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September 8, 2026 12:28 PM

Explainer: India’s Jute Sector, From Farmers’ Livelihoods to Sustainable Industry

Jute, often described as India’s “Golden Fibre” because of its distinctive golden colour and silky lustre, continues to play an important role in the country’s agricultural economy, manufacturing sector and push towards sustainable materials. India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and also accounts for about 75 per cent of estimated global jute goods production. The sector supports nearly 40 lakh farm families involved in jute cultivation and provides direct employment to a...

September 6, 2026 3:24 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges youth to shun drugs at Geetanagar College event in Guwahati

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday said the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accorded high priority to the development of the Northeast and called upon young people to stay away from drugs and contribute to building a healthy and developed India. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College, formerly known as Kanya Mahavidyalaya, in Guwahati, V-P Radhakrishnan also inaugurated the institution's new academic building. Congratulating the college on comp...

September 2, 2026 3:13 PM

Assam police to recruit 15,000-20,000 youths: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the state government will recruit between 15,000 and 20,000 more youths into the Assam Police, underlining the need to strengthen the force and create greater employment opportunities for young people in the state. Addressing a passing-out ceremony of Assam Police personnel at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, CM Sarma said the recruitment would bring a large number of young men and women into the police force. ...

September 1, 2026 12:41 AM

Assam CM announces Rs 50,000 crore infra push, cancer care boost

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted a series of major government initiatives announced or advanced over the past week, ranging from a Rs 50,000 crore infrastructure investment vision to expansion of cancer care, job creation, sports facilities and international air connectivity. Describing it as a “week of big moves and bigger possibilities,” Sarma said the developments would contribute to Assam’s long-term economic growth while expanding opportunities for its p...

August 21, 2026 2:24 PM

On Senior Citizens Day, Assam CM Himanta highlights govt’s commitment to dignity, care for elders

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday extended his heartfelt greetings to senior citizens on the occasion of Senior Citizens Day, acknowledging their wisdom, sacrifices and enduring contribution to society. “On Senior Citizens Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all our elders. Their wisdom and sacrifices have shaped our society,” said Sarma in a post on X. He also highlighted the provision of special leave for government employees to enable them to care for their ageing p...

August 21, 2026 1:34 PM

A stronger sporting ecosystem is taking shape across Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday underlined the state government’s efforts to create a robust sporting ecosystem, with sustained investments in infrastructure, wider access to facilities and greater opportunities for aspiring athletes. He said the focus extends beyond producing winners to fostering a sporting culture that can inspire generations. “Behind every champion is a system that believes in them,” said Sarma in a post on X. Sarma said Assam was working towards bu...

August 18, 2026 7:01 PM

Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor to boost Assam’s tea, tourism and trade; Rs 8,970-crore highway project to cut travel time by half

The proposed 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor in Assam is set to strengthen the movement of passengers and freight while giving a major push to the state’s tea industry, tourism, trade and regional connectivity. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) earlier this month approved the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ proposal for the corridor, which will connect Baihata Chariali near Guwahati with Tezpur, excluding the 15.11-km Mangaldoi Bypas...

August 7, 2026 3:57 PM

Assam announces fresh relief package for flood victims; damage assessment to begin soon

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government has begun implementing a series of relief measures announced for flood-affected families, asserting that immediate assistance and rehabilitation support are being delivered on the ground. In a social media post, CM Sarma said every relief measure announced by the government was being backed by swift implementation to ensure that flood-hit families receive timely assistance. “Every relief measure announced is being b...

August 6, 2026 11:52 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 8,970-crore four-lane Guwahati–Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the construction of a 135.87-km four-lane access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur corridor on National Highway-15 in Assam at an estimated cost of ₹8,970.20 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A major boost to connectivity and growth in Assam! The Cabinet has approved a 4-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15. The project will reduce travel time, improve road safety...

August 5, 2026 6:05 PM

Assam CM pays tribute to Ahom martyrs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday paid tribute to the martyrs of the historic Alaboi Ron, describing their sacrifice as one of the defining chapters in the state's history and a symbol of unwavering courage against foreign aggression. Marking the anniversary of the battle, the Chief Minister said August 5, 1669, remains etched in Assam's collective memory as the day when thousands of Ahom warriors laid down their lives while defending their homeland against the Mughal forces...