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14 May

Lakshman Prasad Acharya Orders Energy-Saving Measures at Raj Bhavan Amid West Asia Crisis

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has announced a 70 per cent reduction in his official convoy as part of efforts to support fuel conservation following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. According to an official statement issued on May 14, the Governor has also directed steps to reduce electricity consumption at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati as part of a wider initiative aimed at conserving resources and improving administrative efficiency. The Raj Bhavan said the decision was taken in view of the need to encourage responsible use of fuel and energy at a time when…

12 May

Assam Gets Himanta Biswa Sarma as CM for Second Straight Term

riya EditorNorth East

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term during a grand swearing-in ceremony held at Khanapara in Guwahati. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other Union Ministers, senior NDA leaders, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 22 states, industrialists, bureaucrats, party workers and a large gathering of people. After taking oath, Sarma, who also scripted history by becoming the first non-Congress minister to be sworn in as…

05 May

Tribal Pattern MD Highlights Arunachal’s Indigenous Art at Delhi’s Travancore Palace

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh, North East

The rich cultural tapestry of Arunachal Pradesh took center stage at the national capital as works by renowned designer Yachi Natung Taniang were featured in the "Padma Doree" exhibition. Held at the Travancore Palace from May 1–3, the event was organized by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) to showcase a groundbreaking cross-regional textile initiative. Yachi Natung Taniang, the Managing Director of Tribal Pattern, contributed works that emphasize the artistic depth of Arunachal’s indigenous patterns. Her participation marks a significant moment for the state’s regional identity, bringing traditional motifs to a prestigious national platform. The exhibition serves…

30 Apr

Guwahati Hosts Key BRO Conference to Boost Operational Efficiency and Strategic Connectivity

nanika EditorNorth East

In a significant move to bolster national security and regional connectivity, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully concluded a two-day Chief Engineers’ Works Conference for the Eastern Region. Held in Guwahati on April 28 and 29, the high-level meeting served as a strategic platform to streamline infrastructure development across India’s sensitive eastern frontiers. Jitendra Prasad, the additional director general of Border Roads (East), was in charge of the conference. It brought together the chief engineers of all seven BRO projects that are currently running in the Eastern Region, as well as the commandant of the Engineer Base Workshop (EBW). The…

23 Apr

Building the Future: North Eastern Council Outlines ₹1,500 Crore Spending for Regional Transformation

nanika EditorNorth East

The North Eastern Council (NEC) has reported a significant financial milestone for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, announcing a total expenditure of nearly ₹1,500 crore dedicated to transforming the landscape of India’s Northeast. This massive capital infusion underscores a strategic pivot toward robust infrastructure and long-term economic sustainability for the region. According to official data, the total expenditure reached ₹1,496.78 crore. The spending was strategically divided between two primary channels: ₹792.12 crore was allocated under the Schemes of NEC (SoNEC), while ₹704.66 crore was funneled through the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS-Roads). The heavy weighting toward road development highlights…

10 Apr

HSLC Exam Results Announced: Assam Records 65.62% Pass Percentage

riya EditorNorth East

Assam recorded an overall pass percentage of 65.62 in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination 2026 with boys outperforming girls. The pass percentage among boys is 67.78 while girls registered 63.96 per cent. The examination was conducted by Assam State School Education Board from February 10 to 27, the results of which were declared today. This year, the overall pass percentage stands at 65.62 per cent, showing a slight improvement compared to last year’s 63.98 per cent. A total of 4, 29,249 students appeared for the examination, out of which 2, 81,701 students have passed. Looking at division-wise results,…

06 Apr

Cong urges EC to cancel Assam CM’s candidature over non-disclosure of his wife’s foreign assets in poll affidavit

Paromita EditorNorth East

The Congress on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission seeking cancellation of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s candidature from Jalukbari constituency, alleging that he "deliberately suppressed" information about his wife’s purported offshore assets in his election affidavit.The complaint comes a day after the Opposition party claimed that Sarma's wife owns property in Dubai and companies in the US, which were not disclosed in his poll affidavit.In a representation to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Congress candidate from Jalukbari Bidisha Neog sought a probe into the alleged concealment of such information."The said affidavit does not disclose any offshore or…

02 Apr

Campaign Tensions Rise in Jalukbari Constituency; Indian National Congress Blames Bharatiya Janata Party for Assault

riya EditorNorth East

With the assembly elections approaching, pre-poll violence in Assam has intensified. The Congress party has accused the BJP of attacking its members while they campaigned for candidate Bidisha Neog in the Maligaon-Pandu area of Guwahati, part of the Jalukbari Assembly constituency, on Wednesday evening. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is the BJP candidate for this seat. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) stated that during an election rally, BJP supporters obstructed their event and assaulted Congress workers, leading to multiple injuries. The injured were treated at a local hospital, and various vehicles were damaged. The APCC condemned the violence and…

25 Mar

AIUDF Leader Badruddin Ajmal Reports Significant Asset Increase to ₹222 Crore

riya EditorNorth East

In the lead-up to the Assembly elections in Assam, Badruddin Ajmal, the chief of the All-India United Democratic Front and a well-known businessman, has reported assets exceeding ₹222 crore in his recent election affidavit. This figure signifies a considerable growth from the ₹151.71 crore declared during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, amounting to an increase of more than ₹70 crore over two years. Ajmal, recognized primarily for his association with Ajmal Perfumes—a global fragrance brand—is running for election from the newly established Binnakandi constituency located in the Hojai district. His participation in this election marks his return to state-level politics…

09 Mar

CDSL IPF launches ‘Ms. Atmanirbhar Investor’ campaign to boost women’s participation in securities market

Business BureauNorth East

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has launched a digital awareness campaign titled ‘Ms. Atmanirbhar Investor’, aimed at encouraging women to responsibly begin their investment journey in the securities market. The campaign has been introduced around International Women’s Day under CDSL IPF’s flagship investor awareness initiative ‘AtmanirbHER’. As part of the campaign, CDSL IPF has released two digital advertisement films, which have been rolled out in 12 Indian languages to reach women investors nationwide. The first film depicts a group of friends encouraging a hesitant woman to overcome her doubts and take the first step towards…