The 5.5 feet tall statue of the Father of the Nation, located at Gandhi Chowk in Doomdooma town for several years, was removed on Wednesday using an excavator crane, sparking protests among the citizens.
Chief Minister Dr. Sarma visited Palashbari in Kamrup district and took stock of the situation. He visited three relief camps, spending time with the flood victims to assess the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation measures being undertaken by the government.
Assam has registered its first case under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which came into force from Monday, in Nagaon Police Station, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said here on Monday.
Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the flood situation in the northeastern state and assured full cooperation from the central government.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued a stern reprimand to the Nalbari District Commissioner for disregarding instructions to serve a simple vegetarian meal at the cabinet meeting held in the district on Thursday (June 27, 2024).
To give some respite to the citizens of the state, who are already grappling with inflation, unemployment and other economic challenges, the Assam cabinet on Thursday announced a major relaxation in traffic penalties for minor violations by riders and drivers of two and three-wheelers.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has initiated a high-level inquiry into the killing of two suspected poachers at the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Nagaon district, on Saturday morning.
