Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday raised serious allegations against Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, saying he went digitally silent for at least 10 days during his visit to Pakistan, while the country’s Interior Ministry changed the visa permissions of the Congress leader. Speaking to reporters here, CM Sarma said, “When Gaurav Gogoi went to Pakistan for a visit in 2013, his permission to visit cities was changed by Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, and Congre…
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Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday stated that the allegations concerning Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and Elizabeth Gogoi, who is the spouse of Congress MP and Deputy Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, are of a very serious nature and should not be regarded as a trivial issue.Addressing reporters, CM Sarma said the involvement of a sitting Member of Parliament elevated the issue beyond the purview of a routine investigation.“Thes…
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday escalated his attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the latter’s past visit to the Pakistan Embassy in New Delhi raised serious political and national security concerns and warranted a broader investigation. Speaking to reporters here, CM Sarma said the issue came to light after a photograph went viral on social media showing Gogoi accompanying a group of youths to the Pakistan Embassy.According to the Chief Mi…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will address a major press conference on Sunday to reveal what he described as a wider political nexus involving Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. Biswa Sarma mounted a sharp political offensive against the reported understanding between the Congress and Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal ahead of the Assembly elections, asserting that the Opposition alliance has no prospects in the state.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration …
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IANS) Nearly less than a month after the recovery of two tiger carcasses, another dead tiger was found in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) on Saturday, officials said. A senior KNPTR official said that one carcass of male tiger, aged nearly 12 to 13 years, was recovered from western side of Mandir Baneshwar Anti-Poaching Camp (APC) area of Burapahar Range Ghorakati. The official said that a committee was constituted by KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh for car…
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, ramped up his attack on the Congress, asserting that the party must clearly state whether it stands with the indigenous Assamese people or with illegal migrants, whom he described as “Miya”, a term he said referred to the Muslim population who have crossed over from Bangladesh into the state. Speaking to reporters after attending a programme in Dergaon, Chief Minister Sarma said the debate over illegal migration and iden…
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday welcomed the proposed underground railway tunnel through the Siliguri Corridor, describing it as a game-changing initiative that would further strengthen connectivity between the Northeast and the rest of the country while ensuring uninterrupted movement of passengers and goods.In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma said the ambitious project would cement India’s strategic and economic links with the Northeast,…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In a vibrant and interactive session during the ninth edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with thousands of students, teachers, and parents across India, emphasising the critical role of life and professional skills in personal and career development.Responding to queries from students like Aryan Sharma from Raipur, who wanted to know how to balance academics with real-world readiness, and Priya Kumari from Guwahati, enquiring about care…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday engaged in a lively and interactive session with students across the country during the Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, sharing insights on tackling exam stress, managing time, and chasing one’s dreams.The interactive sessions were held with Exam Warriors in Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, Guwahati, and at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi. During the event, PM Modi discussed not only academics but also leadership, wellness, and personal gro…
Guwahati, Feb 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday formally unveiled the plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage recognition certificate of the Charaideo Moidams, describing the historic site as a vast and largely untapped repository of academic and archaeological research. The ceremonial unveiling was held at the Charaideo Moidam complex in Charaideo district. The Moidams were accorded World Heritage Site status during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Comm…