A techno-feasibility study for implementing a Water Metro in Guwahati has been approved by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, marking a significant move toward transforming urban transport in Assam’s largest city.
The Governments of Assam and Mizoram are set to resume official-level talks on April 25 in Guwahati in a renewed bid to resolve their decades-old border dispute.
Assam has emerged as the third fastest-growing state in India, clocking a GDP growth rate of 7.94% at constant prices, claimed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
After six years, Assam will be having a panchayat election. The announcement of the panchayat election dates in the state has set the stage for local-level polls, which is being qualified as an indicator of the political mood of the voters.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that any effort to weaken the BJP would hurt India’s progress.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has hailed the outcome of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections, asserting that the BJP-led alliance has secured a clear majority and will continue to govern the council.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement on Friday, calling it a "historic decision" aimed at correcting long-standing grievances of the indigenous community.
Tea estates can now use up to five percent of their land for oil palm cultivation while receiving financial assistance through NMEO-OP.
The Assam State Election Commission has officially announced that the Panchayat elections in the state will be conducted in two phases on May 2 and May 7, 2025, setting the stage for a crucial electoral battle ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
The programme, inaugurated at Behali in Biswanath district, marks a significant step in the state's multi-layered approach to women’s empowerment.
