Assam pushing for investor-friendly policy: CM Sarma

Guwahati, Feb 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday asserted that the state government has been pushing for investor-friendly policies to attract investments, adding that Assam has the best semiconductor policy in the country. He said, “Assam is aggressively pushing for investor-friendly policies. Our Semiconductor policy is the best in the country — […]
CRPF DG calls on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh on Friday called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the national capital on Friday, officials said. According to a senior official, this was a courtesy meeting as Singh was the Director General of Police (DGP) in Assam […]
Assam has potential to become hub of tourism, investment: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Feb 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday asserted that Assam has enough potential to become a hub for tourism as the northeastern states are surrounded by four other nations — Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Sarma argued that this fact also provides a huge opportunity to boost industry and commerce here […]
Snakebites a major public health concern in Assam: Experts

Guwahati, Jan 28 (IANS) Snakebites remain a major public health concern in Assam and often lead to fatalities due to delayed medical intervention and lack of awareness on proper first-aid measures, experts said on Tuesday. Dr. Surajit Giri, who is a specialist in snakebite treatment in Assam, said that on average there are around 35, […]
Assam set to become economic powerhouse in India: CM Sarma

Guwahati, Jan 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state is poised to become the next economic powerhouse in the country during his meeting with business leaders in Japan’s Osaka on Thursday. The Chief Minister is on a three-day visit to Japan to promote the state’s potential to become a hub […]