Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM inaugurates 300-bed Covid Care Hospital in Guwahati
To bolster the fight against COVID-19, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday dedicated a 300-bed Covid Care Hospital at Sarusajai in Guwahati for the treatment of infected patients. State Health minister Keshab Mahanta and top health department officials also attended the inaugural function at Sarusajai. The hospital which has been built in association […]
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Assam govt approves Rs 160 cr rehabilitation package for NDFB cadres
The Assam government has approved a Rs 160 crore package to rehabilitate 4,036 former cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). The package was approved by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a meeting in Guwahati to review implementation of the Bodo Territorial Region (BTR) accord signed in New Delhi in January last […]
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Assam IMA delegation meets CM, suggests measures to curb violence against doctors
A delegation of Assam branch of Indian Medical Association met Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday and put forward nine suggestions to prevent incidents of violence against doctors in healthcare establishments. An Assam IMA release said the delegation expressed its gratitude for “prompt, timely action and firm assurance for speedy delivery of justice” in […]
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Stage set for signing of crucial Karbi Peace Accord
A tri-partite Karbi Peace Accord is all set to be signed in New Delhi next week. Leaders of 6 rebel groups will be flown to New Delhi for the signing which will be attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, CEM of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Tuliram Ronghang and representatives of the Union Home […]
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Assam CM slams Congress over Polio immunisation programme during their tenure
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday slammed the Congress party for its policy on the Polio immunisation programme during its term in power. The criticism came to light between Congress’s repeated attack on the BJP-led Central government for the policy adopted for coronavirus vaccination to the people of the country. When asked about […]
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls on PM Narendra Modi
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in his first visit to the national capital since assuming office last month. The Prime Minister’s Office shared a picture of their meeting. During the meeting, several issues of the state as well as various policies adopted by the government in the […]
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Assam announces Rs 3,500 per month, laptops for children orphaned by COVID-19
In a bid to provide relief to the children who lost their parents to COVID-19, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced the Mukhyamantri Sishu Sewa Achoni scheme to take care of the Covid orphaned children. Addressing a press meet at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati on Saturday, Chief Minister Himanta […]
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Assam’s positivity rate drops to 4.42%; over 5 lakh vaccinated in Guwahati
Assam on Friday reported 80 more COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 2,819. The State registered 5,436 new cases on Friday. The positivity rate has further dropped to 4.42 percent. On the other hand, the recovery rate currently stands at 85.47 percent. Among the fresh cases, 595 cases have […]
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Assam Govt to raise its stake in NRL to 26%
The Assam government has raised its stake in Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) to 26% from the initial level of 12.35%, said chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma at a media conference on Thursday. “Govt of Assam today raised its stake in NRL to 18.59%; another 7.41% shall be acquired in near future. Total investment of […]
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CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Assam-Bengal border at Srirampur
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited the Assam-West Bengal border at Srirampur. The Chief Minister took stock of the Covid checking and testing at the border outposts. He inspected the Covid testing labs and interacted with the health personnel at one of the border testing booths. State health minister Keshav Mahanta and […]
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