India’s longest river ropeway over Brahmaputra inaugurated in Guwahati

India’s longest passenger ropeway over the Brahmaputra river was formally inaugurated in Guwahati on Monday. In a major boost to tourism, the 1.8 km long ropeway was inaugurated across the mighty Brahmaputra today by Assam Finanace Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with Guwahati Development Minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya. The ropeway connects Guwahati and North Guwahati and […]

5 new medical colleges to be set up in Assam, announces Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Assam government is going to set up five new medical colleges in the state, announced health, finance and education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the occasion of 74th Independence Day celebration in Morigaon. Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said, “This year we have initiated to establish new medical colleges at Biswanath Chariali, Charaideo, Goalpara […]

With 2,796 fresh cases, COVID-19 tally in Assam rises to 71,795

With 2,796 positive cases detected out of 61,318 tests conducted in last 24 hours, the COVID-19 tally in Assam has reached 71,795 on Thursday. Among the fresh cases,  418 cases have been reported from Kamrup (M), 307 are from Cachar, 248 from Kamrup (R) and 207 cases have been detected in Dibrugarh. The active cases […]

COVID-19: Assam conducts record 1.43 lakh tests; reports highest single-day spike of 4,593 cases

Achieving a milestone in the fight against COVID-19, the Assam health department on Wednesday conducted 1,43,109 tests in a single day, taking the total number of tests carried out so far to 15,73,800. The department had set a target of 1 lakh tests in one day. However, showing exemplary hard work, the health workers and […]

Assam govt announces Orunodoi scheme; 17 lakh families to get Rs 830 per month

The Assam government will provide Rs 830 per month each to 17 lakh families under the ambitious Orunodoi scheme. The families will receive the money from October 2. Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Orunodoi is a unique scheme for women which will empower them and will contribute toward economic development. Sarma said […]

With 2,669 new cases, Assam’s COVID-19 tally reaches 64,406

Assam has reported 2,669 new COVID-19 positive cases on Tuesday, taking the state’s overall tally to 64,406. The fresh cases have been detected out of 52,062 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. With a positivity rate of 5.12 pc, the active cases in the state stands at 20,662. Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking […]

Assam’s COVID-19 tally surges to 55,496 with 2,679 new cases; death toll at 132

With 2,679 fresh cases reported out of 58,531 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the COVID-19 tally in Assam mounted to 55,496 on Friday. Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking to Twitter informed, “2,679 COVID cases detected out of 58,531 tests in last 24 hrs. Positivity rate continues to be low at 4.57%.” (Kamrup […]

Assam’s COVID-19 tally crosses 50,000-mark with 2,284 fresh cases

With 2,284 fresh COVID-19 cases out of total 59,162 tests conducted in the state on Wednesday, the COVID-19 tally in Assam breached the 50,000-mark. The overall tally of coronavirus cases stands at 50,445. Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that the positivity rate has come down to 3.86 per cent. “2284 COVID cases detected […]

Assam crosses 10-lakh mark in COVID-19 tests

In a major achievement, continuing its extensive testing campaign in the war against COVID-19, the Assam health department has conducted over 10-lakh tests on Tuesday, in a span of over 8 weeks time. Health and finance minCovid testister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to Twitter to share the achievement, “Assam achieves an incredible feat of a […]