The Assam Police seized 1.5 lakh YABA tablets worth Rs 45 crore in Sribhumi. The drug haul is one of the biggest in Assam. The development was shared by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma begins a historic three-day visit to Bhutan to strengthen bilateral ties, attending Bhutan's National Day celebrations as a special guest.
Sarma launched the first phase of distribution of new ration cards, covering 49 newly delimitated assembly constituencies.
The Assam cabinet was expanded with the induction of four new ministers, aiming to enhance regional representation and community inclusivity.
Assam Cabinet expansion: The expansion will increase the strength of the council of ministers to 20 in the Assam Cabinet.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a big announcement on serving and consuming beef in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces across the state. Watch the video to see his full statement.
Beef ban: The Assam Cattle Preservation Act of 2021 already prohibits the slaughter and sale of cattle for beef in areas predominantly inhabited by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, as well as within a five-kilometre radius of temples or satras (Vaishnavite monasteries).
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Assam Investor & Infrastructure Summit and Mega Jhumur Performance in February 2025, both aimed at showcasing the state's infrastructure and cultural heritage.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma offered to ban beef in the state if Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah formally requests it, following comments by Congress MP Rakibul Hussain condemning the practice of offering beef to win votes.
Hojai, earlier a part of Nagaon district, was made a separate district on August 15, 2015.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Advantage Assam 2.0 - Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati on February 24, 2025, with a focus on attracting investment and infrastructure development, announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Assam government officially renamed Karimganj district and town as Sribhumi, fulfilling a long-standing public demand.
The Assam government renamed Karimganj district as ‘Sri Bhoomi’ honoring Tagore’s century-old reference. The Cabinet also finalised panchayat election dates and announced a Global Investment Summit for February 2025.
The Chief Minister said that Cabinet also decided to celebrate Bhasha Gaurav Saptah (language pride week) from November 3 to November 9, 2024, to honour the Assamese language and its recent status as a classical language approved by the Union Cabinet.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights to indigenous communities, emphasising digitization and accessibility while declaring it the final phase of the initiative.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has been very vocal about infiltration, asserted that it is everyone's responsibility to stop infiltration, not just that of the Union government.
Restoration is underway after eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed in Assam’s Dimahasao district. No injuries were reported, and several trains have been cancelled or suspended. Relief efforts are ongoing.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mourned Ratan Tata's passing, highlighting his transformative impact on the state through initiatives in cancer care and the establishment of a semiconductor industry.
Under CM Sarma's leadership, Assam has ramped up its anti-drug initiatives, leading to significant drug seizures and arrests. The state government's comprehensive strategy features awareness campaigns, rehabilitation programs, and stringent law enforcement to combat the drug problem.
The scheme aims to cover 10 lakh girl students with an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. In the first year, over 1.6 lakh girls will get Rs 240 crore.
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