The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given the green light to a significant infrastructure project of the 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor of NH-15. Representing a total capital investment of INR 8,970.20 crore, this Ministry of Road Transport and Highways initiative is set to redefine regional connectivity. The project, to be developed under...

Antara Cruises plans to invest over INR 500 crore over the next five years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India’s premier luxury river cruise destination. The investment will support the expansion of the company’s fleet, tourism infrastructure, and the broader cruise ecosystem in Assam. The announcement follows a meeting between Raj Singh, Founder & Managing Director of Antara Cruises...

Air India will launch the direct flight services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin on August 4, 2026. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced this strategic expansion through post on X and shared that it marks a significant milestone in positioning Guwahati as a pivotal travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia...

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a 90-room Fortune Select in Guwahati, Assam. This agreement accelerates the company’s expansion into India’s high-growth markets, establishing its premier presence in Guwahati, a premier city and a primary gateway for regional commerce and travel in the Northeast....

Akasa Air commenced operations from Dibrugarh, further strengthening its presence in Assam. The inaugural flight on February 3, 2026, departed from Dibrugarh Airport and arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The new route is designed to improve accessibility in the region, supporting the growing demand for trade, commerce, tourism, and business travel...

The expansion underscores Akasa Air’s commitment to strengthening India’s air transportation ecosystem with links that support regional growth and expand national connectivity.

The project of Mangoldoi - Mazikuchi road from KM 11+000 to KM 26+200, in Assam will be implemented under the North-East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) - Roads.