Assam Records Significant Growth in Tea Production in March 2025 Read More »
Assam Records Significant Growth in Tea Production in March 2025 Why in News? Assam’s tea industry witnessed a substantial production rise in March 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, as per data released by the Tea Board of India. Important Key Points: Assam’s Tea Production (March 2025): Total: 27.52 million kg Big Growers: […]
Air Marshal Surat Singh Meets Assam CM Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Conflict Read More »
Air Marshal Surat Singh Meets Assam CM Amid Escalating India-Pakistan Conflict Why in News? Amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, Air Marshal Surat Singh, AOC-in-C of the Eastern Air Command, met Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 9 to discuss matters of strategic importance. Important Key Points: High-Level Meeting: Air Marshal Surat
Tinsukia administration holds briefing on mushroom poisoning Read More »
Tinsukia administration holds briefing on mushroom poisoning Why in News? The Tinsukia district administration in Assam has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign to address the rising incidents of mushroom poisoning in the region. This proactive measure follows a series of poisoning cases, particularly affecting rural and tea garden communities, where individuals have mistakenly consumed toxic
Assam Takes Centre Stage at Malaysia Trade and Tourism Fair Read More »
Assam Takes Centre Stage at Malaysia Trade and Tourism Fair Why in News? Assam was prominently featured as the theme of the India Pavilion at the recently concluded Malaysia Trade and Tourism Fair, aiming to attract tourists from ASEAN countries to Assam and the broader Northeast region of India. Important Key Points: India Pavilion Theme:
Raj Bhavan & IIT Guwahati Sign MoA for Digital Transformation Read More »
Raj Bhavan & IIT Guwahati Sign MoA for Digital Transformation Why in News? Raj Bhavan, Assam, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to initiate the Gyan Kalyan Project, a pioneering digital transformation initiative aimed at modernizing the operations of the Governor’s office. Important Key Points: Historic Collaboration:
Assam Gears Up to Operationalise 10 More Co-Districts by August Read More »
Assam Gears Up to Operationalise 10 More Co-Districts by August Why in News? The Government of Assam is set to operationalize 10 additional co-districts by August 11, 2025, as part of its ongoing initiative to decentralize administration and bring governance closer to the people. This move follows the successful launch of 39 co-districts in 2024
Arunachal Achieves Milestone With Northeast India’s First Geothermal Well Read More »
Arunachal Achieves Milestone With Northeast India’s First Geothermal Well Why in News? Arunachal Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone by successfully drilling Northeast India’s first geothermal production well in Dirang, West Kameng district. This pioneering project, led by the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS), marks a transformative step towards sustainable energy development
Pakistan Link Row: CM to Seek Clarity from Kharge, Says SIT Report Ready Read More »
Pakistan Link Row: CM to Seek Clarity from Kharge, Says SIT Report Ready Why in News? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced his intention to seek clarification from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding allegations involving Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s purported visit to Pakistan. This development comes amid ongoing political tensions and the completion
27 Assam Locations Identified to Hold Mock Drills on May 7 Read More »
27 Assam Locations Identified to Hold Mock Drills on May 7 Why in News? The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has scheduled comprehensive mock drills across 27 locations in Assam on May 7, 2025. These exercises aim to assess and enhance the state’s preparedness for
Assam CM: Japan’s Involvement to Strengthen Tech Capabilities Read More »
Assam CM: Japan’s Involvement to Strengthen Tech Capabilities Why in News? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been actively engaging with Japanese officials and industry leaders to bolster technological collaboration between Assam and Japan. These efforts aim to enhance Assam’s technological capabilities and foster economic growth through strategic partnerships. Important Key Points: Semiconductor Collaboration:
