New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The 22nd installment of the government’s flagship farmer support scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), will be released on Friday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the installment from Guwahati in Assam, transferring more than Rs 18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).Sharing details of the…
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Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on Friday to kickstart a series of programmes in the state. During his two-day visit, he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar. The Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Poojan of Assam Mala 3.0, a major road infrastructure initiative worth over Rs 3,200 crore, in…
Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that a single vote cast in the right direction has the power to shape the future of generations, asserting that the BJP government in the state has taken historic steps to honour the sacrifices made during the Assam Agitation. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma highlighted the importance of voting responsibly and reflected on the government’s efforts to recognise the martyrs of the Assam Agitation.“…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam and West Bengal on Friday and Saturday to attend multiple programmes and launch major development initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity and infrastructure in the region.During his visit, the Prime Minister will attend events in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar in Assam before travelling to Kolkata in West Bengal.According to PM Modi, the programmes will provide him an opportunity to interact with people from differ…
Guwahati, March 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday criticised Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi for travelling to Jharkhand to hold political discussions, asserting that Assam’s political affairs cannot be directed from outside the state. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said he had never seen any political leader from Assam travelling to Jharkhand to conduct political negotiations related to the state. “I have never seen any political leader from Assam going to Jharkhand…
Kohima, March 12 (IANS) The prevailing situation in the disputed belt along the 512-km Assam-Nagaland border figured prominently in the Nagaland Assembly on Thursday, with legislators expressing concern over security issues, alleged encroachments, and administrative difficulties faced by residents in the border areas. Raising the issue during question hour, Naga People’s Front MLA Achumbemo Kikon said Nagaland’s border areas continue to remain vulnerable, particularly the Ralan sector, which…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam and West Bengal over the next two days — Friday and Saturday — to attend multiple programmes and launch major development initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity and infrastructure in the region, government officials said on Thursday. During his visit, the Prime Minister will attend events in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar in Assam before travelling to Kolkata in West Bengal.According to Prime Minister Modi, the …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain, on Thursday, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of trivialising the Parliament and creating disruptions during the House proceedings.Hussain alleged that after the Congress secured 99 seats in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi appeared to believe that Parliament should function according to his wishes.He said that the Parliament runs according to the directions of the Spe…
Guwahati, March 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera attempted to contact militant organisations in the state to influence election outcomes, claiming that multiple cases have already been registered against him. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that three to four cases have been filed in connection with the alleged attempt to reach out to militant groups ahead of the elections.The Chief Minister also hinted at possible leg…
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…