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Assam Orders Probe Against Pak National “Linked” To Congress MP’s Wife

February 16, 2025 admin

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday ordered the registration of a case against a Pakistani national, who is believed to have links with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife, for “trying to interfere in domestic matters” of the state and the country. Mr Sarma also said that Elizabeth Colburn, Mr Gogoi’s wife, will…

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Assam Cabinet To Discuss Alleged Pak Links Of Gaurav Gogoi’s Wife

February 13, 2025 admin

New Delhi: The Assam cabinet led by Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will discuss the ‘national security” angle of alleged Pakistani links of the wife of Gaurav Gogoi, Congress MP from Assam and Deputy Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha. In a post on X, without naming Mr Gogoi, Mr Sarma said: “On February 16,…

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BJP Claims Gaurav Gogoi’s Wife Has ISI Links, Congress Leader Hits Back

February 12, 2025 admin

Guwahati: The BJP has claimed that the wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has links with Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI, drawing a sharp retort from the leader. BJP Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged on Wednesday that Elizabeth Colebourn, the wife of Mr Gogoi, had ties with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) while she worked with…

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After Himanta Sarma Spoils “Udta Assam Party”, Manipur’s Biren Singh Says…

February 2, 2025 admin

Guwahati/Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today reached out to his counterpart in neighbouring Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a show of support to the Assam Police for destroying illegal opium poppy cultivation worth over Rs 27 crore. The police in Assam’s Goalpara destroyed 170 bighas (over 56 acres) of poppy plantation in January,…

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Himanta Sarma As Poppy Farms Destroyed

February 2, 2025 admin

Himanta Biswa Sarma uploaded a video of destroying the poppy cultivation. Guwahati: Around 170 bighas (over 56 acres) of poppy farming worth more than Rs 27 crore were destroyed in Goalpara district of Assam in January, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. “Dear Local Pablo Escobars, Sorry to spoil your planned Udta Assam…

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Dibrugarh To Be Second Capital

January 26, 2025 admin

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that Dibrugarh will be developed as the second capital of Assam. On the occasion of Republic Day, Mr Sarma said the district headquarters of Dibrugarh will be developed as the second capital of the state within the next three years. This was the first tie the…

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Tie-Ups With Japan Colleges, Firms In Focus As Himanta Sarma Wraps Up Tour

January 24, 2025 admin

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday urged Japan’s leading universities to explore academic collaboration with the state’s varsities, particularly through joint degree courses and student exchange programmes in research and skilling. Mr Sarma, who was winding up his three-day visit to Japan, also held discussions with ministers and top officials of leading…

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In Japan, Himanta Sarma Highlights Growth, Incentives To Attract Investors To Assam

January 22, 2025 admin

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed over 160 Japanese business leaders at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Japan roadshow, where he highlighted Assam’s economic growth and favourable business environment. Taking to X, Mr Sarma said, “I spoke to over 160 Japanese business leaders on Assam’s economic miracle and ease-of-doing business. Since 2014, Assam’s economy is…

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140 Business Leaders Attend Himanta Sarma’s Investment Outreach In Seoul

January 20, 2025 admin

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rolled out the red carpet for potential investors during the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshow held in Seoul on Monday. With over 140 business leaders in attendance, the event, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in South Korea, showcased the state’s potential as a key investment hub for global…

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Assam Launches Global Outreach Ahead Of Key Investment Summit

January 18, 2025 admin

Guwahati: Assam has launched a global investment drive in the run-up to the Advantage Assam 2.0, the state’s signature global investment and infrastructure summit, scheduled to be held in Guwahati on February 25 and 26. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit Japan and South Korea as part of a high-level delegation for…

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