Assam

In an effort to enhance internet and telecommunication network in Assam and other northeastern states, the Assam govt has proposed an underwater communication cable on the bed of the Brahmaputra River

Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the biggest hurdle in attracting foreign investment to the state is travel advisories issued by various countries.

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, CM Sarma said that Japan is interested in recruiting manpower from Assam, initially around 50,000 workers, while Singapore seeks to hire nurses from the state.

Jorhat SP Shwetank Mishra said that Devealt was involved in proselytising activities under the Grace Church in Jorhat.

Naga Hoho lamented Nagaland’s financial losses from untapped petroleum resources, which could have funded infrastructure, healthcare & jobs.

In a post shared on X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, revealed that Assam police destroyed around 170 bjghas of poppy cultivation.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the national flag on Republic Day in Dibrugarh for the first time. Dibrugarh has a history of the ULFA militancy.

Assam Mines and Minerals Minister Kaushik Rai confirmed on Wednesday that so far only one body has been recovered from the mine, as teams from the Army and Navy work to rescue trapped miners. Efforts are underway to dewater the mine to determine the number of people trapped inside.

A Hindu woman was found held captive by a Muslim man in Assam’s Cachar district, she was tied using a long iron chain, was tortured regularly, and was forcefully converted to Islam.

The Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police arrested two more members of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), said Assam police.