Latest Assam Legislative Assembly News & Updates

Dibrugarh, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday described the day as a landmark for Assam as he laid the foundation stone for the proposed second complex of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Dibrugarh, a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving administrative access for people in Upper Assam. Addressing a public programme at Khanikar, HM Shah said the new Assembly complex, along with the MLA hostel, would significantly enhance the ease of governance in the region onc…

Dibrugarh, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to take part in a series of official, developmental and party programmes across Assam on Friday, following his arrival in Dibrugarh past midnight, officials said.HM Shah landed in the Upper Assam town late Thursday night amid elaborate security arrangements and proceeded directly to his place of stay. Senior state government officials and leaders of the ruling BJP were present to receive him at the airport.The Home Minister will begin…

Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reviewed the final rehearsal of ‘Bagurumba Dwhou’ at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai, Guwahati, and said the state is ready to present the elegant Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community on the world stage, officials said.Interacting with artistes during the rehearsal, Sarma lauded their month-long dedication, discipline and hard work, and said that after the global recognition earned by Mega Bihu…

Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday distributed appointment letters to 296 candidates from Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities selected through the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), asserting that large-scale induction of tea garden youth into government service would usher in long-term social transformation. The appointment letters were handed over at a ceremony held at the GMCH Auditorium here. Of the total recruits, 130 candidates were appointe…

Guwahati, Jan 8 (IANS) Union Minister Pabitra Margherita on Thursday launched a sharp attack on opposition leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, accusing him of trying to divide society.Talking to reporters here, Margherita said, “Akhil Gogoi has been trying to divide the Sanatan culture by invoking various tactics with an aim to gain votes for the next assembly polls. He has been using several methods which are detrimental to society, and people must remain cautious of the evil attempt of the S…