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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

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

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

Former Union Minister Biren Singh Engti No More

riya EditorAssam

Former Union Minister and prominent political figure from Karbi Anglong, Biren Sing Engti, passed away at the age of 81 in a Guwahati hospital. Engti was a distinguished member of the Lok Sabha, serving five terms after winning elections in 1977, 1984, and 2009. He also held the position of Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed profound sorrow over Engti's death, characterizing it as a significant loss for Assam. He praised Engti's lifelong dedication to public service and contributions towards the development of the hill regions, extending heartfelt condolences…

10 Mar

IIT Guwahati Strengthens NE–Japan Ties with Letter of Intent Signing

riya EditorAssam

The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) organized the two-day Japan-NER Academia-Industry Cooperation Symposium 2026 (JNTCS 2026) in collaboration with Gifu University, Japan. The symposium aimed to enhance academic, research, and industry cooperation between Northeast India and Japan, addressing global issues such as food security, healthcare, environmental sustainability, energy, and clean water. It aimed to facilitate multilateral collaborations across various disciplines, including science, technology, and medicine. Since 2022, Japan has prioritized Northeast India, anticipating the exchange of 5,000 students between institutions in the two regions over the next five years. IIT-G director Prof. Devendra Jalihal highlighted the formation of a consortium…

10 Mar

ED Seizes Six Properties in ₹5.6 Crore Disproportionate Assets Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth more than Rs 5.6 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation involving former Assam Excise Department secretary and IAS officer Indreswar Kalita.The central agency said the action was taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation is linked to a disproportionate assets case registered earlier against Kalita.According to the ED, the case is based on a First Information Report filed by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell (CMSVC). The vigilance probe had alleged that Kalita accumulated assets far beyond his known sources of income…

10 Mar

AIUDF Announces First List of 9 Candidates Ahead of Assam Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Badruddin Ajmal has launched a strong attack on the Indian National Congress, alleging that the party was indirectly helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remain in power in Assam.Speaking to reporters, Ajmal said his party’s main aim was to remove the BJP government from the state. However, he claimed that the Congress was weakening the opposition by failing to effectively challenge the ruling party.“Our goal is to remove the BJP from power, but the Congress is helping them come back to power again,” Ajmal said.The AIUDF chief further alleged that several Congress legislators…