Guwahati, July 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state’s three-tier cancer care programme has significantly improved cancer treatment outcomes, with the survival rate reaching 62 per cent, which is substantially higher than the national average.Sharing the achievement on social media, the Chief Minister attributed the improved survival rate to timely screening, early diagnosis and prompt treatment under the state’s integrated cancer care model.”Our 3-tier canc…
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Guwahati, July 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reviewed the progress of the under-construction international-standard cricket stadium and high-performance swimming pool at Amingaon, asserting that the state is building sports infrastructure capable of hosting national and international events.During his visit, the Chief Minister said the 20,000-capacity cricket stadium is expected to be completed within the next few months.He added that the Assam government is planni…
Guwahati, July 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the state government has amended the Assam Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2013, to strengthen transparency, plug revenue leakages and promote sustainable management of natural resources. Sharing details of the Cabinet decision in a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister added that those benefiting from the state’s natural resources must also contribute to restoring the environment.”Those who benef…
Dispur, July 12 (IANS) The Assam Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika said on Sunday that the state government is laying greater stress on modern pipe-based irrigation systems. Hazarika was visiting the Hatiamukh Irrigation Project at the Baghjap Gaon Panchayat during the day.This canal-based project, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 30.67 crore, has brought nearly 5,800 bighas of agricultural land under assured irrigation, benefiting a large number of indigenous farmers in …
Guwahati, July 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday reviewed a series of major infrastructure and cultural projects in Guwahati, including the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, the Assam Police Reserve redevelopment project and the ongoing modernisation of the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden. The Chief Minister began his visit by paying tribute to music legend Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at the Samannay Tirtha in Jalukbari and reviewed facilities at the memorial complex…
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday described the 2026-27 state Budget as a roadmap for building a “Surakshit, Samriddh and Viksit Assam”, asserting that the NDA government’s 11th Budget focuses on welfare, employment, infrastructure and fiscal discipline without placing any additional burden on citizens. Speaking to reporters after Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah presented the Budget in the Assembly, Chief Minister Sarma said the Budget reflects the …
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that a comprehensive Rs 400 crore initiative, Mission Senehjori, aimed at strengthening the state’s sericulture sector, will be taken up with a special focus on promoting the world-renowned Muga silk and enhancing the livelihoods of those associated with the industry. Speaking to reporters here after the presentation of the Assam Budget 2026-27, Sarma said the mission would be implemented over the next three years t…
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday announced that the state government will invest Rs 550 crore to introduce proton beam therapy for advanced cancer treatment at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), making it one of the first government hospitals in the country to offer the cutting-edge healthcare facility.Speaking to reporters after Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah presented the 2026-27 Assam Budget in the Assembly, Sarma said the ambit…
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced a Rs 2,500 crore project to shift Guwahati’s overhead power distribution network underground, saying the initiative will transform the city into a “wireless” urban centre with a modern, safer and more reliable electricity infrastructure. Speaking to reporters after Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah presented the 2026-27 Assam Budget in the Assembly, Sarma said the ambitious project forms part of the governme…
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced a series of major digital governance and technology initiatives, including the launch of the country’s first state-owned Earth observation satellite, “AssamSAT”, and a Rs 100 crore investment to promote aerospace component manufacturing. Speaking to reporters after Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah presented the 2026-27 Assam Budget in the Assembly, Sarma said the government is laying the foundation for a te…