Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is unlikely to find electoral support in Assam, asserting that regional sentiments of the state’s voters would not favour an “outsider” political formation. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign in Duliajan, Chief Minister Sarma remarked that the party’s identity does not resonate with the people of Assam. “The people of Assam will not vote for Jharkh…
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Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of indulging in “cheap and unacceptable politics” over popular Assamese singer late Zubeen Garg. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign, Chief Minister Sarma questioned the Congress’ intent, asking why its leaders visit “Zubeen Kshetra” with cameras.”Zubeen Garg had clearly said he does not want to do politics. Yet Congress has dragge…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Congress leader Mira Borthakur on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP’s election manifesto for the upcoming polls in Assam, terming it a “mere showpiece” and alleging a wide gap between promises and implementation on the ground.Speaking to IANS, Borthakur said the BJP’s vision document includes several commitments such as safeguarding Assam and driving out infiltrators, but claimed that these assurances have not translated into tangible action.“They hav…
Guwahati, March 29 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday led a high-voltage campaign in Assam’s Naoboicha Assembly constituency, unveiling a five-point “guarantee” plank while mounting a sharp attack on the BJP-led government in the state and at the Centre.Kharge was joined by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior Jharkhand leader Bandhu Tirkey, APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, and other leaders to campaign for Congress candidate Dr Joy Prakash Das.Unveilin…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Saturday that the Northeast is India’s gateway to the Global South and holds potential as a strategic bridge for economic and cultural engagement.Addressing the 15th edition of NEtym 2026 — the annual cultural festival of the Northeast Cell at Hindu College — University of Delhi, the Union Minister highlighted the region’s growing importance in India’s dev…
Guwahati, March 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday hit out at opposition leader Lurinjyoti Gogoi over his remarks on delivering justice in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, saying the latter was “not a judge but merely a candidate in the elections”.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of campaigning in Lumding, the Chief Minister criticised Gogoi’s statement that justice would be delivered within 100 days if the opposition comes to power, terming it political…
Guwahati, March 25 (IANS) Ending months of speculation, a Singapore court ruled on Wednesday that celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died due to drowning in the sea near Lazarus Island in September last year, according to Singapore-based media reports.State Coroner Adam Nakhoda concluded that the death was “an unfortunate and tragic drowning” after a detailed investigation by the Singapore Police Coast Guard, reports said.Zubeen Garg, a cultural icon of Assam, had travelled to Singapore …
Guwahati, March 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a key development in the investigation and trial process in the Zubeen Garg death case, stating that a dedicated fast-track court will now conduct day-to-day hearings to ensure timely justice. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the move marks a “significant milestone” in the pursuit of justice in the case.He informed that the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, Justice Ashutosh Kumar, has nominated Sharm…
Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday accused the Congress of attempting to politicise the name of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, saying such actions reflect the party’s “cheap mentality”.In a post on social media, Hazarika said Zubeen Garg is loved by people across Assam and holds a permanent place in the hearts of Assamese society. “Zubeen Garg is dear to all of us. He lives and will always live in the hearts of every Assamese person,” the…
Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved the allocation of 10 bighas of land for the development of ‘Zubeen Kshetra’, a memorial site dedicated to late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the land will be formally allotted to the state’s Cultural Affairs Department for the construction and management of the memorial complex.Addressing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the government has also decided to h…