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Assam terror attack: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condemns

Nov 19, 2016, at 10:19 pm

Guwahati, Nov 19 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday condemned the terror attack in his state which left at least three army personnel killed.

Indigenous minority should not be afraid of any political discourse: Assam CM

Nov 06, 2016, at 12:39 am

Guwahati, Nov 5 (IBNS) : The indigenous minority communities are sons of the soil and there is no need for them to be afraid of any political discourse, commented Asam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday.

Sonowal orders probe into Rs 2000 cr irregularities in Assam Social Welfare department

Nov 03, 2016, at 02:57 am

Guwahati, Nov 2 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday ordered a probe into the irregularities in the Social Welfare department after Rs 2000 crore irregularities in the department came to light.

Assam CM underlines skill development as key objective of govt

Oct 29, 2016, at 02:38 am

Guwahati, Oct 28 (IBNS): Assuring Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, that Assam is right on the track to achieve its goal of building skilled manpower, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the government is earnestly pursuing the skill development plans for the state.

After militants attack on Ibobi, Assam police to review Sonowal security

Oct 26, 2016, at 12:51 am

Guwahati, Oct 25 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal's security will be reviewed by Assam police following militants attack on Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh.

Spiritual strength must for character building: Assam CM

Oct 23, 2016, at 01:13 am

Guwahati, Oct 22 (IBNS) : Saying that the youth must be spiritually inclined, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that a strong moral character of a person gives him the strength to carry out his duties towards society with dedication and commitment.

Assam-Nagaland vow to work towards mutual trust and people to people interaction

Oct 17, 2016, at 11:30 pm

Guwahati, Oct 17 (IBNS) : In putting across their intent loud and clear, the Assam and Nagaland government vowed to adopt "mutually reciprocating approach" to carry forward constant dialogue and people to people contact towards solving all outstanding issues between the two states.

19th session of Krishnaguru International Spiritual Youth Society held at Bokakhat

Oct 17, 2016, at 03:14 am

Guwahati, Oct 16 (IBNS) : Reiterating that the youth must take leading role in making Assam a developed state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said that the youth must employ its innovative ideas in nation building process and commit themselves to the cause of the society.

Assam govt to take strong action against govt officials for negligence to duty

Oct 16, 2016, at 12:44 am

Guwahati, Oct 15 (IBNS) : After suspension of two General Managers of APDCL and AEGCL, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the state government will take strong action against government officials who shows negligence to duty.

Sonowal inaugurates State's first Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra

Oct 08, 2016, at 02:08 am

Guwahati, Oct 7 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Assam’s first Model Skill Development Centre “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra” at Panjabari, Guwahati in a bid to transform the skill landscape of the State at a function held at the city on Friday.

Sonowal greets people on the occasion of Durga Puja

Oct 08, 2016, at 02:00 am

Guwahati, Oct 7 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal extended his Durga Puja greetings to all on the occasion of Durga Puja.

Assam CM lays emphasis on society's role in protecting wildlife

Oct 07, 2016, at 12:59 am

Guwahati, Oct 6 (IBNS): Appreciating the relentless service rendered by forest personnel to safeguard the wildlife of the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the society would have to put joint efforts in protecting nature and animal habitats.

Sonowal urges banks to join hands with govt for effective implementation of flagship programmes

Oct 07, 2016, at 12:50 am

Guwahati, Oct 6 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that to brand the Possibilities, Potentialities and Prosperities of Assam, all Banks must join hands with the government and ensure successful implementation of government flagship programmes for financial inclusion.

Sonowal releases Assam Human Development Report 2014

Oct 04, 2016, at 12:33 am

Guwahati, Oct 3 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that while public expectations from the government have increased tremendously over the years, their level of satisfaction with the service delivery has gone down drastically.

Swaccha Bharat Mission has turned into a Rashtra Dharma: Sonowal

Oct 03, 2016, at 01:55 am

Guwahati, Oct 2 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said that Swaccha Bharat Mission has turned into a Rashtra Dharma and the people from every corner of the country have started participating into this Mission spontaneously.

Government to stand with the people in their struggle: Assam CM

Oct 03, 2016, at 01:42 am

Guwahati, Oct 2 (IBNS) : Reiterating the government’s commitment to stand with the people in their times of need, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said that health sector of the state is going through massive transformation and people’s health needs will be taken care of by the Government Health Department on war footing.

Assam CM urges students to strive for becoming good human beings

Oct 02, 2016, at 12:29 am

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged students of the state to strive for becoming good citizens with human values along with excelling in studies.

Assam Police will become a smart police force: Sonowal

Oct 01, 2016, at 11:37 pm

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS) : Informing that the government will make all the police stations in the state smart police stations in a phased manner, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that newer challenges are facing the society in modern times and police force will have to adopt technology to tackle increasing crimes.

Sonowal to release Assam Human Development Report-2014

Oct 01, 2016, at 10:53 pm

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will release the “Assam Human Development Report 2014” and the Vision and Strategic Architecture Document on SDGs, namely, "Assam 2030: Our Dream, Our Commitment" during a function to be held at Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC), Khanapara, on Oct 3.

People's feedback is important for good governance: Assam CM

Sep 15, 2016, at 01:17 am

Guwahati, Sept 14 (IBNS) : Reiterating that government’s own discretion is not enough for ensuring good governance, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that people’s participation and feedback are equally important to make governance accountable for service delivery and to bring visible change.

Education which encourages skill development holds key for solving unemployment: Sonowal

Sep 11, 2016, at 01:51 am

Guwahati, Sept 10 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that education that addresses skill development holds the key in creating employment avenues and solving unemployment problems to a great extent.

Majuli's prestige is the Assam's prestige: Sonowal

Sep 08, 2016, at 12:52 am

Guwahati, Sept 7 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that Majuli's prestige is Assam's honour and it will be upheld at any cost.

Assam CM vows to seal porous Indo-Bangladesh border

Sep 04, 2016, at 01:49 am

Guwahati, Sept 3 (IBNS): On the last leg of his two-day visit to the Indo-Bangla border at Mankachar sector, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday visited Dewaner Alga under Hasichar Border Outpost and expressed that a ‘lot needs to be don

Assam CM visits Indo-Bangladesh border

Sep 03, 2016, at 01:22 am

Guwahati, Sept 2 (IBNS): In a move to send across State Government's intent of zero tolerance against cross border movement from across the border, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday paid a visit to the Indo-Bangla border along Mankachar sector in South Salmara district.

Assam CM calls on Arun Jaitley and seeks immediate release of fund

Aug 30, 2016, at 02:39 am

Guwahati, Aug 29 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday called on Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in North Block at Central Secretariat in New Delhi and apprised him of the devastating floods that lashed the State and sought Centre’s assistance by the way of releasing funds quickly.

Assam: Sonowal urges for efficiency in urban local bodies

Aug 25, 2016, at 03:40 am

Guwahati, Aug 24 (IBNS): In a move to bring in more efficiency in the functioning of the urban local bodies, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal proposed to introduce Urban Administrator Service, Urban Engineering and Planners Service and Urban Finance and Accounts Service and asked the Chief Secretary to do the needful in this regard.

Sonowal pitches for time bound strategy for power department

Aug 17, 2016, at 02:58 am

Guwahati, Aug 16 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday reviewed the power scenario in the State and directed the Power Department to chalk out a time bound strategy to improve the power scenario in the State.

Assam CM unveils War Memorial on banks of historic Dighalipukhuri

Aug 17, 2016, at 02:52 am

Guwahati, Aug 16 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has unveiled the War Memorial on the northern bank of historic Dighalipukhuri in the presence of a large gathering of Army, Air Force personnel, intellectuals and general public.

Assam CM urges State Railways Minister for rail connectivity with Majuli

Aug 17, 2016, at 01:16 am

Guwahati, Aug 16 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged the Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain and the officials of the Railways to construct a railway bridge connecting Majuli from Dhakuakhana to expose the biggest river island in the world to tourists.

Assam CM holds high level meeting with wildlife experts for protection of rhinos

Aug 12, 2016, at 03:18 am

Guwagati, Aug 11 (IBNS): A high level meeting of national level expert consultation for developing stronger strategy for protection of rhinos in Assam was held at the Chief Minister's ALA conference room in Guwahati on Thursday.