Guwahati, May 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that the process for formation of new NDA government in the state will formally begin on May 10 with the election of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party leader, while the swearing-in ceremony of the new Council of Ministers will be held on May 12 in Guwahati. Addressing reporters here, Chief Minister Sarma added that the BJP Legislature Party meeting has been scheduled for May 10 at 10 a.m., where the l…
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Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday visited Khanapara in Guwahati to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Assam and the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Council of Ministers. Officials said the Chief Minister inspected arrangements at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara, where the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held on May 12.During the visit, Sarma reviewed security arrangements, seating plans, traffic…
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Thursday said the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held on May 12 at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders. Addressing reporters, Saikia said the oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara and is expected to witness the participation of more than one …
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a key ally of the BJP-led NDA in Assam, on Thursday reiterated its support for the formation of the new government in the state and said they wish to have Himanta Biswa Sarma as Chief Minister for a second term. Speaking to reporters after a meeting, AGP President Atul Bora said discussions were held in a positive atmosphere, and senior leaders and committee members expressed confidence in the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma. “We have shar…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) The BJP-led NDA government in Assam is likely to be sworn in for a third consecutive term on May 12 following the alliance’s decisive victory in the Assembly elections, sources said on Wednesday.According to sources, the NDA Legislature Party meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on May 10 in Guwahati, where alliance legislators are expected to formally elect their leader.Sources said all winning NDA candidates have been asked to reach Guwahati on May 9 ahead of the crucial me…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to facilitate the formation of a new government following the BJP’s sweeping victory.The Chief Minister handed over his resignation letter to the Governor at the Raj Bhavan. However, the Governor requested Sarma to continue in office until the formation and swearing-in of the new government.The CMO in a post on X wrote, “Following the formal notification of t…
Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) A grand celebration was held at the Rajasthan BJP headquarters following the party’s victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. BJP State President Madan Rathore, along with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, ministers, party office-bearers and a large number of workers, marked the occasion with enthusiasm by distributing sweets and sharing traditional Bengali delicacies such as “sandesh”, “mishti doi” and “jhal muri”.Addressing party workers, Madan Rathore…
New Delhi/Itanagar, May 3 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday acknowledged the continued support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government of India in strengthening infrastructure development across the state. Inaugurating the newly constructed Arunachal Niwas at Dheerpur in New Delhi, the Chief Minister highlighted that under the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, the state has received approximately Rs 4,900 crore, which will be utilised to bridg…
Mumbai, May 03 (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Prada visited the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, on Sunday.The yesteryear actress took to her official Instagram handle and uploaded a string of photos from her religious visit. She opted for an orange ethnic wear for her temple visit. The pictures had Jaya Prada posing outside the temple premises with a pooja ki thali in her hand.”Today I got the privilege of visiting the holy Dham of Maa Kamakhya Devi Temple. Mother’s boundless grace and …
Prayagaraj/New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging a Sambhal court order that had refused to direct registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his controversial “fighting the Indian state” remarks. A single-judge bench of Justice Vikram D. Chauhan rejected the plea filed by Simran Gupta of the Hindu Shakti Dal, who argued that Gandhi’s statement had hurt public sentiments nationwide and amounted…