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March 12, 2026 10:52 PM

PM Modi to unveil development projects worth Rs 18,680 crore during his West Bengal visit on March 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on March 14, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth around ₹18,680 crore in Kolkata. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the projects span several sectors including road infrastructure, railways, port development and shipping, aimed at strengthening connectivity and boosting economic growth in eastern India. Major highway projects In a major push to road infrastructure, the...

March 9, 2026 1:14 PM

Rural Local Bodies in Assam Receive Over ₹299 Crore Under Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants

Rural local bodies across Assam have received over ₹299 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26, Ministry of Panchayati Raj said in a statement. The assistance includes ₹256.60 crore as the second instalment of untied grants for FY 2025–26. The funds will benefit 27 District Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 2,192 Gram Panchayats across the state, enabling these local institutions to address development priorities and local needs more eff...

March 6, 2026 1:17 PM

Two pilots killed in Sukhoi-30MKI crash in Assam’s Karbi Anglong: IAF

Two pilots of the Indian Air Force were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft crashed in the Karbi Anglong district, the IAF confirmed on Friday. "IAF acknowledges the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the Su-30 crash. All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences, and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief,” the Air Force said. According to IAF, the two-seater fighter jet was on a routine training mission ...

March 3, 2026 12:51 PM

Assam celebrates vibrant Vaishnavite festival Dol Jatra

Assam on Tuesday marked Dol Jatra, one of the State’s most vibrant Vaishnavite festivals, with colour, music and devotional fervour, as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended greetings on the occasion and highlighted its deep cultural significance. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that the arrival of spring coincides with the celebration of Dol Jatra, which symbolises the eternal love between Lord Krishna and Radha. He noted that during the festival, idols o...

February 22, 2026 11:28 AM

Amit Shah lays foundation stone of Assam Police Battalion HQ, vows action against infiltration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the 10th Battalion headquarters of the Assam Police in Kamrup and asserted that Assam is poised to become the industrial hub of eastern and North-Eastern India within the next five years. The event was attended by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, among other dignitaries. Addressing a public gathering, Shah said the new headquarters, spread across 124 bighas, will include residen...

February 22, 2026 11:26 AM

Amit Shah hails CRPF’s role in securing India at 87th Raising Day celebrations in Guwahati

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for its unwavering dedication and sacrifices, stating that India’s internal security cannot be imagined without the force. He was addressing the 87th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force in Guwahati, Assam. The event, held in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and senior CRPF officials, marked the first time in the force’s 86-year history that the Raising Da...

February 14, 2026 5:11 PM

Northeast was neglected by Congress, for us the region is ‘Ashtalakshmi’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused Congress of "neglecting" the Northeast during its rule and said that the BJP-led NDA government considers the region as "Ashtalakshmi". The Prime Minister made the remarks during a public meeting in Assam ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Exhorting party workers to intensify efforts for the forthcoming polls, the Prime Minister said the BJP’s rise and achievements are rooted in the dedication of its cadre. “I say with pride that the ...

February 14, 2026 2:20 PM

Cabinet clears Rs 18,662 crore underwater road-rail tunnel under Brahmaputra in Assam

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a twin-tube underwater road tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra River in Assam at a total capital cost of ₹18,662 crore. The ambitious project involves building a 4-lane access-controlled greenfield highway from Gohpur on NH-15 to Numaligarh on NH-715, including a 15.79-km twin-tube Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) road tunnel under the Brahmaputra. One of the tubes will also inte...

February 10, 2026 3:58 PM

Assam’s tiger numbers tripled since 2006, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the state’s significant achievements in wildlife conservation, noting that Assam’s tiger population has risen from just 70 in 2006 to 227 in 2022, reflecting what he described as strong political commitment and sustained collective action. In a post on X, CM Sarma said Assam today stands among the safest habitats in the country, not only for the one-horned rhinoceros but also for a wide range of wildlife species. Expressing gr...

February 9, 2026 4:47 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches blended hospitality services at Guwahati station, flags off Sairang-Silchar train

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station and flagged off a new passenger train between Sairang and Silchar, giving a fresh push to rail connectivity and infrastructure development in the Northeast. The events were held through video conferencing and were attended by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Silchar Member of Parliament Parimal Suklabaidya, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha, and other dignitaries. The new...