Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam and the entire Northeastern region have emerged as a major focus of India’s railway transformation, opening new avenues for modern connectivity, enhanced safety, and greater economic opportunities, railway officials said on Tuesday.
Under Mission AIDS Suraksha, India aims to achieve HIV control by December 1, 2027, the Director General of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Rakesh Gupta, said here on Wednesday.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday undertook a detailed review of poll preparedness for the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi holding extensive interactions with political parties and senior officials in Guwahati.
The Ministry of Railways has rolled out the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) to usher in a new era of modern, passenger-friendly railway infrastructure across Indian Railways, officials said on Monday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday, announced a grant of Rs 50 crore for the preservation of heritage of the Darrang kings, declaring that the royal legacy of the Koch dynasty would be restored and developed as a major centre of tourism.
Chief Ministers and several ministers from the Northeastern states on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a visionary blueprint that will guide India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.
The FICCI Northeast Advisory Council has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it presents an inclusive and forward-looking roadmap for economic growth and employment generation, with strong emphasis on priority regions, manufacturing, infrastructure, tourism, sustainability and reforms, in line with the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.
The North East India Regional Council of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it places strong emphasis on advancing tourism, green mobility and accelerated development of the Northeastern Region.
Chief Ministers and several leaders from Northeastern states expressed profound grief over the sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.
Congress MLA Rakibuddin Ahmed on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing the ruling party of indulging in divisive politics by targeting the Miya-Muslim community and raising serious objections over alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls at the Boko-Chaygaon Co-District Commissioner’s office.
The 11 arrested associates of the Bangladesh-based jihadi terror outfit Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) have confessed to their involvement in the activities alleged in the FIR during interrogation, Assam Police sources said on Saturday.
To further enhance passenger-centric services and operational efficiency, aimed at strengthening railway connectivity across the Northeastern region, Bihar and West Bengal, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced a new timetable, effective from the first day of the New Year, officials said on Wednesday.
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police on Tuesday arrested 11 associates of the Bangladesh-linked jihadi terror outfit -- Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) -- during coordinated operations carried out across multiple locations in Assam’s Barpeta, Chirang, Baksa and Darrang districts, as well as in neighbouring Tripura, officials said.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) undertook a series of proactive initiatives aimed at strengthening customer interface and augmenting freight revenue during the month of November, officials said on Tuesday.
The Railways Ministry has accorded sanction for conducting a final location survey for the construction of a new railway line in Tripura to connect the Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex, a move aimed at boosting trade and industrial growth in the state, officials said on Monday.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continued its strong momentum in freight unloading performance during November, officials said on Sunday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that empowering women to become financially independent is the core of the state government’s flagship Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA), as thousands of eligible beneficiaries across districts have begun receiving the Rs 10,000 seed fund support.
After West Bengal, the Raj Bhavans in Assam and Tripura were renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan’ from Monday, officials said. However, the Raj Bhavans in the remaining Northeastern states are yet to adopt the new name for the Governors’ official residences.
At least three people, including a mini truck driver, were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in collided with an express train in Tripura on Thursday, officials said.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Assam on Monday for a two-day tour, marking an important leg of the organisation’s nationwide programmes commemorating its 100th year.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continues to demonstrate its commitment towards ensuring the safety and security of railway passengers and property, officials said on Sunday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday mocked Rahul Gandhi for the grand old party's poll debacle and NDA's impressive showing in Bihar, saying the Congress leader is the BJP's biggest "star campaigner".
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government would remain “uncompromising against those who glorify violence”, as police intensified a crackdown on individuals posting inflammatory and offensive content on social media following the recent Delhi blasts.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working round the clock to ensure uninterrupted services and the timely delivery of essential commodities to end users in the region, an official said on Sunday.
Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta has resigned from his post after a series of Right to Information (RTI) applications were reportedly filed seeking details linked to his brother, Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the key organisers of the music event where singer Zubeen Garg was scheduled to perform before his death.
