Guwahati, Dec 16: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday unveiled the Jalvahak scheme, a major policy initiative aimed at incentivizing long-haul cargo movement through India’s National Waterways 1 (river Ganga), National Waterways 2 (river Brahmaputra), and National Waterways 16 (river Barak) Speaking at the launch, Sonowal emphasized the government’s commitment […]
GUWAHATI, Dec 10: In a proactive step to address road safety concerns amid foggy conditions and the busy picnic season, the Assam Government has launched a 45-day mission-mode initiative aimed at preventing road accidents, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota announced on Tuesday. The campaign, set to commence on December 15, 2024, and continue until January 31, […]
A Gauhati High Court advocate on Tuesday filed an FIR against Akash Phukan, a local leader affiliated to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Assam’s Bokakhat for using abusive language against state education minister Ranoj Pegu. An audio recording went viral in which Phukan can be heard abusing Pegu and calling him out for incompetence. Advocate Ganesh Pegu has […]
Assam’s Implementation of Assam Accord Minister, Atul Bora, on Tuesday voiced concern over the persecution of minority Hindus in Bangladesh and highlighted the need to address border issues effectively. Speaking to the media, Bora, who is also the President of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), pointed out India’s significant role in Bangladesh’s liberation and the importance of acknowledging […]
AGARTALA: The grand finale of the Tripura Tourism Promo Fest, 2024, is scheduled for December 14 at Agartala’s Swami Vivekananda Maidan. Addressing a press conference at Geetanjali Tourism Guest House on Tuesday, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced that the event will feature a spectacular performance by India’s legendary music artist Shreya Ghoshal. “We are expecting a historic turnout,” the minister […]
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called for the need to learn from Israel’s resilience to protect Assam’s cultural and economic identity. While speaking at ‘Swahid Diwas’ in Jamugurihat, Sonitpur, Sarma highlighted Assam’s geographical vulnerabilities and the challenges brought by demographic changes. “Over time, Assam had bordered Bangladesh, Myanmar, and West Bengal, so our […]
Dimapur, Dec 10: The Kisama Heritage Village became the epicenter of cultural celebration as the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival concluded with grandeur on Tuesday. This milestone event, which celebrated the rich heritage and unity of Nagaland, has solidified the state’s status as a global cultural and networking hub. Festival host and Nagaland’s Minister […]
