Assam Seeks Land From Gauhati University to Expand Bhupen Hazarika’s Samadhi Khetra

  GUWAHATI: Amid the ongoing celebrations marking the 100th birth anniversary of legendary singer and cultural icon Dr Bhupen Hazarika, the Assam government has sought one to two bighas of land from Gauhati University for the development of his Samadhi Khetra at Jalukbari. ALSO READ: Assam: Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll on October 6, Counting on October…

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100 Scholarships Proposed for IIT Guwahati Students to Expand Opportunities

  GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam plans to provide scholarships to 100 students of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, September 1. ALSO READ: Nearly 3 Decades Later, Former Gang Leader Convicted of Tupac Shakur’s Murder Sarma made the announcement while attending IIT Guwahati’s 33rd Foundation Day celebration…

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Meghalaya Signs MoUs to Expand Market Access for Pineapple Growers

  GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government on Friday, July 10, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with e-commerce platform Flipkart and the National E-Market Services Limited (NeML) to expand market access for the state's pineapple growers. ALSO READ: Centre Makes Prescription Mandatory for Medicines with Over 12% Alcohol The agreements were signed during the inauguration of the fourth…

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Gauhati University Clarifies 'VIP Dining Hall' Row, Says Project Meant to Expand Guest House Facilities

  GUWAHATI: Amid questions over the proposed "VIP Dining Hall" at the Gauhati University Guest House, the University has issued a clarification stating that the project is intended to strengthen its common guest house infrastructure and is not meant to create an exclusive facility for VIPs. ALSO READ: Guwahati-Based Businessman Arrested In Fake ITC Scam Worth…

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