Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 20, 2026, to discuss Assam’s flood recovery efforts, the state government’s recent initiatives and the roadmap for the next phase of development. Sarma said he met PM Modi to seek his blessings and guidance. The meeting came as Assam […]

sanjoy gorh writer 3.22 PM Published Assam activist Shrinkhal Chaliha has raised concerns over alleged attacks on Assamese people in neighbouring states, particularly Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking at Jorabat, Chaliha said Assamese residents could not remain silent if they were being allegedly beaten or subjected to repeated physical attacks. Chaliha claimed that around 18

Violence broke out in Shillong on August 19, 2026, during a black-flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU). Reports said vehicles were damaged, people were assaulted and public property was vandalised during the unrest. Some reports and social-media posts also alleged that Assam-registered vehicles were among those targeted. However, there is an

The Supreme Court on Monday, August 17, 2026, declined to grant bail to Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the case connected with the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The matter is linked to the singer’s death during a yacht outing in Singapore in September 2025. Mahanta, who was associated with the organisation

George Bush Intercontinental Airport uses the three-letter airport code IAH. At first glance, the code does not appear to match the airport’s current name. So, why is Houston airport called IAH?The answer goes back to the airport’s original name. George Bush Intercontinental Airport opened in 1969 as Houston Intercontinental Airport, and its IAH code was

By Sanjoy Gorh Published: August 14, 2026 Assam is facing a difficult period after devastating floods caused deaths, displacement and widespread damage across the state. Amid the crisis, Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressing condolences to families who lost loved ones and assuring Assam of

By Sanjoy Gorh Published: August 11, 2026 Dibrugarh, August 11, 2026: DHSK Commerce College in Dibrugarh distributed saplings among students under the Brikhya Bandhu initiative on Tuesday, encouraging young people to participate in tree plantation and environmental conservation. Students were urged not only to plant the saplings but also to nurture and protect them, turning

Author: Sanjoy Gorh Published: August 10, 2026 large highway, elevated corridor and Ring Road projects planned or underway across the state. The biggest developments include the Baihata Chariali–Tezpur four-lane corridor, the ₹6,956-crore Kaliabor–Numaligarh project with a 34.5-km Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, the proposed Guwahati Ring Road and the ₹3,423-crore Guwahati Airport–Jalukbari elevated corridor. Together, these projects

Author: Sanjoy Gorh Published: August 8, 2026 The IOCL Digboi Expansion Project in Assam has reached another important stage after material inspection for the project was completed by the Inspector of Boilers, Assam, according to the latest project update. The inspection covered piping materials including pipes, flanges and fittings at the project site in Digboi,

By Sanjoy Gorh Founder & Editor, FinbuzzIndia The Union Cabinet has approved one of the biggest highway infrastructure projects for Assam in recent years. The Guwahati–Tezpur NH 15 Corridor has received official clearance with an estimated investment of ₹8,970 crore, marking a major step toward improving road connectivity, reducing travel time, and supporting economic growth