Guwahati, Feb 4 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday described Sivasagar’s theatrical legacy as a glorious chapter in Assam’s cultural history, saying the region has long served as a nerve centre of artistic and intellectual activity. Inaugurating the renovated Sivasagar Natya Mandir, a 125-year-old heritage institution, Sarma traced the evolution of Assamese theatre from the era of the Ahom Swargadeos to modern times. He said Sivasagar, particularly historic Rangpur,…
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Guwahati, Jan 24 (IANS) The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a strong attack on the state Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of promoting what it described as a “new Greater Assam” centred on the Miya community, allegedly undermining the state’s historical, cultural and social foundations. Addressing reporters on Friday at the state BJP headquarters — Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhavan, party spokesperson Jayanta Kumar Goswami claimed that Gogoi’s political narrative is influ…
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Congress and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi, accusing the party of compromising Assam’s interests and identity by pandering to what he described as a “particular community” for narrow political gains.Addressing the public through a Facebook Live, Sarma alleged that such political conduct was being carried out at the cost of the state’s welfare and cultur…
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, strongly condemning what he termed an “insulting and provocative” remark by a party leader regarding Sivasagar. Reacting to a statement that Sivasagar would be turned into “Dhubri,” Sarma questioned both the intent and the authority behind such comments, saying they reflected arrogance and a deliberate attempt to demean the historical and cultural significance of the former…