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 […]
10,000 artistes to perform Bodo cultural dance before PM Modi
Guwahati, Jan 15 (IANS) With just two days remaining for the grand Bagurumba Dohou, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state is all set to witness a historic cultural moment as nearly 10,000 artistes come together to perform the iconic Bagurumba dance in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking […]
Assam CM distributes entrepreneurship fund cheques to women beneficiaries
Guwahati, Dec 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched the distribution of entrepreneurship fund cheques under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for women beneficiaries of the Manas Assembly constituency in Baksa district and the Bhabanipur-Sarbhog Assembly constituency in Barpeta district, reaffirming that women’s welfare and inclusive development remain the government’s top […]
Congress institutionalised VIP culture: Assam CM
Guwahati, Dec 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the previous Congress-led governments, accusing them of institutionalising “VIP culture, wastage and entitlement politics” that pushed the state into chronic power shortages and financial drain. In a post on X, Sarma said his government has undertaken a decisive […]
Assam CM launches bicycle distribution initiative for school students
Guwahati, Dec 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a bicycle distribution programme under the Chief Minister’s Special Scheme for 3,10,031 students of Class IX from government and provincial schools at a programme held in Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Thursday. Of the total number of students, there are 1,34,432 male students and 1,75,608 female […]
PM Modi to inaugurate two major projects in Assam on Dec 21
Guwahati, Dec 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to gift the state two major projects in his upcoming visit, and the administration will leave no stone unturned in the preparation of the PM’s visit. Taking to X, Sarma wrote, “Leaving no stone unturned […]
Assam CM takes stock of preparedness for PM Modi’s visit
Guwahati, Dec 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday took stock of the preparedness of the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Naharkatia in Assam, where he is set to kickstart several key development projects. PM Modi will visit Assam’s Naharkatia on December 21 to lay the foundation stone of a […]
Congress responsible for lives lost during Assam agitation: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Dec 9 (IANS) Referring to martyrs of the Assam agitation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, alleging that more than 850 youths lost their lives due to the misrule of the then Congress government in the state. Sarma said that the young people who laid […]
Congress govt ‘missed opportunities’ to address challenges during 1971 war: Assam CM
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reflected on the aftermath of India’s 1971 war victory, suggesting that the government at the time missed a crucial opportunity to address deep-rooted challenges in eastern and northern India. Sarma said the historic win offered a rare moment for decisive action, particularly in […]
