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28 Aug

Himanta Sarma calls for calm amid state unrest

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stern warning on August 27 regarding the potential consequences of ongoing unrest in the state, emphasizing that continued disturbances could severely impact the future of Assam's youth. In his statement, Sarma highlighted, "The biggest loser of a violent and disturbed Assam will be its youth, as no industry will feel confident about investing in the State." He stressed that maintaining a peaceful environment is essential for the state's continued growth and prosperity. Sarma directly addressed ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah, urging him to halt activities aimed at disrupting peace. "I again call…

21 Aug

Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das set for Rajya Sabha election

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. This decision comes as the state prepares to fill two Rajya Sabha seats that recently became vacant. Earlier this month, Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita revealed that a total of 10 members had applied for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. “We have received applications from esteemed members, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MPs Rajdeep Roy and Topon Gogoi, incumbent MLA Manab Deka, and former MLA Mission Ranjan Das,” Kalita said. Following a state election committee meeting…

01 Aug

Governor Om Prakash Mathur welcomed by BJP Sikkim delegation

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim, led by State President Shri DR Thapa, visited the Honorable Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, at Rajbhavan today. The delegation offered heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the newly appointed Governor, expressing their best wishes for a productive and successful tenure. They also sought Governor Mathur's esteemed guidance and blessings to better serve and represent the interests of the people of Sikkim. The visiting team included State Executive Members, Morcha Representatives, Vidhansabha candidates, District Presidents, and other party functionaries. Earlier in the day, Shri DR Thapa attended the swearing-in ceremony…

31 Jul

Jishnu Dev Varma visits temple before Telangana oath

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura and the newly designated Governor of Telangana, is set to take the oath of office on July 31st at the Raj Bhavan in Telangana. Dev Varma, along with his wife, will travel to Telangana on the day of the ceremony. The oath-taking event is scheduled for 3 PM. As per protocol, two ADCs – one Major from the Indian Army and one IPS officer – along with the Joint Secretary of the Governor, arrived this evening to coordinate with Dev Varma. Earlier today, Dev Varma visited the Mata Tripura Sundari…

30 Jul

Sikkim MP urges for Tribal rights protection

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

DT Lepcha, the Rajya Sabha MP from Sikkim, on July 29 urged the Central government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to 12 left-out communities in Sikkim. Raising the issue in Parliament, Lepcha highlighted the categorization of Sikkimese people into three ethnic groups: Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali, noting that Sikkim is home to 20 indigenous tribes. "The earliest available census of 1891 notes the Nepali ethnic group as 63.3%, Bhutia as 16.06%, and Lepcha as 18.9%," Lepcha informed Parliament. He pointed out that historically, the King of Sikkim recognized Bhutias, Lepchas, and Nepalis as tribes. However, after Sikkim's merger with…

29 Jul

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticizes BJP for budget ‘Boycott’

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a sharp critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly neglecting various segments of the Indian population in its latest Union budget. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi accused the BJP of boycotting farmers, students, taxpayers, and urban residents. Gogoi lambasted the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not providing legal protection to farmers regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP). "The BJP has ignored the students whose higher education exams were repeatedly canceled and the hardworking taxpayers by removing the benefit of indexation," he stated.Highlighting infrastructure issues, Gogoi noted, "The BJP has failed the…

25 Jul

CM Prem Singh Tamang meets Gakar Rinpoche at Mintokghang

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang met with His Eminence Gakar Rinpoche Ngawang Tenzin Gyurmed at his official residence, Mintokghang, today. The meeting highlighted the significance of spiritual guidance in promoting peace and prosperity in the state. CM Tamang expressed deep reverence for Gakar Rinpoche's spiritual wisdom, which he described as a source of peace and tranquility. He sought the Rinpoche's blessings for the well-being and prosperity of Sikkim's people. Acknowledging the importance of spiritual leadership, CM Tamang emphasized the role of Gakar Rinpoche’s insights in fostering harmony in Sikkim. The meeting underscored the enduring bond between spirituality and governance in…

20 Jul

Chief Minister Tamang receives blessings from His Eminence Khenchen Rigzin Dorjee

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang had the honor of meeting His Eminence Khenchen Rigzin Dorjee at his official residence this morning, seeking divine blessings for the prosperity of Sikkim. Chief Minister Tamang expressed his gratitude for the spiritual leader's acceptance of the invitation and his gracious visit. "I had the honor of meeting His Eminence Khenchen Rigzin Dorjee at their official residence this morning. The esteemed spiritual leader graciously accepted the invitation to visit, imparting blessings and guidance to the people of Sikkim," he shared. During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought His Eminence's blessings, praying for peace, prosperity, and…

14 Jun

LS election 2024: Gaurav Gogoi speaks on his victory & future plans for the party

editorPolitical

Three-time Lok Sabha member, Gaurav Gogoi has won unbeatable battle during this Lok Sabha election, 2024 at Jorhat, Assam. The Congress leader on his win said, "We want the people of India to live freely, follow any religion, support any party and political ideology of their choice and create a sense of freedom. I have already made up my mind that irrespective of the results in Jorhat, even if it is a victory, there are many people in Assam feel that there is an atmosphere of fear and my job is to make them free from fear." He also mentioned…

06 Jun

Mouni Roy Says ‘Always With You’ As Smriti Irani Loses Amethi In Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Business CorrespondentPolitical

In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, BJP's Smriti Irani lost her seat to ' Kishori Lal Sharma by 1,67,196 votes. And amid her defeat from Amethi, bollywood actress Mouni Roy extended her support to the politician as she penned a message that read- Always with you. The politician wrote a long message on X and said her Josh was still high despite the election results. She wrote- " Such is life... A decade of my life going from one village to another, building lives, nurturing hope & aspirations, working on infrastructure - roads, naali, khadanja, bypass, medical college and more."…