Sonakshi Sarkar

The Assam cabinet has permitted shops in major cities of the state, Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar to operate 24/7, with the aim of boosting economy to encourage trade, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. Liquor shops and bars in those cities have been exempt from this approval, with them operating the same times as before. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting which was held in Dibrugarh on Thursday, which is set to be the state's second capital, as per CM Sarma. "Now shops can operate 24*7 in Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar and with extended timings in other areas…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called off its plan to celebrate ‘Bihar Diwas’ in Tinsukia, Assam, following strong opposition from regional political parties and community-based organizations. The event, originally scheduled for March 22, faced backlash from indigenous groups and opposition leaders, forcing the party to reconsider its decision. State BJP president and Member of Parliament Dilip Saikia confirmed the cancellation on Wednesday night, stating that the party did not wish to hurt local sentiments. However, he defended the initiative, citing that states like Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Nagaland have previously celebrated ‘Assam Diwas’ to promote cultural unity. “The…

The Assam government on Thursday decided that all shops and business establishments will be allowed to remain open 24 hours in Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Addressing a press conference here after a cabinet meeting, Sarma said his council of ministers approved a policy allowing shops and business establishments, except liquor outlets, to operate 24 hours a day in the capital city and the two important towns of the state. "In other towns, all shops will be allowed to remain open till 2 am, while the limit will be 11 pm in rural areas. However,…

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced a landmark investment of Rs 3 lakh crore in Assam to develop world-class national highways, aiming to bring the state's road network up to US standards. This announcement was made during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha. Gadkari assured lawmakers that there will be no shortage of funds for these ambitious road projects. He stated that the highway network in Assam will undergo a complete transformation, enhancing connectivity and driving economic growth across the region. Several major infrastructure projects are already underway, with some expected to be completed…

The class 9 English annual exam in Assam’s Barpeta district, scheduled for Thursday, was cancelled after the question paper leaked on social media, officials said. Barpeta inspector of schools Ratul Kumar Das issued an order to all the school heads in the district and intimated about the exam's cancellation. A new exam date will be announced later.

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Numal Momin has expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA's decisive victory in the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council election on April 2. Momin asserted that overwhelming public support suggests a clean sweep for the ruling alliance. "I am very confident that the BJP-led NDA will secure a landslide victory. Tomorrow is the last day for the withdrawal of nominations, after which campaigning will begin in full swing. The people's overwhelming support indic that the BJP-led NDA will  dominate the polls, and the results on April 4 will bring a…