The Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Assam began Saturday with his arrival in Guwahati. On Sunday, he is set to participate in the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremonies for projects worth more than 19,000 crore rupees. His itinerary includes a flight to Kolkata from Jorhat Airport later in the day. In sports news, the Indian women’s hockey team reached the final of the Women’s Asia Cup held in Hangzhou, China, following a draw with Japan. The final against the host nation, China, will be played on Sunday. The winning team will earn a place in the World Cup to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands. Also, the Nepalese interim government is likely to see a cabinet expansion today.
