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In a significant development for wildlife conservation in state, the elephant population in Assam has increased to 5,828, according to the latest population estimation.
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Assam CM Sarma informed on Thursday that key infrastructure projects in the state, including the Kaziranga elevated corridor and Guwahati Ring Road, have obtained wildlife clearance.
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in Assam for repealing the Muslims Marriages Act, accusing the ruling party of 'snatching' the 'Sharia' from them
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state will observe a dry day on the occasion. Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya will begin on Jan 16
About 78 per cent of work in the bridge that is being constructed over the river Brahmaputra connecting the south and the north banks in the state's capital city Guwahati is completed.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified that no state government employee can enter into a second marriage without the approval of the government.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (Oct 9) unveiled a statue of medieval-era Ahom army commander, Lachit Borphukan, and a Swahid Smarak at Bir Lachit Borphukan Park inside Narengi Military Station in Guwahati.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on the INDIA bloc claiming that Nitish Kumar is fated to isolation if he opts to continue with the alliance. He also attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
As the Assam government is likely to introduce the bill to ban polygamy in the state during the December assembly session, AIUDF said that the party will oppose it during the session.
Tripura Police is very vigilant on any infiltration bid by Rohingya Muslims, said Manchak Ipper, DIGP, Tripura Police on Monday (Jul 31) adding that 52 Rohingyas have been arrested this year.
Raising concerns over the issue of Rohingya infiltration, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently called the situation a “threat to sovereignty” and said that the Assam Police is working with Tripura Government
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is all set to inaugurate the new building of the Assam Legislative Assembly in the presence of state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on July 30.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated the permanent building of the pre-historic, 5,000 year old, Dhalpur Shiva Mandir in Sipajhar Revenue Circle in Darrang district.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (Apr 30) said that about 300 officers and jawans of Assam police who are habitual drinkers would be offered voluntary retirement.
After the signing of the historic tripartite pact between the Centre, Assam government and insurgent group DNLA / DPSC, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the agreement will bring peace in the state.
Regarding the old border dispute , Assam and Arunachal Pradesh governments signed a boundary agreement in the national capital in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah ending 51-year border dispute.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a recent tweet expressed hope that similar to the Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Mahakal Mahalok corridor, Maa Kamakhya corridor will also be a landmark initiative.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday while responding to a purported video where he is seen allegedly copying from a ready text to fill up a visitor's book while visiting a state school said that he has no "hesitation" to admit.
Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria conferred the state's civilian awards -- Assam Baibhav, Assam Saurav and Assam Gaurav -- on 21 personalities at an investiture ceremony here. CM Sarma was also present during the ceremony.
Weeks after launching a massive crackdown against Child Marriage in the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (Mar 20) said that his government is committed to ending the menace by 2026.
Lashing out at Congress , Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the party showed that India's history was all about the Mughal emperors & added that it represents the "new Mughals today"
In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam govt took decisions on multiple fronts ranging from the implementation of green power projects to improving air connectivity across the State.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday (Feb 17) said several families had cancelled scheduled weddings of underage people as a fallout of the ongoing drive against child marriage by the Assam govt
Assam Police has so far arrested 2,763 persons in connection with the cases related to child marriage across the state, police said. Police have registered 4,135 cases related to child marriage.
Around 2,500 people have been arrested in Assam in connection with the cases related to child marriage, said Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh on Tuesday (Feb 7). Many more cases of child marriage have come to light in Assam.
Slamming the AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal for his "childish and foolish remark," National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ( NCPCR ) lauded the Assam govt's crackdown against child marriages in the state.
In a major crackdown against child marriages, Assam Police said that they have arrested over 2000 people. Assam DGP GP Singh said that in the last two days, police have registered over 4000 cases across different districts of the State.
The Assam govt has decided to book men who marry girls aged below 14 years in the state under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
With an aim to strengthen the peaceful environment in the region, the Assam government has initiated process of peace talks with North-East's armed militant group, Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO).
Assam is taking several steps to augment the Forensic infrastructure, building and raising the capabilities of investigating officers and fostering coordination among the different wings of the criminal-judicial system
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (Jan 1) flagged off 100 new CNG-run buses in the state's capital city Guwahati and also inaugurated the city's first CNG fuel station. The initiative reflects firm mitigation of the impacts of climate change and global warming.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid foundation stones, performed bhumi pujan and inaugurated projects worth Rs 1220.21 crore, under the initiative 'Bikakhor Babe Eta Pokhek' at Dhemaji.
Assam CM said that new infra projects will put Assam in a robust growth trajectory and if this tempo of development initiatives continues for a decade, it would become one of the five top-performing states in the country.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stones of as many as 14 projects with an aggregate cost of more than Rs 1,500 crore that have the potential to radically transform the upper Assam district
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (Dec 8) said that there is a need to change the system of men marrying three-four women to give justice to Muslim women. The CM also lashed out at AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal.
Prime accused in the "Dibrugarh University ragging case Rahul Chetry has been sent to the police remand for five days. Police arrested Chetry, who had been untraceable since Nov 27.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that police should not fire upon civilians whether they are citizens of Meghalaya or Assam.
Dibrugarh Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Pegu informed that he has ordered a Magisterial inquiry into the ragging incident at Dibrugarh University. ADC Sanghamitra Baruah will lead the inquiry.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will lead a delegation of cabinet ministers of his state to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital on Thursday (Nov 24) to apprise him about the recent firing incident along the border with Assam which left six people dead.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma released the theme song of the 400th birth anniversary celebration of the legendary general of Assam Lachit Barphukan in a programme held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP ) has failed as a political start-up and they are trying to sell the same product ever since. The leader was attending an event at the national capital.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked all the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of all districts to reopen and re-examine all the unnatural death cases registered in different police stations of the state over the past one year.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed financial aid to 318 surrendered militants of six militant organizations who have returned to the mainstream of society and reposed their faith in the democratic process, at a programme at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati on Monday (Oct 31).
Centre has upgraded the security of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from the 'Z' category cover in the North-Eastern region to the 'Z+' category on an India basis, sources said. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which is currently providing Sarma 'Z' category security, will now facilitate him with 'Z+' category security.
The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve under the jurisdiction of Eastern Assam Wildlife Division were reopened on Sunday for the 2022 - 23 season tourists. However, presently the park is partially opened only for Jeep Safari in two ranges; Kaziranga Range, Kohora and Western Range in Bagori.
IAF Surya Kiran Aerobatic Display Team conducted an air show in their Hawk Mk 132 aircraft over Lachit Ghat in Guwahati on Sept 27. The team was led by Gp Capt GS Dhillon and consisted of 12 pilots, 3 engineering officers, 1 administrator, 1 doctor and a ground crew of 150 air warriors.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (Sept 22) claimed that India is "not a constitutional democracy" but a "civilizational democracy". The Assam CM was speaking at the inaugural programme of the 3rd edition of Lokmanthan 2022.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Sept 22) received a copy of the Braille version of Assamese Dictionary 'Hemkosh' from Jayanta Baruah. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Hemkosh was among the earliest Assamese dictionaries dating back to the 19th century.
In another step to maintain peace as well as law and order, a tripartite peace agreement is expected to be signed with tribal militant groups in Assam in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the national capital later on Thursday (Sept 15).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said more than 1500 youths of Assam have joined different militant organizations since 2016. CM Himanta informed the Assam Assembly that, a total of 1561 youths of the state have joined five militant outfits since 2016.