New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the Assam government’s plea challenging the interim relief granted by the Telangana High Court to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.As per the causelist published on the apex court’s official website, the matter is listed before a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Ch…
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New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the Assam government’s plea challenging the interim relief granted by the Telangana High Court to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. As per the causelist published on the apex court’s official website, the matter is listed before a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. C…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging corruption and misuse of state machinery, even as the legal battle over Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera intensified. In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that the Assam Chief Minister was “the most corrupt in the country” and asserted that he “will not escape the law.” He further accused the state government of abusing power to harass politica…
Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit back strongly at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on alleged corruption, questioning the credibility of the accusations and asserting that such statements were politically motivated. Addressing a public gathering, Sarma said neither the “people of Assam” nor the “courts of the country” had found any basis for the allegations being levelled against him. In a sharp retort to Gandhi’s warning of l…
Guwahati, March 26 (IANS) Amid discontent within the BJP over denial of tickets to several sitting legislators ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, former MP and veteran leader Bijoya Chakravarty on Thursday asserted that the party must remain above individual aspirations, urging leaders and workers to avoid dissent.Speaking at the inauguration of the election office of BJP candidate Diplu Ranjan Sharma in the New Guwahati constituency, Chakravarty, 86, said that denial of a party ticket shoul…
Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities, stating that their “dignity, rights and future” remain a priority, even as he highlighted a series of welfare measures undertaken for tea garden workers across the state.In a post on X, Sarma said that the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities have shaped Assam’s identity “with their sweat and sacrifice” over generations, and…
Guwahati, March 12 (IANS) Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday strongly criticised the Assam government’s reported decision to remove the name of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed from the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta, calling the move an insult to a distinguished Assamese personality and freedom fighter.In a statement posted on social media, Gogoi expressed deep concern over the decision, alleging that the move undermines the legacy of one of Assam’s most…
Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, inaugurated the state’s longest flyover, the Maharaj Prithu Flyover, connecting New Guwahati with Dighalipukhuri in the heart of the city. The newly opened flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in Guwahati and improve connectivity across key parts of the city. The project is considered a major infrastructure milestone for the state capital Guwahati. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Ch…
Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) In one of the largest-ever Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the disbursement of Rs 9,000 each to 40 lakh beneficiary families under the Orunodoi Scheme 3.0. A total of Rs 9,000 was deposited into the bank accounts of women from 4 million families as part of the Assam government’s Orunodoi scheme. The state government stated that this is a historic step towards strengthening women-led households in As…
Guwahati, March 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government is making substantial investments in infrastructure to lay the foundation for long-term economic growth and development. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma stated that the government is focusing on building durable public assets that will benefit Assam for decades to come.”Building assets today for a brighter tomorrow! In Assam, we are investing a large chunk of money into creating in…