As part of an initiative by the Department of Forest and Environment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attended the World Environment Day event held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday celebrated World Environment Day with various programs, including the launch of a portal to encourage people to plant trees in the name of their mothers.
Sarma underlined the environmental threat posed by the depletion of wetlands. He said that wetlands in and around Silchar, such as Malini Beel, Maheesha Beel, Rangirkhaal and Singerkhal present a vibrant ecosystem serving as natural reservoirs and protecting these wetlands would significantl
"Assam already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), Hailakandi (30 cm) and in nearby areas. People in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories. Stay safe, stay prepared," CM Sarma posted on X.
Chief Minister Dr Sarma urged the IndiGo senior officials to enhance air connectivity to key locations across Assam, particularly Silchar, Dibrugarh and North Lakhimpur.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a video conference with all District Commissioners (DCs) at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati and discussed the key issues for the successful rollout of the socio-economic empowerment schemes.
Addressing a press conference, Sarma said, "This man (Gaurav Gogoi) is openly a deep-rooted Pakistani agent. No Assamese will ever forget the supreme sacrifice of Jintu Gogoi (an Indian Army officer who lost his life in the line of duty during the Kargil War) or the Pahalgam incident. No Ass
"Finally, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has admitted that he visited Pakistan. But let us be very clear -- this is just the beginning, not the end. What lies ahead is far more serious. There exists every reasonable ground, supported by credible inputs and documented information, to suggest tha
The Chief Minister also urged the Union Minister to expand its area of operations at the Margherita coal mines to help Assam to augment its income from coal.
Assam's relentless campaign to eradicate child marriage was commended during the NDA CMs' Conclave in New Delhi, the Chief Minister's office said in an official statement.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in Delhi on Monday and discussed expanding air connectivity and infrastructure in the northeastern state.