Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Assam has rejected terrorism and is moving towards development, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah launched and laid the foundation stone of various development projects of Assam in Guwahati.

Jul 25, 2021, 21:40 PM IST

Robots will deliver essentials to COVID-19 patients in this state; check details

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal handed over two robots, to be used for delivering food and medicines to COVID-19 patients, to the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh as a part of the COVID-19 infrastructure equipment grant.

Jan 17, 2021, 00:29 AM IST

After Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review Assam flood situation

The Centre has already announced an ex-gratia of Rs. two lakhs for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50, 0000 to those seriously injured in the floods.

Jul 30, 2017, 08:49 AM IST

PM Modi calls Sonowal to take stock of Assam flood situation

Modi enquired about measures taken by the Assam government to provide succour to the marooned people, damage caused by flood and status of relief and rescue operations.

Jul 09, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

India, Bangladesh should fight common enemies together: Sonowal

He was addressing the inaugural programme of the 8th Round of India-Bangladesh Friendship Dialogue here.

Jul 02, 2017, 22:47 PM IST

Unified policing is the need of the hour in Northeast: Sonowal

The police force has to be modernised and technology driven to meet the challenges of insurgents using various devises, to instill a sense of security among the people, Sonowal said.

Jun 29, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

Sonowal for spiritual orientation of youths

"Spiritual institutions could energise the youth by imparting teachings that will give purpose to life and guide people to serve society with deep sense of social responsibility," Sonowal said.

May 14, 2017, 18:03 PM IST

Assam govt to set up 'Act East' department

"My government will take the initiative to set up 'Act East' department to implement the Prime Minister's vision to connect the North East with South East Asia," Sonowal said.

May 11, 2017, 19:50 PM IST

Assam CM urges Centre to allow continuation of NEIIP

"The North East Industrial Investment Promotion Policy has led to significant industrial investment in Assam to the tune of around Rs 5,000 crore before its expiry on March 31 this year," he said.

Apr 23, 2017, 20:35 PM IST

Special pilgrims train launched for Northeast region

In a bid to improve connectivity and to make northeast region a destination paradise, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the North East Frontier Railway (NFR) recently launched the "Aastha Circuit Train" a special pilgrim train for the Northeastern region here.

Feb 25, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

Sonowal urges NRIs to invest in Assam

"Future growth of India can come through its North East by Acting Eastwards to Southeast Asia and East Asia," Sonowal said.

Jan 08, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Assam rolls out ambitious health insurance scheme

"The health assurance scheme will cover all individuals in eligible families with annual income below Rs 5 lakh, both BPL and APL," an official release said.

Dec 25, 2016, 22:54 PM IST

Complete all anti-flood works on time or face consequence: Assam CM

The CM has asked the officials concerned to complete all embankment and flood related activities before April, IANS reported.

Dec 12, 2016, 20:16 PM IST

BJP'S Pradan Baruah takes oath as Lok Sabha member

Pradhan Baruah was a four-time MLA and had joined the BJP from Congress late last year.

Nov 29, 2016, 12:48 PM IST

Three soldiers killed in Assam militant ambush, MHA monitoring situation

"Spoke to Assam CM Sonowal who apprised me of the situation in the wake of blast in Tinsukia. The MHA is closely monitoring the situation," Rajnath said.

Nov 19, 2016, 21:20 PM IST

New Assam CM asks BSF to seal Indo-Bangla border on war footing

Sonowal asked the border sentinels to ensure erection of fencing expeditiously for a safe and fool-proof border with the neighbouring country.

Jun 04, 2016, 19:13 PM IST