Assam CM discusses gamut of security, important issues with Rajnath Singh

Guwahati, Mar 26 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had a detailed discussion with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on a gamut of security and other important issues concerning the State and its people at the latter’s official residence in New Delhi on Sunday.

Sonowal distributes cheques to beneficiaries of Atal Amrit Abhiyan

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday launched the ceremonial distribution of cheques to the beneficiaries of Atal Amrit Abhiyan when he handed over a cheque worth Rs 2 lakh to Saurav Jyoti Kalita a patient with neurological disorder at a programme held at Veterinary Field, Khanapara in Guwahati.

After Manipur, now Assam government to start anti-corruption campaign ‘Na Dibo Na Lobo’

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : To curb corruption, Assam government to start anti-corruption campaign named ‘Na Dibo Na Lobo’ (not giving not taking) across the state soon.

Muivah's Nagalim claim triggers huge protests in Assam

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS): A recent statement reportedly made by NSCN (IM) General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah at the NSCN (IM) headquarters Hebron on its 38th Republic Day, has triggered protests in Assam, according to media reports.

Assam Forest Minister inaugurates CWRC photo exhibition

Guwahati, Mar 24 (IBNS): Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma on Friday inaugurated CWRC-a pictorial journey of securing wildlife-showcasing the 15 years’ service of Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) for protecting wildlife at State Art Gallery in Guwahati.

Union Ministers to participate in Namami Brahmaputra festival of Assam

Guwahati, Mar 23 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari and Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Mahesh Sarma will participate in the Namami Brahmaputra festival of Assam.

Assam: Brahmaputra Board to implement Rs 207 crore projects for Majuli

Guwahati, Mar 23 (IBNS): The Brahmaputra Board of Assam will implement projects worth Rs 207 crore for protection of Majuli from recurrent flood and erosion.

Assam police arrest Subodh Biswas and his associate from West Bengal-Bangladesh boder

Guwahati, Mar 22 (IBNS) : After 16 days of the Silapathar incident, Assam police finally caught Subodh Biswas, the prime accused behind the All Assam Students Union (AASU) office attack, from a village in West Bengal, on Wednesday wee hours.

Majuli to be India’s first carbon neutral district and biodiversity heritage site : Assam CM

Guwahati, Mar 21 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday launched initiatives to develop Majuli as India’s first carbon neutral district and as a biodiversity heritage site coinciding with the celebration of International Day of Forest at Brahmaputra State Guest House in the city.

Assam: V&AC sleuths arrest jailer in bribery case

Guwahati, Mar 20 (IBNS): The sleuths of Assam Police Vigilance and Anti Corruption on Monday arrested a jailer who demanded bribe from a contractor in middle Assam’s Morigaon district.

Poachers' gang sell rhino horns by from Guwahati hotels: Assam Forest minister

Guwahati, Mar 17 (IBNS): Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma on Friday said that, poachers use sophisticated weapons to kill one horned rhinoceros in Assam and illegal rhino horn trade is carried from Guwahati based hotels.

Assam Police yet to trace Subodh Biswas, protests continue against AASU office attack

Guwahati, Mar 16 (IBNS): The Assam Police is yet to trace Subodh Biswas, who was earlier declared as most wanted and the main accused in the Silapathar incident in which miscreants attacked and vandalized a local All Assam StudentsUnion (AASU) office.

Assam : Three alleged poachers killed in road mishap, rhino horn, one rifle recovered

Guwahati, Mar 14 (IBNS): Three alleged poachers were killed in a road mishap in Assam on Tuesday morning, according to police sources.

Assam govt to ban NIBBUSS, police arrest 22 in connection with AASU office attack

Guwahati, Mar 9 (IBNS): Assam government has decided to ban Nikhil Bharat Bangali Udbastu Samanvay Samiti (NIBBUSS) in the state following the Silapathar incident in northern Assam's Dhemaji district where miscreants vandalised an office of All Assam Students Union (AASU).

Assam CM directs enquiry into Silapathar incident

Guwahati, Mar 7 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday directed Additional Chief Secretary V.B. Pyarelal to enquire into the incident of attack on the All Assam Students Union (AASU) office in Silapathar by miscreants on Monday and submit report within one month.