Guwahati, Dec 24 (IANS) In a major push to promote literary culture and encourage young creative talent, the Assam government has announced the conferment of the Young Writers Award to 818 emerging writers under its flagship Granthabarsha (Year of Books) initiative. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that each of the selected young writers will receive financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to support and nurture their literary pursuits.The initiative aims to strengthen Assam’s ri…
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Guwahati, Dec 24 (IANS) At least seven Bangladeshi nationals were detained near the India-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Sribhumi district, triggering fresh concerns over border surveillance and monitoring along the sensitive stretch, officials said on Wednesday. The detention took place at Manatoli village under the Mahishasan border belt when members of the Village Defence Party (VDP) intercepted the group during a routine patrol, a senior official mentioned.The VDP personnel grew suspicious a…
Guwahati, Dec 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the ambitious Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in January 2026, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s efforts to balance wildlife conservation with modern infrastructure development.State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora confirmed the development on Wednesday, stating that the project gathered momentum following the Prime Minister’s visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site last year.The 34.45-km-long elevated …
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has urged industry leaders, startups and investors to partner in Assam’s growth story, saying that the convergence of policy innovation, connectivity expansion and good governance has created a strong foundation for long-term regional prosperity.He said that Assam is uniquely positioned to emerge as a regional growth hub under India’s Act East Policy, telling entrepreneurs to leverage the state’s geography, connectivity and governa…
Guwahati, Dec 23 (IANS) Violent unrest in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district has claimed the lives of two individuals, prompting a massive security response and high-level monitoring by the state government as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives, calling the incident “deeply painful.” The situation remains tense with fresh incidents of arson reported on Tuesday, as authorities scramble to restore normalcy.The violence erupted in Kheroni Bazaar …
Guwahati, Dec 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday sounded a strong warning over what he termed the serious demographic impact of illegal immigration from Bangladesh, cautioning that Assam could face grave political and territorial consequences if the trend is not checked. Speaking to reporters after attending an official programme, Sarma said the issue of demographic change has remained a major concern for him over the past five years. He claimed that people of Banglade…
Guwahati, Dec 23 (IANS) The tense law and order situation in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district continued on Tuesday evening with reports of fresh incidents of arson amid ongoing unrest, prompting the authorities to further tighten security and step up efforts to restore normalcy. Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, who has been camping in the violence-hit area, addressed the media and appealed to protesters to maintain peace and cooperate with the administration. He said the poli…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. With the commissioning of Unit 2, the Project is moving swiftly towards commissioning of 3 Units of 250 MW each shortly, followed by phased commissioning of the remaining four units during 2026-27.Upon full commissioning, the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project will make a significant…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) In the wake of the unrest in Bangladesh, Indian intelligence agencies have sounded a very high alert along the border, fearing a massive spillover of illegal immigrants. However, officials also say that as security agencies there are too busy controlling the situation in their country, many pro-ISI outfits are already planning a massive infiltration bid into India.The idea would be to send in lakhs of people near the Indian border with a clear intention of overwhelming t…
Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties having a total value of Rs 110 crore in a case of money laundering against Prayag Group of Companies and its directors, said the central investigation agency in a statement on Monday. These properties comprise 450.42 acres of land along with superstructures in the name of Prayag Group companies valued at approximately Rs 104 crore, located across West Bengal, Bihar and Assam, and immovable properties worth …