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…
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Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) President Lurinjyoti Gogoi said on Wednesday that the party has begun an extensive review of its poor performance in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections and is preparing a long-term strategy to strengthen its organisational base and nationalist politics in the state. Speaking to reporters after a series of internal meetings, Gogoi added that the regional party had carried out a detailed assessment of the election results, including …
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Minister and President of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Atul Bora, said on Wednesday that the overwhelming mandate secured by the NDA alliance in the recent Assembly elections reflected the people’s confidence in the development initiatives undertaken by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government in the state. Speaking to reporters here ahead of the first session of the newly constituted Assam Assembly, Minister Bora added that the scale of the electoral …
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that attempts to politicise the legacy of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg had hurt public sentiment, asserting that people wanted the celebrated artist to remain above political affiliations. Speaking to reporters at “Zubeen Khetra”, the memorial site on the outskirts of Guwahati where the singer’s last rites were performed, Sarma said he had personally visited the location multiple times during the proce…
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Congress MLA, Nurul Huda, on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led state government over the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asserting that any law interfering with religious practices and personal customs would be opposed by his party.Speaking to reporters here, Huda said the Congress Legislature Party would soon hold discussions regarding its stand on key issues, including the UCC Bill expected to be introduced during the upcoming Assembly session.The Congress legis…
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar on Wednesday said that the Congress high command is in the process of selecting the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in the Assam Assembly, and an announcement regarding the Leader of the Opposition is expected soon.Speaking to reporters here ahead of the first session of the newly constituted Assam Legislative Assembly, Sikdar said Congress MLAs would jointly participate in the oath-taking ceremony and all Assembly pr…
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) BJP MLA from the Khumtai Assembly constituency in Assam, Mrinal Saikia, on Wednesday called for major cuts in VIP convoy culture and excessive security arrangements for ministers, saying such practices create inconvenience for the public and lead to unnecessary expenditure.Speaking to reporters on the issue of austerity measures, Saikia said that while governments may not be able to control all prices in the market, they can certainly reduce avoidable official expenses an…
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday said that the state government is carrying out a detailed assessment of government land in and around Guwahati with the aim of preserving it for future developmental projects, educational institutions and industrial infrastructure. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the Jagiroad Assembly constituency, Sarma said the government has identified large tracts of land in the Dharamtul area and adjoining regions, whi…
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government is preparing to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the upcoming Assembly session, while also indicating that the expansion of the state cabinet is likely to take place in the first week of June. Speaking to reporters here, CM Sarma said the state government is moving ahead with its commitment to bring the UCC legislation in Assam and expressed confidence that the Bill would be pass…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The government is planning to invest Rs 4,800 crore in projects across northeast over the next five years, including community jetties, cargo vessels, dredgers and cruise terminals, according to an official statement.These initiatives are expected to strengthen last-mile connectivity, improve logistics efficiency and generate employment in riverine regions.According to Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Brahmaputra Board is being repositioned as a modern, tec…