Guwahati, March 8 -- In a major boost to hospitality infrastructure in Southern Assam, the Assam Cabinet has approved the development of Silchar's first five-star hotel, to be built with an investment of approximately Rs 103 crore on Saturday.

The project will be spearheaded by Polo Hotels Group.

The announcement marks a significant step towards strengthening the tourism, business, and events ecosystem of the Barak Valley.

Announcing the decision, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, earlier said, "Our cabinet has given a go ahead to construct a Five Star hotel in Silchar, to Polo Hotels Group. The Polo Hotels Group will be spending around Rs 103 crore on this project. This is going to be the first five-star hotel in Silchar."...