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Assam govt keeping close watch on law and order situation: CM Himanta Biswa

"We are keeping a watch on law and order, and also ensuring that communal harmony is maintained," he said.

Assam cabinet reshuffle tomorrow, 2 BJP MLAs to take oath as ministers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday indicated the expansion of his cabinet as he said that two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs will take oath as ministers tomorrow."The oath-taking ceremony will be held at Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati on Thursday at around 3 pm. Two MLAs from BJP will take oath as ministers," the Assam Chief Minister said.Earlier the Assam Chief Minister said that one MLA from the hill districts will be inducted into the Assam cabinet.This will be the first cabinet reshuffle of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led cabinet. Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam on May 10 last year.Earlier on Tuesday, the Assam Chief Minister chaired a meeting in Guwahati with senior officials and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sonitpur to discuss the upcoming 'DCs' Conference'.The meeting was conducted through an online conference with the aim to review the preparations for the meeting. (ANI).

Sisodia accusing Himanta Biswa just to save Satyendra Jain: Gautam Gambhir

BJP Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir on Sunday lashed out at the AAP government after they claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family were involved in a PPE kit scam.

Sisodia targets Assam CM for PPE kit deal; Sarma threatens defamation case

Assam government spokesman Pijush Hazarika said the allegations against the Sarma family were 'false, imaginary and malicious'

'You will face criminal defamation': Assam CM lashes out at Sisodia

Sisodia on Saturday alleged that when Sarma was the state Health Minister back in 2020, he had given PPE kit orders to his wife and son's business partner's companies.

Himanta Sarma meets Nagaland CM, MLAs to discuss Naga Political Issue

The closed-door meeting was attended by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak, and 16 MLAs who are members of the committee

Racism against Northeast students reduced due to PM's outreach: Assam CM

Giving credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the reduction in "discrimination against students of the northeast", Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the progress took place due to the PM's outreach to the region in the last few years.The remarks of the Chief Minister came while addressing a press conference on Wednesday where he said that such discrimination against the students has "gone down to a huge extent"."If you look at the last 2-3 years, because of PM Modi's huge outreach to the northeast now racial discrimination against students of the northeast has suddenly gone down to a huge extent," Sarma said.Later in the day, the Assam CM took to Twitter to laud PM Modi's "visionary leadership", and said that he has "repositioned India as a strong global power"."A new wave of growth & development has swept across NE in the past 8 years under Adarniya @narendramodi ji's guidance. On behalf of the people of Assam, I express my heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble PM .

Northeast India has potential to become link for trade with ASEAN: Himanta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thrust on Act East Policy has brought a paradigm shift to the development narrative in the Northeast, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Inaugurating a conclave on 'Act East through North East' here, Sarma said that the state government is striving to position Assam as the gateway for South East Asian countries. "Northeast India has witnessed rapid transformation since 2014 under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His aim to 'Act East and Act Fast' gives new hope, energy and force to our people to bring a paradigm shift to connectivity, infrastructure, economy and development in all sectors," the chief minister said. "PM Modi has described the Northeast as the growth engine of the country. We also share his vision that the region is the sunrise area of the Indian economy," he added. Northeast has the potential to become the link for developing trade and commerce with South East Asian nations, Sarma said. "We

Entry to religious institutions should be allowed after an age: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that entry to religious institutions like Madrasas should only be allowed at an age at which students can take their own decisions.

500,000 people in Assam to get houses under PMAY-G, says CM Himanta Sarma

The chief minister said that of the 12,000 beneficiaries in Jorhat district, 4,000 belong to tea garden communities

Assam joins Tata Tech to transform 77 institutes into Centres of Excellence

As a part of the MoA, Tata Technologies Ltd would invest Rs 2,390 crore while the Assam government would contribute Rs 366 crore with 12,000 sq feet area

Union Ministers, CMs of North East Region attend dinner hosted by Assam CM

The Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region had organised this 'North East Festival' as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav from April 28 to May 4

Honoured to welcome President Ram Nath Kovind: Assam CM Himanta Biswa

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that he was honoured to welcome President Ram Nath Kovind along with state Governor Jagdish Mukhi."Honoured to welcome Hon President Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji along with Hon Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi. The hon'ble President will attend the Bodo Sahitya Sabha which is working to promote the Bodo language & literature," tweeted Sarma.Earlier today, President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.President of India Ram Nath Kovind is on a visit to Assam and Mizoram from May 3 to 6, 2022.On May 4, 2022, the President will address the 61st annual conference of Bodo Sahitya Sabha at Tamulpur, Assam. On the same day, he will also grace the valedictory function of the North East Festival at Guwahati, organized by the Ministry of DoNER as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.On May 5, 2022, the President will address the 16th convocation of the Mizoram University at Aizawl.The Bodo ...

Sarbananda Sonowal, Himanta Biswa attend 'Yoga Utsav' in Assam's Sivasagar

With the celebration of 'Yoga Utsav' at Red Fort organised by the Ministry of AYUSH on April 7, the countdown began for the International Yoga Day which is celebrated every year on June 21 since 2015

Assam CM calls for implementation of Uniform Civil Code to stop polygamy

Stressing on the need to implement the UCC, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the law should be implemented in the greater interest of Muslim women otherwise polygamy would continue.

Himanta expresses concern over reports of 'recruitment' by ULFA

Talking to reporters here on the sidelines of a programme, Sarma said all measures are being pursued by the government for "political resolution" of the conflict with the ULFA (I)

Assam CM Himanta Sarma to attend Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat's Porbandar

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to attend the Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat's Porbandar on Wednesday

Mahatma Phule birth anniversary: PM Modi, V-P Naidu pay tribute

Mahatma Phule birth anniversary: Mahatma Phule is widely respected as a champion of social justice and source of hope for countless people, said PM Modi

Withdrawal of AFSPA, 'precious Bihu gift' for Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

AFSPA empowers security forces to conduct operations and arrest anyone without any prior warrant besides giving immunity from arrest and prosecution to the security forces if they shoot someone dead

Coal mining resumes at NEC's Tikak Colliery in Assam's Tinsukia

Mining operations at NEC, a unit of Coal India Limited (CIL), were halted due to environment-related issues in 2020