Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Mamata Banerjee's 'not only Bengal will burn' remark draws sharp response from BJP CMs
India | Aug 29, 2024, 10:06 AM ISTSeveral Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states, including Assam, Manipur, and Odisha, have condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks suggesting that unrest in Bengal could spread to other regions.
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Champai Soren was under 'surveillance' of his own state police for last five months, says Himanta
Jharkhand | Aug 28, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma's announcement ends days of speculations concerning the tribal stalwart Champai Soren's next move following the latter's unceremonious exit as chief minister and joining the saffron party.
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9.35 lakh people to get Aadhaar cards in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam | Aug 28, 2024, 12:54 PM ISTIn Assam, lakhs of people face challenges in obtaining Aadhar Cards due to the NRC. UIDAI blocked the issuance of Aadhaar cards between February 2019 and August 2019 during the NRC process.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma speaks over 'demography change', says 'Won't let Miyan Muslims take over Assam'
News | Aug 28, 2024, 11:16 AM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said he won't let 'Miya' Muslims “take over” the state. He was speaking over adjournment motions brought by the opposition parties to discuss the law and order situation in the state in the backdrop of the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Nagaon, Assam.
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Champai Soren confirms to join BJP on August 30, day after meeting Amit Shah in Delhi
Jharkhand | Aug 27, 2024, 01:06 PM ISTChampai Soren had earlier said that after so much humiliation in the JMM, he was forced to look for an alternative path.
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'Want Champai, Hemant Soren to join BJP, will support JMM if…': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jharkhand | Aug 26, 2024, 06:34 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he wants Champai Soren and Hemant Soren to join the BJP. He also outlined the conditions under which the BJP will extend its support to the JMM.
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Assam gang rape case: Prime accused dies after jumping into pond while escaping police custody
Assam | Aug 24, 2024, 11:13 AM ISTFollowing the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Assam's Nagaon district, the prime accused died while attempting to escape police custody.
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Assam to introduce mandatory marriage, divorce registration for Muslims
Assam | Aug 22, 2024, 09:18 AM ISTThe Assam government will introduce the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024, in the upcoming state assembly session starting August 22. The bill mandates government registration of marriages and divorces within the Muslim community.
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Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Assam CM meets AJSU president, says, 'will fight elections well'
Jharkhand | Aug 11, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTAs the Jharkhand Assembly elections approach, Assam Chief Minister and BJP's election co-incharge met AJSU President Sudesh Mahto. The two likely deliberated on the election strategy and the alliance's partnership.
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'Hindu population in Assam declined by 10 pc between 1951 to 2011', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam | Aug 10, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma added that the census report said that in Assam, the Hindu population declined by around 9.23 per cent from 1951 to 2011, and in Bangladesh, it declined by 13.5 per cent.
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'Assam govt to introduce two laws to stop love, land jihad cases', says Himanta Biswa Sarma | VIDEO
Assam | Aug 04, 2024, 09:34 PM ISTAssam news: Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed concerns about population control and the need to protect the interests of the indigenous population of Assam.
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Assam: Only vegetarian food at government functions, here is 'why'
Assam | Jul 29, 2024, 08:43 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered district commissioners to simplify government functions and serve only vegetarian food, emphasizing the end of VIP culture and efficient administration at the DCs' conference.
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Assam: Six, including 18-month-old, killed after autorickshaw collided with car in Karimganj
Assam | Jul 23, 2024, 11:06 PM ISTWhile the tragic incident claimed six lives, one was critically injured and was referred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital. CM Sarma expressed condolences to the kin of the deceased.
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What Assam govt has done for state's future, CM Himant Biswa Sarma answers
Assam | Jul 20, 2024, 08:38 PM ISTOn Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the rate of population increase of Muslims is much higher than that of Hindus and as per the current population rate, the Muslims would be a majority in the next 17 years.
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'Assam to become Muslim-majority state by 2041': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam | Jul 19, 2024, 01:37 PM ISTAssam CM said the population of the Hindu community is rising by around 16 per cent every 10 years. He added that his government has taken steps to reduce population growth among the Muslim community.
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Assam decides to repeal Muslim Marriages Act in BIG move, announces CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam | Jul 18, 2024, 07:35 PM ISTThe Assam Cabinet has also directed that suitable legislation be brought for the registration of Muslim marriages in Assam, to be considered by the next session of the Assembly.
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Only 8 applied for citizenship under CAA in Assam, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam | Jul 15, 2024, 07:54 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said anyone who came to the state in 2015 or later will be deported back to their country of origin.
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'Proficiency in local language mandatory for government jobs in Assam': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam | Jul 11, 2024, 01:33 PM ISTThe circular issued by the Director of Higher Education had evoked criticism from several quarters with the All Assam Students Union condemning the move and asking the government to be more responsible towards local people.
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Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 10, 2024, 07:55 PM ISTAssam faces the wrath of floods every year. More than 2 million people were affected by floods this year. Even the animals in Kaziranga National Park died due to floods. Why has flood become a common phenomenon in Assam? Know details.
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Assam: Eight more die in devastating floods as condition worsens in 28 districts
Assam | Jul 07, 2024, 10:31 PM ISTWith the latest report of casualties, the death count in floods, and other natural disasters in Assam this year has risen to 78. As many as 10 rivers including Brahmaputra are flowing above the red mark affecting about 2.4 million people.