New rural job scheme VB-G RAM-G pays 10% more than MGNREGAThe government has boosted rural employment wages by over 10% with the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin, ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
West Bengal plans tram route linking Dakshineswar and Kalighat templesWest Bengal is set to launch a new tram route connecting the Dakshineswar and Kalighat Kali temples, aiming to boost religious tourism. The...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
West Bengal notifies rural jobs scheme to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G from July 1West Bengal is launching the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme on July 1, replacing MGNREGA. This new initiative promises 125 days of wage...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Two NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) militants surrender in Arunachal PradeshIn a significant development for peace in Arunachal Pradesh, two militants from the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction surrendered to Assam Rifles...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.34 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
Indian Army contingent, naval band, INS Tarkash to grace Seychelles National Day celebrationsBesides, an Indian Navy marching contingent and naval band will also be part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of the ...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Cricket legend Gavaskar meets Assam CM Sarma, proposes international marathon for GuwahatiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar, who proposed an international marathon in Guwahati inspired by th...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Arunachal flash floods: Search continues for 4 missing, IAF joins rescue effortsSearch and rescue efforts are ongoing for four individuals missing after flash floods devastated Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh....
26 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Bodhi Tree Multimedia bags Assam government mandate to build state OTT platformBodhi Tree Multimedia will spearhead Assam's official digital content platform, a significant move into platform ownership and recurring re...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Japan PM Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, confirms Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati for summit talks with PM Modi has been cancelled, with the event now shi...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Air India to operate direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from August 4Air India is launching direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting August 4th, significantly expanding international conne...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
EU withdraws travel advisory on most parts of Assam, says Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's tourism prospects have received a significant boost as the European Union lifted its long-standing travel advisory for most of the ...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
EU lifts negative travel advisory for Assam, except parts under AFSPA: Himanta Biswa SarmaEuropean Union member states have lifted their negative travel advisory for Assam, a significant boost for the state's tourism and business...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Assam seeks enhanced access to EAPs to sustain Northeast’s growth momentum: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant role of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North East's developme...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST