Sonakshi Sarkar

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sharply criticized the West Bengal government for its perceived leniency in addressing border infiltration. Speaking to reporters, Sarma identified West Bengal as a "weak link" in the broader effort to combat illegal entry into the country. "The weak link in our campaign against infiltrators is the West Bengal government," Sarma remarked. "We apprehend six to seven illegal infiltrators daily in Assam, as evident from my social media updates. However, unless infiltration is curbed in West Bengal, the problem will persist and spread nationwide." Highlighting the pressing need for a nationwide implementation of the…

The Assam government has introduced pivotal measures to streamline land administration and ease land transactions, following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 11. To address issues faced by micro and small landholders, the Cabinet approved the continuation of manual payment for Khazana (land revenue) and the issuance of manual receipts. This decision aims to alleviate the difficulties encountered with online payment methods while maintaining the onboarding of Pattadars into the e-Khazana portal to advance land administration reforms. Another major reform included waiving renewal fees under the Societies Registration Act for non-individual juridical entities such…

In a major shakeup aimed at boosting governance and leadership across crucial sectors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a comprehensive reshuffle of ministerial portfolios. The reshuffle, a strategic move designed to drive efficiency, innovation, and development, is expected to strengthen the state's administration and foster growth in key areas like healthcare, education, rural infrastructure, and social welfare. New Ministerial Assignments Prasanta Phukan has been entrusted with the Power, Skill, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, as well as the Medical Education and Research departments. He will also oversee the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana, focusing on advancing healthcare, energy sustainability,…

To boost the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) grassroots presence in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the establishment of permanent party offices across all mandals in the state. The initiative was officially launched on Sunday with the inauguration of the Sualkuchi Mandal office in Kamrup (Rural) district. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, CM Sarma highlighted the importance of the project, describing it as a transformative step towards deeper community engagement. "Today marks a historic day as we open this modern office equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. This model will be replicated across Assam, enabling us to enhance our connection…

A high-level delegation from the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), led by president Dipen Boro, along with Bodo Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Executive Pramod Boro, and MPs Rwngwra Narzary and Joyanta Basumatary, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss critical issues related to the Bodo community and the Bodo Territorial Region (BTR) Accord. During the meeting, the delegation pressed for expedited implementation of the BTR Accord, which is seen as pivotal for the region's peace and development. The leaders emphasized that several commitments made in the Accord remain unfulfilled and urged the central government to accelerate…