Sonakshi Sarkar

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday issued a strong warning to traders and buyers against exploiting farmers during the ongoing paddy procurement season, saying the state government will not tolerate the purchase of paddy below the fixed government rate. Speaking to the media in Diphu on January 14, the Chief Minister said the Assam government has fixed the procurement price of paddy at ₹2,670 per quintal and made it clear that this price is final and non-negotiable. He said any trader, miller or private buyer found purchasing paddy at a lower rate would face strict legal action. Dr.…

The 10th Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated at the Air Force Station in Guwahati on Wednesday by paying tributes to the valiant veterans of the Indian Armed Forces.The event was graced by Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in Chief (AOC-in-C), Eastern Air Command as the chief guest, who lauded the enduring legacy of selfless service and sacrifices made by ex-servicemen in safeguarding the nation, a statement issued by the PRO Defence on Wednesday said.The ceremony commenced with a wreath-laying at the War Memorial by the AOC-in-C, Eastern Air Command.Addressing over 1500 veterans, serving personnel, veer naris and families,…

The BJP today launched a scathing attack on the Assam Congress for posting an AI-generated image on X showing the Assam BJP headquartersi in flames.However, the post was later deleted.The BJP’s Assam unit shared a screenshot of the deleted post on X and said removing it did not change the message the Congress was trying to convey.“Deleting the post doesn't nullify what you are trying to imply @INCAssam. You're EXPOSED,” the party said.The BJP accused the Congress of using a cultural greeting to push a provocative political narrative.As per the screenshot, the post featured the burning image of BJP sate office in…

The Kamrup district administration has once again prohibited the holding of bulbuli bird fights anywhere in the district during the upcoming Magh Bihu celebrations. The ban has been imposed to ensure strict compliance with existing court orders and wildlife protection laws. The order was issued by Kamrup District Magistrate Dev Kumar Mishra by exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. It applies to all parts of the district, with special attention on Hajo, where the traditional bird fight has been associated with Magh Bihu festivities for decades. According to the administration, the decision follows a clear…

In a significant move to accelerate digital lending in the agriculture sector and ensure timely credit support to farmers, NABARD, Assam Regional Office has signed an agreement with Assam Gramin Bank (AGB) and M/s 24x7 Moneyworks Consulting Pvt Ltd to implement the Electronic – Kisan Credit Card (e-KCC) scheme in the state.The agreement was signed at NABARD, Assam Regional Office, Guwahati, in the presence of Loken Das, chief general manager, NABARD Assam Regional Office; Qamar Javed, general manager; Sunil Kumar Jha, DGM; Debashish Gangopadhyay, chairman, Assam Gramin Bank, and officials from NABARD and AGB.The e-KCC Portal is a unified digital…

Assam Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Debabrata Saikia has criticized recent comments made by Rejaul Karim Sarkar, a former All Assam Minority Students’ Union president and new Congress member, labeling them as “inappropriate and damaging” just ahead of the elections. In a letter to Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, Saikia expressed concern that Sarkar’s remarks about redistributing areas like Sivasagar and Dhubri could provoke controversy throughout the state, potentially being exploited by media and social media to cast the Congress party in a negative light. Saikia highlighted the unique historical, cultural, and regional identities of Sivasagar, Dhubri,…