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Assam Government to Launch Its Own Satellite ‘ASSAMSAT’

In a significant development, the Assam state government has revealed plans to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT, aimed at improving data access for essential socio-economic programs and strengthening border security. This announcement was made by Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog during the presentation of the state budget for the financial year 2025-26. The satellite is […]

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Assam Names Electronics City After Ratan Tata

In a significant move acknowledging Ratan Tata’s impact on Assam’s growth, the state cabinet has decided to name the forthcoming Electronics City in Jagiroad as Ratan Tata Electronic City. This decision underscores the Tata Group’s longstanding involvement in Assam’s industrial and economic development. The announcement comes in the wake of remarks made by Tata Sons

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Advantage Assam 2.0: A New Dawn for Investment and Infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, representing a significant milestone in the economic development of Assam. The event saw considerable investment commitments from major industrial players and showcased Assam’s transformation into a peaceful and business-friendly state. What Are the Major Investment Announcements? During the summit,

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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Historic Jhumoir Ensemble in Assam

In a significant event on February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the largest Jhumoir dance performance at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Assam’s tea industry. The event, titled ‘Jhumoir Binandini 2025,’ featured more than 8,000 artists from the tea garden community, reflecting Assam’s rich cultural heritage. What Significance

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Mising Tribe Celebrates Ali Ai Ligang Festival

The Mising tribe, one of the largest indigenous communities in Assam, recently celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival, an important cultural and agricultural event. This festival takes place on the first Wednesday of the Assamese month of Fagun and signifies the start of the sowing season. It holds deep ties to the agricultural traditions of

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Bathouism Recognized as an Official Religion in Assam’s BTR

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government in Assam has made a significant move by including Bathouism as an official religion option in various application forms. This decision has received acclaim from experts in Bodo culture and traditional faith. Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted this initiative at the 13th Triennial Conference of the All Bathou

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Assam’s Biologist Purnima Devi Barman Named in TIME’s Women of the Year List

Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named in TIME Magazine’s Women of the Year 2025 list, which recognizes outstanding leaders working towards a more equitable and sustainable world. She is the only Indian woman on this year’s list, joining global figures such as actress Nicole Kidman and Gisele Pelicot from France,

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Nagaon Hosts 2nd Simolu Festival Amid Blooming Bombax Ceiba

The 2nd Simolu Festival began on February 15, 2025, at Bwisang-Na, an ethnic eco-resort in Barunguri, Laokhowa, Assam. This two-day celebration honored the blooming of the Bombax ceiba (Shimul) flowers and aimed to promote eco-tourism, conservation, and local culture. The festival included a variety of activities such as cycling, camping, showcasing ethnic cuisine, cultural performances,

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Assam to Host World’s Largest Jhumur Festival

Assam is set to host the world’s largest Jhumur dance performance on February 24, 2025, during the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event, where Assam aims to achieve a Guinness World Record with more than 7,500 dancers. This festival

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Union Minister Sonowal Unveils National River Traffic & Navigation System

On January 11, 2025, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the National River Traffic and Navigation System (NRT&NS) during the second meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kaziranga, Assam. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of inland waterway transportation across India. Key Developments at the

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