March 2026

The Sri Sri Damodardev International Auditorium will be formally opened to the public on January 27, adding a major cultural facility to Assam. The newly built 800-seat auditorium is located within the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra campus and is expected to strengthen platforms for performing arts and cultural events. The facility was constructed at a cost

Khanikar Stadium is being redeveloped into Assam’s largest multi-sports complex, with the first phase to be inaugurated on January 30. The project spans 104 bighas and involves an investment of about ₹233 crore. The project aims to transform the legacy stadium into a modern, world-class sporting complex. The first phase, which stands completed, will have

Assam is set to benefit from INOXGFL Group’s ₹17,000 crore renewable energy investment plan, with the company signing an MoU with the state government to expand clean energy infrastructure. The investment strengthens Assam’s position in India’s energy transition. Under the MoUs, INOXGFL plans to invest in large-scale solar projects, establish solar cell and module manufacturing

The Kamakhya ropeway project represents a landmark intervention in pilgrimage infrastructure in Assam, blending modern mobility with spiritual heritage. Built at a cost of ₹213.24 crore, the 1.43-km ropeway connects Kamakhya Railway Station with the Maa Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hill, significantly improving last-mile connectivity for pilgrims. The 1.43-kilometre-long modern ropeway will connect Kamakhya Railway

The white-winged wood duck, Assam’s state bird locally called deo hah, is on the brink of extinction, with conservationists describing its condition as critically fragile. Once a common sight in eastern Assam’s forested wetlands, the species has steadily retreated from most of its earlier range. During the 1990s, the species was recorded in several forest