Assam - The Purbottar

23 Jan

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Japan’s State Minister of Justice in Tokyo

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Japan's State Minister of Justice Komura Masahiro and discussed about the Assam government's plans to establish an industrial park dedicated to Japanese companies in the state. The duo also had a conversation on the shared values and ethos that tie India and Japan. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, "It was a privilege to meet H.E. Mr. Komura Masahiro, Japan's State Minister of Justice. We had an insightful conversation on the shared values and ethos that tie India and Japan, and particularly how ideals of Buddha form a spiritual brid between…

23 Jan

Budget Session in Assam to begin on Feb 17

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The Assam Assembly’s budget session will be held from February 17 to March 25, an official said on Thursday. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the session's inaugural day will take place in Kokrajhar, the official added. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will deliver the opening address. Following a one-day break, the rest of the session will be held at the Assam Assembly complex here from February 19.

23 Jan

Assam: 354 Tea Garden Hospitals to be upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

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In a landmark initiative to strengthen healthcare services in Assam's tea Garden areas, the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to upgrade 354 tea garden hospitals into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. This transformative step aims to provide quality healthcare to tea garden workers and their families. The event was attended by Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Irrigation, Government of Assam, as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Ministers Pijush Hazarika, Prashanta Phukan, Rupesh Gowala and Krishnendu Paul, along with several MLAs representing various constituencies across the state. Speaking at the…

22 Jan

Transgender Welfare Board established in Assam to address key social issues

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Assam has joined Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in establishing Transgender Welfare Boards, the Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday. This move aims to address pressing social welfare concerns within the transgender community. The development follows a Supreme Court notice issued in November 2024, seeking responses from state governments on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Kinner Maa Eksamajik Sanstha Trust. The PIL, submitted in 2021, called for the creation of welfare boards to tackle discrimination, unemployment, homelessness, and lack of access to education and healthcare faced by transgender individuals. A Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy…

22 Jan

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays homage at Gandhi statue in Tokyo

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, continuing his international outreach, paid homage to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo earlier this week. This visit marks another step in strengthening the relationship between India and Japan, rooted in deep historical, cultural, and civilizational ties. The Chief Minister's visit to Tokyo is seen as part of India's broader strategic outreach to Japan, with the two countries sharing a "Special Strategic and Global Partnership." Japan-India relations are based on a rich history, intertwined through hcultural exchanges and historical connections. These ties date back to 752 AD, with Indian monk Bodhisena's contribution to…

21 Jan

Himanta attends global outreach investment roadshow in Seoul, invites investors for Advantage Assam 2.0

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As part of global outreach initiatives for the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and m Infrastructure Summit, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invited South Korean industrialists to the marquee event in Guwahati on February 25-26. Speaking at an investment roadshow organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Seoul, Sarma underscored Assam's strategic and locational advantages as key attractions for foreign investment.Highlighting the significance of the Central government's support under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Chief Minister said Assam enjoys special policy benefits, making it an ideal investment destination in India. Referring to the Act East Policy, CM…

21 Jan

Woman detected with HMPV infection, second such case in Assam this season

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A 75-year-old woman has been detected with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Guwahati, the second such case this season in Assam, and the patient is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, an official of the health facility said on Tuesday. She has been put in isolation, and her condition is stable, he said. However, there was no official confirmation from the state government.

21 Jan

No elephants transported outside the state in recent past: Assam govt

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The Assam government has asserted that no elephants were transported outside in the recent past, dismissing speculations that a convoy of animal ambulances ferried jumbos from the Northeastern state.“I categorically state, with all the authority at my command, that the elephants shown being transported in vehicles over the last two days are not from Assam,” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X. He was responding to a post by Mukrang Engti, the founder of Karbi Anglong Animal Welfare Society, on X in which he had sought clarification over media reports regarding the matter.

21 Jan

Four Bangladeshi infiltrators pushed back: Assam CM

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Four Bangladeshis, who were trying to enter India illegally, were pushed back by Assam Police, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.He, however, did not specify from which district the infiltrators were sent back. “Zero Tolerance for Illegal Infiltration. Under strict vigil along the international border, four Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended by @assampolice near the border and pushed back,” Sarma said in a post on X on Monday.

20 Jan

CM Himanta invites South Korean industrialists to invest in Assam

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday pitched before industrialists in South Korea the locational, strategic and policy advantages of Assam, inviting them to invest here. He also emphasised the Centre's focus on the Northeast and the commitment of top business houses of the country to push for industrial growth in the region. "Advantage business ties! I began the day in Seoul by speaking to over 140 business leaders at the Advantage Assam roadshow, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in South Korea," Sarma posted on X.