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Nazira/Tingkhong/Khowang, April 1 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of "plundering" everything in the resource-rich state, while the people "have nothing."In back-to-back election rallies, Vadra alleged that the BJP-led NDA...

Tamulpur/Udalguri/Nalbari, April 1 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that two women from the same family will be included in the 'Orunodoi' scheme in households with a larger number of members, relaxing the existing one-family-one-beneficiary norm.Addressing...

Guwahati (Assam), April 1 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that "only one family is looting" everything in the resource-rich state, while the people "have nothing".In back-to-back election rallies, Vadra alleged that...

Nazira (Assam), Apr 1 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that "only one family is looting" everything in the state.Addressing an election rally here in support of Leader of the Opposition and party candidate for Nazira...

Guwahati, April 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday that the Centre has approved a major underwater tunnel project under the Brahmaputra River near Gohpur, aimed at improving connectivity in the Northeast.Addressing a large public rally in Assam's Biswanath district, PM...

Guwahati, April 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public rally in Gogamukh, Assam, on Wednesday, outlining a comprehensive vision for the state's development while expressing confidence that the BJP will return to power for a third consecutive term.Beginning his address by...

Guwahati, March 31 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that once the BJP returns to power, it will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state within three months.He said that this will be done without disturbing the rights of the tribal and other ethnic...

New Delhi, March 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of "allowing" land grabbing by infiltrators, stating that infiltration into Assam is not just an election issue but also about safeguarding the state's identity and national security.Addressing BJP workers at the...

Rangia (Assam), March 28 Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday alleged that the Congress followed an "infiltration model" to create a vote bank and remain in power.Addressing an election rally here in support of former state BJP president...

Guwahati, March 11 Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera asserted on Wednesday that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's "last-minute" initiatives, such as distributing money to women, will not help the BJP regain power in the state in the upcoming elections.Addressing a press conference...

Guwahati, March 10 – In one of the largest-ever Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday the disbursement of ₹9,000 each to 40 lakh beneficiary families under the Orunodoi Scheme 3.0.A total of ₹9,000 was deposited into the bank...

Assam Chief Minister launches Orunodoi 3.0Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma formally launched the third edition of the Orunodoi scheme today, which provided financial assistance to nearly 40 lakh women across the state, ensuring wider support for those in need.Under the...

New Delhi, March 8 – Leaders across the country on Sunday lauded the growing contributions of women in various sectors on International Women's Day, a day also marked by announcements by state governments focused on financial assistance for women.President Droupadi Murmu urged women to realize...

Guwahati, March 8 Emphasizing that women's empowerment has been central to Assam's development story, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, on the occasion of International Women's Day, said that nearly 40 lakh 'Orunodoi' beneficiaries will receive Rs 9,000 each next week.The...

Guwahati, March 8 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, stating that the party has consistently focused on empowering women across the state.In a post on the social media platform X, Sarma said that a single vote has the...

Guwahati, February 26 The Assam government on Thursday decided to increase the daily wages of tea garden workers by Rs 30, ahead of the assembly elections.Following this decision, wages in the Brahmaputra valley will rise to Rs 280, and will be Rs 258 in the Barak valley.Addressing a press...

Guwahati, February 26 – The Assam Cabinet, meeting at Lok Sewa Bhawan on Thursday, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, made several key decisions covering infrastructure, welfare, industry, agriculture, health, and governance.The Cabinet approved the re-appointment of 57 Junior...

Guwahati, February 26 The Assam government on Thursday decided to increase the daily wages of tea garden workers by Rs 30, ahead of the assembly elections.Following this decision, wages in the Brahmaputra valley will rise to Rs 280, and will be Rs 258 in the Barak valley.Addressing a press...

Guwahati, February 17 Presenting a Rs 62,294.78 crore interim budget for the 2026-27 fiscal ahead of the assembly elections, Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on Tuesday said major flagship schemes providing direct cash benefits will continue in the years to come.Presenting her last budget...