Assam declares seven day mourning in honour of Dr Manmohan Singh
The Assam government has declared a seven-day mourning period in honour of late Dr Manmohan Singh, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
The Assam government has declared a seven-day mourning period in honour of late Dr Manmohan Singh, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a directive advising ministers to avoid political commentary and refrain from participating in political interviews.
The invitation was extended during a special business event hosted by the Assam Government in Thimphu, coinciding with Bhutan’s 117th National Day celebrations on December 17.
In a step towards enhancing connectivity, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government has constructed over 31,800 km of roads and completed 1,400 bridges under various initiatives.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched an ambitious initiative to bolster its grassroots presence in Assam by constructing permanent office buildings across all mandals in the state.
The Ministry of Railways has released several helpline numbers to assist affected passengers and their families.
He highlighted the significant rise in the Muslim population from 12% in 1951 to 40% in 2024 in Assam. "This is not a political issue for me. It is a matter of life and death," he emphasized.
Sarma urged the minister to take steps for rationalising gas prices to meet Assam's rising power demand, which has exceeded 2500 MW at peak times.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the initiative will span various sectors, including law enforcement, education, and administrative services.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that the three new criminal laws, which came into effect on July 1, 2024, signify a transformative shift towards citizen-centric services, prioritising the safety of women, children, and the underprivileged.
