Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the state government will bear 5 per cent of the beneficiary contribution for loans availed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), while Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) will receive full support with the state covering their entire 10 per cent contribution. Addressing a state-level workshop on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said the initiative is aimed …
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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 10 (IANS) The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has sought comprehensive details of all pending criminal cases against Independent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi from the state Home Department, following a controversy over the disclosure of cases against him, officials said on Friday.According to officials, the Assembly Secretariat has written to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, asking for complete information on all criminal cases pending against …
Guwahati, July 3 (IANS) Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Friday issued a stern warning to fertiliser dealers allegedly forcing farmers to purchase additional products along with urea, saying the state government would take strict legal action against those found indulging in such unfair trade practices. Speaking to reporters, Hazarika said complaints had reached him that some fertiliser dealers in parts of the state were making it mandatory for farmers to buy three or four other pro…
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday alleged that certain “anti-development forces” were attempting to create disturbances in the state and tarnish its image, following reports that the proposed visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Guwahati next month is unlikely to materialise. Speaking to reporters here, Hazarika said some individuals and groups were unhappy with Assam’s rapid economic progress and were trying to obstruct investment opportunities and…
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers, retaining several key departments, including Home, Power and Public Works while assigning major responsibilities to Cabinet colleagues.In a notification issued with the approval of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, CM Sarma said the distribution of departments has been undertaken to ensure efficient governance and acc…
Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday administered the oath of office and secrecy to 12 ministers in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, completing the formation of the new state government following the NDA’s emphatic victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections.The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati in the presence of Chief Minister Sarma, senior BJP leaders, legislators and government…
Guwahati, June 4 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced the names of 12 legislators who will be sworn in as Cabinet Ministers on June 5, completing the formation of his second ministry and signalling a mix of continuity and fresh representation in the state government. In a post on X, Sarma said that Ashwini Ray Sarkar, Ashok Singhal, Bimal Borah, Biswajit Daimary, Jayanta Malla Baruah, Kaushik Rai, Keshab Mahanta, Krishnendu Paul, Nilima Devi, Pijush Hazarika, Ran…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party following the party’s poor performance in the Assembly elections, and said that the public has rejected Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi’s plan of coming to power with the support of “Miyas”. The BJP-led NDA has registered a resounding victory in the Assam Assembly elections, winning 82 out of the 126 seats in the Assembly, comfortably crossing the majority mark and paving the way for the pa…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered sweeping victories in the Assam Assembly elections, with several of its candidates winning by record margins, underscoring a strong mandate across regions. The top five winning margins reflect not only electoral dominance but also the party’s deepening connect with diverse Assembly constituencies in the state, party sources on Tuesday. Leading the vote tally is Assam Minister Kaushik Rai from Lakhipur, who secured a massive margi…