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Congress biggest enemy of peace, development: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the polls a fight between “those who want to see India as ‘vishwa guru’ (world leader) and those who want it to remain an inferior country”.

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024

Definition of Assamese has changed, it must include those living here for years: Himanta

The definition of Assamese has undergone change over the years, and it must include people who have lived in Assam for centuries, such as Hindi speakers and the tea tribes, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024

Assam CM’s security strengthened after threat from Sikh outfit

Assam Police strengthens security for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after threat from banned Khalistani outfit.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

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Chief Minister ‘afraid of me’, says Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah

I Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah has accused State’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of becoming ”acrimonious toward him out of fear”. Mr. Borah said the Chief Minister liked slaves, not followers. “Just see how he made former Cabinet Minister Basanta Das touch his feet,” he said

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

Assam to bring UCC through 'front door', says Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted in the Assembly that his government will bring the Uniform Civil Code through the “front door”

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

Congress, AIUDF walk out of Assam Assembly against repeal of Muslim Marriages Act

Opposition parties walk out of Assam Assembly in protest against repeal of Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

India’s Assam state repeals British-era Muslim marriage law

Ruling BJP says law allowed child marriages but Muslim leaders allege move aimed at polarising voters ahead of election.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2024

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Ahead of UCC, Assam decides to repeal Muslim Marriages Act

The State Cabinet, which met late on Friday night, approved the Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024, for repealing the British-era marriage and divorce Act specific to Muslims.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

National Board for Wildlife approves elevated road project near Kaziranga National Park in Assam

The National Board for Wildlife also approves two elevated railway corridors skirting Deepor Beel, a major wetland and designated a Ramsar Site

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM

Assam CM criticizes Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal, warns of downfall for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.

The Hindu · Feb 21, 2024

Thrash leaders talking of alliance with BRS, Bandi Sanjay tells BJP workers

BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar warns against electoral alliance with BRS, launches 'Vijay Sankalp Yatra' across Telangana.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

BJP’s ‘Vijay Sankalpa Yatras’ across Telangana from today

Telangana BJP launches 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatras' with Union Ministers and Chief Ministers to cover 5,500 km.

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

Sarma, Sawant to kick off BJP bus tours from Tuesday

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024

Will reclaim ‘char’ areas from encroachers: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister plans to reclaim river islands and establish heritage belts to protect land and preserve ecology.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

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The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024

Two Assam Congress MLAs declare support for BJP-led State government

Two Congress MLAs in Assam have declared their support for the BJP-led government headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

Efforts on to remove Aadhaar hurdle for 27 lakh in Assam: Assam CM

Aadhaar hurdle in Assam: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma aims to help 27 lakh people unable to acquire Aadhaar cards due to NRC biometrics issue.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

Plans to curb evangelism, polygamy in the State, says Assam Chief Minister

Assam Chief Minister aims to curb evangelism and align anti-polygamy law with Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

Assam Ministers and officers will no longer enjoy subsidised power, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The days of Ministers and government officers and employees enjoying heavily subsidised power will soon be over, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. He said he had instructed the Power Department to install individual prepaid meters in every government quarter, including the residences in the Ministers’ colony,…

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The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Mizoram, Assam agree to resolve border dispute

“Mizoram and Assam on February 9 agreed to make joint efforts to resolve the long-pending inter-State border dispute,” an official statement said in Aizawl. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday morning (February 9) invited his Mizoram counterpart Lalduhoma, who is currently in Guwahati, over a meal and both…

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Assam govt. footed ₹58-crore flight bills of CM, others

Assam government spent more than ₹58 crore on hiring helicopters and chartered flights for Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries since May 2021.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

'Offered biscuit to dog owner to feed it': Rahul Gandhi on viral video

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi clarifies viral video of offering biscuit to a dog, BJP leaders criticize his treatment of party workers.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Vijay Bishnoi sworn in as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court

Justice Vijay Bishnoi sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, with dignitaries present.

Newslaundry · Feb 3, 2024

‘Lazy hit job’: Assam CMO on media report that CM ‘used public money’ to attend weddings, campaigns

Hours after The Wire reported on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allegedly spending “crores” of public money to “charter flights for BJP activity and weddings”, Sarma’s office described the report as a “lazy hit job based on selective reading of a handful of tweets”.

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024

I want leaders who are like Himanta, Milind Deora to leave Congress: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi urges leaders like Himanta Biswa Sarma and Milind Deora to leave Congress due to ideological differences.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

Foundation laid for northeast’s first naturopathy hospital

Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation of the first yoga and naturopathy hospital in the northeast.

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