After months of will-he-wont-he, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pulls up his sleeves to expand his cabinet axing three of his colleages to pave the way for atleast seven others by Thursday.
Sonowal, who is in New Delhi is beleived to have got the consent from his party top leaders for the cabinet rejig.
Sources to Assam Times in the national capital that former AASU general Secretary Tapan Gogoi is set to be inducted along with Chandan Brahma from BPF and Phani Bhushan Chaudhury from AGP.
Ranjit Dutta and Palab Luchan Das are beleived to have been axed and Das is set to be replaced by Jagiroad MLA Piyush Hazarika who is very trusted man of Himanta Biswa Sarma. Sotea MLA Padma Hazaria is also learnt to have been inducted in the place of Ranjit Dutta who triggered no less controversy.
The 'Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024', a five-day cultural extravaganza showcasing Northeast India's richness, kicks off on January 13 at Bharat Mandapam. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and NEHHDC, the festival aims to display diverse arts, crafts, and cultures, fostering economic opportunities. With 250 participants including weavers, farmers, and entrepreneurs, the event features panel discussions, buyer-seller meets, traditional performances, and a focus on women's roles in regional development. Highlighting the youth's contribution and challenges, the festival aims to explore how they can shape India's economic landscape. Additionally, specialized...
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