Assam sets target to conduct 2 lakh tests for Covid-19 by Jun 15

Guwahati/IBNS: After completing 1 lakh samples test for Covid-19, Assam has now set a target to conduct 2 lakh tests by Jun 15.

Assam witnesses highest single-day spike with 177 COVID-19 positive cases, state tally rises to 1057

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam witnessed highest single-day spike in COVID-19 as 177 positive cases were detected in the state in the last 24 hours.

Two more COVID-19 positive cases reported in Guwahati

Guwahati/IBNS: Two more positive COVID-19 cases were detected in Assam’s capital city Guwahati on Saturday.

Assam reports two more COVID-19 positive cases, state tally rises to 64

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam on Monday has reported two new positive cases for COVID-19 taking the state's tally to 64.

Assam’s first COVID-19 patient discharged from hospital

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam’s first COVID-19 patient along with one more was discharged from hospitals on Wednesday.

Assam government decides to appoint Hima Das as DSP

Guwahati/IBNS: The BJP-led Assam government has decided to appoint ace athlete Hima Das who is also known as ‘Dhing Express’ as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

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.

A section of people developed habit of criticizing anything related to Hindus and India: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a section of people of the country has now developed a habit of criticizing anything related to Hindus and India.

Assam government launches student scholarship programme

Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Wednesday launched ‘Gyan Deepika Scholarship’ and distributed one-time educational financial grants to the children of the employees of Hindustan Paper Corporation for pursuing higher education.

Assam govt rejects present NRC, wants to be a part of national NRC: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati/IBNS: Rejecting the National Register of Citizens (NRC) which was published on August 31, the Assam government has welcomed the centre’s stand after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday told the parliament that the NRC will be implemented nationwide.

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.

Fresh NRC after Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: Assam Minister

Guwahati, Sept 24 (IBNS): Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that BJP does not accept the National Register of Citizens (NRC) which was published on August 31 by excluding over 19 lakh people.

Will tell Supreme Court that BJP rejects NRC: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Sept 24 (IBNS): Assam Finance minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that, BJP does not accept the National Register of Citizens (NRC) which was published on Aug 31 by excluding over 19 lakh people.

Lost hope in present form of NRC: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Aug 31 (IBNS): On a day when over 19 lakh Assamese people were not included in the final list of National Register of Citizens (NRC), state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said he has little faith in the presence form of NRC.

Kashmir: BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma demands 'sedition' case against activist Shehla Rashid

New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) In the midst of controversy triggered by tweets from activist Shehla Rashid on alleged 'torture' of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday demanded 'sedition' charge should be initiated against her as such missives only seem to play in the hands of Pakistan.