GUWAHATI: In a call to electronic component manufacturers to invest in Assam, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the interest from investors in Assam is at an unprecedented level. “This is the optimal time to invest in Assam. Our current advantage is the absence of overwhelming competition, which enables us to provide personalized…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) appears to be preparing for the 2026 Assembly election in the state with the appointment of Jorhat and AICC’s deputy leader MP Gaurav Gogoi as its president. “Congress President has appointed Gaurav Gogoi as the president and three working presidents of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, effective immediately,”…
New Delhi: Assam’s unwavering initiative to eliminate child marriage garnered praise during the NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave in New Delhi. At the Conclave, which was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, Assam received significant commendation from the Prime Minister for the government’s vigorous and persistent efforts to eradicate child marriage from the…
SIVASAGAR: In a notable advancement towards enhancing digital governance in nutrition services, Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu distributed smartphones to Anganwadi workers in Sivasagar. The distribution event, which took place at Sukapha Conference Hall, was organized by the District Social Welfare Office with assistance from the district administration. Its purpose was to facilitate digital…
SIVASAGAR: In alignment with its commitment to fostering ongoing educational advancements, creative endeavors, and artistic productivity within a dynamic knowledge-driven environment, Gargaon College has made a notable advancement by inaugurating a museum. This initiative offers a distinctive platform for students, faculty, and the local community to interact with art, history, and culture. The museum, along…
In a notable development, students in Sivasagar organized protests following Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s announcement regarding a revision in the eligibility criteria for the Pragyan Bharati scooter scheme. Under the revised guidelines, only students achieving over 80% in the Higher Secondary Examination will qualify for scooters. Previously, the scheme was accessible to girls with…
In a remarkable accomplishment, three exceptional Class X students from Shiksha Valley School—Harshit Borah, Shlok Drishtanta, and Nikhilesh Gogoi—have been selected for the esteemed Raising A Mathematician Training Programme (RAMTP) 2025. This national mathematics training camp will take place at Vedic Vidya Kendra in Puducherry. The RAMTP is a distinguished initiative aimed at fostering mathematical…
In Amritsar, the Indian Army conducted a demonstration on Monday showcasing how Indian air defense systems, particularly the Akash missile system, protected the Golden Temple, the most sacred site of Sikhism, as well as various cities in Punjab from missile and drone assaults by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The Army also displayed remnants of intercepted…
Tezpur: The Deputy Controller of Civil Defence in Sonitpur has announced the recruitment of 1,000 volunteers for Civil Defence within the Sonitpur district administration. This initiative is in accordance with the directive from the Director General of Civil Defence and Commandant General of Home Guards, Assam, as outlined in letter No. CD151/2021-22/175 dated 09/05/2025. Selected…
On Thursday, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the site of the thermal power plant located at Chirakuta, Charuwa Bakra, Bilasipara in Dhubri district to evaluate its potential and strategize development initiatives. Assam is striving for energy self-sufficiency through increased power generation, and the establishment of new thermal power plants is a significant step…