Assam Targets 8,457 MW Hydro Power Capacity, Announces New Projects

  GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, July 15, announced an ambitious expansion of Assam's hydro power sector, stating that the state aims to increase its power generation capacity from the current 450 megawatts to 8,457 megawatts. ALSO READ: Stop Social Media Fearmongering That Damages Assam's Image, Says BJP MLA Manab Deka Speaking in…

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Laser Power and Infra IPO: A Complete Guide to Issue Structure, Timeline and What Investors Should Know Before Applying

  The Indian primary market has witnessed a steady stream of new listings over the past few quarters, and each fresh issue brings its own set of questions for retail participants. Understanding the mechanics behind a public offering — from price discovery to allotment — helps investors approach the process with more confidence. The Laser…

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Overhead Power Cables to Gradually Disappear from Guwahati Roads as Govt Announces ₹2,500 Crore Plan

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a ₹2,500 crore project to shift Guwahati’s overhead power network to underground cables in a phased manner. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Plans 5-Star Hotels in Umrangso, Haflong and Manas to Boost Tourism In Phase I, ₹200 crore will be spent under the RDSS scheme to cover five major stretches,…

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Power Crisis Triggers Congress Walkout on Opening Day of Assam Budget Session

  GUWAHATI: The opening day of the Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed high political drama as Congress legislators staged a walkout after Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass rejected an adjournment motion seeking an urgent discussion on the state's worsening power crisis. ALSO READ: Assam, Japan Discuss Cooperation in Semiconductors, Clean Energy…

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Assam Expands Power Infrastructure, Plans 16 New Substations and Additional Grid Capacity

  GUWAHATI: Assam is ramping up investments in its power transmission infrastructure with plans to add new substations, expand grid capacity and strengthen transmission networks as part of efforts to improve electricity supply across the state. ALSO READ: Assam to Get Drone-Powered Mail Delivery Services Across 40 Remote Locations According to figures posted by Himanta Biswa…

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DK Shivakumar Takes Oath as Karnataka CM After Two-Year Power Struggle

  GUWAHATI: Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Wednesday, June 3, took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, marking the end of a prolonged power struggle within the party that had dominated state politics for nearly two years. ALSO READ: Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21; Culpable Homicide Case Registered, Co-Owner Absconding Alongside Shivakumar, a 13-member cabinet…

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V. D. Satheesan Sworn In as Chief Minister of Keralam as UDF Returns to Power After 10 Years

  GUWAHATI: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Keralam after a decade as senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister on Monday, May 18, at a grand ceremony held at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. ALSO READ: WATCH | Fire Erupts in Rajdhani Express near Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam,…

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