Assam Chief Minister
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Assam government approves UCC draft, bill to be tabled in Assembly on May 26
Assam | May 13, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma said the UCC is one of the key promises made by the BJP-led NDA government and the state is committed to implementing it within the framework of the Constitution.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma chosen as NDA leader in Assam, set to take oath as CM on May 12
Assam | May 10, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma has been chosen as NDA leader in Assam and is all set to take oath as CM on May 12. This comes after the BJP-led the NDA delivered a massive electoral performance in the Assam Assembly elections by winning 102 of the 126 seats,
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Exclusive: Muslims will have to say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', says Himanta Biswa Sarma after Assam win
Assam | May 05, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTBuoyed by the BJP’s big win in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma delivered a series of explosive statements targeting the Opposition. Taking aim at the Congress, Sarma claimed the party had effectively become a "party of Bangladeshi Muslims" since 2016.
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Supreme Court stays Telangana HC order granting bail to Pawan Khera in case by Assam CM's wife
India | Apr 15, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTIn a big setback to Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court has stayed the anticipatory bail order to the Congress leader given by the Telangana High Court.
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Bhupen Kumar Borah quits Congress ahead of Assam Assembly elections, may join BJP
Assam | Feb 16, 2026, 02:36 PM ISTSpeaking to reporters after resigning, Bhupen Borah said, “I don't deem it necessary to speak on why I resigned. I have certainly resigned and sent my resignation to the high command.”
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From an hour long to just 8 minutes drive: How the new Brahmaputra bridge transforms commute
India | Feb 14, 2026, 01:56 PM ISTFor years, people travelling between Guwahati and North Guwahati had to spend 45 minutes to more than an hour on the road, especially during peak hours. With the opening of this bridge, that journey is expected to take just 7 to 10 minutes.
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PM Modi pledges global recognition for Assam's culture, lauds Bodo traditions
India | Jan 17, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTDuring his address at the Bagurumba Dwhou event in Guwahati on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared his commitment to ensuring Assam’s cultural heritage receives global recognition.
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Zubeen Garg death case: Assam CM awaits viscera report by Oct 10, urges return of key suspects
India | Oct 05, 2025, 07:38 AM ISTZubeen Garg death case: Police documents reveal that Zubeen’s bandmate, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, has alleged a deliberate plot to disguise the singer’s death as an accident.
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Assam Board SEBA HSLC Result 2025 not to be declared today | Here's what CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said
Education | Apr 10, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTAs per reports, the result drafting process is currently in its final stages, and the much-awaited Class 10 results will be declared anytime later this week, depending on the board's internal review and approval.
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Assam CM Himanta Sarma uses co-passenger's charger on flight, says 'feel deeply apologetic'
Trending | Apr 09, 2025, 07:50 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Miniter of Assam shared on X how a co-passenger helped him with an international plug and charging cable during his flight. However, he couldn't return it since he fell asleep. Check out his post here.
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Assam Floods: Shah dials CM Himanta Sarma, ensures centre's full assistance to flood-ravaged state
Assam | Jul 06, 2024, 09:58 PM ISTThe floods in Assam have impacted over 24.5 lakh people. It has also claimed over 52 lives while triggering severe damage to wildlife in Kaziranga National Park.
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Assam: Himanta Cabinet gives nod to bill to ban magical healing
India | Feb 11, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTThe proposed bill prohibits and eliminates practices of "magical healing" in the name of treatment, proposing strong punitive action against the "healers".
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Himanta Biswa Sarma mocks Rahul Gandhi's 'coal on the stove' remark | WATCH
India | Jan 25, 2024, 03:53 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma said Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after the Lok Sabha elections. The Assam police filed a case against Gandhi and several other Congress leaders for allegedly provoking supporters to break barricades to enter Guwahati city, deviating from the approved route during the Yatra.
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UCC will be implemented in Assam after Uttarakhand, Gujarat: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
India | Jan 11, 2024, 05:01 PM ISTCongress and several other opposition parties opposed the UCC saying a diverse country like India does not need Uniform Civil Code. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the UCC is not required in the country and criticised the BJP for promising to implement the controversial proposed law.
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No cabinet reshuffle in Assam before Lok Sabha polls, major changes post elections: CM Himanta Sarma
India | Jul 16, 2023, 05:18 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma on Assam cabinet reshuffle: "The issues that have surfaced following the draft delimitation will be 99 per cent resolved if they are placed before the EC," CM Sarma said.
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Students, parents views will be taken to implement National Education Policy: Himanta Sarma | VIDEO
India | Jun 16, 2023, 07:24 AM ISTAssam CM Sarma made this call yesterday while speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day Conclave on the implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in the state.
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Aap Ki Adalat: "I want Muslim youths to get...," says Himanta Sarma on 'madarsa' closing in Assam
India | May 28, 2023, 06:19 AM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma on madarsa: Assam CM Himanta Sarma has said that he is trying to create a progressive ecosystem for the Muslim community in the state.
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Aap Ki Adalat: "Was never impressed by Rahul Gandhi's merits", says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
India | May 28, 2023, 06:19 AM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma on Rahul Gandhi: Assam CM Sarma revealed in Aap Ki Adalat that what happened in the meeting with Rahul Gandhi, after which he left Congress and joined Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Bihu gift for Assam! Govt hikes Dearness Allowance by 4 pc
India | Apr 01, 2023, 11:30 AM ISTThe dearness allowance will be hiked by 4 per cent with effect from January 1.
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Karnataka Polls: Assam CM says he intends to 'close all madrassas as new India doesn't need them'
Karnataka | Mar 17, 2023, 02:21 PM ISTKarnataka Assembly elections: Addressing a rally in Belgavi, the Assam CM said that he intends to close "all madrassas" as he wants schools and universities in "new India."