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 …
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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 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma for taking oath as the Chief Minister of Assam, and praised him as a “wonderful administrator” who has carried out “pioneering work” for the state. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, as the BJP-led NDA formed the government in the state for the third straight time. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “A great day for Assam! For the third c…
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Initial polling trends indicate a steady voter turnout across key regions as voting progressed on Thursday across 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam. According to data recorded till 11.00 a.m., Assam reported an approximate voter turnout rate (VTR) of 38.92 per cent, reflecting moderate participation in the early hours of polling.Election officials noted that queues were visible in several constituencies, particularly in rural pockets, suggesting a gradual increase in …
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Jalukbari, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday visited the revered Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to offer prayers.The visit comes on the day of voting for the high-stakes Assam Assembly elections, as CM Sarma sought divine blessings before the polling process began.Accompanied by his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the Chief Minister performed rituals at the temple and interacted briefly with priests.The Kamakhya Temple, situated at…
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Early polling trends in Assam indicated moderate voter participation across several constituencies during the initial hours on Thursday. In Bongaigaon district, Abhayapuri recorded a voter turnout of 18.75 per cent, followed closely by Srijangram at 18.07 per cent and Bongaigaon constituency at 17.8 per cent, according to preliminary data released by election authorities.Meanwhile, in Upper Assam, Demow registered a turnout of 18.28 per cent, while Nazira saw 18.24 per c…
Guwahati, March 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera attempted to contact militant organisations in the state to influence election outcomes, claiming that multiple cases have already been registered against him. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that three to four cases have been filed in connection with the alleged attempt to reach out to militant groups ahead of the elections.The Chief Minister also hinted at possible leg…
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday congratulated National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates Jogen Mohan, Teroes Gowala and Pramod Boro after they were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam.Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister extended his “heartiest congratulations and best wishes” to the three leaders and expressed confidence that they would effectively represent the interests of the state in the Upper House of Parliamen…
Guwahati, Feb 17 (IANS) Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections 2026, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, on Tuesday held detailed consultations with recognised National and State political parties in Guwahati.The meeting was also attended by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam and senior officials of the Election Commission of India (ECI).The consultations form part of the Commission’s preparator…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Political parties opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trying to consolidate vote banks for the 2026 Assembly polls are wary of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s (JMM) apparent foray in the tribal-dominated constituencies. Added to their concerns is the silence of Badruddin Ajmal – the businessman heading All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) – on a possible realignment with the Congress-led Mahajot for the 2026 Assam Assembly polls.JMM, the principal constit…