New department to be created to protect indigenous faith and culture : Assam CM
Jul 11, 2021, at 03:51 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam cabinet on Saturday decided to create a new department for the preservation of indigenous faiths and cultures in the state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as new Assam CM tomorrow
May 10, 2021, at 01:25 am
Guwahati: Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam on Monday after he was unanimously selected as the leader of Assam BJP Legislative Party on Sunday.
Himanta Biswa Sarma to become Assam CM
May 09, 2021, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi: Senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma will become the new Chief Minister of Assam, a state where the saffron brigade maintained its dominance in the Assembly polls.
Dwijing festival will help in growth of state economy: Assam CM Sonowal
Dec 29, 2018, at 09:07 pm
Guwahati, Dec 29 (IBNS): Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said the great civilizations in the world have grown on the bank of the rivers and Assam is blessed to have been located on the bank of the mighty Brahmaputra and Barak.
Assam government will institute award to recognize services to children
Nov 08, 2018, at 10:05 pm
Guwahati, Nov 8 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday laid foundation stone for the construction of an auditorium of Sadau Asom Maina Parijat under Untied Fund for the year 2017-18 at Sarusajai in Guwahati.
Sonowal warns contractors of legal action for delay in Majuli protection project implementation
Jul 13, 2018, at 07:46 pm
Guwahati, July 13 (IBNS): Irked by the slow pace of implementation of Assam’s river island Majuli protection project, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday issued strong warning of taking legal action against erring contractor organisation if they fail to complete the project within stipulated timeframe.
Sonowal inaugurates second edition of Brahmaputra Literary Festival
Feb 10, 2018, at 01:56 am
Guwahati, Feb 9 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated the second edition of Brahmaputra Literary Festival at Srimanta Sankardev Kalashetra in Guwahati.
Sonowal addresses Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and kickstarts roadshow at Singapore
Jan 08, 2018, at 02:41 am
Guwahati, Jan 7 (IBNS) : Reiterating State Government’s resolve in playing a proactive role towards the success of Act East Policy, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that his government is hell bound in stepping up its efforts in increasing interactions with ASEAN countries including enhancing people to people contact and trade and other relations.
Sonowal interacts with Assamese diaspora in Bengaluru
Dec 21, 2017, at 01:20 am
Guwahati, Dec 20 (IBNS): In a bid to associate the pravasi Assamese living in Karnataka with the State’s transformation into a new growth engine for a new India, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananada Sonowal appealed them to lend their hands and be a part of the new journey of the state towards prosperity.
John Abraham keen to set up football academy in Guwahati
Nov 15, 2017, at 12:06 am
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assured actor and proprietor of ISL franchise North East United FC John Abraham to extend all support for setting up a world class football academy in Guwahati.
Sonowal inaugurates Rs 300 crore worth largest manufacturing unit of Emami
Nov 14, 2017, at 11:04 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday inaugurated third manufacturing unit of Indian FMCG major Emami Limited in Assam at Pacharia in Kamrup district.
Sonowal emphasizes on society’s role for holistic development of children
Nov 14, 2017, at 09:33 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday called upon the people of the state to work with responsibility for holistic development of children while taking part as chief guest in the children’s day celebration organized by Asom Sishu Sahitya Nyas in association with Kamrup (Metro) District Administration at Latasil playground in Guwahati.
No compromise on corruption, even CM will not be spared if he found guilty : Sonowal
Oct 31, 2017, at 02:06 am
Guwahati, Oct 30 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said there will be no compromise on corruption in Assam in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi led union government's fight against corruption and black money. While addressing a press conference held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati, Sonowal said that, the state government will not compromise on corruption and no one will be spared if he or she found involvement in corruption, taking black money.
Sonowal directs state forest department to stop illegal trade of sand, chips and wood
Oct 21, 2017, at 01:38 am
Guwahati, Oct 20 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday issued a stern directive to the Forest Department to immediately stop the illegal trade of sand, stone chips and wood.
Sonowal unveils Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s statue at new office campus of Prag News Channel
Oct 16, 2017, at 03:02 am
Guwahati, Oct 15 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday urged the media to keep strict vigil on the activities of the government.
Assam CM attends All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union golden jubilee at Itanagar
Oct 16, 2017, at 02:50 am
Guwahati, Oct 15 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday took part in the golden jubilee celebrations of All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) at Itanagar and strongly pitched for greater harmony and strengthening of age old ties between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Sonowal meets Jaitley-Prabhu and requests centre’s help for new Industrial Policy
Sep 17, 2017, at 12:51 am
Guwahati, Sept 16 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday called on Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at the latter’s official residence at 2 Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi and apprised him of the challenges posed by flood and erosion in Assam and sought his intervention for early release of the pending amount under the Flood Management Programme.
Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee to organize two day camp in Assam-Meghalaya
Sep 12, 2017, at 03:33 am
Guwahati, Sept 11 (IBNS) : The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has decided to organize a two-day camp for Sikh population in Assam and Meghalaya to equip them with the schemes being run by the Centre and state governments for welfare of the Minorities in the country.
Sonowal calls upon tea tribes organizations to work with ‘Team Assam’ spirit
Sep 12, 2017, at 03:27 am
Guwahati, Sept 11 (IBNS) : As a precursor to Speaker's Initiative which will be rolled out for the first time in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, a meeting of all organizations of tea tribes community, tea planters and leading thinkers was held in the Central Hall of the Assembly on Monday.
Assam govt. to send an engineer team to Bangladesh for training about dredging of Brahmaputra
Sep 12, 2017, at 03:23 am
Guwahati, Sept 11 (IBNS) : The Assam government will send a team of mechanical engineers of Water Resources department to Bangladesh for training to enchance knowledge about dredging of Brahmaputra and Barak river.
Sonowal directs government officials to speed up development works
Jul 25, 2017, at 02:25 am
Guwahati, July 24 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday directed the state government officials to speed up all development works in the state.
Committee for Protection of Land Rights of Indigenous People submits interim report to Assam CM
Jul 23, 2017, at 02:28 am
Guwahati, July 22 (IBNS): The Committee for Protection of Land Rights of Indigenous People of Assam on Saturday submitted its interim report to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at Brahmaputra State Guest House in Guwahati.
Sonowal seeks Centre’s help for internet connections to every household
Jul 10, 2017, at 04:26 am
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.
Newly elected BJP members of KAAC meet Sonowal
Jun 26, 2017, at 03:20 am
Guwahati, June 25 (IBNS): All speculations have been still clouded over selection of the next Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scripted victory of the council polls by sweeping majority by 24 seats out of 26.
Sonowal directs Kamrup metro district administration and GDD to reach out to city dwellers
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:44 am
Guwahati, June 13 (IBNS): In view of the incessant rain lashing the capital city of Assam since morning causing artificial flood in several parts, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday directed Kamrup metro district administration and Guwahati Development Department (GDD) to be on their toes to meet any exigencies.
Assam CM calls on the youth to take up farming and cattle rearing to bring economic transformation
Jun 12, 2017, at 01:24 am
Guwahati, June 11 (IBNS) : Calling on the educated unemployed youth of the state to vigorously engage in agriculture and cattle rearing to lay the foundation of a self sustainable rural economy, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said that milk production cooperatives can boost the rural economy and open up avenues of employment.
Sonowal requests Jual Oram to set up Ekalavya Model School in Majuli
Jun 11, 2017, at 02:34 am
Guwahati, June 10 (IBNS) : In a move to expedite the development of the people belonging to scheduled tribe communities of the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday discussed several issues with Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram at Brahmapura State Guest House.
Assam CM orders probe into Rs 139 crore scam of Construction Workers’ Welfare Fund
May 30, 2017, at 02:18 am
Guwahati, May 29 (IBNS): Another multi-crore rupees government scam unearthed in Assam as Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday directed investigation into the Rs 139 crores scam of Assam Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board under Labour and Welfare Department of the state.
ASTC is the symbol of Assamese identity: Sonowal
May 23, 2017, at 02:40 am
Guwahati, May 22 (IBNS) : While laying foundation stone of Mini ISBT and also ceremonially flagging off 20 new buses for better connectivity with upper and northern Assam at Khanapara in Guwahati on Monday, Assam Chief Minister Sonowal termed ASTC as the symbol of Assamese identity and to bring back the glory days of the Corporation both the civil society and the Government must work hand in hand so that ASTC can contribute meaningfully to the State’s economy.
May 21, 2017, at 02:20 am
Guwahati, May 20 (IBNS): Birubala Rabha, who has been waging a war against witch hunting on Saturday, met Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the latter’s office in Janata Bhawan and apprised him of her proposed visit at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland and her mission to defeat witch hunting and its manifestations.