Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Death toll rises to 75 with 7 more deaths in Assam floods, 3.32 lakh people affected | 10 Points
India | Jul 29, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTThe Assam government has announced relaxation in norms for providing ex gratia payment to next of kin of those killed or missing in the floods this year, while declaring an additional Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of the deceased.
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Assam ravaged by floods, 40 dead, 80 missing; inter-ministerial team to assess damage
Assam | Jul 23, 2026, 08:17 PM ISTThe floods were triggered by cloudbursts in upstream regions of Nagaland, coupled with exceptionally heavy rainfall across parts of Assam.
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10 people dead in 24 hours in Assam flood, 6.53 lakh affected in 11 districts | What we know so far
India | Jul 23, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department issued an 'Orange Alert' on Wednesday, asking people to be prepared for calamity, and a 'Yellow Alert' for the next four days as it predicted thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rains at isolated places.
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21 killed, 5.64 lakh people affected in Assam floods, CM Sarma to visit affected districts today
India | Jul 22, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTThe ASDMA said over 5,64,600 people in Golaghat, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Biswanath, Dhemaji, Sonitpur, Udalguri, Nagaon, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metro), Jorhat, Tinsukia, Karbi Anglong, Lakhimpur and Sivasagar have been affected by the deluge, up from over 3.63 lakh people in 15 districts on Monday.
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Speed News: CM Yogi launches 'Maha Vriksharopan 2026' initiative to plant 35 crore trees
Originals | Jul 12, 2026, 07:19 PM ISTCM Yogi launches 'Maha Vriksharopan 2026' initiative to plant 35 crore trees in UP. Himanta Uses Road Roller, Destroys Seized Drugs Worth Rs 472 Crore. Delhi Police arrests three shooters linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang in major crackdown. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Over 22,000 people affected, Railway bridge damaged as first wave of floods hits Assam
Assam | Jun 30, 2026, 09:00 AM ISTAssam's first major floods of the season have affected over 22,000 people, damaged a railway bridge and halted train services. Here's the latest on the flood situation, rail disruption and the government's relief efforts.
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TMC MP Sushmita Dev resigns from Rajya Sabha, meets Himanta in yet another setback for Mamata
India | Jun 10, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTSushmita becomes the second TMC MP to resign from the Rajya Sabha after Sukhendu Shekhar Roy. The party has also suffered a major blow in the Parliament after 20 of its 28 Lok Sabha MPs rebelled and supported the ruling NDA.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allocates portfolios to newly inducted ministers: Here's who got what
Assam | Jun 08, 2026, 03:30 PM ISTAssam Cabinet portfolios: The 12 ministers were sworn in on June 5, while four other ministers were administered the oath of office on May 12, along with the chief minister. The portfolios of the four ministers were announced earlier.
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Assam CM allocates guardian districts to 16 Cabinet Ministers: Here's full district-wise list
Assam | Jun 07, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTA Guardian District refers to a district that is assigned to a Guardian Minister, a member of the state cabinet entrusted with overseeing its overall administration and development.
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Assam Cabinet Expansion: 12 MLAs sworn as in ministers as CM Himanta expands his team | Full list
Assam | Jun 05, 2026, 03:58 PM ISTAssam Cabinet Expansion: The BJP, under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership, registered a massive victory in the 2026 Assam assembly elections, winning 82 of 126 seats alone.
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Assam Cabinet Expansion: BJP's Ashwini Roy, Ashok Singhal take oath as ministers | As it happened
Assam | Jun 05, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTAssam Cabinet Expansion: The BJP-led NDA had retained to power in Assam for a third straight term in the 2026 assembly elections, with the saffron party winning 82 seats on its own.
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Assam Cabinet Expansion: 12 more ministers to take oath today; check full list here
Assam | Jun 05, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to expand his cabinet with the induction of 12 ministers, including four new BJP faces. The move comes weeks after the NDA's sweeping victory in the Assam Assembly elections.
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Assam govt tables Uniform Civil Code Bill in assembly, seeks to govern laws on marriage and divorce
India | May 25, 2026, 11:07 AM ISTAssam govt tables Uniform Civil Code Bill: CM Sarma said for the first time, Bill provides a legal framework for live-in relationships and by requiring registration, the law ensures that the rights of partners -- and any children born from such unions -- are formally recognised and protected.
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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 takes oath as Assam CM for second consecutive term | Watch
Assam | May 12, 2026, 03:17 PM ISTThe BJP-led NDA retained power in Assam with a sweeping two-thirds majority in the just-held assembly polls. The BJP won 82 seats in the 126-member House, while allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) secured 10 seats each.
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Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, others takes oath as Assam ministers
Assam | May 12, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTAssam CM oath ceremony: Himanta Biswa Sarma, who first became chief minister in 2021, is the first non-Congress leader in Assam to serve two consecutive terms as CM.
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Assam govt formation: Who are 4 ministers who took oath today along with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Assam | May 12, 2026, 11:51 AM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Assam's Chief Minister for a consecutive second term, alongside four ministers from the BJP, AGP and BPF. The ceremony at Khanapara Veterinary College field saw the presence of top leaders and dignitaries as the NDA begins its third term in the state.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of oath-taking: 'New govt would prioritise manifesto implementation'
Assam | May 12, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTThe Chief Minister-designate, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is scheduled to be sworn in at 11:40 am on May 12, 2026, at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati.
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Speed News: PM Modi attacks Congress over Tamil Nadu alliance betrayal
Originals | May 10, 2026, 06:36 PM ISTPM Modi attacks Congress over Tamil Nadu alliance betrayal. Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, ending DMK-AIADMK era. Himanta Biswa Sarma chosen NDA leader, set to become Assam CM. Vijay announces free electricity, women safety force in first orders.
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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,