Prasad Acharya

In a surprising twist following a major election win, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has tendered his resignation. In an interesting development, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has requested him to serve as the caretaker CM while the formation of a new administration unfolds.

In a colorful celebration of Holi, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya embraced the spirit of the festival alongside brave Assam Rifles personnel in Srikona, just outside Silchar.

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya underscored that empowering adolescent girls must be treated as a national mission, arguing that India’s progress depends on the advancement of its women.

AYODHYA: Ayodhya district administration on Sunday assured a delegation of saints and mahant to shift two carved stones from Dashrath Mahal temple to a safe place. The stones were kept in the Dashrath Mahal on March 15 after being received at Digamber Akhara.

Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya visited Sivasagar district to review government schemes, emphasizing efficient implementation for rural communities. He met with district officials, including DC Aayush Garg and SSP Subhrajyoti Borah, discussing developmental initiatives and addressing implementation challenges. The governor assured continued support for the district's developmental efforts and better service delivery.

The Governor of Assam praised the government's bold eviction initiatives, which reclaimed a staggering 1.45 lakh bighas of land. He emphasized the noteworthy advancements made in the implementation of new criminal legislations, the notable reduction in crime rates, and the achievements in the fight against narcotics.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution sanction order against former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling and aims to expedite the pending trial. The ED alleges Chidambaram granted FIPB approval for the deal in lieu of quid pro quo, with alleged illegal gratification received by his son.

An 'obtuse angle' cartoon exhibition by Bibhu Prasad Acharya will be inaugurated at Goethe-Zentrum on Tuesday.

The mountain guides had halted work in the Himalayas for a week to mourn the death of their 16 comrades.

Ten piped water supply projects are being made operational in Keonjhar district to provide safe and clean water to each household across urban and rural areas, officials said.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged the opposition blocked indigenous Hindu MLAs from speaking during a debate on The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Bill, which he termed essential for the Assamese community's survival. Opposition leaders demanded his dismissal, citing divisive rhetoric. The opposition parties claimed that over the past two years, CM Sarma has made several provocative statements.

President Droupadi Murmu appointed new governors to nine states, reassigning several BJP and RSS veterans. Former Sikkim governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya took over as Assam governor with additional charge of Manipur. Other notable appointments included Haribhau Bagde for Rajasthan and Santosh Kumar Gangwar for Jharkhand. Outgoing Jharkhand governor C P Radhakrishnan was named Maharashtra governor.

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has established an expert committee to implement the "Professor of Practice" initiative in state universities. This reform, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, seeks to integrate professionals from diverse fields into academia. Led by Prof. Amit Patra, the committee aims to bridge the divide between theoretical learning and practical skills.

The Mangaluru city police have arrested four persons in connection with the mysterious death of young businessman Umesh Shetty.