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Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today attended the District Commissioners’ Conference, which commenced today at the Jorhat Convention Centre as part of a two-day programme.It may be noted that this is the first District Commissioners’ Conference following the formation of the new State government.The conference will deliberate extensively on the overall development of every district of the State, effective resolution of public needs and grievances, revenue administration and public amenities, infrastructure development, law and order, implementation of State and Central Government schemes, and measures to make administration more responsive and people-oriented."Our DCs are at the forefront of delivering governance…

Lok Sabha MP Rakibul Hussain has once again written to the Election Commission of India, alleging misuse of power and politically motivated decision-making by Devashish Sharma, former Nagaon District Commissioner and District Election Officer. The MP had previously submitted several complaints regarding various controversial activities and alleged political affiliations during Sharma’s tenure as District Commissioner. More recently, Hussain has also raised questions over certain transfer orders issued during Sharma’s tenure. In particular, enclosing copies of immediate transfer orders involving several LRAs (Lot Mandal/Revenue officials) from revenue circles including Rupohi and Kaliabor, the MP has demanded an independent, time-bound, high-level inquiry…

Assam’s district commissioners have gathered in Jorhat for a two-day conference to review development and governance priorities across the state, with improving public service delivery and ensuring that government schemes reach beneficiaries among the main areas of discussion. The conference began on September 13 at the Jorhat Convention Centre and is the first meeting of the state’s district commissioners since the new government was formed in May, according to an official release. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is chairing the conference, which is examining issues related to administration and development at the district level. The discussions are aimed at making…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday paid tribute to Vaishnavite saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev on his Tirobhav Tithi, recalling his contribution to India’s cultural unity and the social, religious and literary life of Assam. In a post on X, Sarma described Sankardev as one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat and said his spiritual vision had strengthened the country’s civilisational and cultural unity. “Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev was one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat, whose spiritual vision strengthened the civilisational and cultural unity of our nation,” Sarma said. The chief minister also highlighted Sankardev’s…