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We lost World Cup match because it was Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India lost World Cup Final due to match date coinciding with Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary, according to Assam CM Sarma. He advised BCCI to choose dates carefully in future, a day after Rahul Gandhi blamed PM Modi's presence for loss.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma triggers ‘name game’ for baby giraffe in Guwahati zoo

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has triggered a game of suggesting names for a giraffe born in the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, also known as the Guwahati Zoo. Bapukon, if it is a male. Maloti, if it is a female,” a user suggested while another said Apoorva,…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

From Kashmir to conversions, with Himanta in Chhattisgarh’s ‘jinxed’ constituency

In poll-bound Chhattisgarh, the BJP’s campaign strategy doesn’t revolve around just unemployment, corruption and women’s safety but Hindutva poll planks too. 

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2023

Communal cut and thrust roils Chhattisgarh poll blitz

Election-bound Chhattisgarh witnesses emergence of Hindu-Muslim divide as issue for first time. BJP seeks to build narrative against Congress govt. with allegations of polarisation & corruption. Congress defends turf with welfare promises

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Congress complains to EC against Home Minister and Assam CM

Congress complains to EC against Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating MCC; alleges misuse of official machinery in Telangana, and against Gopal Singh Rajput. Party delegation submits 8 memoranda of poll code violations in 3 states. Complaint against Shah for claiming CM Baghel's govt lynched Chhattisgarh's son; Sarma for…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Supriya Sule ticks off Himanta Biswa Sarma for his Israel-Hamas remark

The verbal missives began after NCP veteran Sharad Pawar said India always “stood firmly with Palestine”

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Assam approves grant for Durga Puja pandals

Assam Cabinet approves ₹10,000 grant-in-aid for 6,953 Durga Puja pandals to discourage 'Chanda' (donation) culture. CM Sarma appeals to committees not to raise funds forcibly.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Members of 8 Adivasi extremist groups surrender in Assam

Officials said the extremists deposited 304 firearms

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Missing Army personnel from Assam confirmed dead in Sikkim flash flood: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says missing Indian Army personnel Mitul Kalita of Baksa District confirmed dead in Sikkim flash flood. Nine Army men killed in the floods so far. Sarma expresses condolences to bereaved family.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

1,039 arrested in fresh Assam crackdown on child marriage

“In a massive crackdown against child marriage, Assam Police has arrested over 800 accused persons in a special operation, which began in the early hours of dawn,” Himanta Sarma said on X.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023