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January 15, 2026 3:14 PM

‘Assam to receive major boost to rail connectivity’: CM Sarma

Assam is set to receive a significant boost to its railway connectivity, with the state getting two new Amrit Bharat trains along with the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper coach trains, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “This weekend, Assam will receive a major boost to its rail connectivity when Bharat’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train rolls between Guwahati and Kolkata. Two new Amrit Bharat trains connecting Lucknow and Rohtak will al...

January 7, 2026 2:59 PM

Assam moving towards world-class highways and transport corridors, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the transformative impact of the state government’s ambitious Asom Mala road infrastructure programme, stating that Assam has transitioned from slow and fragile connectivity to world-class highways and seamless transport corridors, opening up new opportunities for growth and development. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that under the Asom Mala initiative, Assam’s road network has undergone a sign...

January 6, 2026 1:22 PM

Human Capital Working Group meeting held at IIT-Guwahati campus ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati on Monday began a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting at the IIT Guwahati campus, focusing on education reform, workforce transition and inclusive, human-centric adoption of artificial intelligence. The meeting brings together senior policymakers, academic leaders, industry experts and practitioners to deliberate on how India can build future-ready human capital ...

January 5, 2026 10:29 AM

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, no damage reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck Assam’s Morigaon district early on Monday, underscoring the persistent seismic vulnerability of the northeastern region and renewing focus on preparedness amid recent tremors, officials said. The temblor occurred at 4.17 a.m. on January 5, with its epicentre located at latitude 26.37 degrees north and longitude 92.29 degrees east, at a depth of 50 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Officials said there were no immediate reports of...

January 5, 2026 9:35 AM

PM-DeVINE scheme beneficial for Assam’s education sector: CM Sarma

Highlighting the transformative impact of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) on Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the scheme is turning government schools into “true temples of learning” equipped with smart classrooms and world-class infrastructure. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said PM-DeVINE is playing a crucial role in strengthening school education across the state by creating modern learn...

January 4, 2026 3:50 PM

Sarbananda Sonowal stresses press freedom, welfare delivery in people-centric governance model

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday underlined the vital role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy, describing journalists as vigilant sentinels of society and the true voice of the people. Addressing the 17th Central Mid-Term Conference of the Assam Press Correspondents’ Union (APCU) in Tinsukia, he said a free, responsible and ethical press is essential for safeguarding democratic values in a rapidly changing information landscape. Emphas...

December 26, 2025 10:23 AM

‘PM Modi turned sports into a mass movement’: Sarbananda Sonowal at Dibrugarh Khel Mahotsav

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming sports in India from a limited activity into a nationwide mass movement, while addressing participants at the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Dibrugarh, Assam. Speaking to athletes, students and local residents, Sonowal said the initiative reflects the Prime Minister’s broader vision of integrating fitness, discipline and youth empowerment into the country’s nation-b...

December 23, 2025 11:07 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal calls for blending modern education with spiritual values at Assam university convocation

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday underscored the need to integrate quality modern education with spiritual learning, saying such a balanced approach is vital for building a self-reliant, value-driven and developed India during the Amrit Kaal. Sonowal was addressing the first convocation ceremony of Krishna Guru Spiritual University at Na-Satra in Assam’s Barpeta district. Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya attended the event as the chief guest. A...

December 22, 2025 12:02 PM

Massive public response during PM Modi’s Assam visit reflects confidence in development process: CM Sarma

Assam witnessed a strong surge of public enthusiasm over the past two days as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit marked two key milestones in the state’s development journey: the inauguration of the new terminal building at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and the foundation-laying ceremony of the Namrup ammonia-urea fertiliser plant. Describing the visit as historic, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said lakhs of people across the state experienced a str...

December 19, 2025 3:18 PM

PM Modi to Visit Assam on Dec 20–21, launch ₹15,600-crore development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on December 20 and 21, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth around ₹15,600 crore, according to an official statement. On December 20, the Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Guwahati at around 3 pm, where he will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport and address a public gathering. The new integrated terminal, spread over nearly 1.4 lakh ...