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Chaos in Assam Assembly over allegations against Himanta Biswa's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma

The Assam Assembly was adjourned multiple times on September 15 as the Opposition MLAs sought answers from the government over the allegations that a company linked to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife received Central subsidy in connection with a plot of land.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Assam CM’s wife threatens to sue Congress MP as subsidy row escalates

The Chief Minister, too, has threatened legal action against Mr. Gogoi

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Assam CM helped wife’s firm get ₹10 crore subsidy: Congress

Congress alleges Assam CM helped wife's firm secure ₹10cr subsidy under Central project. CM denies allegation. Congress MP Gogoi posts story & questions if Central schemes meant to enrich BJP. CM reiterates no subsidies received. Gogoi posts link to Ministry's website.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Assam government forms three-member panel to draft anti-polygamy law

The Chief Minister had earlier said a lot of cases of polygamy were detected in southern Assam

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Assam doctor alleges threats from family for embracing Hinduism; family claims kidnap

The doctor claimed that she had irked her family by converting to Hinduism and they have threatened to kill her, leading her to go into hiding.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Himanta govt spends more on ads than Sonowal; Assam brochure says cap was removed in 2021

After being voted to power in 2021, the Himanta Biswa Sarma government in Assam removed the monetary cap for government advertisements in print and electronic media.

Newslaundry · Sep 1, 2023

Morning Digest | India sees lowest August rainfall in a century; Chinese President yet to confirm presence at Delhi’s G-20 summit, and more

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The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Assam to relaunch drive against child marriage in September

The drive against child marriages in Assam would be relaunched in September, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The last such drive in February caused a commotion across the State after 4,235 complaints were registered and more than 3,000 people, including 93 women, were arrested for involvement in child marriage. 

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asks DGP to study High Court acquittal in 2004 Dhemaji blast

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked DGP to study HC's verdict acquitting all 6 accused in 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast, which killed 13 people. He said the reasoning of the judges needs to be understood before deciding to appeal. HC overturned 2019 trial court order which prescribed life term…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Assam Cabinet decides to ‘create’ 4 districts

The four districts are Bajali, Biswanath, Hojai, and Tamulpur. These districts were, however, merged with their parent districts in December 2022 to facilitate the delimitation exercise that was finalised a few days ago.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023