DIBRUGARH: As the global community observes World Environment Day with renewed pledges towards biodiversity preservation, a glaring indication of environmental disregard is located merely 12 km from Dibrugarh city. The Jokai Botanical Garden & Eco Tourism Park, initially conceived as a representation of Assam’s abundant flora, has devolved into a representation of institutional shortcomings and…
GUWAHATI: In a notable advancement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday, June 5, the initiation of a sophisticated artificial intelligence-based system designed to identify and prevent deforestation throughout the state. Sharing a video on the social media platform X, the chief minister stated that the system would deliver real-time notifications to authorities…
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Chief Ministers of Assam and Sikkim, as well as Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla, to assess the flood situation in the northeastern states and offered comprehensive assistance in addressing the flood crisis. The northeastern states, including Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, have…
TINSUKIA: Interaction programs between farmers and scientists focused on crop and livestock management took place at Maithong and Tongona Gaon Panchyats as part of the extensive national initiative, Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, throughout Tinsukia district. This event was organized under the guidance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tinsukia on Tuesday, attracting over 400 farmers and…
GUWAHATI: In a notable initiative aimed at addressing various inter-state matters between Assam and Meghalaya, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged in detailed discussions on several critical issues with Meghalaya’s Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, during the Chief Ministers’ Level Meeting held in Guwahati. During this meeting, both Assam and Meghalaya acknowledged that development in…
SILCHAR: The Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced here in Silchar on Tuesday that the state government would supply free textbooks to children from families who have sought refuge in relief camps due to flooding. Sarma, accompanied by Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika, visited six significant relief camps and stated, “As we did last year,…
DIBRUGARH: On Thursday, May 29, Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora officially launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in Dibrugarh, initiating a 15-day national campaign designed to modernize Indian agriculture. The inauguration ceremony took place at Mancotta Field, where Minister Bora ceremonially flagged off two campaign vehicles, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Bimal Borah, Dibrugarh District Commissioner…
Guwahati: Today, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted a video conference with all District Commissioners (DCs) at Lok Sewa Bhawan to address critical issues regarding the effective implementation of socio-economic empowerment schemes. During the discussions with the DCs, the Chief Minister emphasized that with the conclusion of Orunodoi 2.0 on June 10, it is…
PALASBARI: The highly awaited Palasbari–Sualkuchi bridge spanning the Brahmaputra River is expected to be completed by June 2028, as per the officials managing the project. Construction officially commenced in mid-2024, with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) executing the project under the Assam Public Works Department (PWD). The financing for the bridge is being provided by the…
GUWAHATI: In a notable development, Bobbeeta Sharma has made the decision to step down from all her political roles within the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee for personal reasons. She expressed her gratitude to all leaders of AICC and APCC for the opportunity to serve the people of Assam through the Indian National Congress—a party with…