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May 13, 2026 3:24 PM

No compromise on Assam’s security, development equally vital: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that his government would make no compromise on the security of the state and said every promise made by the BJP-led alliance before the Assembly elections would be implemented “through action, not words”. Addressing reporters in Guwahati, Sarma said the government’s primary focus would remain on safeguarding Assam’s identity while ensuring rapid development across the state. “We will always speak positively about Assam�...

April 25, 2026 2:53 PM

IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Guwahati; authorities issue alert, public advised to remain cautious

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday forecast heavy rainfall across various parts of Guwahati over the next three to four days, with warnings of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in isolated areas. According to a press release, IMD has predicted today the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall to occur at isolated places with (7-20 cm in 24 Hrs) along with thunder and lightning across various parts of the Guwahati city in the coming 3-4 days. The weather department ...

March 25, 2026 1:53 PM

1,500 MT high-value cargo transported to Pandu via inland waterways

A high-value cargo consignment of around 1,500 metric tonnes has been successfully transported from Kolkata to Pandu in Guwahati via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, underscoring the growing efficiency of inland waterways in India. The shipment, dispatched by Tata Steel Limited for Larsen & Toubro Limited, comprised 23,980 bags of granulated blast furnace slag weighing approximately 1,199 metric tonnes, along with 300 metric tonnes of TMT bars. The cargo was transported using tug MV Tri...

March 13, 2026 8:48 PM

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 19,480 crore in Assam’s Guwahati; releases Rs 18,000 crore under PM-Kisan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹19,480 crore in Guwahati, Assam, and released over ₹18,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to farmers across the country. Addressing a gathering in the city, the Prime Minister said the projects launched from Guwahati cover key welfare and infrastructure initiatives that will accelerate Assam’s growth and benefit people across the state. PM-Kisan funds...

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 4:36 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Brahmaputra bridge, Northeast’s first highway emergency landing facility in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a series of major infrastructure projects in Assam, including the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati and the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on a national highway in Dibrugarh district. The projects are part of a broader development push in the region, with the Prime Minister set to inaugurate and flag off initiatives worth over ₹5,450 crore aimed at boosting connectivity, digital infrastruc...

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...

February 3, 2026 3:11 PM

Kamakhya ropeway project will boost religious tourism: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the proposed Kamakhya Ropeway project will significantly boost religious tourism in the state, while easing travel for lakhs of devotees visiting the revered Kamakhya Temple, one of the most important Shakti Peeths in the country. In a post on X, Sarma said the ₹213-crore ropeway project has already been sanctioned and work on it will begin soon. The project will provide a seamless and alternative mode of transport between the Kam...

January 19, 2026 6:59 PM

North-East youth ready to lead India’s skilled workforce: Jayant Chaudhary

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, on Monday said that the youth of the North-East are well positioned to play a leading role in India’s skilled workforce, as he inaugurated the IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025-26 for the region in Guwahati. The competition was launched at Gauhati University, Assam, bringing together young participants from all eight North-Eastern states to compete...