Assam govt announces lockdown in state till March 31
Mar 23, 2020, at 08:50 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Monday announced that the state will be put under lockdown from 6 pm on March 24 till March 31 as a preventive measure to check the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus outbreak: Assam CM decides not to take part in public programmes till March 31
Mar 13, 2020, at 10:00 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: In view of the worldwide Coronavirus outbreak and the advisory issued by the state Health Department, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has decided not to take part in any public programme till March 31.
Coronavirus: Assam CM reviews meeting with health department, directs to take preventive measures
Mar 08, 2020, at 12:25 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Amid the deadly Coronavirus outbreak that has gripped several countries in the world including India, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday reviewed the preparedness and monitoring mechanism of the state health department to deal with Coronavirus in the state.
Feb 25, 2020, at 10:00 am
Guwhati, Feb 25 : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday launched ‘Asom Darshan’ scheme in Guwahati.
Assam Accord’s Clause 6 committee to submit its report to Assam CM on Feb 25
Feb 23, 2020, at 12:08 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the high-level committee on Assam Accord’s Clause 6 will submit its report to the Assam Chief Minister on February 25.
Assam CM attends closing ceremony of Asom Pradeshik Nath Jogi Sanmiloni
Feb 16, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Nath Jogi community is one of the strongest communities in Assam and they have made tremendous contributions to the socio economic development of the state.
Assam CM Sonowal directs power department to set up Central Control Room
Feb 16, 2020, at 05:21 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: To bring in more efficiency, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asked the state Power Department to set up Central Control Room to figure out any technical fault leading to power cut in any area of the state.
Sarbananda Sonowal attends Singpho ethno-cultural festival 36th Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi
Feb 14, 2020, at 08:25 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that, the initiatives taken by the government to bolster ties with South East Asian countries can be augmented by the Singpho community as Singphos are residing not only in Northeast region but in various countries of SE Asia like Myanmar, Thailand etc.
Youth must realise its potential and commit themselves towards society: Assam CM Sonowal
Jan 21, 2020, at 05:24 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said the value based service is of utmost importance in today’s world and working for only individual success does not give much satisfaction. Youth must realise its potential and commit themselves towards the society.
Assam CM Sonowal attends Jonbeel Mela
Jan 19, 2020, at 12:51 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister SarbanandaSonowal on Saturday said that the historic Jonbeel Mela is the manifestation of traditionality and unity which is an inspiration of self-dedication for beauty and serenity for the people belonging to Tiwa community and others.
Assam government will distribute land pattas to 40,000 landless people on Jan 28
Jan 02, 2020, at 09:48 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government will provide land pattas to 40,000 landless indigenous people of the state on Jan 28.
No genuine Indian Muslim will be harassed, they will be fully protected: Sarbananda Sonowal
Dec 20, 2019, at 09:15 pm
Guwahati/UNI: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday assured the Muslim community of Assam that no genuine Indian Muslim will be harassed and they will be fully protected.
Citizenship bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
Dec 09, 2019, at 09:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In what might trigger another showdown in the Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to introduce the citizenship (amendment) bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Assam CM inaugurates Raas Festival in river island district Majuli
Nov 11, 2019, at 10:35 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the Majuli Raas Festival in Assam’s river island district Majuli
Assam CM inaugurates Brahmaputra Pushkar & Sanskritik Mahotsav
Nov 05, 2019, at 06:01 pm
Guwahati/IBNS : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday inaugurated the Brahmaputra Pushkar & Sanskritik Mahotsav 2019 and highlighted river Brahmaputra’s important role in Assam’s socio-cultural life.
Oct 29, 2019, at 07:49 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Reacting over AIUDF chief Badaruddin Ajmal’s recent controversial comment, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday that, all the people of Assam will have to accept the policy adopted by the state government.
Assam government distributes various equipment to farmers
Oct 29, 2019, at 07:15 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Aiming to fulfill the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmer’s income by 2022, the Assam government on Tuesday distributed power tillers, rice mills, lentil mills, soil health cards, solar powered pump sets, sprinkler machines and seeds to the farmers of the state.
Sonowal shoots off letter to Centre regarding disinvestment of BPCL
Oct 14, 2019, at 07:23 pm
Guwahati: In view of the purported reports doing rounds for the last few days regarding handing over of the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to private player and the consequent private investment in NRL where in BPCL is the largest shareholder, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday dashed off a letter to the Central Government.
Sonowal orders enquiry into NEEPCO's Kopili Hydel Power Project incident
Oct 11, 2019, at 10:35 pm
Guwahati, Oct 11(IBNS): In view of rupture of water pipeline in Kopili Hydel Project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation’s (NEEPCO) in Umngsu in Assam's Dima Hasao district, leading to damage of properties in the power plant, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal instituted an enquiry and DIG South Assam Division P.K. Dutta has been asked to carry out the same.
Assam CM Sonowal takes part in Assam Police Day programme
Oct 01, 2019, at 07:03 pm
Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that Assam Police has been providing exemplary service to the people of the state and their uniform carries a lot of power and responsibility.
India is going to become manufacturing hub of the world: Assam CM Sonowal
Sep 25, 2019, at 08:49 pm
Guwahati, Sept 25 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that India is going to become the manufacturing hub of the world under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Assam CM escapes unhurt after his chopper rotates thrice in mid-air
Sep 23, 2019, at 08:17 pm
Guwahati, Sept 23 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday escaped unhurt after a Pawan Hans helicopter carrying him turned thrice in mid-air while Sonowal went to Lakhimpur.
Sep 21, 2019, at 08:02 pm
Guwahati,: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has directed the state Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department to take effective and immediate steps for controlling the spiraling prices of the essential commodity in the state.
Sonowal appeals to people to maintain peace ahead of final NRC publication
Aug 30, 2019, at 10:39 pm
Guwahati, Aug 30 (IBNS): In view of the final publication of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be published as per the direction of the Supreme Court of India on August 31, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged upon the people of Assam to maintain peace and tranquillity in the state.
Assam CM Sonowal reviews law and order ahead of final NRC
Aug 23, 2019, at 05:56 pm
Guwahati, Aug 23 (UNI) Ahead of publication of final, updated National Register of Citizens (NRC) for the state on August 31, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today reviewed the law and order situation in a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of all districts.
Sonowal visits flood-hit South Salmara district in Assam
Jul 24, 2019, at 08:21 pm
Guwahati, Jul 24 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday visited the flood-hit South Salmara-Mankachar district and took stock flood situation in the district including the people displaced by the recent wave of flood.
Sonowal reviews flood situation in Assam's Majuli
Jul 19, 2019, at 08:52 pm
Guwahati, Jul 19 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday took stock of the flood situation in Majuli and also inspected Geo Bag erosion prevention work at Dakhinpat Kumar Gaon.
Assam flood: 44.96 lakh people affected, Centre releases Rs 251.55 crore
Jul 16, 2019, at 09:01 pm
Guwahati, Jul 16 (IBNS): The flood situation in Assam remained grim with around 44.96 lakh people been affected in the state.
Modi calls Sonowal and takes stock of Assam flood situation, CM meets flood-affected people
Jul 15, 2019, at 07:29 pm
Guwahati, Jul 15 (IBNS): While Assam is reeling under the devastating flood with over 26 lakh people being affected, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said that, the state government has taken all adequate measures to help the flood-affected people.
Jul 11, 2019, at 07:02 pm
Guwahati, July 11 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday reviewed the prevailing flood situation in the state.