Assam Welcomes DRDO Chief’s Vision for Self-Reliance in Defense Tech

24 May 2024

Defense Secretary and Department of Defense R&D Chairman, Samir V Kamat, visited the Defense Research Laboratory (DRL) in Tezpur, Assam, on May 23. He highlighted the significance of advanced technologies in strengthening the nation and achieving self-reliance. The DRDO chief stressed the need for reform and transformation to enhance the...

Tripura: Assam Rifles Seize Marijuana Worth Rs 1.86 Crore In Sepahijala

19 May 2024

Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized 406 kgs marijuana worth Rs 1.86 crore hidden in the forest area of Neuramura Taibandal, Sepahijala district on Sunday. "Based on the specific information regarding the presence of a large quantity of marijuana hidden in the forest area of...

Assam: Fire Breaks Out At Computer Training Institute In Silchar, 1 Student Injured

18 May 2024

A major fire broke out at Computer Training Institute in Silchar town in Assam's Cachar district on Saturday. Students were seen climbing down the terrace through water pipes as the fire fighters try to to put out the flames. Some students were later rescued by the fire fighters. A female...

Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men’s NFC Semi-Finals: Mizoram Beat Assam with 5-1

18 May 2024

Mizoram secured the final semi-final spot in the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship by defeating Assam 5-1 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Saturday, May 18, 2024. They held a 2-1 lead at halftime. Following this commanding win, Mizoram is poised to take on Delhi, who advanced...

Assam: Semiconductor Plant to Get Edge After US Tariff Hike on China

15 May 2024

Semiconductors being manufactured in Assam are set to get an edge amid tariff hikes on China by the US. US President Joe Biden announced significant tariff increases on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors. Assam Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika took to X to highlight the prospects of semiconductors...

Madrassa Reforms To Women Empowerment: Milestones Achieved By Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Government In Three Years

10 May 2024

The Assam government led by Chief Minister Himanta has completed a term of three years in the state. The Assam CM reflected on the journey since assuming office on May 10, 2021. Expressing gratitude to the people of Assam for their unwavering support, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma reaffirmed his...

Assam: Pijush Hazarika Pauses Speech During Namaz at Nearby Mosque

01 May 2024

In a show of respect, Assam minister and BJP leader Pijush Hazarika paused during his public speech when Namaz was being recited at a nearby Mosque during an election rally in Baksa district. The incident, captured in a video shared by the BJP leader, demonstrated a moment of reverence as...

LS Polls: Assam records 77.35 pc voter turnout in second phase of polls

27 Apr 2024

In the second phase of polls, Assam recorded a 77.35 per cent voter turnout across five parliamentary constituencies on April 26. The Election Commission reported that Nagaon saw the highest turnout at 80.56 per cent, followed by Darrang-Udalguri at 78.41 per cent, Silchar at 75.97 per cent, Karimganj at 75.63...

JP Nadda Accuses Congress of Neglecting Northeast

18 Apr 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda accused the Congress of neglecting the Northeast and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for integrating the region with India through development initiatives. Speaking at an election rally in Assam's Kokrajhar, Nadda highlighted the reduction in AFSPA-affected areas and credited Modi and Amit Shah for...

Assam: PM Modi to hold campaign in Nalbari during his two-day visit

11 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam for two days on April 16 and 17 before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. During his visit, he plans to hold a large election campaign event in Nalbari, located within the Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency, on April 17. Assam Chief Minister...