1. Massive Crowds for "Jan Ashirwad Yatra" in Upper Assam
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s election campaign, the Jan Ashirwad Yatra, entered its third day with a "historic" response in Gohpur and Bihpuria. Addressing thousands, the CM highlighted government achievements in land rights and employment while reiterating a firm stance on continuing eviction drives against illegal settlers.
2. Scientific Discovery: New "Blind" Fish Species Found in Assam
In a major breakthrough for biodiversity, researchers have discovered a new genus and species of subterranean fish named "Gitchak nakana" in a well in western Assam. This miniature, pigmentless, and blind fish is the first aquifer-dwelling (phreatobitic) species recorded in Northeast India, underscoring the region’s unique underground ecosystem.
3. Meghalaya: Landmark "Monolith Towers" and Spice Festival
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma unveiled a major tourism initiative to build iconic Monolith Towers across the state to showcase Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo heritage. In Mumbai, the state also launched its first-ever Meghalaya Spice Festival today, positioning the GI-tagged Lakadong Turmeric as a cornerstone of its $16 billion economy goal.
4. PM Modi to Visit Kokrajhar on March 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kokrajhar on March 13 to inaugurate several mega-projects. Key highlights include laying the foundation stone for the international railway link between Gelephu (Bhutan) and Kokrajhar, as well as the Silchar–Guwahati Expressway, a greenfield corridor expected to transform regional connectivity.