Sarbananda Sonowal, 59, was elected to the Assembly from Majuli for the second consecutive term, but, in July, inducted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministry.
The minister added that the Ministry of Ayush has also accorded in-principle approval to upgrade Govt Ayurvedic College in Jalukbari, Assam, as a Centre of Excellence with the support of up to Rs 10 crore.
The Cabinet Committees have been reconstituted by the Central Government on Monday. The CCPA is one of the most important committees that take decisions on political strategy.
Former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was inducted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Cabinet on Wednesday.
Reports say that Scindia and Sonowal are among others who would take the oath when Prime Minister Narendra Modi expands the Council of Ministers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to rejig his council of ministers on July 8 at 10.30 am. In the run-up to the resuffle, several important developments have emerged.
Senior BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday cut short his Madhya Pradesh visit to return to Delhi amid talks of Cabinet expansion. Scindia is credited for paving way for Shivraj Singh Chouhan's return as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister last year.
Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal, Sushil Kumar Modi, Dilip Ghosh, Anupriya Patel and several others may get a place in the Union Cabinet which is likely to be expanded on Wednesday, July 7.
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Chief Minister of Assam on Monday.
Sonowal and his powerful ministerial colleague Himanta Biswa Sarma are being seen as the two most obvious contenders for the top job.
Assam Election Results: CM Sarbananda Sonowal is set to retain power in the northeastern state as BJP wins clear majority.
Assam Election Results: Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has won Jalukbari seat for the 5th consecutive term by a margin of 1,01,911 votes.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam on morning of April 28.
In an exclusive interview with India TV, the Chief Minister of Assam talks about BJP's preparations for upcoming elections.
Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal presented Silpi Sambordhona to mobile theatre artists, technicians, and other artists in a function held at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra on Feb 13. During the program, Sonowal handed over financial aids to the artists who were hit by COVID 19 pandemic.
Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is "extremely critical", doctors have said. The octogenerian Congress leader's condition deteriorated on Monday morning.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has directed that the recruitment examination for the posts of sub-inspectors will be conducted within a month after being cancelled two days back due to the leaking of the question paper.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday thanked actor Akshay Kumar for his contribution of Rs 1 crore towards the Assam flood relief. The Chief Minister took to Twitter to extend gratitude towards the star for always showing sympathy and support at the time of crisis.
Chief Ministers across India celebrated 74th Independence Day. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar hoisted national flag in Panchukla.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inspected erosion caused by the Kundil River on NH 37 in Sadiya. He took stock of the work done by Water Resource Department and local administration to mitigate the danger.
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