Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 13 (IANS) Assam unit Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday took a potshot at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming that people of the state are all set to oust the BJP from power in the next year’s Assembly polls. Speaking to reporters here, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 13 (IANS) The BJP’s Kanad Purkayastha and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) veteran Birendra Prasad Baishya have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, an election official confirmed on Friday. With no Opposition parties fielding candidates, the two National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominees were declared elected on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 11 (IANS) In a significant move aimed at strengthening the grassroots healthcare delivery system, the Assam Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a hike in monthly incentives for ASHA workers and supervisors. The decision was announced by State Health Minister Ashok Singhal and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that two persons have been arrested in the state for expressing their ‘pro-Pakistan’ stand on social media. The arrests happened from Nagaon and Lakhimpur districts in the state. The persons have been identified as Sabikul Islam and Dulal … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that beef is being “weaponised” to intimidate Hindu communities in the state, referencing incidents where the meat was purportedly discarded in public areas following Eid celebrations last week. Speaking at a press conference at the state BJP headquarters … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Dispur, June 10 (IANS) An eleven-member delegation from Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Project met the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the latter’s office at Lok Sewa Bhawan here on Tuesday, officials said. The delegation included members of the core working group of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Imphal/Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) The law enforcement agencies have seized drugs valued at over Rs 100 crore in Manipur and Assam and arrested nine drug peddlers during the past 48 hours, officials said on Tuesday. A senior official of the Manipur Home Department said that a special operation codenamed “Operation … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the successful seizure of drugs valued at Rs 45 crore in a series of anti-narcotics operations conducted by the state police. The seizure happened in Cachar district while four persons were arrested on Monday on the charges of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday praised several opposition leaders for defending India’s stance on international platforms following the country’s retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, while launching a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of undermining national interests. Speaking during … Read more
