Sarbananda Sonowal Archives

Assam springboard of India’s Act East Policy: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

Guwahati: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday asserted that Assam is the springboard of India’s Act East Policy and its all-round development is central to the success of the policy. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said, Prime…

Assam

Assam’s BJP govt fulfilled expectations of people, will return to power: CM Sonowal

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that his government has fulfilled all expectations of the people of the state and BJP will come back to power after the assembly elections, likely to be held in March-April this…

Assam

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal extends new year greetings

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal has conveyed new year greetings to the people of the state. “As we step into a new year, I extend my greetings to all and pray for peace, progress and prosperity,” Sonowal said in…

Guwahati

Sonowal attends Annual Day Function of Chinmaya Mission in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday attended the annual day function of Chinmaya Mission, Guwahati. In his speech Sonowal observed that for the welfare of the society people will have to work with dedication. Speaking on the occasion,…

Guwahati

Guwahati: CM Sonowal releases book on ‘Vrindavani Vastra’

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday released a book titled ‘Vrindavani Vastra’ at a function at Assam Legislative Assembly in Guwahati. The book has been penned by Mrinal Chandra Kalita. Released the book ‘Vrindavani Vastra’ authored by Shri…

Education

CM Sonowal presents Veerangana Sati Sadhini Award to Minoti Borthakur

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday presented the Veerangana Sati Sadhini Award, 2020 to noted social worker and educationist Minoti Borthakur at a programme organised by Cultural Affairs Directorate in association with Lakhimpur district administration at Dhakuakhana, Lakhimpur.…

Assam

Assam CM Sonowal distributes P&RD awards in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Speaking at a function organised to distribute Panchayat and Rural Development Awards 2020 in Guwahati, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the Block Development Officers (BDOs) who are keys for rural development should frequently exchange their ideas with…

Assam

Assam to upgrade 50 border outposts with Rs 100 cr outlay

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said the state government will upgrade 50 border outposts (BOPs) with an outlay of Rs 100 crore in the first phase of an infrastructure development scheme. Addressing a meeting of the departments…

Assam

CM Sonowal campaigns for Tiwa Autonomous Council election at Sonapur

GUWAHATI: In the run-up to Tiwa Autonomous Council (TA) election on December 17, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal addressed an election rally at Sonapur in Kamrpu (Metro) district on Tuesday. In his speech, Sonowal highlighted the welfare schemes and achievements…

Assam

Working to transform Guwahati as gateway to Southeast Asia: Sonowal

Kolkata: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday that his government was working to transform Guwahati as a gateway to Southeast Asia. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Sonowal said the state is…