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    Assam Enters New Space Research Era as ISRO Advanced Radar Facility Comes Up in Chandrapur

    Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for ISRO’s ISTRAC Advanced Radar Research Facility at Chandrapur, strengthening the state’s role in India’s space research ecosystem.

    Assam Floods Affect Over 4.45 Lakh People; PM Modi Assures Full Central Support

    The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with over 4.45 lakh people affected in six districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full Central support after reviewing the situation with Assam MPs.

    Assam floods triggered by excess rainfall, situation still grim: Himanta Sarma

    Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday claimed the current wave of floods in the state has been caused by an unprecedented spell of rainfall rather than conventional riverine flooding, with over 400 per cent excess rain leading to widespread devastation across villages and towns. Addressing reporters after reviewing the flood situation with.

    Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 3 Crore, Three Drug Smugglers Arrested

    Guwahati: Assam Police have busted a major drug trafficking racket in the state’s Sribhumi district, seizing 30,000 Yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 3 crore and arresting three alleged smugglers during a special operation. The successful operation was hailed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who reiterated the state government’s commitment to its ongoing campaign.

    Over 22,000 Affected as First Wave of Floods Hits Assam; Train Services Suspended After Railway Bridge Damage

    Guwahati: The first wave of monsoon floods has hit Assam, affecting more than 22,000 people across six districts as continuous heavy rainfall and rising river levels disrupted normal life and damaged key infrastructure. Authorities have suspended train services in parts of the state after a railway bridge in Dhemaji district was damaged by flooding and.

    Assam eyes six-hour travel radius with new expressways, high-speed corridors

    Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state is building a network of expressways and high-speed corridors aimed at drastically reducing travel time across the Northeast and boosting regional connectivity, trade and tourism. In a social media post, the Chief Minister said the government’s vision is to bring every region of.

    Assam cabinet expansion: 12 MLAs sworn in as ministers

    Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday administered the oath of office and secrecy to 12 ministers in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, completing the formation of the new state government following the NDA’s emphatic victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Srimanta.

    Assam assembly passes UCC law by voice vote; opposition says not needed

    The Assam assembly on Wednesday passed the contentious Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation amid support from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, and opposition from Congress and others not part of the government.

    Assam CM welcomes ‘cow slaughter-free’ Eid calls

    Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday welcomed appeals by several Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in the state to refrain from cow slaughter during Eid, saying the move would strengthen Assam’s cultural harmony and social unity. Taking to X, Sarma said many Eidgah committees across Assam had earlier urged.

    Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Attends Oath-Taking Ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

    Guwahati: Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria today attended the oath-taking ceremony of Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of Assam at a grand function held in Guwahati. The ceremony was graced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh,.

    PM Modi congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma, calls him ‘wonderful administrator’

    Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma for taking oath as the Chief Minister of Assam, and praised him as a “wonderful administrator” who has carried out “pioneering work” for the state. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, as.