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Bodoland to boost economy with Gelephu city and railway project: BTC Chief
Kokrajhar, April 7: Assam's Bodoland region, which comprises five districts--Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Tamulpur--and shares its border with Bhutan, is going to become an economic corridor following the project of Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City and proposed Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway project.
Previous govt was not serious to bring back peace, normalcy in Bodoland: Pramod Boro
Kokrajhar, April 4: Assam's Bodoland region has now emerged as a 'peace model' in the country after the region witnessed a three-decade-long political movement, conflicts, and militancy, where thousands of people lost their lives, and many more were wounded.
Assam, BTR govt host first Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Memorial Lecture on Students' Day
Guwahati, March 31: The Assam government and the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government jointly organized the first Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Memorial Lecture at Cotton University in Guwahati on Monday.
12 important peace accords signed...10,900 youths gave up arms: Amit Shah highlights Northeast peace efforts in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi,, March 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced a significant milestone in the government's efforts to bring peace to the Northeast region. Since 2019, 12 important peace accords have been signed with various armed outfits, marking a major breakthrough in the region's journey towards stability.
Amit Shah addresses 57th annual conference of ABSU in Assam's Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar, March 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the 57th annual conference of All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) as the Chief Guest in Assam's Kokrajhar.
Without peace, we cannot think of development: Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Council
Kokrajhar, March 16: Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), on Sunday emphasised that peace was the way to achieve development and progress.
BTR will be transformed into a region of peace and progress: Assam CM
Kokrajhar, March 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) will be transformed into a region of peace and progress.
Amit Shah holds meeting with Chief Ministers of Northeastern states
Guwahati, March 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended a meeting with Chief Ministers of Northeastern states at a hotel in Guwahati.
Centre will implement 100% conditions of BTR Peace Agreement in next two years: Amit Shah
Kokrajhar, March 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, reflected on the peace established in Bodoland, since the signing of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Peace Agreement in 2020, and assured that the Central government would implement 100 per cent conditions of the agreement to establish peace in the region.
Amit Shah to address on fourth day of ABSU's 57th Annual Conference
Kokrajhar, March 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend a public gathering today, on the fourth and final day of the 57th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) at Bodofa Fwthar, Dotma, in Assam's Kokrajhar.
Unity, identity, and vision take centre stage on day 3 of ABSU conference of leaders & scholars
Kokrajhar, March 15: The third day of the 57th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) at Bodofa Fwthar, Dotma, Kokrajhar, was marked by insightful discussions, competitive events, and the commemoration of the organisation's legacy. The ongoing four-day conference, scheduled to conclude on March 16, 2025, has remained a crucial platform for fostering academic excellence, leadership, and cultural identity, according to the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) statement.
HM Amit Shah on 3-day Assam visit from March 14
Guwahati, March 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah would attend a number of programmes for his three-day visit to Assam from March 14, officials said here on Tuesday.
Woman entrepreneur Kiran Boro trying to introduce Assam's Eri silk at world stage
Guwahati, February 28: Woman entrepreneur and founder of Kiran Foundation Kiran Boro has now been trying to showcase Assam's traditional eri silk products on the global stage.
NE is 'New Engine' of development of India, says Railway Minister
Guwahati, Feb 25: Describing the country's northeastern region as the 'New Engine' of development of India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced several new initiatives and projects related to the Railway and IT industries which would be a huge boost to development in Assam.
Assam Assembly session indication that Bodoland on path of peace and development: Chief Executive member BTC
Kokrajhar, February 18: In the wake of Kokrajhaar hosting the inaugural sitting of Assam Assembly's budget session, chief executive member - Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Pramod Boro said that the assembly session was an indication that there is lasting peace in Bodoland, and it is now on the path of development.
Assam Governor interacts with farmers, artisans, weavers and entrepreneurs at CIT in Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar, February 18: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who was in Kokrajhar, interacted with farmers, artisans, weavers and entrepreneurs at the Central Institute of Technology (CIT) in Kokrajhar.
In a first, Assam Assembly session held outside capital
Guwahati, Feb 17: In a first, a session of the Assam Assembly was conducted outside the state capital Dispur on Monday with the first sitting of the budget session being held at Kokrajhar, the headquarters of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) autonomous council.
Assam CM Sarma announces Rs 27 cr for renovation of rural roads in Kokrajhar: Bodoland Territorial Council
Kokrajhar, February 17: Ahead of the historic Budget and Assembly Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Kokrajhar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 27 crores for the renovation of rural roads in Kokrajhar.
Assam CM Sarma arrives to warm welcome in Kokrajhar to attend historic sitting of Assam Assembly
Kokrajhar, February 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived to a warm welcome in Kokrajhar on Monday morning to attend a historic sitting of the Assam Assembly outside Guwahati.
For first time in history of Assam, Legislative Assembly session being held outside Guwahati at Bodoland
Guwahati, February 17: In a historic move, for the first time the Assam Legislative Assembly session is being held outside Guwahati for one day.
Kokrajhar to host first sitting of Assam Assembly on Monday
Guwahati, Feb 16: For the first time in the legislative history of Assam, a session of the Assembly will be held in Kokrajhar on Monday instead of the Assembly’s permanent building in Dispur.
Assam CM attends 5th anniversary programme of Bodo Peace Accord, announces assembly session in Bodoland
Kokrajhar, January 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the state legislative assembly session would be held in Bodoland on February 17.
Section of Bangladeshi establishment with ISI planning militancy in Assam: CM Sarma
Kokrajhar, Jan 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that there are several reports that some sections of Bangladeshi establishment are trying to revive militancy in Assam with the help of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
All is well in Bodoland but decentralisation of power is must: Bodoland chief
Kokrajhar, Jan 28: The Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Pramod Boro, said on Tuesday that the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord with the Union government and the Assam government was unique as all revolutionary groups from different ideologies came together to sign it.