New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) In a setback to Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Telangana High Court order granting him transit anticipatory bail in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. A Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria passed the interim order while issuing notice on the Assam government’s Special Leave Petition challenging the April …
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New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and a Member of Parliament, on Friday accused Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, of engaging in ‘clear witch-hunting’ against Congress leader Pawan Khera after making false allegations against another Congress leader, Gaurav Gogoi and his wife. Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said, “This is a witch-hunt by Himanta Biswa Sarma. He has made clear-cut false allegations against Gaurav G…
Dibrugarh, April 6 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, terming its allegations of foreign links and assets, against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family as “baseless” and a reflection of the party’s “frustration,” while expressing confidence that the BJP would emerge victorious in the state.Speaking to IANS in Dibrugarh, Sonowal also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recalling his role …
Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mounted a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and divisive politics, while asserting that the people of the state would hold him accountable.Addressing a public rally in Assam’s Biswanath district, Rahul Gandhi alleged: “Himanta Biswa Sarma is the most corrupt and the most communal Chief Minister in the country. He has betrayed and misled the people of Assam — the evidence is be…
Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday hit back at Congress leader Pawan Khera over his allegations, accusing him of circulating “poorly fabricated” documents and warning of legal action. In a post on X, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma said there were glaring flaws not only in the claims made but also in the alleged documents being shared.“Aapki sirf tapasya mein hi nahi, AI generation aur photoshopping mein bhi kami reh gayi, (You fel…
Guwahati, April 2 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging widespread corruption and accusing the BJP leadership of running a “land ATM” in the state.Addressing an election rally in Bokajan in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, Rahul Gandhi claimed that land belonging to ordinary people was being systematically taken and handed over to large corporate houses. He alleged that the Chief Minister, along with Pri…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba on Thursday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that he has already accepted defeat even before the elections and is seeking votes in the name of religion and Pakistan, while asserting that her party does not engage in such politics. Her remarks come after Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi dismissed Chief Minister Sarma’s allegations linking him and his wife to Pakistan as a “wild theory existing in his head…
Guwahati, March 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday filed his nomination from the Jalukbari Assembly constituency for the upcoming state elections, taking out a roadshow from Khanapara to the Kamrup (Metropolitan) Deputy Commissioner’s office in Hengrabari.The rally, which began at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara, saw Sarma accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, son Nandil Biswa Sarma, and Gauhati Lok Sabha MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi, among other BJP leaders and …
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) With an aim to provide a platform for deliberations on policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure development, and technological advancement in the textile sector, a two-day ‘National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026’ will be organised in Assam, it was announced on Wednesday.Organised by the Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, the event will commence from January 8 in Guwahati.The conference will be held under the…
Guwahati, Jan 2 (IANS) Garima Garg, wife of late Zubeen Garg on Friday announced the formation of a trust in the name of the cultural icon of Assam to preserve and carry forward his artistic, social and cultural legacy.This came even as they reiterated their hope for early delivery of justice in the case related to his murder.Addressing reporters here, Garima Garg along with the singer’s family members and associates said she prays that the coming year brings peace and positivity for everyone …