Guwahati

Bajrang Dal demonstrates against removal of Hindu student’s bracelet in Tripura

Allegedly, a teacher forbade a student from wearing a 'Hindu religious symbol'-adorned bracelet and confiscated it, sparking outrage among the activists who claimed their religious sentiments were hurt.

PM Modi announces investments of Rs 11,600 crore in Assam

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Assam, where he laid the foundation stone for projects totalling Rs 11,600 crores. The significant public rally held at Guwahati’s Khanapara Veterinary College Field witnessed the inauguration of projects aimed at fostering development and connectivity. PM Modi inaugurated the Maa Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana, […]

Assam Rifles soldier opens fire on 6 colleagues, takes own life

GUWAHATI: In a shocking incident on Tuesday night, a member of the Assam Rifles (AR) opened fire on six of his colleagues before turning the weapon on himself inside their barrack in the Sajik Tampak area of Chandel district, bordering Myanmar. The victims, all non-Manipuris hailing from various parts of the country, are reported to be […]

Assam CM Himanta most followed X account in Northeast, 9th most followed CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma is the 15th Chief Minister of Assam. On 10 May 2021, Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam, succeeding his colleague Sarbananda Sonowal. His X followers have grown 120% since he assumed the CM office demonstrating the popularity he has enjoyed both online and offline.

Muslim artisan designs Mayan-inspired Durga Puja pandal in Guwahati

The sculptor Deep Ahmed shared that he gets emotional when Hindus come and worship the idols he has helped create GUWAHATI: As Durga Puja is just around the corner, a Muslim man in Assam’s Guwahati has created a unique themed pandal. The man, Deep Ahmed, believes that his art transcends religion and caste and believes […]

Assam’s longest flyover inaugurated, CM Sarma announces 1,000 more bridges

The flyover was built at a cost of ₹420 crore and took two years to construct.

Union Health ministry deploys teams of doctors for riot-hit Manipur

The teams consist of doctors from AIIMS, Kalyani, AIIMS, Guwahati and NEIGRIMS, Shillong.

Focus NE: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs. 3,400 crore in Assam’s Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and dedicated to the nation various projects worth more than Rs. 3,400 crores in Guwahati, Assam. Among the projects were AIIMS Guwahati and three other medical colleges that the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation. He also laid the foundation stone of Assam Advanced Health Care Innovation Institute […]

Youth20 inception meet 2023 kicks off in Assam

The first Youth20 (Y20) Inception Meeting 2023 under the G20 began in Guwahati on February 6. This is the first meeting of the 17 meetings that will be held all across the country, culminating in the Youth20 Summit in August. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma will present research papers from students and academicians in Assam. In addition to this, technical sessions and deliberations will be hosted at IIT Guwahati. Prominent speakers include Gen. VK Singh, Assam DGP GP Singh, MP Tejasvi Surya etc. An ice-breaking session was held with Y20 delegates at Brahmaputra Sandbar Island.

NADI Confluence: Dr Jaishankar Calls For Better Connectivity

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday reiterated that connectivity is the key to improving the ease of doing business and living. He was speaking during the third edition of Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence (NADI) in Guwahati. The conference was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma with […]