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  Assam government approves UCC draft, bill to be tabled in Assembly on May 26

  Assam | May 13, 2026 17:11 IST

  Himanta 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 23:50 IST

  Himanta 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 23:28 IST

  Buoyed 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 | April 15, 2026 12:36 IST

  In 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 | February 16, 2026 14:36 IST

  Speaking 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 | February 14, 2026 13:56 IST

  For 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 | January 17, 2026 23:38 IST

  During 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 | October 05, 2025 7:38 IST

  Zubeen 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 | April 10, 2025 6:56 IST

  As 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 | April 09, 2025 19:50 IST

  Himanta 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 | July 06, 2024 21:58 IST

  The 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 | February 11, 2024 8:59 IST

  The 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 | January 25, 2024 15:53 IST

  Himanta 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 | January 11, 2024 17:01 IST

  Congress 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 | July 16, 2023 17:18 IST

  Himanta 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 | June 16, 2023 7:24 IST

  Assam 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 6:19 IST

  Himanta 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 6:19 IST

  Himanta 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 | April 01, 2023 11:30 IST

  The 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 | March 17, 2023 14:21 IST

  Karnataka 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."