Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia on Friday cited multiple grounds while opposing the bail plea of festival organiser and prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta in Assam’s iconic musician Zubeen Garg’s death probe, stating that the accused could abscond if granted bail by the court. The Gauhati High Court rejected the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Friday. Earlier, a Fast Track Court had also dismissed Mahanta’s bail application in connection with the sensational case t…
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Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to expedite the ongoing boundary demarcation process and work towards a lasting solution to the long-pending inter-state boundary issue. The development came after Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma called on Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday.Describing the meeting as productive, Sarma said the two leaders held detailed discussions on several long-standing legac…
Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday highlighted the state’s steady economic progress and fiscal discipline, asserting that the state is moving towards the vision of a “Viksit Assam” through sustained growth and prudent financial management. Sharing key economic indicators, the Chief Minister said Assam has successfully maintained a revenue surplus for five consecutive years from 2020 to 2025, reflecting stronger fiscal health and disciplined public …
Guwahati, May 28 (IANS) Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rishiraj Hazarika on Thursday said that the ruling party remains firmly committed to ensuring women’s safety and empowerment, while alleging that the Congress opposed measures aimed at protecting women’s rights. Speaking to IANS, Hazarika said the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had fulfilled its promise of introducing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the Assembly soon after returning to power.“We had…
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday hailed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in the Assam Legislative Assembly, terming it a “historic milestone” that would usher in a new era of social justice, equality and good governance in the state.Reacting to the development, Sonowal said the legislation marked the beginning of a transformative chapter in Assam’s history and reflected the NDA government’s com…
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that more than 800 Eidgah committees across the state have called for restrictions on cow slaughter ahead of Eid, describing the move as an important step towards maintaining communal harmony and peaceful coexistence in Assam.Speaking to reporters, Sarma said many members of the Muslim community in Assam had voluntarily decided not to sacrifice cows during the upcoming festival while respecting the sentiments of t…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated the people of Assam over the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a legislation that will establish a common framework for all residents on matters about marriage, divorce, separation, inheritance, succession, and live-in relationships. The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government got the UCC legislation, 2026, passed through the State Assembly today, making Assam the first North-Eastern state and, overall, the t…
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the legislation would now be sent to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya for approval before being forwarded to President Droupadi Murmu for assent. Speaking to reporters after the Bill was passed in the Assembly, Sarma described the legislation as a “historic” step and thanked members of the House for supporting its adoption.“Today, the Assam …
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday welcomed appeals by several Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in the state to refrain from cow slaughter during Eid, saying the move would strengthen Assam’s cultural harmony and social unity. Taking to X, Sarma said many Eidgah committees across Assam had earlier urged people to avoid cow sacrifice, and now several members of the Muslim community had voluntarily come forward to adopt the appeal.“…
Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday cautioned newly elected legislators against arrogance in politics, asserting that public support is never permanent and that voters have the power to both elect and defeat leaders. Speaking during a discussion in the Assembly, Sarma said election victories should not lead to pride or overconfidence, as people closely observe the behaviour and attitude of public representatives. “If arrogance, pride and ego begin to dom…