In a historic event, the Assam state government has announced a mass recitation of “O Mur Apunar Desh,” the state anthem, to celebrate the state’s unity in diversity. This initiative, unveiled as part of the Assam Budget 2025, aims to promote collective harmony and cultural pride among the people of Assam. Over one crore citizens […]
Thirteen of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday (March 11, 2025). The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked […]
Guwahati, Mar 10: Pratiksha Deka from Assam has won Suron Ka Ekalavya Season 2, a singing competition aired on Doordarshan. She claimed the title after competing against three other finalists—Piccosa, Jack Aslam, and Jyothi Sharma. The show featured a panel of judges, including Bollywood music director Anu Malik, composer Anand Raj Anand, musical duo Shareeb […]
Two applicants in Assam have been granted citizenship via the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA so far, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary told the 126-member State Assembly on Monday (March 10, 2025). He stood in for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who holds the Home portfolio. Enacted in 2019, the controversial CAA was implemented in 2024. […]
Guwahati, March 10: In a bid to address the rising human-wildlife conflict in Assam, the state government has announced a series of initiatives aimed at safeguarding both human lives and biodiversity. Presenting the state budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on Monday outlined key measures to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife. The budget […]
GUWAHATI The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Assam government on Monday (March 10, 2025) presented a poll-oriented deficit Budget to woo tea plantation workers, women, farmers, youth, government employees, and those in the lower-income group. These categories of people and their adult dependents form the bulk of the voters in Assam, where Assembly elections are due […]
The Assam government announced on Monday (March 10, 2025) that it would have its own satellite, which will help collect data for the implementation of critical socio-economic projects, besides keeping surveillance on its border. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog while presenting the state budget for 2025-26. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma […]
Assam is preparing to launch its own satellite, ‘ASSAMSAT’, to enhance development and security across the state, as announced by Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog during the presentation of the 2025-26 state budget in the Assembly on Monday. The satellite will play a vital role in providing continuous and reliable data for key projects in […]
Guwahati, Mar 10: Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented the state budget for 2025, introducing significant measures aimed at benefiting government employees, farmers, and tea garden workers. The budget focuses on pension reforms, financial assistance, insurance coverage, and support for the agricultural sector. One of the major reforms includes the extension of Old Pension Scheme […]
Guwahati, Mar 10: The Assam government on Monday disbursed Rs 380 crore to beneficiaries under the Orunodoi and pension schemes, aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible women in the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the fund transfer on social media, stating, “Credited: Pension and Orunodoi for the month of March. Over 43 […]
