After taking charge as CM, Himanta Biswa immediately issued orders to fulfill some of the promises made by the BJP party in their election manifesto and focussed on organizing COVID relief measures as.
Panchayat & Rural Development (P&RD) Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Monday informed that as per the regular report on the initiatives undertaken to fight with COVID-19 in the rural areas, presently.
Deep Dive: Amid Covid gloom, virus-proofed villages of India bring glimmer of hope
Some villages across the country Bihar, Assam, Kerala and UP have managed to keep themselves Covid-free, marking a remarkable journey since the pandemic began.
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UPDATED: May 22, 2021 23:41 IST
Shikdamakha village, also known as the cleanest village, has so far become Covid-free, escaping both the first and second waves, just with self-regulations. (Photo: India Today)
The second wave of Covid-19 has spread its deadly shadow over the heartland of India. Making things worse is the lack of basic healthcare infrastructure in these rural areas.
Earlier this month, an SBI research flagged that the increase in rural penetration is a “worrying trend”. The share of rural districts in new cases increased to 48.5 per cent in May from 36.8 per cent in March, said the report.
Assam abuzz over choice of next CM
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May 03, 2021 19:54 IST
While the BJP did not project a chief ministerial candidate, Health Minister Sarma is tipped for the post
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Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (left) with senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma in April 2021. File
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While the BJP did not project a chief ministerial candidate, Health Minister Sarma is tipped for the post
Election won, the buzz in the BJP camp is now around who will be the next Chief Minister of Assam.
The BJP did not project anyone as its chief ministerial candidate this time unlike in 2016 when the party’s campaign revolved around the “happiness” that Sarbananda Sonowal would ensure.