Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on Monday (March 10, 2025) presented a ₹2.63 lakh crore budget for the 2025-26 fiscal in the assembly, with a deficit of ₹620.27 crore. The budget also proposes to exempt professional tax for monthly income up to ₹15,000 for all working people in the state, where assembly elections are due […]
Guwahati, Mar 10: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V Somanna has announced that Assam will achieve 100% railway electrification by the end of 2025. The minister made the statement during his three-day visit to Assam and the Northeast, where he reviewed key railway infrastructure projects and modernization efforts. A press release […]
Guwahati, Mar 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that former Army officer Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita (Retd) will be conferred with the Assam Vaibhav Award, the highest civilian honor of the state. The award will be presented by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on March 30. Speaking at a press conference, Sarma stated […]
“The Assam Government will urge the Centre to increase the security at NEET centres, including checking the biometrics of candidates at the gate, as it has been found that despite scoring high numbers in the medical entrance exam, the knowledge of many students is limited,” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday (March 10, […]
GUWAHATI Ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah’s three-day visit to Assam on March 14, 2025, the Koch-Rajbongshis have refreshed their demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. One of the largest communities living mostly in areas straddling western Assam and northern West Bengal, the Koch-Rajbongshis are one of six ethnic groups seeking ST status for decades. […]
Guwahati, Mar 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting women as they strive to achieve their aspirations. In a message on X on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Sarma highlighted the contributions of women and their role in the state’s progress. “Assam’s women – strong, enterprising, […]
Guwahati, Mar 8: Assam Police apprehended a Bangladeshi national, Ashraful Haque, for illegally crossing the border and deported him to Bangladesh. Officials stated that the individual was caught near the international boundary and sent back following established procedures. Assam Police have increased surveillance to prevent unauthorized entries. Authorities confirmed that monitoring and security measures remain […]
Guwahati is all set to host its biggest Holi extravaganza yet, Let’s Slay Holi, on March 14, 2025, at the Brahmaputra Carnival Ground, Lachit Ghat. The event is expected to be a spectacular celebration of music, colors, and festivities. The star-studded lineup includes international artist Ola Ras from Ukraine and renowned performer SuggaHunny, along with […]
Guwahati, Mar 8: Assam’s gross agricultural land has seen a slight decline over the past nine years, dropping from 35.09 lakh hectares in 2015-16 to 34.94 lakh hectares in 2024-25, Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal informed the state Assembly on Friday. Responding to a question from Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi, Singhal highlighted that while the gross […]
Guwahati, Mar 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the enhanced Radha Govinda Barua Path and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Path, along with a newly built RCC bridge over the Mora Bharalu River, to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion around the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Path, which spans 7.39 […]
