posing as a trader named "MD Ashiqul Alom," Ahmed offered iron rods at unusually low prices, enticing the victim to transfer Rs 90,000 as an advance payment. However, he failed to fulfill the order, prompting the woman's complaint. The arrest was executed by Inspector Gejum Basar and his team from Papu Hills police station. Naharlagun SP Nyelam Nega issued a public advisory urging individuals to exercise caution during online transactions, to refrain from making advance payments…

13 Mar

Centre Says New Projects Will Boost Connectivity and Growth in Assam

riya EditorAssam

Indian Railways is set to take several major steps toward strengthening connectivity, efficiency, efficiency, and economic growth in Assam and the broader Northeast region as region as multiple railway projects are inaugurated, dedicated to the nation nation, and launched during the Prime Minister’s visit to the state on March 13–14. These initiatives form part of a larger push to modernizenation, railway infrastructure in the region, improve passenger mobility, support trade modernizetrade,and ensure that the Northeast is more seamlessly integrated with the national railway network, an official statement said. A key development is the foundation stone laying for the Furkating–Tinsukia rail line…

13 Mar

Instant Tea Demand Likely to Rise Amid LPG Supply Issues, Says Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers’ Association

riya EditorAssam

A potential shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in India may lead to increased demand for instant tea products, as observed by Dinesh Bihani from the Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association. Traditionally, tea preparation involves boiling water and milk on LPG stoves, but supply disruptions could prompt consumers to turn to instant tea, which only requires hot water. This adaptability makes instant tea appealing for urban households, offices, and locations with limited LPG access. The trend may accelerate growth in the value-added tea segment, which encompasses instant tea powders, premixes, and ready-to-drink options. These products, which utilize processed tea extracts,…

13 Mar

Guwahati to Host Three IPL 2026 Matches as Rajasthan Royals Begin Camp on March 17

riya EditorAssam

Three matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will be hosted in Guwahati, as announced by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA). The Rajasthan Royals will play their initial three home games at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, starting with a match against the Chennai Super Kings on March 30. Following this, they will face the Mumbai Indians on April 7 and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10. The ACA expressed gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the opportunity to host IPL matches. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals are set to commence their pre-season training…

13 Mar

Assam Secures ₹1.67 Lakh Crore in Investment Deals with Leading Firms

riya EditorAssam

The Assam government has signed 'Confirmation of Investment' agreements with 69 business entities, anticipating investments of Rs 1,67,108.51 crore, which are projected to create around one lakh direct and indirect jobs. Prominent companies involved include Adani Defense and Aerospace, Ambuja Concrete North Pvt. Ltd., and Oil India Limited. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to these companies for their commitment during an investment summit, emphasizing that these agreements mark a tangible shift from summit discussions to actionable investments. He highlighted Assam's transformation into a preferred industrial destination, noting the state's diverse economic landscape and commitment to development. Sarma referenced…

12 Mar

PM to visit Assam on March 13-14;Modi to launch a slew of projects worth more than Rs 47,600 cr

Paromita EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13-14. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar.On March 13, at around 1:30 pm, the Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Poojan, lay foundation stones and flag off projects worth over Rs 4,570 crore in Kokrajhar. Later in the day, at around 5 pm in Guwahati, PM Modi will perform Bhoomi Poojan, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation several development projects around Rs 19,480…

12 Mar

Row Erupts Over Assam Cabinet’s Decision to Rename Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government’s decision to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta has triggered strong reactions from political leaders, civil society groups and members of the public across the state. Shehnaz Rasul, granddaughter of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and a lawyer at the Gauhati High Court, strongly opposed the move and warned that insulting the first Assamese President would not be tolerated under any circumstances. Rasul, a resident of Guwahati’s Lakhotokia area, said the decision to remove Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed’s name from the Barpeta medical college was completely wrong and described it as a “communal…