Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that he feels deeply fortunate to receive the guidance and blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state’s ongoing development journey.In a message shared on a social media platform, the Chief Minister said the past two days had been highly inspirational for the state, marked by the launch and inauguration of several major initiatives aimed at strengthening development, connectivity and cultural outreach.CM …
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Dibrugarh, Jan 18 (IANS) A new chapter was added to the history of Indian Railways on Sunday as the Amrit Bharat Express began its maiden journey from Dibrugarh (Assam) to Gomti Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) after its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The launch marked a significant milestone for rail connectivity in Assam and the wider Northeast region.Prime Minister Modi flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express train services, providing a major boost to Assam’s railway infrastructure.Th…
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) In a veiled attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the previous governments for “handing over” Assam’s soil to infiltrators, just to secure votes.Addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of an elevated corridor in Kaziranga, he said that during the opposition’s rule, infiltration increased, and infiltrators, with no concern for Assam’s history, culture or faith, carried out widespread encroachments.The Prime Minister added that in…
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Eyeing a big push into the renewable energy sector, the Assam government aims to generate at least 3,500 MW of solar power during the next five years. According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the ambitious target of achieving 3,500 MW of solar power capacity by 2030 underlined the government’s strong push towards clean, renewable and sustainable energy.He said that solar power will play a central role in meeting the state’s future energy needs while reducing depen…
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) It was a moment of pride for Assam as the state’s first satellite, Lachit-1, developed by students of the Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), was carried onboard Indian Space Research Organisation’s PSLV-C62 rocket that lifted off on Monday. Although the mission did not achieve its intended outcome due to the launch failure, the event marked a historic milestone for Assam and the Northeast, symbolising the growing participation of regional academic institutions in India’s …
Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) The Assam government has intensified efforts to position the state as one of India’s most industry-friendly destinations, banking on large-scale investments, policy reforms and flagship initiatives such as the ‘Advantage Assam’ programme to drive economic growth and employment generation.Under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state has rolled out a series of measures aimed at improving the ease of doing business, strengthening infrastructure and …
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The second day of the Human Capital Working Group Meeting in Guwahati concluded on Tuesday with detailed discussions on how artificial intelligence can be practically implemented to improve language access, education and digital inclusion across India.The two-day meeting was organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the IndiaAI Mission, in collaboration with the Assam Government and IIT Guwahati.The day began with a session on the architectur…
Guwahati, Jan 4 (IANS) Highlighting the transformative impact of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) on Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the scheme is turning government schools into “true temples of learning” equipped with smart classrooms and world-class infrastructure.In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said that PM-DeVINE is playing a crucial role in strengthening school education across the stat…
Agartala, Jan 2 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Tarun Vijay on Friday demanded the strictest punishment for those responsible for the killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma.Chakma, who was brutally assaulted in Dehradun, later succumbed to his injuries on December 26. BJP leader Vijay met the bereaved family of Angel Chakma at their residence in Machmara village of Unakoti district and expressed his condolences. Angel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA final-year student from Mach…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday wishes to Union Minister of Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, praying for his long and healthy life while also lauding his contributions towards strengthening the telecom sector and improving lives in the Northeast.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Ji. He is working extensively towards improving the…