Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces end of 'VIP culture' in electricity payments

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 16, 2024
Starting July 2024, Assam government officials, including the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary, will pay their electricity bills, ending the 'VIP culture' of using taxpayer money. All public servants will be responsible for their electricity consumption, aligning with efforts to transition to solar power in medical colleges and...

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Published on June 17, 2024 -  03:07
West Bengal Train Accident: Assam CM Expresses Concern, says Necessary Steps Will Be Taken | Video
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his condolences for the tragic collision involving the Kanchenjunga Express and a goods train near Rangapani station in West Bengal. Describing the incident as "extremely unfortunate," Sarma extended his sympathy to the families of the deceased and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. A special train has left the accident site for Sealdah, according to the Railway PRO, who noted that most of the passengers are from Malda and Bolpur. The collision has resulted in at least 15 fatalities and around 60 injuries. The Assam government is closely monitoring the situation and has committed to providing all necessary assistance as required. #KanchanjunghaExpress #HimantaBiswaSarma #AssamPassengers #MamataBanerjee #AshwiniVaishnaw #WestBengalTrainAccident #KolkataTrainAccident #TrainAccident #TrainAccidentNews #TrainsCollide #NJPtoSealdah #TrainAccidentLatestNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentUpdates ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

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Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chief Minister of Assam since 2021
At a Jharkhand rally, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's previous decision to declare Fridays as school holidays...
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Assam

State in northeastern India
A herd of 80 wild elephants, a common sight in Assam's Udalguri, Baksa, and Tamulpur districts, is wreaking havoc on paddy fields and endangering villagers. The..
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The Assam government has decided to rename Karimganj district to Sribhumi, fulfilling a long-standing demand inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's description of the..
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Violence continues to grip Manipur, claiming seven lives on Monday, including a protester in Jiribam. The discovery of bodies in Assam's Barak River heightened..
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