Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) Hours after the swearing-in of Assam’s expanded Council of Ministers, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said portfolios for the newly inducted ministers would be allocated after a detailed review of administrative requirements and the strengths of individual ministers. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said the government would take some time to finalise the allocation of departments to ensure that responsibilities are assigned in a way that maximises efficiency a…
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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 19 (IANS) Assam Minister Atul Bora has been given charge of the Parliamentary Affairs Department as an interim arrangement ahead of the first session of the newly constituted Assam Legislative Assembly, officials said on Tuesday. The official stated that Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, on the advice of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, had entrusted Bora with the additional responsibility.“The Governor of Assam, on the advice of the Chief Minister, is pleased to allow S…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) After Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as the Assam Chief Minister for the second consecutive time, his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma on Tuesday remarked that the BJP-led alliance’s victory in 102 seats in the state Assembly polls is a “smashing reply” to the “false claims” made against her. She was referring to the allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera in the run up to the Assembly election.With a landslide victory, the BJP-led NDA formed the government in the state f…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday visited the revered Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati after attending the oath-taking ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Khanapara playground. The two leaders offered prayers and sought blessings of Goddess Maa Kamakhya following the swearing-in ceremony, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union Ministers and …
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, on Tuesday said the United States is looking to further strengthen commercial ties with Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.In a post on social media platform X after attending the swearing-in ceremony of the Assam Chief Minister in Guwahati, the US envoy said he was “honoured” to be invited to the event. “Honored to have been invited to Guwahati today to att…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that massive crowds from across Assam gathered in Guwahati to witness the “historic” swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma for the second consecutive term and the new NDA government in the state. Speaking to reporters during the ceremony, Sonowal said people from different parts of the state arrived “spontaneously and enthusiastically” to be part of the occasion.“We have witnessed mammoth gatherings because…
Guwahati/Agartala, May 11 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that under the “Marg Darshan” (guidance) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, multifaceted development has been taking place in Assam.The Tripura Chief Minister, along with state BJP president and Rajya Sabha member Rajib Bhattacharjee, will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma and other ministers at the Veterinary C…
Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday appointed BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of the state under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, officials said.According to an official notification issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Department, Sarma will be sworn in at 11.40 a.m. on May 12 at the Veterinary College Field in the Khanapara area of Guwahati.The notification stated that the Governor, in exercise of the powers vested in him und…
Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party meeting is being held in Guwahati on Sunday to elect its leader, paving the way for the formation of the NDA government in Assam for a third consecutive term.The meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs is being held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan in Guwahati. Following the BJP Legislature Party meeting, a joint meeting of NDA legislators is also scheduled to take place to formally elect the leader of the ruling alliance…