Current Affairs

Assam CM Announces 24/7 Operations for Shops in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar 24×7 Operations for Businesses: Commercial establishments in Dibrugarh, Guwahati, and Silchar can now operate round the clock at the owner’s discretion, as per a Cabinet decision announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Employee Work Regulations: No mandatory weekly closure. Employees cannot work […]

State Solarizes 100 Tea Gardens, Plans Expansion to Reduce Industry Power Costs Around 100 tea gardens have adopted solar energy, with an equal number in the process, as the industry shifts towards sustainable power to cut production costs. Energy expenses are a major concern, with approximately 0.94 units of electricity required per kg of tea

Union-cabinet-approves-rs-10601cr-namrup-iv-plant Cabinet Approves New Ammonia-Urea Complex in Assam The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a 12.7 LMT per annum brownfield ammonia-urea complex at Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), Namrup. Key Highlights: Project Cost & Funding: ₹10,601.40 crore with a 70:30 debt-equity ratio, under the New Investment

Centre-to-invest-₹3-lakh-crore-in-assam-roads The Centre will invest ₹3 lakh crore in road infrastructure development in Assam, as announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in the Rajya Sabha. The investment will focus on 4-lane and 6-lane highways and multiple bridges over the Brahmaputra River. Gadkari emphasized the government’s policy that quality roads require financial contribution, justifying the need

Mass Muga Silkworm Mortality in Dhakuakhana Triggers Significant Farmer Losses in Dhakuakhana Widespread Losses: Thousands of newly reared Muga silkworms are dying in host plantations across Dhakuakhana, severely impacting farmers during the harvesting season. Premature Deaths: Mature silkworms are perishing before the crucial yarn-making phase in multiple Somanis (host plantations), a region known for Assam’s

Centre-assures-probe-into-illegal-coal-mining-loses-86.66-sq-km Centre Assures Investigation into Illegal Coal Mining in Assam The Central government has pledged a thorough investigation into illegal coal mining in Assam. The announcement was made via a press release from Gaurav Gogoi, Deputy Leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha. During Question Hour, Gogoi raised concerns over Assam’s declining

Massive Anti-Drug Protest in the State Statewide Anti-Drug Awareness Rallies: Assam witnessed a massive wave of anti-drug awareness rallies on Tuesday, with thousands of students, activists, and community members demanding a drug-free state. Led by Key Organizations: The demonstrations were spearheaded by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and Asom Unnati Sabha, highlighting concerns over

CM Sarma Highlights Land Availability as Key to Barak Valley’s Industrial Growth Industrial Growth in Barak Valley: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that land availability is the key factor driving industrial development in Barak Valley. Land Identification Initiative: Deputy Commissioners of the three districts have been directed to identify suitable land for industrial projects,

Wildfire Ravages Over 50 Bighas of Forest in Biswanath; Locals Assist Firefighters A wildfire erupted behind the Biswanath Development Block on Tuesday morning, rapidly spreading across the forested area and raising concerns among residents and authorities. Officials estimate the affected area at 50-60 bighas, while locals claim nearly 100 bighas have been consumed. The cause