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 […]
Assam CM visits flood-affected Lakhimpur, assures residents of govt’s support
Guwahati, June 2 (IANS) As floodwaters continue to inundate large parts of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited Lakhimpur district, one of the worst-affected areas, to assess the ground situation and assure residents of immediate government support. “A quick update on the recent #AssamFloods: Visited Lakhimpur today, which is heavily affected. I […]
Five Bangladeshi pushed back for infiltration attempt: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 17 (IANS) Assam Police have foiled an attempt by Bangladeshi infiltrators and pushed back at least five citizens of the neighbouring country as they illegally entered Indian territory. Five Bangladeshi citizens tried to enter Assam through the international border at the Sribhumi district, and the security personnel foiled the attempt. Chief Minister Himanta […]
Assam can house an automobile manufacturing ecosystem: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that his state is now prepared for becoming an ecosystem of automobile manufacturing ecosystem that can transform the entire northeast. Sarma is on a visit to the South Korean capital Seoul to showcase Assam’s strength to come up as a potential destination […]
