2,579 COVID-19 cases reported in Assam on Tuesday

National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, organised a special flag-off ceremony for 76 children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) to commemorate the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said prayers were offered for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's well-being on his birthday and announced a month-long program to mark his 25 years of public service.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s opinion piece in an English daily, underscoring the shift towards cooperative federalism in the country.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on July 20 and concluded on August 13. It adjourned sine die on August 13 after 19 sittings spread over 25 days. Prorogation means the termination of a Session of the House by an order made by the President under Article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution.

The flag-off ceremony of 76 children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), who are being sent for treatment to premier healthcare facilities including Narayana Health in Bengaluru, hospitals in Mumbai, and Health City Hospital, among others, was held in Guwahati on Thursday.