Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday praised the Indian Air Force's Flying Display 2025 over the Brahmaputra River, saying the Northeast has progressed "from being nearly abandoned during the 1962 war to sending a powerful message of aerial dominance" under Prime Minister Na
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated two landmark infrastructure projects in Guwahati this evening, the Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty and the Brahmaputra Riverfront - Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan, said the release.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to enthral the people of the Northeast with a grand flying display over the majestic Brahmaputra river at Lachit Ghat, Guwahati, on 09 November 2025, as part of the celebrations marking the 93rd Anniversary of IAF, a press release said.
This will be the first time the Air Force Day celebrations will be held in Assam, marking the previous events held in Chandigarh (2022), Prayagraj (2023), and Chennai (2024)- which witnessed around 1 lakh, 10 lakh, and 15 lakh spectators, respectively.
According to an official release, the landmark event will showcase the precision, professionalism, and prowess of the IAF, offering citizens a rare opportunity to witness the nation's aerial might up close.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), will launch "Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri" tomorrow at Guijan in Dibrugarh to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika, said
The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that they were carefully monitoring China's hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) River in Tibet.
Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, said that the government carefully monitors all developments related to the Brahmaputra River and takes necessary measures to protect its interests. The government has consistently conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese aut
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, underlined this development as a "watershed moment" for Inland Waterways Transport in Assam and the Northeast.
China's new mega dam on the Brahmaputra River has sparked concern among Tibetan experts, who warn it could harm the environment and threaten water security in India and Bangladesh due to lack of transparency and the region's seismic risks.
In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of eros