Assam flood: Rs 1,000 crore rehabilitation package required, says CM Himanta Sarma
Guwahati, Aug 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government expects to spend more than Rs 1,000 crore on repairing flood-damaged properties and rehabilitating families affected by the latest wave of floods. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured the state of […]
Assam CM welcomes PM Modi’s high-powered task force on examination reforms
Guwahati, July 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to constitute a high-powered task force to strengthen the country’s examination system, saying the initiative would reinforce transparency, integrity and merit in public examinations. In a post on X, Sarma said, “I wholeheartedly welcome this excellent decision […]
Assam to get world-class cricket stadium, swimming complex: CM Sarma
Guwahati, July 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reviewed the progress of the under-construction international-standard cricket stadium and high-performance swimming pool at Amingaon, asserting that the state is building sports infrastructure capable of hosting national and international events. During his visit, the Chief Minister said the 20,000-capacity cricket stadium is expected […]
Assam govt will launch state-owned satellite, invest Rs 100 cr in aerospace: CM Sarma
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced a series of major digital governance and technology initiatives, including the launch of the country’s first state-owned Earth observation satellite, “AssamSAT”, and a Rs 100 crore investment to promote aerospace component manufacturing. Speaking to reporters after Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah presented the […]
Assam includes tea plantation land in farmers’ registry, unlocks benefits for small tea growers
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that tea and plantation-class land holdings have been included in the state’s Farmers’ Registry Portal, a move he described as a “historic day” for lakhs of small tea growers who will now be able to access a host of government benefits through […]
Assam Premier League to provide platform for emerging cricketers: CM Sarma
Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the newly launched Assam Premier League (APL) would serve as a major platform for emerging cricketers from the state to showcase their talent and open pathways to higher levels of the game, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national […]
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 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” […]
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 […]
