Assam’s Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Public Enterprise, Bimal Borah, arrived in London as part of the Advantage Assam 2.0 global outreach initiative, aiming to attract international investments and strengthen the state’s global trade ties.
Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia is poised to become the next president of the Assam BJP. Saikia was the sole candidate to file a nomination for the post on Thursday, with an official announcement of his appointment expected on Friday.
In the wake of the devastating Umrongso mine tragedy, which claimed the lives of four individuals and left five others missing, the Assam Cabinet has announced a series of decisive measures to provide relief to affected families, investigate the incident, and prevent similar disasters in the future.
As part of its global outreach initiative, a high-level delegation from Assam, led by Industry Minister Bimal Borah, conducted a strategic roadshow in Dubai to attract international investors ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, scheduled for February 25-26 in Guwahati.
In a major operation against wildlife trafficking, officials from the Guwahati Customs Division's Anti-Smuggling Wing and the Dhemaji Forest Range seized the skin and skeletal remains of a Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sisimukh area of Assam’s Dhemaji district.
Renowned Assamese vocalist Rajeev Sadiya, celebrated for his contributions to Assam’s rich cultural heritage, passed away on January 13 after collapsing on stage during a live performance at a Bhogali Bihu celebration in Phillobari, Tinsukia district.
Medical researchers from Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) have identified the first evidence of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) among Assam's tea garden population, urging the need for routine screening of patients with respiratory disorders.
The Halali Progressive Welfare Society (HPWS), formed by former cadres of the disbanded militant outfit Dima Halam Daoga (DHD), filed a formal complaint on Sunday against North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Debolal Gorlosa and his wife, Kanika Hojai.
The Gauhati High Court has allowed the Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) to proceed with panchayat elections across the state, barring nine councils in Sribhumi district, Barak Valley, due to ongoing legal disputes.
