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BJP, Himanta Sarma’s swipe at Rahul Gandhi over dog’s biscuit row

The viral video, showed several supporters attempting to engage with the dog during this time and amidst the exchanges, Gandhi…

Updated: February 6, 2024 14:49 IST

In Himanta Sarma vs Rahul Gandhi row, now an 'arrest after Lok Sabha' threat

In Himanta Sarma vs Rahul Gandhi row, a fresh ‘arrest after Lok Sabha’ threat

This fresh threat came a day after an FIR was registered against him and other Congress leaders following a confrontation…

Updated: January 25, 2024 10:46 IST

Kharge writes to Amit Shah over security concerns after Rahul Gandhi’s clash with Assam cops

The development comes after Assam Police filed an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders for the clash. They…

January 24, 2024 09:51 IST

‘Bofors, 2G scam – can anyone be more corrupt than the Gandhis?’: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Amid the ongoing ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’, Rahul Gandhi had called Sarma as the “most corrupt CM in the country”…

January 20, 2024 16:07 IST

At least 12 people were killed and 30 others were injured on Wednesday when a bus carrying over 40 passengers collided with a coal-laden truck in Assam's Golaghat district. The collision took place at around 4:30 am during the early hours near Dergaon, as the bus, carrying around 45 people, was en route to Upper Assam, The bus was heading from Kamargaon in Golaghat to Tilinga Mandir in Tinsukia district for a picnic and collided with the truck, PTI reported. Golaghat Superintendent of Police Rajen Singh stated, "As of now, 12 people have been killed in the accident." He further added that the injured had been taken to a hospital. Investigations are ongoing to gather further details. According to a senior doctor, serving at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital said that 30 injured individuals were receiving treatment, with some in critical condition, "We are monitoring them," she said. A local police station official reported that the truck, travelling in the wrong direction due to highway damage, collided with the bus, which was on the correct path. The incident occurred amidst foggy conditions, and both vehicles were reportedly travelling at high speeds. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the Golaghat, Assam road accident. He stated, "Pained by the loss of lives due to a road mishap in Golaghat, Assam. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest." The post also mentioned that a compensation amount worth Rs 2 lakh would be provided to the families of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 to those injured. "The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM Narendra Modi," the PMO tweeted. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed anguish over the horrific bus accident in Dergaon and offered condolences to the bereaved families."The local administration is providing all necessary support to the injured in this difficult hour. Prayers for their swift recovery." he tweeted.

Assam: 12 killed, 30 injured as bus collides with truck in Golaghat, PM Modi offers condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased, and a…

Updated: January 3, 2024 12:38 IST

Himanta Sarma’s post on ‘natural duties’ of Vaishyas and Shudras triggers row

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday had posted a verse from the Bhagwat Gita which translated to “Bhagwan Shri Krishna himself…

Updated: December 29, 2023 15:20 IST

ULFA, Centre, Assam govt to sign tripartite peace accord in New Delhi on Friday

A Memorandum of Settlement will be signed between the Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of the United…

Updated: December 29, 2023 13:09 IST

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: ‘Family was dancing when nation was anxious’: Assam CM’s potshot at Gandhis

The video, showing leaders of the Congress party, including Rahul and Priyanka, has now gone viral on social media.

November 29, 2023 13:26 IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa joins viral trend ‘Just looking like a WOW’; shares stunning picture of Assam bridge! Take a look here

In a different post, Sarma attributed the crystal-clear view of the majestic mountain range to a pollution-free environment.

Updated: November 13, 2023 18:25 IST

Assam government announces more than 10,000 teaching vacancies.

Why Himanta Biswa Sarma said ‘just looking like a wow’?

The seemingly ordinary phrase, “so beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow” became an social media sensation after the…

November 12, 2023 17:40 IST

‘Congress did not condemn Hamas because…’: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also said that there is no unity among the constituents of the newly formed Indian…

Updated: October 19, 2023 09:54 IST

The Chief Minister inaugurated a newly constructed bridge on the Barama-Dhamdhama-Tamulpur Road in the Tamulpur district.

Assam CM pushes multiple infrastructure initiatives in Bodo Majority Region – Details here

Sarma announced financial grants of Rs 25 crore for the construction of a new Baksa District Commissioner’s Office and an…

October 6, 2023 08:10 IST

Assam orders socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslim communities

This development comes a day after the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar announced the results of its caste survey which…

Updated: October 3, 2023 17:10 IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife files Rs 10 cr defamation suit against Gaurav Gogoi

The case has been filed at the Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) of Kamrup Metropolitan on Friday and it…

September 23, 2023 14:47 IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma on commitee on polygamy

Congress alleges firm run by Assam CM’s firm received central subsidy, Himanta Sarma denies – The controversy explained

Himanta Biswa Sarma found himself in the eye of a storm on Wednesday after Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha…

September 15, 2023 19:07 IST

Ruckus in Assam Assembly over ‘Rs 10 crore’ subsidy by govt to Himanta Sarma’s wife

Speaker Biswajit Daimary rejected the adjournment notice to discuss the subsidy issue, stating that it was “not in order” and…

Updated: September 14, 2023 16:30 IST

Sarma declared that FIRs will be lodged against those found culpable of irregularities.

Assam CM’s big announcement: Over 22,000 state government jobs to be filled in next two months

The chief minister pointed out that the state government is looking to recruit nearly one lakh people in these posts.

September 4, 2023 17:48 IST

Assam one step closer to polygamy ban: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets expert panel go-ahead, says law soon

The Assam CM has been in favour of imposing a ban on polygamy in the state until the Parliament takes…

August 7, 2023 10:24 IST

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