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Assam: PIB organises workshop on upcoming WAVES 2025 summit
Guwahati, April 24: Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Thursday conducted a workshop with media professionals from Guwahati to provide an overview of the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.
Assam Rifles Public School conducts 2-day Empathy Art festival in Shillong
Shillong, April 24: Assam Rifles Public Schools, along with the Shillong Empathy Project, has joined hands to stage the first instance of Empathy Art Festival in Meghalaya's Shillong.
PM Modi to visit Assam on 100th birth anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika: Assam CM Himanta
Guwahati, April 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a press conference on Thursday, during which he spoke about Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Assam on the occasion of Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary.
Kerala couple's murder: CBI, police dig deeper to find link with son's mysterious death in 2017
Kottayam, April 24: As the sole accused in the brutal murder of businessman Vijayakumar and his wife Meera in Kottayam remains in police custody, questions are now being raised about a possible link between the double murder and the mysterious death of their son seven years ago.
Assam CMO makes contact with survivor, assures family's return on priority
Guwahati, April 23: The office of Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday made contact with a survivor from the state, stranded among other tourists in the Kashmir valley, in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and assured their family's return at the earliest.
Noted actor-singer of Assam Phwilao Basumatary passes away at 54
Guwahati, April 23: Assam's entertainment world is in mourning following the death of popular actor and singer Phwilao Basumatary, who passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday at a private hospital in Guwahati at the age of 54.
Three from Assam in Top 10 of 'Resonate' EDM challenge at WAVES Summit 2025
New Delhi, April 22: Assam's vibrant electronic music scene has made a mark on the national stage, with three artists from the state -- Aditya Upadhyaya (Guwahati), Dibyajit Ray (Bongaigaon) and Nobajyoty Boruah (Lakhimpur) -- earning their place among the Top 10 finalists for 'Resonate: The EDM Challenge', a key feature of the 'Create in India' initiative, under the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, said a statement from Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
Swami Vivekanand U20 Men's NFC: Sports Authority of India enter quarterfinals
Narainpur, April 22: Sports Authority of India (SAI) moved into the quarterfinals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship (NFC) from Group G after they played out a goalless draw against Goa at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Tuesday. In the other match of Group G, Assam beat Odisha 2-1.
Assam's Shiksha Setu app conferred PM's Award for excellence in Public Adminstration
New Delhi, April 22: The Government of Assam was conferred the Prime Minister's Award for excellence in Public Administration, 2024, for the initiative 'Shiksha Setu', Axom, falling in the 'Innovation- state' category.
Guwahati Tea Auction centre sets new record, sells tea with Rs 3,850 crore in FY 25
Guwahati, April 22: The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has set a new record, selling tea worth Rs 3850 crore in the financial year 2024-25.
Assam : Mithu Gogoi's orchid garden in Jorhat Blooms with 9,000 Kopou phool, cultural and conservation marvel
Jorhat,, April 22: : Tucked away in the lush landscape of Rangajan, Jorhat, blooms a breathtaking wonder a vibrant orchid jungle home to over 9,000 Kopou Phool (Rhynchostylis retusa), lovingly nurtured by Mithu Gogoi, a farmer and passionate nature enthusiast.
Could have earned Rs 15000 crores, but we work for people: Assam CM claims to have ended 'brokerage shop' in govt jobs
Guwahati, April 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that the BJP government in the state has put an end to a massive corruption network related to recruitment in government jobs.
Assam Rifles' swift action saves life of 2-year-old in remote Manipur village
Imphal, April 21: The life of a two-year-old girl in a remote village of Manipur’s mountainous Kamjong district was saved as the Assam Rifles swung into action to evacuate her for critical medical aid after the kid accidentally fell into a water tank early on Monday.
India's Got Latent Row: Supreme Court extends interim protection of Ranveer Allahabadia
New Delhi, April 21: The Supreme Court of India on Monday extended its interim protection granted from arrest to YouTuber and Podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia in the case relating to the controversial remarks made by him and others in an episode of India's Got Latent.
Storm, heavy rain in Guwahati causes widespread power outages
Guwahati, April 21: Due to a spell of heavy rain and unexpected storm, many areas in Guwahati city were facing severe power outages and load shedding, an electricity department official said on Monday.
RPF rescues 450 live frogs from Assam's Silchar Railway Station
Silchar, April 20: In a significant effort towards wildlife protection, a team of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel rescued 450 live frogs during a special drive conducted at Silchar Railway Station, officials said on Sunday.
Security forces recover arms, ammunition during joint operations in Manipur
Kohima, April 21: In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles units under the Spear Corps launched multiple information-based operations in various districts of Manipur, between April 13 and 19 and recovered several arms and ammunition, officials said on Monday.
We will transform Guwahati within one and half year: Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah
Guwahati, April 20: Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah stated that Guwahati would be transformed into an attractive city within one and a half year.
PM Modi attends celebration of every cultural milestone: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that whenever there is a cultural milestone being celebrated in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the festivities.
Assam Rifles seizes foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 59.8 lakh in Mizoram
Zokhawthar, April 20: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, seized a large consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes dumped near the general area PVCP, Melbuk, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on Saturday, Assam Rifles said in a press release.
Bhutanese King visits Jogighopa terminal, logistics park in Assam
New Delhi, April 20: King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited Assam to view the facilities at the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) and the Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Jogighopa, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.
Guwahati Tea Auction Centre registers record performance in 2024-25
Guwahati, April 20: The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has delivered a record-breaking sales in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25.
Assam Police seize drugs valued at Rs 2.2 crore, woman held
Guwahati, April 19: Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police seized drugs valued at Rs 2.2 crore and arrested a woman drug peddler in Guwahati on Saturday, officials said.
King of Bhutan visits Assam's Jogighopa Terminal and Logistics Park
New Delhi, April 20: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, The King of Bhutan, paid a visit to Assam on April 19, 2025, to inspect key infrastructure facilities at Jogighopa, underscoring the growing cooperation between India and Bhutan, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Assam: Bhutan King Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk visits Jogighopa IWT Terminal in Bongaigaon district
Bongaigaon, April 19: King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk visited the IWT terminal at Jogighopa in Bongaigaon district to assess its functionality and technical calibre as an important port of call for cargo exports from Bhutan to the global markets.
Malaysia: MoS Pabitra Margherita inaugurates India Pavilion at MATTA Fair 2025
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: The India Pavilion at MATTA Fair 2025, held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur, which is Malaysia's largest travel and tourism exhibition, was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita and Dato Seri Sanusi Bin Md Noor, Chief Minister of Kedah Darul Aman in the presence of High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, BN Reddy and Managing Director of Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ATDC), Padmapani Bora, along with other dignitaries and travel trade representatives, as per an official statement.
Neha Dhupia poses amidst clouds as she shares a glimpse of her shoot daries
Mumbai, April 19: Actress Neha Dhupia is one the gang leaders in the youth-based show “MTV Roadies," alongside Prince Narula, Elvish Yadav, and Rhea Chakraborty.
Assam : CM invites PM Modi to key events in state, Bhupen Hazarika's Birth centenary celebrations
New Delhi, April 19: : Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and invited him to the inaugural function of the year-long birth centenary celebrations of doyen of music Bharat Ratna, Dr.Bhupen Hazarika.
Assam Cong Chief must contest panchayat polls with full strength: Minister
Guwahati, April 19: Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, on Friday, took a jibe at the State Congress President Bhupen Borah as the latter accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using fearmongering tactics for the upcoming panchayat polls.
Assam Panchayat polls: CM Sarma says NDA has won 325 seats unopposed
Guwahati, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Friday that the BJP-led NDA in the state has secured as many as 325 seats unopposed in the upcoming Panchayat elections.
Assam Congress to examine allegations against party members ahead of local polls
Guwahati, April 19: Following serious allegations of corruption, internal sabotage, and misconduct in the forthcoming Panchayat elections in the state, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Bhupen Kumar Borah has constituted a three-member Investigation Committee to examine all allegations levelled against party members thoroughly.
NDA all set to sweep Panchayat elections in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed confidence that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is all set to sweep the upcoming panchayat polls in the state.
Congress releases manifesto for Assam panchayat elections
Guwahati, April 18: Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the Assam panchayat elections.
Congress only wants to defame Assam, alleges CM Sarma
Guwahati, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday dismissed Congress' allegations that the BJP was resorting to fear-mongering tactics against the opposition candidates in the run-up to the Panchayat polls in the state.
Centre and state have announced over Rs 3.9 Lakh cr of projects in road infrastructure in FY25: Report
New Delhi, April 18: The central and state governments have announced Rs 3.9 lakh crore of investment in road infrastructure in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda.
Assam CM kickstarts development projects worth Rs 100 crore
Guwahati, April 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during his visit to the Karbi Anglong district, dedicated development works worth more than Rs 100 crore on Thursday.
Always trying to defame Assam: CM Sarma hits back after Congress' allegations
Karbi Anglong, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Congress for "always trying to defame Assam," after the opposition party's leaders alleged that their party's panchayat polls candidates are being threatened to withdraw their names from the ballot.
Assam CM dedicates development projects worth over Rs 100 crore in Diphu
Karbi Anglong, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, ushering in a new era of connectivity and progress in Karbi Anglong, on the first day of his two-day tour to Karbi Anglong on Thursday, dedicated development projects worth more than Rs 100 crore at a function held near Rengbonghom H S School in Diphu in Karbi Anglong district.
Five Bangladeshi pushed back for infiltration attempt: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 17: Assam Police have foiled an attempt by Bangladeshi infiltrators and pushed back at least five citizens of the neighbouring country as they illegally entered Indian territory.
IIT Guwahati, HDFC Parivartan launch tech-based rural development initiatives in Assam, Meghalaya
Guwahati, April 17: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with HDFC Parivartan, on Thursday, launched a series of technology-based rural development initiatives aimed at improving food and energy security, increasing farmer income, and building capacity among agricultural communities in the northeastern states of Assam and Meghalaya.