South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades agoSouth Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems fr...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Assam austerity drive: Inter-district movement of CAPF/Assam Police to be restrictedAssam government is implementing austerity measures to combat the global energy crisis. New vehicle purchases have been banned for six mont...
19 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Himanta 2.0: How Assam’s strongest BJP leader tightened his grip on powerEntering his second term as Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma exemplifies a fusion of regional identity and national aspirations...
12 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma brings back BJP for third consecutive term in AssamHimanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP to a historic victory in Assam, winning 82 seats. His aggressive campaign, focusing on welfare schemes like...
04 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Tata Electronics aims to be $30 billion business with fab play: CEO & MD Randhir ThakurTata Electronics is rapidly expanding its semiconductor and electronics manufacturing operations. The company has achieved significant reve...
04 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Ahead of Assam polls, CM Sarma banks on loyal voter baseAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commands a strong voter following built over decades. His political journey spans various affiliat...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Pre-poll bribes? No, they're welfare giftsElection authorities have seized significant amounts of cash, liquor, and freebies in West Bengal before polls. Tamil Nadu follows with a l...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Iran war hits tea export; Assam releases ₹94.7 crore supportAssam government has released Rs 94.70 crores to 486 tea gardens under the ATISIS scheme. This initiative aims to boost orthodox and specia...
09 Mar, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Assam govt incentivises Japanese language learning for youthThe Assam government will provide scholarships for youths learning Japanese. The CM-FLIGHT scheme aims to facilitate overseas employment in...
23 Jul, 2025, 09.03 PM IST
Assam disburses incentives worth Rs 64 crore to 370 tea gardensChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that an aggregate of Rs 64.05 crore were disbursed to the 370 tea gardens under the Assam Tea Indus...
31 Mar, 2023, 10.11 AM IST
Assam government to spend Rs 3,500 crore to provide relief to around 11 lakhs microfinance borrowersThe Assam Cabinet had approved the process of cheque distribution who are regularly paying.
28 Nov, 2021, 10.24 AM IST
Assam govt to kickstart process of providing relief to around micro finance borrowers from end of this monthAssam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said that the cabinet has approved the process of cheque distribution who are regularly paying and thi...
05 Nov, 2021, 12.05 AM IST
MFIN signs MOU between Assam government and 37 microfinance lendersAMFIRS is aimed at providing financial relief from the Government to the microfinance borrowers in Assam to help them continue maintaining ...
24 Aug, 2021, 06.00 PM IST
Assam government launches scheme to incentives production of orthodox and specialty teaTea Manufacturing units, manufacturing either orthodox tea or specialty tea will be eligible for the scheme, which will be applicable only ...
04 Jul, 2021, 09.41 PM IST
Assam announces incentives, discounts to promote cashless transactionDiscounts are offered in fuel purchase besides incentives are offered in payments in government hospitals, property tax, cinema tickets, an...
19 Dec, 2016, 06.36 PM IST
Subsidies may be withdrawn if tea not sold through GTAC: Assam governmentAssam govt is considering the withdrawal of subsidies to growers who fail to sell tea through the Gauhati Tea Auction Centre.
19 Nov, 2013, 10.49 PM IST