Assam - Wikipedia
Assam is a producer of crude oil and it accounts for about 15% of India's crude output, [256] exploited by the Assam Oil Company Ltd., [257] and natural gas in India and is the second place in the world (after Titusville in the United States) where petroleum was discovered.
Assam | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
3 days ago · Assam is a state in northeastern India. The name Assam is said to be derived from the word ‘asama,’ meaning ‘peerless’ in the now extinct Ahom language. The neighboring states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya were once part of Assam.
At least nine miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's …
4 days ago · GUWAHATI, India (AP) — At least nine workers are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state, officials said Tuesday, as authorities summoned the army to help in the rescue operation. The miners became trapped on Monday morning in the Umrangso area in Dima Hasao district, about 125 miles (200 kilometers) south of ...
Assam - Ahom, British Rule, Tea Plantations | Britannica
3 days ago · Assam: palace Ahom palace at Gargaon, near present-day Sibsagar (Sivasagar), Assam, northeastern India. In the earliest recorded times, Assam was part of Kamarupa, a state that had its capital at Pragjyotishapura (now Guwahati).
Assam - Politics, Tribes, Ethnicity | Britannica
6 days ago · Assam - Politics, Tribes, Ethnicity: Like most other Indian states, Assam has a governmental structure that is defined by the national constitution of 1950. The governor, who is the head of state, is appointed by the president of India and is assisted by a popularly elected unicameral legislature and a Council of Ministers led by a chief ...
Assam - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Assam (Assamese: অসম) is a state in the north eastern region of India. It has an area of 78,438 km² (30,285 mi²). It is bigger than Panama but smaller than the Czech Republic. There is one major river (Brahamputra) that flows through the length of the state. The state lies on the foothills of the Himalayas.
Assam – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Assam (Assamese: অসম Asam) is a land of red hills, green valleys and blue rivers — the majestic and sacred Brahmaputra. It is known for its famous tea, its silk and its biodiversity, and is also rich in archeological heritage.
State Profile - Chief Minister of Assam
Assam is situated in the North-East of India and is the largest north eastern state in terms of population while second in terms of area. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq miles). The state is bordered by Bhutan and the state of Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and ...
Assam - Incredible India
Amidst the northeastern corner of India, Assam emerges as a mesmerising place known for nature's wonders and cultural splendours. This enchanting state, blessed by the meandering Brahmaputra River and cocooned by lush green landscapes, holds a unique allure.
History of Assam - Wikipedia
The history of Assam is the history of a confluence of people from the east, west, south and the north; the confluence of the Austroasiatic, Tibeto-Burman (Sino-Tibetan), Tai and Indo-Aryan cultures.
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