Assam CM allocates portfolios to new ministers; retains home, power departments
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers, retaining several key departments, including Home, Power and Public Works while assigning major responsibilities to Cabinet colleagues. In a notification issued with the approval of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad […]
Assam’s Muga Sericulture creating new livelihood opportunities: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted the growing impact of the state’s handloom and sericulture sector, stating that Muga silk cultivation is creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and transforming rural economies across Assam. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that Assam’s handloom sector […]
Heavy rain, thunderstorm across Assam from June 5: Met Dept
Guwahati, June 3 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across Assam over the next seven days, with heavy rain and lightning likely to affect several districts from June 5 onwards, officials said. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati, scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in […]
Assam CM briefs President Murmu on state’s growth
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS)Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday called on President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi and briefed her on the state’s ongoing development initiatives and economic growth trajectory. Sarma shared details of the meeting through a post on the social media platform X, describing the interaction with the President as “inspiring” […]
Historic day tomorrow as BJP to form govt for third time in Assam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday termed the swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma as a “historic day” for the BJP and said the party’s return to power in Assam for the third time with a massive mandate reflects people’s faith in PM Modi and the National Democratic Alliance’s […]
Assam’s tea workers on ‘Bharat Darshan’ recall memorable time with PM Modi
Varanasi, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, during his public rallies in the poll-bound Assam and spent time plucking tea leaves from the garden while also holding an interaction with a group of women workers in the sprawling Tea Estate. A group of these tea garden workers […]
Assam CM congratulates three NDA leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday congratulated National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates Jogen Mohan, Teroes Gowala and Pramod Boro after they were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister extended his “heartiest congratulations and best wishes” to the three […]
New terminal of Guwahati Airport marks major milestone in aviation sector: Assam CM
Guwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) The newly constructed integrated terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Borjhar became operational on Sunday, marking a major milestone in Assam’s aviation infrastructure, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the facility, the Chief Minister said the new terminal has been designed to significantly […]
Assam is preparing workforce for AI-driven future: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state is proactively preparing its workforce for an increasingly automated and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future, leveraging its young demographic advantage and focusing on industry-aligned skill development. Speaking on the second day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, CM […]
Assam’s startup push gathers pace, Rs 200 crore fund fuels youth-led innovation
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state is witnessing a fast-growing startup movement, driven by focused policy support, institutional backing and a strong emphasis on youth-led innovation. Highlighting key milestones achieved under the Assam Startup initiative, CM Sarma said that 615 startups have been incubated through the […]
