Guwahati, July 16 (IANS) The countdown to the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup began in Assam on Thursday with the arrival of the tournament’s iconic trophies in Guwahati, marking the launch of the trophy tour ahead of Asia’s oldest and India’s most prestigious football competition, officials said. The three historic trophies were unveiled during a ceremonial function at a luxurious hotel here in the presence of Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Biswajit Daimary, senior Indian Army officials, state g…
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Guwahati, July 9 (IANS) AIUDF Chief and Binnakandi MLA Badruddin Ajmal on Thursday described the circulation of counterfeit currency as a bigger threat than the drug menace, alleging that the racket reflected a complete failure of the government and demanding the strictest action against those involved in fake currency and narcotics trafficking.Reacting to the recent seizure of a large quantity of counterfeit Indian currency notes in Guwahati, Ajmal questioned the source of the fake notes and th…
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers, retaining several key departments, including Home, Power and Public Works while assigning major responsibilities to Cabinet colleagues.In a notification issued with the approval of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, CM Sarma said the distribution of departments has been undertaken to ensure efficient governance and acc…
Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday administered the oath of office and secrecy to 12 ministers in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, completing the formation of the new state government following the NDA’s emphatic victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections.The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati in the presence of Chief Minister Sarma, senior BJP leaders, legislators and government…
Guwahati, June 4 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced the names of 12 legislators who will be sworn in as Cabinet Ministers on June 5, completing the formation of his second ministry and signalling a mix of continuity and fresh representation in the state government. In a post on X, Sarma said that Ashwini Ray Sarkar, Ashok Singhal, Bimal Borah, Biswajit Daimary, Jayanta Malla Baruah, Kaushik Rai, Keshab Mahanta, Krishnendu Paul, Nilima Devi, Pijush Hazarika, Ran…
Guwahati, May 25 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA Biswajit Daimary on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party in Assam, claiming that the party’s internal distrust and factionalism were the primary reasons behind its failure to elect a Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the state Assembly. Speaking to IANS, Daimary said Congress legislators lacked confidence in one another, making it difficult for the party to arrive at a consensus on leadership.“There is no trust among them. Nobody is able to …
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) As vote counting is underway for the Assembly elections across four states and Puducherry, BJP leaders have expressed confidence in the party’s performance, particularly in Assam, where early trends and initial reactions suggest an advantage for the ruling party.BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav said, “In Assam, the BJP government is going to be formed again, and in other states as well, it seems that people want change.”Another party leader, Charu Pragya, echoed similar …
Gandhinagar, Feb 5 (IANS) Emphasising the wider constitutional role of the legislature, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary on Thursday said that the Assembly is not confined to law-making or passing the budget, but is also responsible for ensuring accountability in the functioning of the government. Addressing students from Gujarat and Assam at a Youth Immersion Programme held at the Assembly Secretariat, Chaudhary said, “The Assembly is not only meant for making laws or pa…