Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday said that the state government is carrying out a detailed assessment of government land in and around Guwahati with the aim of preserving it for future developmental projects, educational institutions and industrial infrastructure. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the Jagiroad Assembly constituency, Sarma said the government has identified large tracts of land in the Dharamtul area and adjoining regions, whi…
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Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) The Centre is stepping up efforts to transform the Brahmaputra into a major economic and connectivity corridor for the Northeast, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday outlining an integrated river development strategy combining transport, trade, tourism, and scientific river basin management. The roadmap was discussed at the High Powered Review Board meeting of the Brahmaputra Board held in Guwahati, where ministers, technical experts, and representatives fro…
Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Assam is likely to witness widespread thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall over the next several days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for multiple districts across the state, officials said on Tuesday. According to the district-wise weather forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati, several parts of Assam are expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds and isolated heavy to very…
Pune, May 18 (IANS) In a significant joint operation, police authorities in Pune have apprehended two Bangladeshi women and a juvenile while they were attempting to escape to Guwahati in Assam. The arrests were made at the Pune Airport as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the city. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, teams from the Khadak Police Station, Vimannagar Police Station, and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) collaborated to in…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Centre has moved ahead with plans to introduce Water Metro services in 18 cities across the country, with Guwahati figuring prominently in the first phase of the ambitious national rollout aimed at transforming inland waterways into sustainable urban transport corridors. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the Ministry has also circulated the Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026, for inter-ministerial consultations, …
Guwahati, May 17 (IANS) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety and security by successfully carrying out a series of operations at different locations across the zone, officials said on Sunday.NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said three persons were arrested in separate operations and several stolen mobile phones were recovered from their possession.He said a team fro…
Guwahati, May 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated India’s first AI-powered “phygital” banking branch of Slice Small Finance Bank in Guwahati, describing the initiative as a reflection of Assam’s growing readiness to support the future of digital banking and technology-driven investment. The next-generation banking branch, located on GS Road in Guwahati, combines physical banking services with digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve accessibility…
Guwahati, May 15 (IANS) Heavy rain lashed several parts of Assam on Friday, triggering floods in the urban areas of Silchar town of Cachar district and parts of Sribhumi district in the Barak Valley region, officials said. Continuous downpour since early morning inundated several low-lying areas in Cachar, Sribhumi and Hailakandi districts, disrupting normal life and vehicular movement.Roads in Silchar town went underwater, causing severe traffic congestion in several localities.According to dis…
Guwahati, May 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that work on the ambitious Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor project in Guwahati will gather pace in the coming days as most of the legal hurdles surrounding the redevelopment initiative have now been resolved. Talking to X, the Chief Minister said he reviewed the progress of the Kamakhya Corridor project and reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving pilgrims’ experience visiting the revered Kamakhy…
Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Assam’s Hojai district on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements put in place by the local administration and police. Bhagwat’s convoy reached Gita Ashram in Hojai, where the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief is scheduled to stay for four nights, officials said.The police administration has thrown a multi-layered security blanket around the ashram and surrounding areas in view of Bhagwat’s visit. S…