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Goalpara’s Lithium Jackpot: Garo Hills Hold India’s Future
Tura/Goalpara, May 25: The discovery of critical mineral deposits in the Tukreswari and Sijukona hills of Assam’s Goalpara district has raised hopes of a major economic and strategic breakthrough for both the state and the country, with the Geological Survey …
BSE , ICSI , AIBI & HMPL Host SME Fund Raising Conclave in Guwahati , Assam
Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota chairs high - level meeting on Census 2027 preparedness in Guwahati
Governor, CM Sarma welcome Bhutan PM Tobgay in Guwahati; talks focus on strengthening bilateral ties
Bhutan's Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay visited Guwahati. Assam's Governor and Chief Minister welcomed him. Discussions focused on boosting ties between India and Bhutan. Cooperation for the Northeast region was a key point. A cultural evening showcased…
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in Assam , holds talks with CM Sarma
Assam: Resolution moved for early implementation of 33% reservation for women in state assemblies
Assam has passed a resolution in its Assembly supporting the swift implementation of 33% reservation for women in state assemblies. This move aims to boost women's empowerment and governance participation. The state joins other NDA-ruled states in urging the …
Udaan’s pre-IPO top-up; Tata’s Assam chip hub test run
Happy Monday! Udaan is in talks to raise $50-60 million at a flat valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Tata Electronics plans to start chip packaging at upcoming Assam unit
While the Tata Group company has already initiated small-scale shipments from its first commercial OSAT facility in Vemagal, Karnataka, the strategic pivot to the greenfield high-volume manufacturing unit in Jagiroad, Assam is aimed at building trust among gl…
Assam: IMD predicts heavy rainfall likely over Guwahati city in 2-3 days, public advised to remain alert
The weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm and lightning with few spells of rain is very likely at the isolated places of the city along with southern & western districts of the state in coming 2-3 days which may aggravate water logging, slow vehicular mo…
Tata's Assam OSAT plant nears production as India expands chip manufacturing ambitions
Tata Group's semiconductor facility in Assam is expected to begin production soon, marking a significant milestone in India's push to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry and strengthen its standing in global technology supply chains.
From Muga silk to Himalayan orchid art, Modi’s gifts carry India’s cultural message across five-nation tour
From Assam’s famed Golden Silk to rare Himalayan orchid art and GI-tagged grains, the gifts blended regional craftsmanship with diplomatic messaging, bringing out India’s attempt to deepen strategic ties through culture and heritage.
Inside India's 275-year-old colosseum in Assam, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre built by Ahom rulers
Rang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascinating reminders of the Ahom dynasty’s grandeur. Once used by kings and nobles to watch wrestling matches, bullfights, cu…
Thunderstorms, heavy rain likely in Assam over next few days: Officials
Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, May 19: Assam is likely to witness widespread thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall over the next several days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for multiple districts across the state, officials s…
PepsiCo to invest Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030
PepsiCo plans a significant Rs 5,700 crore investment in India by 2030. This expansion will boost manufacturing capacity through new and existing projects. The focus will be on the snacks business, with new facilities in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.…
Wild rhino attacks open safari jeep in Assam, tourists scream in fear
A video shows the moment the rhino charged towards the vehicle and attempted to flip it with its horn.
BREAKINGAssam makes first legal agarwood export to Gulf, eyes Rs 50,000 crore potential
Assam has struck gold with its groundbreaking legal export of agarwood chips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, valued at a remarkable Rs 2.35 crore. This milestone is a game-changer for the state’s agro-forest economy, opening a treasure trove of opportunities for…
BREAKINGAssam CM oath ceremony LIVE Updates: US envoy Sergio Gor arrives for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday appointed Sarma as the CM after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party.
India Post GDS 3rd merit list released at indiapost.gov.in: Direct link to download here
India Post has released the third merit list for the 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment, covering remaining postal circles including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. This list is for the 28,636 vacancies for GDS, BPM, and ABPM positions. Candi…
PM Modi sees ‘saffron surge’ in Karnataka; celebrates BJP gains in Bengal, across other parts of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral successes across India. He credited the victories in Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal to nationalistic politics and development. Modi noted the BJP's significant growth in West B…
Around 20 metric tonnes of honey from Assam exported to US
The first consignment of One District One Product honey from Assam's Baksa district has been exported to the United States. This initiative, supported by APEDA, aims to boost farmer incomes and rural livelihoods. The high-quality honey is known for its purity.
Fragrance fades: Badruddin Ajmal’s AIUDF reduced to two seats in Assam wipeout
Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF has seen a dramatic decline in Assam. The party, once a major force for Muslim minorities, now holds only two Assembly seats. This electoral rout signifies a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Minority votes have lar…
Congress sees high share of Muslim winners across states, poll data shows
Congress saw a significant number of Muslim candidates win in recent assembly elections across Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. In Assam, 18 out of 19 Congress MLAs are Muslim. Kerala's UDF alliance has 30 Muslim MLAs, with eight from Congress. Wes…
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly elections
Assembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapathy Vijay's TVK. Kerala's Left government was ousted, with Congress-led UDF emerging victorious. Key factors influencing t…
Assembly Elections 2026: Shock Verdicts in Bengal, Tamil Nadu; BJP Holds Assam, UDF Returns in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi analysed the results as a civilisational and ideological turn, pointing to the “purge” of the Left which is not in power in any state in India for the first time in five decades
BJP storms Assam again, heading for a third straight term in landslide victory
PM Modi says BJP-NDA’s win in Assam illustrates unwavering support for NDA’s emphasis on development, bringing positive change in people’s lives
Trust over fear: BJP Meghalaya hails Bengal win, sees 2028 trend in Assam votes
Describing the BJP’s win in West Bengal as a “victory of trust over fear,” the state BJP on Monday said the result signalled an “absolute rejection of appeasement, infiltration encouragement, syndicates, cut money and criminal politics” in the state. The part…
'INDI alliance' has no future, says BJP on assembly poll results
BJP leaders asserted that the INDIA bloc has fallen apart, using the party's strongholds in West Bengal and Assam as a benchmark of the opposition's setbacks. Critics pointed fingers at Rahul Gandhi for his leadership shortcomings and his notable disappearanc…
Modi BJP Faces Crucial 2026 Test in Key State Polls as Counting Begins Across India Today
NEW DELHI — Vote counting began Monday across five key Indian states and a union territory in a major electoral test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, with early trends showing the BJP-led NDA surging ahead in Assam while locked in ti…
Hope, faith & prayers add to air of silent anticipation enveloping Assam
Guwahati: With just hours to go before the counting of votes, this Sunday unfolded as one of quiet faith and political anticipation, with many candida.
SC grants anticipatory bail to Cong leader Pawan Khera in in defamation case
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case registered against him for making allegations that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife possessed multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad.