In a move to tackle urban pollution, a modern Solid Waste Management Plant and a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Centre were inaugurated on Thursday at Borbil in the Amguri municipality of Assam’s Sivasagar district. The project was unveiled by Assam Housing & Urban Development and Public Health Engineering, Jayanta Mallabaruah The event witnessed the presence…
In a move to unlock the tourism potential of the world’s largest river island, the Assam government has initiated an ambitious renovation project to revive the state’s first heliport in Majuli, which has been non-operational and abandoned for over four years. The revival efforts gained momentum on Friday as Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam conducted a…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a landmark development for international travellers from India’s northeastern region, declaring that the “long journey” to Delhi or Mumbai for visa biometrics will soon be “history.” This follows an in-principle agreement with VFS Global, a leading visa outsourcing and technology services provider, to establish a dedicated visa…
In an inspiring initiative to motivate young minds, Nibir Nesan Baruah, a Class 7 student from Ghotbor in Assam’s Bajali, took charge as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bajali district for a day. This unique opportunity on Thursday was granted to Nibir on the occasion of World Children’s Day, showcasing a real-life “Nayak” moment….
The rapid modernisation of India’s inland waterways is poised to unlock massive economic potential for the Northeast, strengthening regional connectivity and establishing new export corridors to Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, stated Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Thursday. Addressing the North East Oil & Gas Conclave 2025, the Minister emphasised that…
