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…
Dibrugarh was swept with a wave of cricketing nostalgia and excitement as the legendary Kapil Dev arrived in the city on Thursday. The former Indian captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders the game has ever seen, was greeted by a warm reception from eager fans and officials upon his landing at the…
In a massive display of solidarity, hundreds of members of the Adivasi tea community staged a major protest in Sonari town, Charaideo district, on Thursday. Organised by the All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), the demonstration brought the town to a standstill as participants voiced their long-pending demands for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, land…
