From AFSPA to stability: Assam CM targets Cong, credits BJP for end of decades of violence

IANS | December 27, 2025 8:48 PM

Guwahati, Dec 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state has witnessed a historic transformation in its law and order situation, asserting that decades of violence under previous Congress governments gave way to peace after 2022 due to sustained efforts by the BJP-led “double engine” government at the Centre and the state.

Assam launches initiative to boost healthcare for tea garden workers

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:19 PM

Dibrugarh, Dec 27 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening healthcare delivery for the tea garden community, Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday launched the state-level pilot project of the “Swasthaban Shramik Yojana” at Jutlibari Tea Estate in Dibrugarh district.

GIDC device park & VGRC: Fuelling Gujarat's high-growth medical sector

IANS | December 26, 2025 4:53 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 26 (IANS) The Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) is set to establish a new, sector-specific Medical Device Park at Nagalpar in Rajkot. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the medical device industry, supporting manufacturing, research, and global export.