Assam is preparing workforce for AI-driven future: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state is proactively preparing its workforce for an increasingly automated and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future, leveraging its young demographic advantage and focusing on industry-aligned skill development. Speaking on the second day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, CM […]
Assam’s startup push gathers pace, Rs 200 crore fund fuels youth-led innovation
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state is witnessing a fast-growing startup movement, driven by focused policy support, institutional backing and a strong emphasis on youth-led innovation. Highlighting key milestones achieved under the Assam Startup initiative, CM Sarma said that 615 startups have been incubated through the […]
Priyanka Gandhi to head Congress Screening Panel for Assam ahead of polls
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In a strategic move ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Congress party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, signalling a high-stakes push in the northeastern state. The announcement was made through an official press release issued by K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary of […]
Assam: Army organises New Year celebration with orphan children
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) In a heart-warming gesture reflecting the Indian Army’s enduring commitment to society, Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps of the Indian Army organised New Year Celebration 2026 with children of Nirasoi Shishu Bhawan in Assam’s Jorhat, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that Thursday’s event […]
Assam CM distributes entrepreneurship fund cheques to women beneficiaries
Guwahati, Dec 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched the distribution of entrepreneurship fund cheques under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for women beneficiaries of the Manas Assembly constituency in Baksa district and the Bhabanipur-Sarbhog Assembly constituency in Barpeta district, reaffirming that women’s welfare and inclusive development remain the government’s top […]
Assam to have 25 functional medical colleges by 2030: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Dec 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state has set an ambitious target of establishing 25 fully functional medical colleges by 2030 as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and create a robust pool of medical specialists. Addressing the annual conference of the Indian […]
Congress institutionalised VIP culture: Assam CM
Guwahati, Dec 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the previous Congress-led governments, accusing them of institutionalising “VIP culture, wastage and entitlement politics” that pushed the state into chronic power shortages and financial drain. In a post on X, Sarma said his government has undertaken a decisive […]
Sonowal reviews preparedness ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Assam
Guwahati, Dec 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday reviewed the preparations at Namrup in Assam ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on December 21, during which he will lay the foundation stone of a landmark Rs 11,000-crore Ammonia-Urea fertiliser project. Sonowal inspected the site earmarked for […]
Assam to have three new townships and industrial centres: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Dec 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state is not merely articulating a vision for development but is moving ahead with “concrete action”, as the state government finalises plans for three new townships and industrial centres in Guwahati, Jagiroad and Palasbari. The initiatives, he said, will form […]
Assam CM launches bicycle distribution initiative for school students
Guwahati, Dec 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a bicycle distribution programme under the Chief Minister’s Special Scheme for 3,10,031 students of Class IX from government and provincial schools at a programme held in Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Thursday. Of the total number of students, there are 1,34,432 male students and 1,75,608 female […]
