Guwahati, June 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that farmer welfare remains a key pillar of the BJP-led double-engine government’s developmental agenda, highlighting the state’s progress in implementing the Centre’s AgriStack initiative to improve access to agricultural services and benefits. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma stated that more than 12 lakh farmers across 31 districts of Assam have been enrolled under AgriStack, a digital platform aimed…
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Guwahati, June 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday highlighted the significant transformation witnessed across the Northeast over the last decade, stating that the region’s development narrative has steadily shifted from insurgency and instability to peace, infrastructure development, connectivity and economic growth. Sharing a post on social media platform X, Sarma said Assam has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the region, w…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major boost to preparations for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of AYUSH has announced that registrations on the Yoga Sangam Portal have crossed the six lakh mark, reflecting widespread participation from institutions and communities across India.According to a Ministry of AYUSH press release, the milestone underscores the growing enthusiasm for the nationwide Yoga Sangam initiative, under which organisations across the country will cond…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday urged the Centre to enhance the borrowing and access limits under Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) for northeastern states, saying such initiatives have become crucial in sustaining the region’s rapid development and unlocking large-scale infrastructure investments.Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States” in Shillong, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam…
Agartala, June 19 (IANS) Agartala Railway Station is set for a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with an initial investment of Rs 48 crore sanctioned for Phase-I redevelopment works.Alongside the station’s modernisation, a new MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) passenger train service between Agartala and Karimganj in southern Assam is expected to be introduced within the next 10 days, significantly improving regional rail connectivity.Announcing the developments,…
Guwahati, June 19 (IANS) Assam Water Resources Minister Sushanta Borgohain on Friday asserted that the state government would adopt a zero-tolerance approach against corruption and substandard work in embankment and flood-control projects, warning that even influential contractors would face strict action if found guilty of wrongdoing.Speaking to reporters here, Borgohain said the Water Resources Department has been closely monitoring ongoing anti-erosion and flood-protection works across the st…
Guwahati, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that more than 1.85 lakh undergraduate students across the state have benefited from the government’s free admission initiative this academic year, describing the achievement as a reflection of the expanding reach of welfare schemes aimed at ensuring uninterrupted access to higher education.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister stated that admission fees for 1,85,796 undergraduate students had…
Guwahati, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the government is intensifying investments in the power sector to transform the state into an energy-surplus state, while strengthening transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure reliable electricity supply.In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma highlighted progress made in Assam’s power sector and outlined several ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the state’s electricity network.“We are …
Guwahati, June 18 (IANS) Assam has witnessed a remarkable rise in its live entertainment sector, with the state emerging as a significant destination on India’s concert map, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Highlighting the growth of the state’s concert and live events industry, Sarma stated that Assam was largely absent from major concert calendars a few years ago but has now become a preferred venue for large‑scale music and entertainment events.Taking to social media…
Guwahati, June 18 (IANS) Assam Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Krishnendu Paul on Thursday reviewed the progress of various drinking water supply projects being implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Lower Assam during a high-level meeting held at Janata Bhawan here.The review meeting was attended by senior officials of the Public Health Engineering Department, including engineers and district-level functionaries associated with the implementation of the flagship rural drinki…