Faster roads, shorter journeys, and a long-term shift in how the region connects with IndiaAssam is entering a decisive phase in its development story. As the Northeast sees rising investment interest, growing tourism, and strategic national importance, the state’s road infrastructure is being pushed to its limits. Long travel times between key cities, rising logistics […]
The statement was ambitious, but the moment was carefully chosen.From Dibrugarh, during Republic Day celebrations, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the Assam ₹10 lakh crore economy target could be achieved by 2027. For a state that was once absent from national economic conversations, the projection instantly drew attention well beyond the Northeast.
Writer by Sanjoy gorh Guwahati | January 25, 2026 Introduction Assam’s tea gardens have powered the state’s economy for nearly two centuries, yet the workers who pluck the leaves day after day have historically received little direct financial recognition from the government. That changed in January 2026, when Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched
Ayodhya has quietly crossed a historic threshold.Once known primarily as an ancient city of faith, it has now emerged as one of the most visited spiritual destinations on the planet. At the heart of this transformation is the unprecedented rise in Ayodhya Ram Mandir visitors, a phenomenon that is changing how religious tourism is understood
Guwahati: The launch of higher secondary schools in Assam’s tea garden regions is bringing long-awaited relief to students who have struggled for years just to stay in school. With Assam CM launches higher secondary school in tea garden areas, thousands of children are now gaining access to quality education closer to home without daily risks
As the nation prepares to mark its 76th Republic Day, security arrangements across India are moving into final stages. In Dibrugarh, top-level oversight has taken center stage after the Assam Police DGP reviews Republic Day parade prep in Dibrugarh, underlining the importance of discipline, coordination, and public safety ahead of January 26.The inspection was led
writer by sanjoy gorh/22.01.2026/ 10;10 am Published Central Motor Vehicles Rules Amendment 2026 has quietly changed how India enforces toll payments and its impact reaches far beyond highways. From private car owners to fleet operators, this rule update can now decide whether your vehicle transfer, permit, or fitness certificate moves forward or comes to a
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By | Assam | Labour & Social Welfare For generations, Assam’s tea workers have carried the weight of one of India’s most celebrated industries on their shoulders. This January, the state has taken a meaningful step to acknowledge that contribution. On January 25, the Assam government will begin releasing ₹5,000 in direct financial assistance to
| Assam | Higher Education & Policy For years, research scholars in Assam have quietly carried the weight of uncertainty balancing academic ambition with delayed funding, rising costs, and personal sacrifice. On February 11, 2026, that reality is set to change. With the launch of the Assam Research Scholar Fellowship 2026, the state government has
By Staff | Culture & Society Dibrugarh has long been known for its tea gardens, riverbanks, and slow-moving heritage. This month, the Upper Assam town is preparing to add something new to that identity a serious place on India’s literary map.With the launch of Aakhar, a curated literary dialogue initiative by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation,
