Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the changing demography of the state is an “alarming call” and asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will focus on safeguarding Assembly constituencies where protecting Assam’s future remains a top priority. Speaking to reporters here, CM Sarma said the issue of demographic change has far-reaching implications for the state’s social harmony, cultural identity and long-term development. “Assam’s changi…
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Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday said that the formalities for an alliance with the Congress are likely to be completed within the next couple of days, asserting that his party has consistently been in favour of the tie-up.Reacting to questions on the evolving opposition alliance in Assam, Gogoi said that Raijor Dal had earlier supported the idea of forging an understanding with the Congress and continues to stand by that position.He added that discussions betwee…
Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with its allies are at a formidable position in at least 103 Assembly seats, which are going for polls in the next couple of months. Chief Minister Sarma told reporters here, “The BJP along with our alliance partners are in a very strong position in at least 103 out of 126 Assembly seats. I cannot predict the number of seats that we will win but the opposition parties hav…
Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a sharp political attack on the Opposition, questioning its unity, credibility and preparedness ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma mocked the frequent shifts in the Opposition’s stance on alliances, saying their lack of clarity would ultimately cost them political relevance.“These parties will say today that there is no alliance, and tomorrow they will a…
Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched three major welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening financial support for students and empowering youth across the state, particularly those pursuing higher education.Unveiling the schemes at a programme here, the Chief Minister said the government remains committed to ensuring that no deserving student is forced to discontinue studies due to financial constraints.The first initiative, Nijut Babu Scheme, is …
Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government’s industrial push under the Unnati initiative is providing strong momentum to the state’s growth story, with significant investments being put into manufacturing and infrastructure.Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister highlighted that 35 industrial units worth ₹5,067 crore have been approved, while 26 industrial estates have been sanctioned across the state.Sarma said …
Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) A total of 1,05,540 winged visitors belonging to 107 species were recorded in the latest water bird survey conducted at Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), officials said on Wednesday. KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh said that the 7th Kaziranga Waterbird Count documented 1,05,540 water and wetland-dependent birds representing 107 species. She said that the synchronised survey, conducted from January 4 to 11, 2026, covered 166 wetlands across 10 ranges u…
Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that economic empowerment of the youth is crucial to safeguarding the future of the state, as he ceremonially launched the distribution of the first instalment of financial assistance under Mukhya Mantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan 2.0 for selected entrepreneurs from Jorhat, Golaghat and Majuli districts. The programme was held at the playground of Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology in Sotai. A total of 5…
Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) A total of 1,05,540 water birds belonging to 107 species were recorded in the latest water bird survey conducted at Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), officials said on Wednesday. KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh said that the 7th Kaziranga Waterbird Count documented 1,05,540 water and wetland-dependent birds representing 107 species. She said that the synchronised survey, conducted from January 4 to 11, 2026, covered 166 wetlands across 10 ranges…
Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday dismissed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remarks on his nomination as president of the India-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, saying the CM’s statements do not require any serious response. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said that the role of a Chief Minister is to focus on governance and public welfare rather than making political comments on parliamentary appointments.“The…