Dibrugarh, Jan 21 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 is driving a historic village-first and village-led development revolution, placing rural India at the centre of the nation’s growth journey. Addressing reporters here, Sonowal said Viksit Bharat 2047 is not a slogan but a national mission aimed at transforming villages into engines of economic progress. “When villages pro…
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Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the BJP-led government’s aggressive push for large infrastructure projects in the state is driven more by corruption than by public interest. Addressing reporters here, Gogoi claimed that projects such as elevated corridors and flyovers are being projected as symbols of development, but in reality serve as…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) An FIR was registered on Monday in connection with a controversial letter circulated in the name of Union Minister and senior BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal, purportedly suggesting “course correction” ahead of the Assam Assembly elections scheduled later this year. A senior official said the complaint was lodged on Monday at the Parliament Street Police Station here by an authorised official of the Union Ministry, acting on the directions of Sonowal. Following the reg…
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that he feels deeply fortunate to receive the guidance and blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state’s ongoing development journey.In a message shared on a social media platform, the Chief Minister said the past two days had been highly inspirational for the state, marked by the launch and inauguration of several major initiatives aimed at strengthening development, connectivity and cultural outreach.CM …
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) In a veiled attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the previous governments for “handing over” Assam’s soil to infiltrators, just to secure votes.Addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of an elevated corridor in Kaziranga, he said that during the opposition’s rule, infiltration increased, and infiltrators, with no concern for Assam’s history, culture or faith, carried out widespread encroachments.The Prime Minister added that in…
Guwahati, Jan 13 (IANS) Condolences poured in after renowned Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, younger brother of legendary cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika, passed away on Tuesday, plunging the state into deep mourning on the occasion of Uruka, the eve of Magh Bihu. Family sources said Samar Hazarika breathed his last at his residence in Nijorapara in Guwahati at around 8.45 a.m. following a prolonged illness.He had earlier been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city and was discharg…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India’s youth are no longer spectators but active architects of the nation’s political, economic and social transformation, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday, underscoring their central role in building a developed India.Addressing the National Conclave on “Viksit Bharat ka Sankalp aur Yuva” on the occasion of National Youth Day, organised by Hansraj College at Vigyan Bhawan, Sonowal said the confidence, innovation …
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Recent agreements for expanded maritime cooperation with Russia will increase the global maritime presence of India and will have a positive impact in areas including shipbuilding, Arctic‑capable maritime activities and new trade routes, a report has said.The report from Maritime fairtrade said the partnership is expected to strengthen ties with Russia and facilitate smoother logistical operations, improving trade flows and promoting economic growth for both nations.New…
Guwahati, Jan 4 (IANS) At least six people, including four police personnel, were injured on Sunday after an escort vehicle in the convoy of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met with a road accident in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, police said. The incident occurred near Hatiali area under the jurisdiction of Chabua police station when one of the escort vehicles in the Union Minister’s motorcade collided with a civilian vehicle.At the time of the accident, Union Minister Sonowal was travelling to…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, development has reached the last mile, ensuring that welfare schemes directly empower beneficiaries and strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said.This inclusive approach has transformed governance into a people-centric model that drives both social upliftment and economic growth, he said while addressing the 17th Central M…