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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 CM Sarma lists three high-speed corridors to transform connectivity across state
Guwahati, April 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday listed out three high-speed corridors aimed at transforming connectivity across the state.
Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway section expected to be completed by December 31: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that there is "unanimous confidence" in completing the section of the Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway by December 31 of this year.
Assam CM meets MD, NHIDCL Krishan Kumar, Secretary Fertilisers Rajat Kumar Mishra in Delhi
New Delhi, April 7: Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday met Managing Director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), Dr Krishan Kumar, in the national capital.
NHAI to develop 121-km long Guwahati Ring Road on BOT mode
New Delhi/Guwahati, April 3: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would develop a 121-km-long Guwahati Ring Road on Build Operate Toll (BOT) mode at a total cost of Rs 5,729 crore, officials said on Thursday.
Assam CM dedicates Kampur Railway overbridge and restored Kapili river bridge to public
Nagaon, March 30: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday dedicated the newly constructed Kampur Railway Overbridge to the residents of Nagaon district and commuters in the region. Built at a cost of Rs 63 crore, the overbridge replaces the previous level crossing gate, improving connectivity and easing railway crossings.
Redevelopment of 60 railway stations under Amrit Bharat scheme begin in North East
Guwahati, March 29: Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, redevelopment works are underway in 60 railway stations across the North East. Of these, 50 railway stations in Assam have been selected.
Construction works of Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by Oct-Nov: Assam Minister Kaushik Rai
Guwahati, March 23: Assam Minister of Barak Valley Development Department Kaushik Rai on Sunday said that the construction works of the Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by October-November this year and Rs 100 crores have been allocated to the Department in the Budget.
A new dawn for Dibrugarh- Assam's 2nd Capital in making: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, March 23: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted several measures taken by his government to bring the government and administration closer to Dibrugarh and taking steps towards establishing the city as the second capital of Assam.
MoS Railways V Somanna concludes 3-day Assam visit, reviews various developmental projects
Guwahati, March 9: Union Minister of State Railways and Jalshakti V Somanna visited Assam and the Northeast for three days to review the ongoing railway infrastructure projects.
Assam CM inaugurates improved Radha Govinda Barua path and Bhupen Hazarika path
Guwahati, March 8: To facilitate smooth connectivity within the city and ensure the free movement of sports lovers to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurate the improved Radha Govinda Barua path and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika path, including an RCC bridge over the river Mora Bharalu, adjacent to the stadium in Guwahati.
Assam: CM Sarma lays foundation stone for Pontoon Bridge connecting Mojoli and Rani Chapori
Guwahati, March 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for the Pontoon Bridge connecting Mojoli and Rani Chapori and the electrification project for Rani Chapori.
Integrated terminal of Guwahati airport to be ready by this year: Assam CM
Guwahati, March 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the new terminal of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati will be open to the public this year.
Assam: Northeast Frontier Railway GM reviews progress of new 'Gati Shakti' cargo terminal projects
Guwahati, February 27: The General Manager of Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a review meeting on Thursday with senior railway officials at the NF Railway Headquarters, Maligaon in Guwahati to assess the progress of the new Gati Shakti cargo terminals being developed across the region as a part of NF Railway's commitment to enhancing freight logistics in the region and streamlining cargo handling infrastructure under the PM Gati Shakti framework, a release said.
PM Modi unveils design of new integrated terminal building of Guwahati Airport
Guwahati, Feb 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the design of the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, officials said.
PM Modi applauds inauguration of Inland Waterways Terminal at Assam's Jogighopa
New Delhi, Feb 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the inauguration of the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Terminal on the Brahmaputra (National Waterway-2) at Jogighopa in Assam.
Union Minister inaugurates IWT terminal at Jogidhopa for trade between India, B'desh & Bhutan
Kolkata, Feb 18: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Terminal at Jogidhopa in Assam on Tuesday and also flagged off a vessel with two barges with 110 tons of cargo for Bangladesh.
Assam CM Sarma to inaugurate Jagi Bhakatgaon bridge in Morigaon on Feb 1
Morigaon, February 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced the inauguration of the newly reconstructed Jagi Bhakatgaon bridge, which connects Morigaon and Jagiroad.