New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) When Union Home Minister Amit Shah set out to review and secure India’s international borders, it may have appeared to be a routine exercise. After all, border security falls squarely within the Home Ministry’s responsibilities. But there is something different about this exercise. In nearly eight decades of Independence, India has rarely witnessed a government pursue border security with such intensity and political focus. Previous governments spoke about strengthening …
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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and discussed a wide range of railway infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening connectivity and accelerating development across the state. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing railway expansion works in Assam, including the laying and upgrading of more than 1,300 km of railway tracks and the redevelopment of over 50 railway s…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic gesture, during his recent visit to Norway, has brought global attention to the rich biodiversity and traditional craftsmanship of Sikkim. PM Modi gifted Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store a ‘pressed Orchid painting’ and orchid paperweights crafted from real orchids and ferns collected from the mist-covered valleys of Sikkim.The orchid-based products are being seen as a symbol of India’s cultural and ecological diplomacy,…
Bhuj, May 29 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said more than 2,000 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel had made the “supreme sacrifice” in the line of duty over the past six decades, as he praised the force for guarding some of India’s most difficult frontiers under extreme weather and terrain conditions. Addressing BSF jawans during an interaction at Border Outpost G-7 in Bhuj, Shah said the force had successfully protected both the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh bord…
Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday highlighted the state’s steady economic progress and fiscal discipline, asserting that the state is moving towards the vision of a “Viksit Assam” through sustained growth and prudent financial management. Sharing key economic indicators, the Chief Minister said Assam has successfully maintained a revenue surplus for five consecutive years from 2020 to 2025, reflecting stronger fiscal health and disciplined public …
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) The Red Shield Division under the Indian Army’s Spear Corps organised an Agniveer Preparedness Program in Assam’s Charaideo district on Wednesday to motivate and mentor local youth aspiring to join the armed forces, officials said. The programme was conducted at Borhat in collaboration with the district administration and witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 200 students, including 56 girls, officials added.The initiative was aimed at guiding aspiring candidat…
Aizawl, May 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday announced several initiatives to strengthen the cooperative dairy sector in Mizoram. During his visit to the Mizoram Multi-Commodity Producers Cooperative Union (MULCO) dairy unit at Thuampui in Aizawl district, the Union Minister appreciated the progress achieved by MULCO and said that the advancement made through the efforts of dairy cooperatives and dairy workers w…
Guwahati, May 25 (IANS) Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Assam on Monday and held discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with both sides underlining the deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Bhutan and the growing role of Assam in strengthening regional cooperation.Welcoming the Bhutanese Prime Minister in Guwahati, Sarma described the visit as significant for further deepening bilateral engagement between Bhutan and the Northeast region.“Honoured to w…
Guwahati, May 24 (IANS) Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Sunday led the Special Commonwealth Games Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati campus as a powerful celebration of fitness, youth participation and India’s growing sporting ambitions. Organised by the Sports Authority of India Regional Centre, Guwahati, in collaboration with IIT Guwahati, the event formed part of the nationwide 75th edition of Fit India Sund…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and held extensive discussions on the state’s future growth trajectory, infrastructure expansion, and long-term economic development roadmap. The meeting, held at the official residence of the Union Finance Minister, focused on strengthening Centre-state cooperation and accelerating developmental initiatives aimed at transforming Assam into a major economic…