Sarma welcomed the decision, asserting that it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s steadfast commitment to the security and development of the Northeast.
With the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India reviving memories of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recalled a narrow escape that has stayed with him for over 16 years.
The programme, inaugurated at Behali in Biswanath district, marks a significant step in the state's multi-layered approach to women’s empowerment.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the Union government has withdrawn the ‘disturbed area’ tag from Dibrugarh, effectively lifting the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the district.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said an ongoing probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has uncovered links between Pakistan and certain individuals from India.
Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-incharge of Jharkhand Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of trying to create rifts within the Hindu community, stating that such actions could weaken societal unity.
The initiative aims to strengthen coordination with central agencies, bolster law enforcement, and improve cross-border surveillance.
The programme has significantly improved the lives of women in Assam and has inspired similar social welfare initiatives across India, Sarma said on Thursday.
The opposition Congress on Wednesday flayed the BJP-led Assam government, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of using the Assam Accord issue to distract the public from alleged corruption involving his family.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that the initiative would provide specialised training to 300 engineering graduates in fields like Robotics, Aerospace, Defence, and Artificial Intelligence.
