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17 Apr

On the first day of Bohag, Rang Ghar is filled with joy

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As the 17th Greater Rangpur Rongali Bihu was celebrated with grandeur and tradition, the historic Rang Ghar grounds, which were constructed in 1746 by Swargadeo Pramatta Singha, came to life with color and celebration. The All Tai Ahom Students' Union (ATASU) threw this colorful celebration to welcome Bohag, the Assamese New Year. Bihu was traditionally observed with regal grandeur at the Rang Ghar Bakori (courtyard) under the reign of Swargadeo Rudra Singha. The festival brought back that long-standing custom and turned the historic monument into a hub of historical and cultural cohesion. Basanta Gogoi, the president of ATASU Central, lit…

15 Apr

Vedanta to invest in Assam’s oil and gas sector

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Vedanta Group, a major energy company in the private sector, on Monday to draft a comprehensive strategy for the Rs 50,000 crore investment that was announced for the state. This is a big step for the state. In February, Anil Agarwal, the chairman of the Vedanta Group, declared that the company would invest Rs 50,000 crore in the oil and gas industry in Assam and Tripura during the following three to four years. “Today I had an extensive meeting with representatives from Vedanta to chalk out a time frame on realizing these…

09 Apr

The Best Black CTC Tea in the World Award went to Attabarie Tea Estate

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The Attabarie Tea Estate in Sivasagar's Demow won the title of best Black CTC tea in the world at the 2025 World Tea Championship, which is a huge victory for the Assamese tea sector. The award was given out during the World Tea Expo Awards in Las Vegas, which acknowledged the world's finest teas. The Attabarie Company, a division of the Luxmi Group, won an award for its CTC black tea, which was acknowledged as the best quality, thus solidifying Assam's position as a leading brand in the global tea industry. The honor is appropriate given that Assam Tea is…

02 Apr

Minister Ashok Singhal formally inaugurated a dialysis centre in Dhekiajuli

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Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Dhekiajuli MLA, formally inaugurated a Dialysis Centre at the Dhekiajuli Community Health Centre (CHC) in Sonitpur District as part of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP). Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Singhal noted that this dialysis centre exemplifies the government's unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to the people of Dhekiajuli and the state. He stressed that the state administration is working to ensure that no resident is denied life-saving medical treatment due to a lack of funds or facilities. The opening of this dialysis clinic is a big…

01 Apr

The Hojai District celebrated Eid with much fanfare and joy

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Hojai District observed Eid-ul-Fitr with seriousness, much like the rest of the globe. Notably, Eid-ul-Fitr ushers in the month of Shawwal and signifies the conclusion of the Islamic month of Ramadan's fasting period. At Hojai Eidgah Maidan, Nilbagan Eidgah Maidan, Daboka Eidgah Maidan, Udali, Jugijaan, Murajhar, Gopal Nagar, Kapasbari, Lanka, and Lumding, thousands of Muslims participated in the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. Eid Ul-Fitr is not just a time for Muslims to break their fast; it also marks the achievement of religious virtue and communion with the holy spirit, which is marked by self-discipline, sacrifice, and charitable deeds. On the first day…

28 Mar

A four-bedded dialysis unit was inaugurated at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital

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In front of Chinmoy Pathak, ADC Health Tinsukia, Dr. Rupak Gogoi, Principal of TMCH, Dr. Mukul Sharma, Superintendent of TMCH, Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharjee, Jt Director of Health Services, Tinsukia, and representatives from OIL Duliajan, among others, Sanjoy Kishan, Tinsukia MLA, formally opened a four-bed dialysis unit at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital (TMCH). The ceremony was held at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital's OPD. Twelve patients will be housed in three shifts per day at this new institution. The facility is a part of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), which is run by Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. through…

25 Mar

Dibrugarh skill training for mushroom growing

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In order to properly empower the farming community, Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Dibrugarh arranged a 5-day vocational skill training on commercial cultivation at a time when the Assamese government is placing a significant emphasis on the farming community's revenue-generating activities, such as mushroom cultivation, through skill development training. The Assam Agricultural University Jorhat's Director of Extension Education and the ATARI Zone VI Guwahati Office (ICAR) provided the program with the necessary support. In addition to discussing the growing future demand for mushroom produce and various mushroom products for both economic benefit and effectively managing the threat of global malnutrition, Dr.…

24 Mar

Vietnam will taste the distinct flavor of the renowned Joha rice from Assam

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Vietnam will soon be able to enjoy the distinct flavor and scent of Assam's renowned Joha rice, marking an important step in strengthening cultural and economic links between the two areas. LeKha Distributor Co. Ltd., a well-known Vietnamese company, has teamed up with Assam to sell its premium agricultural products to Vietnamese consumers. By early April, the first shipment, which will include 1,000 kg of Joha rice, is expected to arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Le Trong Kha, Director of LeKha Distributor Co. Ltd., spoke about this partnership and commended the outstanding quality of Assamese agricultural products. "The natural…

21 Mar

The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) primarily hosted in Guwahati

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The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) primarily hosted in Guwahati, Kamrup, saw the ceremonial distribution of sanction letters to beneficiaries. The P&RD department organized the live telecast of the event at the Primary Auditorium hall in Donbosco, Haflong. Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa served as the Chief Guest, while the distinguished attendance of MAC's Ratan Jarambusa and NCHAC's Executive Members Niranjan Hojai and Biswajit Daolagupu also contributed to the occasion. District Commissioner Simanta Kumar Das ACS, Principal Secretary Partha Johari, all Village Development Officers, and members of the public also attended the program.

18 Mar

The Assam CM will be at Dibrugarh for a two-day event

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On March 20 and 21, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will travel to Dibrugarh for a two-day event as part of the state government's massive "Advantage Assam" campaign, which aims to encourage investment and infrastructural development throughout the area. The Chief Minister's visit will include a number of important initiatives aimed at promoting social welfare and economic progress. The Banikanta Kakoti Award and the Anandaram Baruah Award, which recognize outstanding accomplishments in the domains of culture and education, will be presented by the Assam chief minister during award distribution events. The Chief Minister will also provide bicycles to recipients…