Guwahati, May 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that work on the ambitious Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor project in Guwahati will gather pace in the coming days as most of the legal hurdles surrounding the redevelopment initiative have now been resolved. Talking to X, the Chief Minister said he reviewed the progress of the Kamakhya Corridor project and reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving pilgrims’ experience visiting the revered Kamakhy…
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Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Assam’s Hojai district on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements put in place by the local administration and police. Bhagwat’s convoy reached Gita Ashram in Hojai, where the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief is scheduled to stay for four nights, officials said.The police administration has thrown a multi-layered security blanket around the ashram and surrounding areas in view of Bhagwat’s visit. S…
Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Referring to the appearance of Congress leader Pawan Khera before the Assam Police Crime Branch on Wednesday following a Supreme Court order, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the investigation would be completed within the stipulated time if full cooperation continues. “As per the Supreme Court order, today he appeared before the investigation team. The police will definitely ask questions. We will try to file the charge sheet within the stipulated time,” Sa…
Agartala, May 13 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said he would discuss with Director General of Police Anurag the possibility of reducing the size of his security convoy, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reported call for spending more wisely. Speaking to the media at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala after returning from Guwahati, CM Saha said he personally supports the idea of reducing the number of vehicles in the convoy, provided security considerati…
Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that his government would make no compromise on the security of the state and said every promise made by the BJP-led alliance before the Assembly elections would be implemented “through action, not words”. Addressing reporters in Guwahati, Sarma said the government’s primary focus would remain on safeguarding Assam’s identity while ensuring rapid development across the state.“We will always speak pos…
Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Senior Congress leader, Pawan Khera, on Wednesday appeared before the Crime Branch in Guwahati in connection with a case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Pawan Khera arrived at the Crime Branch office during the day and cooperated with the investigation, an official said.Earlier, the Supreme Court had granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in the matter, providing him protection from arrest while directing him to cooperate with t…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat will arrive in Assam on Wednesday on a three-day visit to participate in an organisational training programme, RSS functionaries said on Tuesday.According to RSS functionaries, Bhagwat will take part in the ‘Karyakarta Vikas Varg (Second Year)’ training camp being organised in the state as part of the Sangh’s cadre development and leadership training activities.The RSS training programme is scheduled to be held at a de…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday said that the BJP-led NDA government in Assam would continue working to fulfil the aspirations of the people, asserting that the alliance had successfully delivered on most of its promises during its previous tenure. Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government at the Khanapara playground in Guwahati, Pegu described the occasion as a matter of “great pride” for the state.“It is a proud moment f…
Gandhinagar/Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was sworn in for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam, saying the BJP’s “double-engine government” would further accelerate the state’s development journey. In his message on social media X, Patel said: “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure to Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath again as the Chief Minister of Assam …
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) The opposition regional outfit — Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday expressed resentment after allegedly not receiving an invitation to the swearing-in ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said he was disappointed over being excluded from the ceremony despite being a two-time elected legislator. “They did not invite me to the swearing-in ceremony. I have become an MLA twice, yet I was not invited,” Gogoi sa…