Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Ongoing floods and monsoon‑induced landslides in Assam have disrupted railway services in parts of the state, prompting the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to undertake urgent restoration work, officials said on Saturday. More than 11 lakh people in over 2,000 villages have been affected and 1.15 lakh people have taken shelter in relief camps as the flood situation continues to remain grim, with the worst impact being felt in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts….
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Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state has emerged as a major destination for mining and mineral-based investments after undertaking wide-ranging reforms in the sector, adding that the Centre has rewarded Assam with a Rs 500 crore incentive for its achievements. In a post on X, Sarma said Assam has taken “incremental leaps” in the mining sector by introducing major reforms and creating a transparent and investor-friendly ecosystem.“Assam h…
Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) Reacting to the defection of Nandita Gorlosa to the Congress, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Monday said he had personally urged her to remain in the party, but she chose to take a “personal decision”.Saikia recalled that ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections, he had assured during the campaign that Gorlosa would be given a ministerial berth and that he would take up the matter with the Chief Minister.“That promise was fulfilled, and she was inducted as a mini…
Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, state Minister Nandita Gorlosa has joined the Congress party after being denied a ticket by the BJP and will now contest from the Haflong constituency. The Congress party formally announced her candidature on Monday, stating that its earlier nominee, party General Secretary Nirmal Langthasa, has stepped aside in the “greater public interest” to accommodate Gorlosa.Gorlosa, the sitting MLA …
Guwahati, Feb 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the Dimasa language will be introduced in schools as part of the state government’s continued push to preserve and promote indigenous languages. Sharing the update on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that every language carries the soul of its people and reflects their cultural roots, adding that the government has prioritised the promotion and usage of indigenous languages since its f…