Guwahati, May 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain on Thursday said that the Congress party would soon decide on the appointment of the Leader of Opposition and other key posts in the Assam Legislative Assembly after consultations with party legislators and leaders of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Speaking to reporters, Hussain said the Congress believes in collective leadership and democratic processes while selecting positions such as Leader of Opposition, …
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Guwahati, May 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government has adopted a “zero tolerance” approach against cattle theft, cattle smuggling, and illegal beef trade, with police arresting 856 people and recovering 4,355 cattle since January this year. Sharing the details in a post on X ahead of an upcoming festival next week, Sarma said the state administration remains on high alert to prevent illegal cattle transportation and smuggling activitie…
Bengaluru, May 21 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi apologise to the people of the country over his recent “childish remarks” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.Speaking to reporters at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru, Vijayendra condemned Rahul Gandhi’s recent statements and said that a leader of his stature should not make “childish remarks”.“The BJP has achieved…
Guwahati, May 21 (IANS) Newly elected MLA from Assam’s Ranganadi Assembly constituency, Rishiraj Hazarika, on Thursday pledged to work towards transforming the region into one of the state’s most developed constituencies over the next five years.Speaking to reporters on the floor of the Assam Assembly, Hazarika said the people of Ranganadi had not sent him to Dispur merely as a political leader, but as a representative entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding their aspirations and welfa…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The decision of the West Bengal government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to launch a massive crackdown on illegal migrants and infiltrators, is being seen as a necessary and welcome move by India’s national security planners. Though the security agencies welcome the crackdown on illegal immigrants, they also warn of a push to other states in times to come.The BJP government in West Bengal announced a strict, ‘detect, detain and deport’ protocol. The DGP and…
Guwahati, May 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the elevation of senior BJP leader Ranjit Kumar Das as the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly was a matter of pride for lakhs of grassroots workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking on the floor of the Assembly after Das assumed charge as Speaker, CM Sarma recalled the political journey of the veteran BJP leader and praised his confidence, experience and commitment to democratic values.The Chief …
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India’s tea exports have witnessed a remarkable growth of 93 per cent over the past decade, rising from Rs 4,509 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 8,719 crore in FY2025-26, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.Highlighting the growing global appeal of Indian tea on the occasion of International Tea Day, Goyal described tea as an emotion and said it remains deeply woven into the country’s daily life, culture and traditions.“Tea is an emotion. And on…
Valsad, May 21 (IANS) Gujarat BJP MP from Valsad, Dhaval Patel, on Thursday, alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi maintains links and has held meetings with individuals associated with the ‘Tukde Tukde gang’ as well as George Soros abroad.The remarks came after Gandhi referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as “traitors” while accusing them of attacking the Constitution.Addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli on Wednesday, he said: “Whe…
Rome/New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General, Qu Dongyu in Rome, presented representative samples of India’s finest grains along with healthy millet bars, highlighting the country’s rich agricultural diversity and traditional food heritage.The meeting took place during PM Modi’s State Visit to Italy, where he was also conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal — the highest honour awarded by the FAO — …
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) The introduction of modern and passenger-friendly Amrit Bharat Express trains from various stations in Assam and West Bengal under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has emerged as a major success story for the Indian Railways, officials said on Wednesday.NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the Amrit Bharat Express trains were receiving exceptional appreciation and an overwhelming response from passengers across the country.He sai…