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January 18, 2026 3:33 PM

PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, flags off two Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, a major infrastructure initiative worth over ₹6,950 crore, in Assam's Kaliabor. The project aims to improve connectivity in the region whi...

January 15, 2026 3:27 PM

‘Assam to receive major boost to rail connectivity’: CM Sarma

Assam is set to receive a significant boost to its railway connectivity, with the state getting two new Amrit Bharat trains along with the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper coach trains, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Taki...

January 7, 2026 3:07 PM

Assam moving towards world-class highways and transport corridors, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the transformative impact of the state government’s ambitious Asom Mala road infrastructure programme, stating that Assam has transitioned from slow and fragile connectivity to world...

January 6, 2026 1:33 PM

Human Capital Working Group meeting held at IIT-Guwahati campus ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati on Monday began a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting at the IIT Guwahati campus, focusing on education reform, work...

January 5, 2026 10:35 AM

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, no damage reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck Assam’s Morigaon district early on Monday, underscoring the persistent seismic vulnerability of the northeastern region and renewing focus on preparedness amid recent tremors, officials said. The temblor occur...

January 5, 2026 9:46 AM

PM-DeVINE scheme beneficial for Assam’s education sector: CM Sarma

Highlighting the transformative impact of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) on Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the scheme is turning government schools into “true ...

January 4, 2026 4:01 PM

Sarbananda Sonowal stresses press freedom, welfare delivery in people-centric governance model

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday underlined the vital role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy, describing journalists as vigilant sentinels of society and the true voice of the people. Address...

December 26, 2025 10:33 AM

‘PM Modi turned sports into a mass movement’: Sarbananda Sonowal at Dibrugarh Khel Mahotsav

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming sports in India from a limited activity into a nationwide mass movement, while addressing participants at the Sansad...

December 23, 2025 10:54 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal calls for blending modern education with spiritual values at Assam university convocation

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday underscored the need to integrate quality modern education with spiritual learning, saying such a balanced approach is vital for building a self-reliant, value-driven and de...

December 22, 2025 1:19 PM

Massive public response during PM Modi’s Assam visit reflects confidence in development process: CM Sarma

Assam witnessed a strong surge of public enthusiasm over the past two days as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit marked two key milestones in the state’s development journey: the inauguration of the new terminal building at Lokpriya Gopinath Bo...