The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express via video conferencing. The Vande Bharat Express will connect Guwahati with New Jalpaiguri Guwahati and the journey will take 5 hrs 30 mins. The Prime Minister also dedicated 182 Route kilometers of newly electrified sections and inaugurated a newly constructed DEMU/MEMU shed […]
North-East India, a treasure trove of offbeat destinations, unveils stunning natural beauty, a wealth of cultural heritage, and unforgettable experiences. This enchanting region beckons travellers with its verdant landscapes, snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, and meandering rivers. From the mystical valleys of Nagaland and Meghalaya living root bridges to the captivating tea gardens of Assam and […]
The central government and the state of Assam have recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of promoting riverine tourism along the picturesque Brahmaputra River. This collaborative project will be implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and is estimated to require an investment of approximately ₹45 crore ($6 million). It […]
Assam made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest performance of the ‘Bihu‘ dance and ‘dhol’ drumming in a single venue. Over 11,000 dancers and drummers participated in the event, which took place at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati as part of the state government’s effort to promote Assam’s cultural heritage […]
The Indian Railways has launched a budget-friendly travel package for pilgrims to explore spiritual destinations in North India, including Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya and Vaishno Devi. Called the ‘Uttar Bharat Darshan’ program, the 11-day and 10-night package will commence from Assam on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist train. Go on a sightseeing tour of sacred locations that […]
In a bid to promote Assam as the most film tourism-friendly state that uses single-window clearances for shooting movies, Assam tourism recently conducted a B2B roadshow in Mumbai. The event was inaugurated by the Assam’s Minister of Tourism Jayanta Malla Baruah and ATDC Chairman, Vice Chairman, Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt of Assam – […]
No rhino were poached in the year 2022 in the world’s largest reserve for the endangered great one-horned rhinoceros, India’s Assam state, in what authorities said was the first time since 1977. The Kaziranga National Park in northeastern India’s Assam is home to 2,200 rhinos, or two-thirds of their global population. It is surrounded by […]
National, November 09, 2022: IndiGo’s CSR arm, IndiGoReach in partnership with Grameen Sahara has been working towards the development of a socio-economic ecosystem to support 1,670 tribal women across 24 villages in Assam and Meghalaya. The program empowered women farmers to better promote spices, mainly turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and king chilli, to substantially increase their […]