Sonakshi Sarkar

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a long-awaited cabinet expansion, scheduled for December 7, aiming to address growing demands for regional representation and ease the workload on current ministers. The state cabinet, which currently comprises 15 members including the Chief Minister, has the capacity for 18 members. The upcoming expansion will fill the three vacant positions, streamlining governance and preparing for the 2026 assembly elections. A significant point of focus is the lack of representation from the Barak Valley region. The resignation of former minister Parimal Suklabaidya, who was elected to the Lok Sabha earlier this year, left…

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has urged leaders of the state’s higher educational institutions to actively promote student participation in the upcoming ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue.’ The event, scheduled for January 11-12 in New Delhi, aims to connect young minds, especially those without political backgrounds, to the sphere of politics through innovative challenges. A key feature of the program, the ‘Viksit Bharat Challenge,’ offers students a platform to demonstrate their knowledge about India’s progress across various sectors. The challenge includes a quiz competition, an essay-writing contest, and the creation of a vision deck focused on national development. “Institutions are…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for urgent judicial reforms to ensure faster resolution of cases involving crimes against women and children. Addressing a gathering in Cachar on December 1, Sarma underscored the need for streamlined investigations and expedited trials in such sensitive cases. "Criminal investigations must be completed within two months, and trials should conclude within a year to uphold democracy and ensure justice," Sarma said. He highlighted growing public frustration with delays in the judicial process, which often leads victims to seek immediate intervention from law enforcement instead of relying on courts. The Chief Minister urged…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assam Pradesh, convened a high-level meeting on November 29 to chart out strategies for engaging Assamese Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in fostering cultural, economic, and educational collaborations. The party outlined plans to establish robust frameworks for connecting with the Assamese diaspora, leveraging their expertise and resources to contribute to the state's development. Emphasizing the importance of global community ties, discussions explored avenues for international partnerships, including solutions to cross-border challenges with neighboring Bangladesh. Key opportunities in education and employment were identified to provide Assamese youth with global exposure. To enhance outreach, two dedicated committees were formed.…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday emphasized the state’s efforts to counter "restricted" travel advisories issued by several countries for the Northeast region. Speaking at the 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM), Sarma revealed ongoing engagements with foreign envoys to reshape global perceptions about the region's safety and tourism potential."Many countries, including the US and Japan, still categorize the Northeast as restricted for travel. While Assam has been peaceful for the last 4-5 years, these outdated advisories hurt tourism. We are in continuous dialogue with embassies to change this," Sarma said. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who joined…