Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Urban Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday accused the Congress ecosystem of spreading misinformation about infrastructure development in the state, alleging that false claims were circulated suggesting that a newly built highway in Assam was “AI-generated”.In a post on the social media platform X, Hazarika said that for the past two days certain sections aligned with the Congress ecosystem had been attempting to portray a real highway project in Assa…
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Guwahati/Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the ‘PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme’ from Assam on March 13. Farmers across Gujarat, along with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, will participate in the address through a virtual interaction.Agriculture and spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said the release of the 22nd instalment will benefit more than 9.32 crore farmers nationwide, with a total distribution of over Rs 18,640 crore.“Un…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday participated in a cheque distribution program under the Chief Minister Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA) 1.0 at the Khanapara Veterinary Field. The main objective of this program was to make the state’s youth financially strong and self-reliant by providing them with self-employment opportunities.During the program, the Chief Minister handed over cheques to selected beneficiaries under the scheme. He stated tha…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The 22nd installment of the government’s flagship farmer support scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), will be released on March 13, 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Wednesday.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).S…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday defended the state cabinet’s decision to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, saying the move was taken to maintain uniformity in the naming pattern of government medical colleges across the state. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said most state-run medical colleges in Assam are named after their geographical locations, and the decision was made to bring the Barpeta institution in line wi…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, saying his party is prepared to take on the grand old party politically just as Iran has confronted the United States in global geopolitics. Speaking to reporters here, Akhil Gogoi criticised Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi over the recent developments surrounding alliance talks between the Congress and Raijor Dal ahead of the upcoming Assembl…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government is prioritising infrastructure development in rural areas to sustain economic growth and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said rural regions are emerging as “new engines of growth” in Assam, driven by the rise of new entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and expanding employ…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will prioritise grassroots workers while distributing party tickets for the upcoming elections. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said party nominations will largely depend on the work carried out by leaders and workers in their respective constituencies.”Those who are working on the ground will receive party tickets,” the Chief Minister said, underlining that the party values dedicati…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday accused the Congress of attempting to politicise the name of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, saying such actions reflect the party’s “cheap mentality”.In a post on social media, Hazarika said Zubeen Garg is loved by people across Assam and holds a permanent place in the hearts of Assamese society. “Zubeen Garg is dear to all of us. He lives and will always live in the hearts of every Assamese person,” the…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the state amid concerns over a possible supply disruption in India due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said the state government has been closely monitoring the situation following reports of a potential LPG supply crisis triggered by the tensions in West Asia.”There is no shortage of cooking gas in Assam. People…