ISRO to set up its research centre in Guwahati
Guwahati, Oct 5 (IBNS): The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) would set up a research centre in Guwahati for start ups, academicians, environmentalists and entrepreneurs as the decision to this effect was taken at a meeting between Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and ISRO Chariman Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar held at Loka Priya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Thursday.
Sonowal favours biotechnological interventions for enhanced production in organic sector
Guwahati, Sept 19 (IBNS) : With a vision to promote business in biotechnology and allied areas through entrepreneurship development, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the Technology Incubation Centre of Guwahati Biotech Park at Amingaon in Guwahati.
Sonowal inaugurates Hindustan Unilever Limited’s 4th unit in Assam
Guwahati, Sept 6 (IBNS): Unleashing a major boost in industrial growth of the state, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday inaugurated the personal product factory, unit-4 of Hindustan Unilever Limited at Doom Dooma in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district.
Sonowal urges Jaitely for early release of Rs 1138 crore FMP fund
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): With a view to ensure seamless implementation of flood management programmes in the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged the Union Government to expeditiously release the pending amount of Rs 1138 crore at the earliest.
Sonowal pitches for early restoration of train services to help flood victims
Guwahati, Aug 22 (IBNS): Taking note of the ordeal faced by the passengers in the wake of disrupted rail link of North East Region with the rest of the country, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal requested Union Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu to restore train services.
Sonowal reviews P&RD department’s functioning
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda on Wednesday took review of the functioning of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department in a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall at Janata Bhawan and urged all officials of the department to implement the schemes in a time bound and transparent manner so that confidence of the people remains intact in the system.
Sonowal inaugurates Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Vishvavidyalaya at Na-Satra in lower Assam
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Vishvavidyalaya at Na-Satra premises in lower Assam’s Barpeta district.
Much awaited Assam cabinet to expand next month?
Guwahati, July 28 (IBNS): Much awaited cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Assam government is likely to take place in the next month.
After 34 electrocution, Assam CM orders probe
Guwahati, July 27 (IBNS): After 34 electrocutions in different places of Assam in the past three months, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday entrusted retired justice of Gauhati High Court H.N. Sarma with the responsibility of investigating the incidents.
Assam Governor, CM, Arunachal Pradesh Governor congratulate Kovind
Guwahati, July 20 (IBNS): Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit , Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Arunachal Pradesh Governor PB Acharya congratulated Ram Nath Kovind who is set to succeed Pranab Mukherjee as the 14th President of the Indian Republic.
Sonowal visits flood-affected Majuli, assures to provide all possible help
Guwahati, July 12 (IBNS): As the swollen Brahmaputra showed no signs of respite and inundated large parts of Majuli, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday visited the flood hit district, inspecting relief camps.
Assam: Flood claims five more lives taking death toll to 44, Sonowal takes stock in Kaziranga
Guwahati, July 12 (IBNS): The flood situation in Assam turned worse as five more lives were lost on Wednesday taking the death toll to 44 and affecting over 1.7 million people of 24 districts.
Assam flood situation worsens, death toll mounts to 34, Sonowal inspects flood-hit areas
Guwahati, July 10 (IBNS): The flood situation in Assam gradually turned for the worse as flood waters submerged more areas in the state and claimed more lives with the death toll mounting to 34.
Sonowal seeks Centre’s help for internet connections to every household
Guwahati, July 9 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged Centre to initiate actions to set up a fibre (broadband) grid aimed at connecting every household with the internet in the State.
Flood situation still grim in Assam, nearly 4 lakh people affected
Guwahati, July 6 (IBNS): The flood situation in Assam is still grim as nearly 4 lakh people of 15 districts are affected in the current flood.