Guwahati, Jan 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state is set to establish a Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), marking a significant step towards strengthening the state’s global economic engagement and policy innovation. Sharing details of his interactions on the sidelines of the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, CM Sarma said the decision was taken during a meeting with the WEF leadership team.The proposed Centre of Excel…
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Guwahati, Jan 22 (IANS) Assam Leader of the Opposition, Debabrata Saikia, on Thursday flagged what he described as a “grave threat to democratic principles,” alleging large-scale and wrongful deletion of voters’ names during the summary and special revision of electoral rolls in the Nazira Assembly constituency. In a detailed representation to the Chief Election Commissioner, Saikia sought urgent intervention by the Election Commission of India, claiming that numerous permanent residents o…
Kalyani, Jan 22 (IANS) Bengal enjoyed a strong outing on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C clash against Services at the Bengal Cricket Academy in Kalyani by finishing at 340/4 in 86 overs on Thursday.Veteran batter Sudip Chatterjee, returning from an injury, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 140 off 226 balls – his 14th first-class century laced with 12 fours and a six. Chatterjee shared a 151-run opening stand with Abhimanyu Easwaran, who made 81 off 152 balls before be…
Davos, Jan 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the growing economic importance of the Northeastern region, asserting that Assam follows a focused and inclusive investment approach where every investor is treated as a “VIP investor,” irrespective of the scale of proposals. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos on Thursday, Sarma said Assam may not be a large state or command thousands of investment proposals, but it …
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Assam’s Republic Day tableau this year will shine a national spotlight on Asharikandi, a renowned terracotta craft village in Dhubri district, celebrating the state’s rich riverine culture and the spirit of self-reliance rooted in traditional livelihoods. The tableau was previewed for media persons on Thursday at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the national capital in the presence of Nodal Officer Bikram Newar and officials of the Cultural Affairs Department, Governm…
Guwahati, Jan 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the Assam government is committed to creating world-class sports infrastructure across all districts, as part of its long-term vision to nurture sporting talent at the grassroots level and highlighted an upcoming project.Sharing an update on social media platform X, the Chief Minister gave details of an upcoming modern sports complex in Lakhimpur district, located nearly 7.5 hours from the state capital Guwahati, st…
Gangtok, Jan 22 (IANS) The Sikkim Police have been conferred with the prestigious President’s Police Colours, the highest national recognition for excellence and sustained service in policing, becoming the 15th state police force in the country to receive the honour, officials said on Thursday. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed the decision on January 16 after approval by the President of India, Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva told reporters here.Calling the award a collec…
Guwahati, Jan 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that Assam is not only defined by its glorious past but is steadily shaping new milestones, as he highlighted the state’s entry into oil production following the discovery of crude in the Namrup-Borhat block.In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said that in 2025, Assam became the first state to be engaged in oil production with the discovery in the Namrup-Borhat block, marking a significant moment in the state’s economic…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India is the second country globally to integrate Mobile Stroke Units with emergency medical services to boost treatment in rural areas, said Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR.Bahl stated this as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) to the Assam government, marking a major shift from stroke patients in remote areas having to travel to hospitals to hospitals reaching patie…
Guwahati, Jan 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday extended his best wishes for the successful conduct of the annual Jonbeel Mela, describing it as a rare confluence of history, tradition and communal harmony that continues to define the state’s composite cultural ethos. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister highlighted the unique significance of the centuries-old fair, which brings together people from the plains of Morigaon and the adjoining hill …