Fighter jets to land on highways in Assam soon: CM Sarma

Fighter jets to land on highways in Assam soon: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that fighter aircraft will soon be able to land on the state’s national highways. The state administration is preparing to facilitate this development later this year. Addressing the media after a Cabinet meeting in Dibrugarh on Thursday, … Read more

200 square km tree plantation in Assam in last 5 years: CM Sarma

200 square km tree plantation in Assam in last 5 years: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government has taken a mass plantation initiative in the last five years and plantations were done that take account for more than 200 square kilometre which is bigger than the area of Guwahati city. … Read more

Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested, pushed back: CM Sarma

Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested, pushed back: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) At least two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested and pushed back by security personnel along the international border in Assam’s Sribhumi district for infiltration, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “Stern action against illegal infiltration. Continuing with their strict … Read more

Assam: Bagurumba dance to be showcased by 10,000 artists, says CM Sarma

Assam: Bagurumba dance to be showcased by 10,000 artists, says CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 17 (Ians) Assam Chief Minister of Supremacy Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the bodo dance form ‘bagurumba’ will be performed by at least 10,000 youths in guwahati in the October month to showcase this art form to the global stage. The Chief Minister said, “After Bihu and … Read more

Lachit Barphukan Police Academy to house arms simulator: CM Sarma

Lachit Barphukan Police Academy to house arms simulator: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy is set to house an arms simulator to prepare the forces for real-time world combat scenarios. The Chief Minister visited the academy and took stock of the different aspects of the police … Read more

Assam to give Rs 342 crore to tea workers: CM Sarma

Assam to give Rs 342 crore to tea workers: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government will distribute at least Rs 342 crore to provide one-time assistance to tea workers as a mark of recognition towards their tireless efforts in making tea industry a backbone of the state. Taking … Read more

More than 3 crore domestic tourists visited Assam since 2021: CM Sarma

More than 3 crore domestic tourists visited Assam since 2021: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 12 (IANS) Assam has witnessed a significant boost in tourism in recent years, with over 3 crore domestic tourists visiting the state in the last four years, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. He said that the surge in visitors reflects Assam’s growing appeal as a … Read more

Assam to make shelter home for transgenders: CM Sarma

Assam to make shelter home for transgenders: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that as part of the government’s commitment towards inclusivity, the state administration will establish a shelter home in Guwahati for the transgender community. CM Sarma took to his X handle and wrote, “A shelter for the transgender … Read more

Assam has 15 per cent growth rate, higher than national average: CM Sarma

Assam has 15 per cent growth rate, higher than national average: CM Sarma

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that Assam has the growth rate of 14-15 per cent which is more than the national average. He also said that Assam has positioned itself as one of the five fastest growing states in the country. Sarma said, … Read more