Thursday, July 23, 2026

News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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Tag: Projects

GMDA's Revenue-Linked Projects Struggle to Recover Construction Costs

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  Projects worth crores in Guwahati raise questions over revenue, maintenance and cost recovery Guwahati’s urban infrastructure challenges have repeatedly raised questions over the performance of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), particularly regarding projects designed to generate revenue through user charges. ALSO READ: Excessive Honking Continues Despite Traffic Rules in Guwahati While GMDA was established…

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

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  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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South West, South Central Guwahati Water Supply Projects Set for December 2026 Completion

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  GUWAHATI: The South West Guwahati and South Central Guwahati water supply projects are expected to be completed by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai informed the Assam Legislative Assembly during the Budget Session on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Trafficking Racket in Hatigaon, Seize 47.38 kg Ganja The…

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Assam Assembly Raises Concerns Over Dysfunctional JJM Projects, Arsenic-Contaminated Water

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  GUWAHATI: Several concerns over the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Assam were raised in the Assam Assembly on Tuesday, July 7, with legislators from both the treasury and opposition benches flagging dysfunctional water supply schemes, pending projects, alleged discrepancies in official records, and arsenic contamination in water. ALSO READ: CM Urges Assam…

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Assam: Tribal Organisations Oppose Township and Dam Projects, Submit Memorandum to CM

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  GUWAHATI: Several tribal organisations have jointly submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, demanding the cancellation of proposed township projects in the Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) and Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas, along with the proposed Ukiam Multipurpose Dam Project on the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Guwahati's MC Road Chokes During…

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World Bank Delegation Reviews Major Assam Infrastructure and Healthcare Projects, Explores Future Collaboration

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  GUWAHATI: A World Bank delegation led by Regional Vice President Johannes Zutt on Monday, May 18, reviewed the progress of major World Bank-assisted projects being implemented in Assam and held discussions on future areas of collaboration aligned with the state government’s developmental priorities. ALSO READ: NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests Maharashtra-Based Institute Founder in…

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