Hours after Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath for a second term, Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, mother of AJP candidate Kunki Chowdhury, said she is considering filing a Re 1 defamation case against him and has demanded a public apology. In an…
Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to face major challenges in his second term as Assam Chief Minister. One of his immediate tasks will be forming a balanced cabinet after the BJP-led NDA secured 102 seats in the 126-member Assembly. Another…
After Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath for a second term, attention shifted to whether Assam will have a Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the new Assembly. The BJP-led NDA won 102 seats, while Congress secured only 19 seats in the…
Police intensified its crackdown on illegal IPL betting networks in Assam, arresting four persons during raids in Cachar district. Acting on intelligence inputs, Cachar Police conducted operations in Silchar and seized cash, mobile phones and betting records linked to online…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he took oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term. Modi praised Sarma as a “wonderful administrator” and wished him success for the new tenure. The BJP-led…
After taking oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term, Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to the people of Assam and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin for…
A man was detained on Tuesday from the swearing-in venue of the new Assam government at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara after a few rounds of live bullets were recovered during security screening. Police said no weapon was found on…
Nagaon district is facing a severe shortage of domestic LPG cylinders as many consumers are not receiving Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) numbers on time despite completing registration. Consumers alleged that delays of 10-15 days have disrupted cylinder supply, while gas…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the NDA government will continue prioritising the welfare of tea garden workers and gradually increase daily wages to Rs 500 in the coming years. The Chief Minister also highlighted welfare measures…
APCC chief and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday expressed concern over women’s safety in Assam ahead of the BJP-led NDA government’s swearing-in ceremony. He said the government must fulfil people’s expectations and ensure better security for women in the…