Rewind 2021: Hits and misses in India's political cauldron
Indian politics is always on boil and 2021 was no stranger to this phenomenon. As the year draws to a close, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh rewinds the events of last 12 months
Assam: CM Sarma directs DCs, SPs to put a spanner on ‘Drink and Drive’ to save life
Guwahati/IBNS: Taking a serious note on drink and drive cases and the consequent casualties and to reverse this trend, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday evening held a video conference with Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, DTOs, Superintendents of Excise of all districts from his office in Janata Bhawan, Guwahati and asked them to put spanner on drink and drive phenomenon.
Himanta Biswa Sarma tables bill in Assam assembly by seeking to amend Cattle Preservation Billv
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Monday tabled the amendment bill for modification of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act in the state Assembly on the first day of the winter session of the state assembly.
Assam cabinet decides to amend bill for allowing inter-district cattle transportation
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam cabinet on Friday decided to amend a bill to allow transportation of cattle from one district to another in the state.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attends 'Shradhanjali' programme on occasion of Swahid Divas
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the sacrifices and heroism of the martyrs of six years long Assam agitation would continue to inspire the people of the state to embark on a new economic and political movement for the survival of the Assamese community.
Assam CM welcomes KLO’s desire to join mainstream to resolve issues through political dialogues
Guwahati/IBNS: In an effort to establish a peaceful environment in the state, the BJP-led Assam government has taken up steps to bring another militant outfit in the peace process.
Youth must take up agriculture instead of running after government jobs: Assam CM
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday visited Gorukhuti in Darrang and launched several projects there.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma launches construction works of Majuli-Jorhat bridge
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday ceremonially launched construction works of the 8.25 km Majuli-Jorhat Bridge including immediate approaches over river Brahmaputra on NH 715K at Dakshinpat in Majuli district.
Assam police to recruit 6000 new posts, CM directs to dispose all pending cases by Mar 31
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Assam police will publish an advertisement to recruit 6000 new posts, including five commando battalions, within a week.
Guwahati/IBNS: The governments of Assam and Meghalaya on Tuesday announced that they will take necessary steps to settle inter-state border disputes in six areas by the end of this year.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicates Supermarket-GS Road flyover in Guwahati
Guwahati/IBNS: Adding a new momentum to the infrastructural development of the state, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday dedicated the newly built two-lane flyover at Supermarket-GS Road area to the people.
Himanta Biswa Sarma meets a delegation of Assam Medical Service Association
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday held a meeting with a delegation representing Assam Medical Service Association (AMSA) to discuss various issues confronting the members and assured of immediate measures for fulfilment of their various demands such as timely promotions, pay-parity, medical allowance, filling up vacancies etc.
Himanta Biswa Sarma requests Jyotiraditya Scindia for enhancing air connectivity to Assam
Guwahati/IBNS : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia wherein he requested the union minister for his help in increasing the flight frequency and air connectivity in Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates ‘Anna Mahotsav’ in Assam’s Nalbari
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the ‘Anna Mahotsav’ in which he distributed free ration under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKY) at a programme held at Nalbari.
Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations held in Guwahati
Guwahati/IBNS: As part of Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations, Swarnim Maitri football match was played between Brahmaputra Braves and North East Tigers, combined teams of Indian Army, Assam Rifles and players from famous football clubs like Shillong Lajong FC, Aizawl FC and Gokulam Kerala FC at Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday evening.