As Assam battles floods, Himanta says people must decide if they need Modi's presence or supportAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned the necessity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's physical presence. He stated that the g...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to assess Arunachal, Assam flood damage; ground and aerial survey on July 1Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, alongside Arunachal Pradesh CM, are assessing flood damages in the Northeast. Despi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Japan Inc follows PM Takaichi to India, with chips and investments on the agendaGuwahati is set to host the India-Japan annual summit from July 1-3, marking a significant shift to the Northeast. Toshihiro Suzuki of Suzu...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Handloom, handicraft sector key employer but faces challengesIndia's vital handloom and handicraft sector, employing millions, grapples with low wages and limited market reach. A recent study highligh...
18 May, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Assam govt to roll out zero-premium insurance for state employeesThe Assam government has introduced zero-premium insurance coverage for state employees, providing significant financial protection. The ca...
05 Sep, 2024, 11.13 AM IST
Assam records one of the lowest inflation rates in the country: CMDue to demand and supply side policy interventions of the Double Engine Government, Assam's inflation is in check, chief minister Himanta B...
17 Aug, 2023, 10.36 PM IST
ARIAS society announces partnership with financial Service Providers to boost Agriculture Financing Landscape under APART projectARIAS is implementing the Assam AgriFinXamahar (“Xamahar”) Challenge Agriculture Fund or a competitive funding mechanism for supporting inn...
29 Sep, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
APART comes up with competitive funding mechanism for agri sector in AssamTo support ecosystem/mechanisms in the agricultural domain of the state, APART has established the first of its kind initiative, the Assam ...
09 Dec, 2021, 02.28 PM IST
Gauhati High Court tells government to submit report on Covid patients denied admission by private hospitalsA Division Bench of Gauhati High Court comprising Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak after hearing the PIL on ...
28 May, 2021, 04.46 PM IST
Assam to come up with skill university with an investment of Rs 900 CroreThe meeting decided to take Rs. 116 crore from NABARD for completion of Dhansiri irrigation project launched in 1975.
27 Aug, 2020, 09.14 PM IST
Farmers under crop insurance cover in AssamThe total premium amount collected under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme for the season so far was about Rs 46.82 crore.
07 Jan, 2015, 02.59 PM IST
Five more bodies recovered from troubled Assam districtsFive more bodies were found this morning from two trouble-torn districts of Assam, taking the toll in the violence unleashed by ultras to 4...
07 May, 2014, 10.52 AM IST
- Assam government earmarks Rs 109 Crore to assist flood affected farmers
Assam government has decided to assist the flood affected farmers. Around Rs 109 Crore is earmarked to help the farmers.
11 Jul, 2012, 10.33 PM IST
- ICICI Prudential Life gets recognition from ILO
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has been recognized by the Geneva-based International Labour Organization's Micro Insurance Innovation Faci...
22 Dec, 2008, 07.57 PM IST
- AIC to offer insurance cover for tea, spices
Agriculture Insurance Corporation of India (AIC) - the nodal agency for offering agriculture insurance - is set to offer crop insurance sch...
04 Mar, 2008, 01.16 AM IST
- CPI urges PM to review decision on hiking FDI cap
CPI, one of the parties providing outside support to UPA Government, today urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the decision on hiking ...
17 Jul, 2004, 01.28 PM IST