Assam govt tables Rs 62,294 crore interim budget for FY'27, flagship schemes to continueAssam's financial strategy for 2026-27 showcases a robust budget of Rs 62,294.78 crore, emphasising direct cash assistance through initiati...
17 Feb, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Assam tables Rs 62,294.78 cr interim budget for FY'27Assam's Finance Minister Ajanta Neog unveiled an interim budget exceeding Rs 62,000 crore for the coming financial year ahead of the assemb...
17 Feb, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
National Waterway-57 operationalised on Assam's Kopili river, maiden cargo flagged offThe first cargo trial run occurred from Govardhan Bridge to Hatsingimari. MV VV Giri carried 300 metric tonnes of cement. Minister Sarbanan...
03 Aug, 2025, 09.06 AM IST
States, UTs crucial to India's rise as world’s third-largest economy by 2028: Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley projects India to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028, reaching a $10.6 trillion GDP by 2035, with states and u...
24 Jul, 2025, 08.26 PM IST
Despite worldwide uncertainties, experts unanimously agree on India's rapid growth: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's rapid growth despite global uncertainties at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit. He mentioned ...
25 Feb, 2025, 08.53 PM IST
Assam to have $143 bn economy by 2030: Himanta Biswa SarmaChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma projects Assam's economy to reach USD 143 billion by 2030, highlighting a significant growth with a 15.2...
25 Feb, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
iFOREST study reveals Assam's surging renewable energy potential, surpassing prior assessments by govt agenciesThe reassessed RE potential is adequate to support a low-carbon pathway to meet the state's growing electricity demand. While an increased ...
29 Mar, 2024, 10.26 PM IST
Those who used to advise us, are taking our advice: Vice President Jagdeep DhanhkarVice President Jagdeep Dhankar, in a speech at Cotton University, highlighted India's remarkable progress, from being among the "Fragile Fi...
30 Oct, 2023, 06.14 PM IST
Barauni-Guwahati pipeline to provide gas in Guwahati by end of the yearGAIL India Limited representative announced that the Barauni-Guwahati Pipeline shall be able to provide gas in Guwahati by the end of the y...
26 Sep, 2023, 10.14 PM IST
OIL, Assam Gas to form JV for piped natural gas distributionThe Assam government-owned AGCL will have 51 per cent stake, while the OIL will hold the remaining 49 per cent share in the joint venture c...
29 Apr, 2023, 11.23 PM IST
Assam Gas Company Limited, Oil India Limited sign agreement for establishment of Joint-Venture Private Limited CompanyThe JV company, with Government of Assam-owned AGCL having 51% of share equity and OIL retaining the remaining 49%, shall, apart from build...
29 Apr, 2023, 07.31 PM IST
Assam introduces EVs in Guwahati to cut down carbon emissionAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission LiFE at a function held at GMCH auditorium. Mission LiFE is a weeklong programme which is an ...
21 Mar, 2023, 10.09 PM IST
Assam first state to adopt Model Tenancy Act, says Housing secretaryIn the first week of June, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Model Tenancy Act for circulatio...
14 Aug, 2021, 03.32 PM IST
Vaccination drive of livestock for prevention of Foot and Mouth Disease launched in AssamThe Chief Minister said that the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has a big responsibility to encourage and guide state’s farmers...
10 Nov, 2020, 07.14 PM IST
Niti Aayog to reach out to cabinet secretary to move methanol blending planThe official alleged that the petroleum ministry is not moving ahead on the proposal despite committing itself to the project at a high-lev...
14 Dec, 2018, 06.59 AM IST
There should be no politics over NRC: Rajnath Singh"Some people are trying to create fears, but I feel that there is no need for anyone to feel afraid. This is only the draft NRC for Assam. ...
04 Aug, 2018, 08.19 PM IST
Northeast to see Rs 1.3 lakh crore investment for doubling oil, gas outputOil, natural gas output from Northeast will be doubled, besides ramping up refining capacity, entailing an investment of Rs 1,30,000cr over...
09 Feb, 2016, 09.56 PM IST