Assam clashes: CM Sarbananda Sonowal orders probe; prohibitory orders issued in Hailakandi
The clashes broke out between two groups during the afternoon prayers outside a mosque in Marwaripatti of the district.
May 10, 2019, 21:48 PM IST
Assam hooch tragedy: Death toll reaches 70; probe ordered, 2 excise officials suspended
Two excise officials have been suspended and a probe has been launched into the matter.
Feb 23, 2019, 12:36 PM IST
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Feb 16, 2019, 23:50 PM IST
DNA: Slogans of 'Veer Jawan Amar Rahe' raised at Assam
To pay tribute to the martyr from Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal reached Guwahati airport. Indian army raised slogans of 'Veer Jawan Amar Rahe'.
Feb 16, 2019, 22:44 PM IST
Unnecessary disturbance being created over Citizenship bill: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal
"It is not right to unnecessarily create social disturbance... Polls will come and go, but we (Assam govt) will not harm the indigenous people," he said.
Feb 01, 2019, 21:08 PM IST
Congress to support Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal for new government if he quits BJP over Citizenship Bill
The current 14th Assembly has 61 BJP, 25 Congress, 14 Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), 13 AIUDF, 12 Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) and one independent MLA.
Jan 12, 2019, 23:56 PM IST
BJP surges in Assam panchayat polls, CM Sarbananda Sonowal thanks voters
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal thanked the people for taking part in the election in large numbers and voting for "development and good governance".
Dec 15, 2018, 00:40 AM IST
Rajnath, Sonowal review Assam situation after protests over Citizenship Amendment Bill
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and top officials Tuesday night reviewed the situation in Assam in the wake of strong protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the state, sources said.
Nov 28, 2018, 00:00 AM IST
'Only 3.5 lakh out of 40 lakh so far apply for inclusion in NRC'
The Supreme Court has also finalised a set of standard operating procedure (SOP) for disposal of claims and objections in the updation of the NRC.
Nov 18, 2018, 15:09 PM IST
Government taken initiatives to solve problems of tea tribe Communities: Sonowal
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday asserted that his government has initiated several initiatives for the tea tribe communities to solve their various problems to some extent.
Nov 10, 2018, 23:57 PM IST
Those responsible for violence will not go scot-free: Assam CM
Condemning the killing of innocent people and terming it as an act of cowardice, Sonowal said the state police have been directed to nab the culprits involved in the incident.
ULFA kills five in Assam, CM calls for strong action against assailants
At least five persons were killed by United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) terrorists on Thursday in Bishnoimukh village in Assam.
Nov 01, 2018, 23:18 PM IST
Assam districts bordering Arunachal Pradesh on possible flash flood alert
Sonowal has directed the authorities in Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur and Tinsukia districts to remain alert and take all possible steps to prevent any major catastrophe.
Oct 20, 2018, 10:47 AM IST
Assam CM hoists country's third-tallest national flag on Gandhi Jayanti
The 319.5 feet flag pole at the Gandhi Mandap in Guwahati is the tallest in the country with respect to average elevation of the city.
Oct 02, 2018, 18:54 PM IST
BJP's Ram Madhav calls for deportation of immigrants, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal wants NRC in all states
The update of the NRC in Assam excluded more than 40 lakh people from the draft list published on July 30, triggering a political controversy.
Sep 11, 2018, 08:04 AM IST
Illegal immigrants a challenge: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal pitches for NRC in all states
The second draft of NRC left out names of nearly 40 lakh people.
Sep 11, 2018, 06:23 AM IST
Assam CM makes a gaffe, addresses Ravi Shankar Prasad as 'Pandit Ravi Shankar'
"I would like to especially thank Pandit Ravi Shankarji," Sonowal said at the beginning of his speech at the launch of the "Digital North East Vision 2022" document in Guwahati.
Aug 11, 2018, 21:30 PM IST
Second wave of floods hits Assam, over 90,000 people affected
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday reviewed the flood situation in Assam.
Aug 03, 2018, 21:06 PM IST
Not named in Assam's National Register of Citizens? Here is what you can do
Every person whose name was in the first draft but is missing from the final draft will be given an individual letter to file the claim for her/his non-inclusion during claims and objections.
Jul 30, 2018, 12:06 PM IST
Assam's NRC released, nearly 40 lakh residents not included in final draft
Anticipating a law and order situation following the publication of the draft, security has been beefed up across the state.
Jul 30, 2018, 10:05 AM IST
