Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the state’s engagement with global industry leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos has opened up promising avenues for future investment and collaboration. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister noted that over the last three days, he interacted with more than 20 leading business figures, exchanging views on how Assam offers a unique and competitive ecosystem across…
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Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state’s participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos as part of “Team Bharat” reflects India’s evolving growth narrative, where every region is now positioned as a credible destination for global investment. Speaking to the media after concluding his engagements at Davos, Sarma said Assam’s presence at the global platform underlined India’s transition towards balanced and in…
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) The trade deal between India and the European Union (EU) is going to be a game-changer as they share strong and trusted ties, with growing cooperation across sectors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting here, Sarma said that our companies need access to different markets, and this need will be fulfilled with the upcoming India-EU trade deal.“Europe clearly sees Ind…
Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a major initiative to support research scholars in the state, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening Assam’s academic and innovation ecosystem. Taking to the social media platform ‘X’, CM Sarma said that under the ‘Atal Vichal Agragami Assam scheme’, the state government will provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to research scholars, while Divyang research scholars will receive…
Cachar, Jan 21 (IANS) Highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 39 crore were seized, and three drug peddlers were arrested by law enforcement agencies in Assam’s Cachar district, officials said on Wednesday. A defence spokesperson said that the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), launched the operation based on specific inputs regarding drug trafficking in Cachar district in southern Assam.During the operation, the team apprehe…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The power sector in coming times is going to become enormous and it is crucial for Discoms to be strong, prosperous, and financially empowered, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Wednesday, adding that strong Discoms means improved services and greater sensitivity towards consumers.The growing economy requires a thriving power sector far more than we can imagine today, he said while delivering the inaugural address at ‘Electricity Distribution Industry Conference ‘ED…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is awaiting the Election Commission’s announcement of election dates before finalising the schedule for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, sources told IANS, further adding that the Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been asked to finalise their home venues by the end of this week. Elections will soon be held across various states in India, but the BCCI is awaiting the government’s announc…
Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) The Army has been deployed in sensitive areas of Kokrajhar district in Assam following mob violence that claimed two lives and sparked incidents of arson and street clashes, officials said on Wednesday, as authorities stepped up measures to prevent further escalation of the situation.According to Defence sources, Army columns carried out joint night patrols with the district administration in Karigaon and nearby localities on Tuesday night.A flag march has been scheduled …
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla told IANS that the board is waiting for the government to announce the election dates before finalising the schedule for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League.Shukla also stated that Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been asked to decide their home venue by the end of this week.Elections will soon be conducted across various states in India, but the BCCI is waiting for t…
Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state is proactively preparing its workforce for an increasingly automated and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future, leveraging its young demographic advantage and focusing on industry-aligned skill development. Speaking on the second day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, CM Sarma shared how Assam is reshaping its skilling ecosystem to meet the demands of emerging technologies and futur…