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  Assam flood situation remains worrisome; over 55 lakh people affected so far

  India | June 23, 2022 4:01 IST

  Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma travelled to Nagaon to take stock of the review situation in flood-hit areas in the district, the officials said, adding that he was also scheduled to visit a few relief camps there.

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  Kurukshetra | Assam CM Sarma hails The Kashmir Files while Ajmal says film will trigger communal tensions

  Kurukshetra | March 16, 2022 20:38 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a half-day leave for government employees to wish to watch the film - The Kashmir Files, which is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in 1990s. Watch Kurukshetra to know why this film is getting so much attention ?

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  The Kashmir Files: Assam CM Sarma hails movie; film will trigger communal tensions, says Ajmal

  India | March 16, 2022 14:31 IST

  The Kashmir Files is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in 1990s.

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  Court slaps fine on Assam CM, wife for not appearing in MCC violation case

  India | February 25, 2022 23:42 IST

  Before accepting the joint plea by the two, there was a bit drama in the courtroom with the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) A K Baruah issuing a bailable warrant (of Rs 1,000 each) against Sarma and his wife as they failed to appear and there was no representation on their behalf till 10:55 am.

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  'Jinnah's ghost has entered Rahul Gandhi': Assam CM Himanta Sarma targets Congress leader, again

  Elections | February 12, 2022 20:53 IST

  Yesterday, the BJP leader hit out at Rahul Gandhi for his doubts about India’s surgical strikes and vaccines against the coronavirus disease. Sarma said his party never asked for proof if Rahul was the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

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  'Did we ask you for proof if you're Rajiv Gandhi's son?': Assam CM fires shots at Rahul

  Elections | February 11, 2022 21:59 IST

  Himanta Sarma had switched from Congress to BJP in 2015 and is rallying in Uttarakhand.

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  'Koi Raja Maharaja aaraha hai kya?': Assam CM reprimands officer for halting traffic | Watch

  India | January 15, 2022 21:05 IST

  "Aisa mat karo!," the CM was seen saying to the officer in anger. The vehicles were seen moving soon after the CM's conversation with the Deputy Commissioner.

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  "We demand an authentic COVID-19 death register": Assam Congress slams CM Sarma

  India | November 27, 2021 17:17 IST

  In a letter to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Debabrata Saikia asked for revising the COVID-19 death register with immediate effect. He alleged that negligence and inefficiency of the government has cost several lives in the pandemic.  

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  Assam, Nagaland CM's hold closed door meetings with NSCN(IM)

  India | September 21, 2021 23:43 IST

  The interaction, which was held a day after the resumption of talks between the Centre and NSCN(IM) to find a solution to the vexed Naga political issue, was also confirmed by Nagaland minister Neiba Kronu.  

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  Assam CM marks fake tweet claiming schools will remain shut till November

  Education | August 29, 2021 14:58 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pointed out in a tweet about a fake message circulating on social media stating that schools will remain closed till November. 

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  Assam CM presents Rs 1 cr to Lovlina Borgohain, offers her DSP post in state police

  Other Sports | August 12, 2021 17:11 IST

  Borgohain became only the third Indian boxer to finish on the Olympic podium, joining two of the biggest icons in Indian boxing -- six-time world champion M C Mary Kom and the very-decorated Vijender Singh.

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  Border row: Ready to report to Mizoram Police if summoned, says Assam CM Sarma

  India | August 01, 2021 22:39 IST

  Sarma speaking to reporters here said he will not seek bail to avoid any summon by Mizoram Police.  

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  Assam CM participates in cycle rally to support boxer Lovlina Borgohain

  News | July 21, 2021 14:21 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a cycle rally to support boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who will represent India at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

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  Assam govt to link some schemes to two-child norm: CM

  India | July 11, 2021 6:57 IST

  The BJP-led Assam government would restrict some state government schemes to the two-child norm, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

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  Opposition in Assam in quarantine during pandemic: JP Nadda

  India | June 29, 2021 14:51 IST

  The opposition parties in Assam were in quarantine with some in the ICU during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, BJP president JP Nadda said on Tuesday.

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  Aim at vaccinating 3 lakh people daily from Monday: Assam CM

  India | June 19, 2021 13:57 IST

  The Assam government has set a target of administering COVID-19 vaccines to three lakh people daily from Monday for the next 10 days, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

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  Cut down on birthday costs, donate for vaccination: Assam CM

  India | May 21, 2021 8:15 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday urged the people to donate generously to intensify the vaccination drive against Covid-19 and make it a "mass movement".

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  'Death rate higher': Assam CM asks senior docs to work late night

  India | May 17, 2021 8:30 IST

  With the Covid related mortality rate seen higher in the night, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asked the authorities to engage senior doctors on duty at this time.

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  'Tell your mother I'll be CM one day': Assam CM Himanta Sarma's wife recalls their first meeting

  India | May 11, 2021 0:01 IST

  Riniki Bhuyan Sarma was all praise for her 52-year-old husband in the manner he tackled the COVID-19 pandemic in the state and "though it is far from over, he is trying to sincerely deal with the challenge".

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  PM Modi congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Chief Minister of Assam

  India | May 10, 2021 13:30 IST

  BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam.