Return of Sonowal govt in Assam a foregone conclusion: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the return of the Sarbananda Sonowal government in Assam with a decisive mandate is a foregone conclusion due to the all-round development carried out by it in the last five years and restoration of peace in the state. Singh, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), […]

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal files nomination for Majuli seat

Hectic campaigning underway in Assam as political parties have upped the ante for the forthcoming assembly polls. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal filed his nomination from Majuli on Tuesday as the BJP candidate for the second consecutive term. The chief minister filed his papers on the last day of submitting nominations before Majuli Deputy Commissioner. Before […]

Hima Das formally appointed as DSP in Assam Police

Ace sprinter Hima Das was on Friday formally appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Assam Police in presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at a function in Guwahati. Hima was handed the appointment letter by Sarbananda Sonowal at a ceremony attended by top functionaries of the state government as well as from the police department, including […]

Over 1,000 militants belonging to 5 insurgent outfits lay down arms in Guwahati

A total of 1,040 members of five militant outfits that were operating in the hill districts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong joined the mainstream by laying down arms in Guwahati in presence of Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday. The arms laying down ceremony was held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati […]

PM Modi launches ‘Mahabahu-Brahmaputra’ initiative, other key development projects in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Mahabahu-Brahmaputra’ initiative and multiple development projects and via video conferencing on Thursday. He also laid the foundation stone of the nation’s longest river bridge between Dhubri-Phulbari in Assam and performed Bhoomi Poojan for construction of Majuli bridge. Addressing the gathering virtually, the Prime minister said that it is a […]

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal distributes Rs 50,000 each to 1,000 sportspersons

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday distributed one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 to 1,000 sportspersons who brought laurels to the state at various national and international events. Sonowal also handed over sports pension to former sportspersons of the state, along with one-time financial assistance at a programme held in Guwahati. The State NSS […]

Assam CM Sonowal lays foundation stone of Institute of Wildlife Health and Research in Dibrugarh

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of the Institute of Wildlife Health and Research (IWH&R) at Dinjan, Dibrugarh on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said that Assam stands out globally due to its rich natural heritage especially by the variety of flora and fauna and the setting up of such a […]

Largest ever recruitment drive: 29,701 teachers appointed in Assam

In the largest ever recruitment exercise in the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed 29,701 appointment letters in a ceremony at the Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati on Friday. Of the 29,701 appointments, 16,484 are teachers and non-teaching staffs in schools, junior colleges and colleges whose services have […]

Assam CM Sonowal inaugurates state’s first heliport in Majuli

In a boost to tourism infrastructure in Majuli, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated the state’s first heliport in the river island district, represented by the Sonowal in the state assembly. The heliport in Majuli, with the facility of simultaneous landing of three helicopters, was constructed at an expenditure of Rs 50 lakh. […]