Assam minister slams Mamata Banerjee, asks her to campaign in Bangladesh, not in West Bengal

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Finance minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to campaign in Bangladesh, not in West Bengal.

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP MP dance with tea workers

Guwahati: Assam Finance Minister and convenor of BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday was seen dancing with tea garden workers at Tarajuli tea estate in Assam’s Sonitpur district.

Assam minister urges centre for Indo-Sri Lanka type trade with Bangladesh

Guwahati, Sept 12 (IBNS): Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary urged the Union government for a bilateral trade agreement with Bangladesh in line with the Indo-Sri Lankan Free Trade Agreement which will boost the bilateral trade through land route in North East.    

Assam Minister defends Priyanka Chopra over dress controversy

Dispur, Feb 21 (IBNS): Assam Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma has defended Priyanka Chopra over the dress controversy after two Congress lawmakers objected to the actress' "minimal clothing" in an Assam Tourism advertisement, media reports said.

Assam minister participates in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Guwahati, June 3 (IBNS): When you think investments, think of Assam, proclaimed Industries and Commerce minister Chandra Mohan Patowary while attending the ongoing St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) at Russia.