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  Modi vs Kejriwal: BJP will do better in 2024 if AAP convener becomes Oppn face, says Assam CM

  India | August 21, 2022 7:52 IST

  Modi vs Kejriwal: Sarma said this while reacting to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's assertion that Kejriwal would emerge as the main challenger to PM Modi in 2024.

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  Assam to withdraw 1 lakh minor cases: Himanta on Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2022 17:26 IST

  Independence Day 2022: He also declared a slew of measures to strengthen education, healthcare, agriculture and other sectors in the state. Hoisting the national flag at the 76th Independence Day programme in Guwahati, Sarma said there are about four lakh cases pending in the state’s lower courts.

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  Himanta Biswa Sarma takes a jibe at CM Nitish Kumar, calls him 'Margdarshak' for others | WATCH

  India | August 11, 2022 12:23 IST

  Bihar politics: Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister for the eighth time while RJD's Tejashwi Yadav took oath as his Deputy CM.

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  'Assam has become hotbed of jihadi activities': CM Himanta Sarma

  India | August 04, 2022 16:26 IST

  Assam News: Six Bangladeshi nationals belonging to Ansarul Islam had entered Assam to indoctrinate youths, and one of them was arrested when the first module was busted at Barpeta in March this year, Sarma said at a press conference here.

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  Congress leaders keep in touch as old friends: Himanta Sarma on Jharkhand Congress allegations

  India | July 31, 2022 23:15 IST

  Congress claimed that the BJP was trying to topple its coalition government with the JMM in Jharkhand by offering Rs 10 crore to each legislator, besides promising a ministerial berth.

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  Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: BJP, NDPP to jointly contest polls, says Assam CM

  India | July 26, 2022 21:30 IST

  Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said they will jointly contest elections with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland in 2023.

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  'Politely told Margaret Alva...': Assam CM as Opposition's VP candidate dials him

  India | July 24, 2022 23:48 IST

  Vice President election 2022: Margaret Alva has been fielded by the Opposition against the ruling NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar, the latest governor of West Bengal, who resigned from the post on July 18.

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  'Not blasphemous': Himanta Sarma on Assam activist's arrest for playing Lord Shiva

  India | July 10, 2022 16:20 IST

  The activist and his associates performed a street play on the road near Nowgong College Clock Tower Point in which they raised the issues of price rise as well as unemployment.

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  Grateful Shiv Sena MLAs came to Assam because...: CM Himanta on Maharashtra political crisis

  India | June 25, 2022 23:50 IST

  While speaking to news agency ANI, the leader added that it is his job to provide security and comfort stay to anyone who comes from outside. "Tomorrow, even if Congress comes, I will extend the same welcome," he added.

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  Assam: Class 12 board exam results to be declared on June 27 | CHECK DETAILS

  Exam Results | June 25, 2022 12:38 IST

  Students can check their results online using their roll numbers. This year Higher Secondary examinations were held from March 15 to April 12.

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  Assam flood: Death toll touches 118; Silchar reels under water for 5th day

  India | June 25, 2022 6:49 IST

  On Thursday, a population of 45.34 lakh in 30 districts had been affected by the deluge, according to the bulletin of the Assam State Management Disaster Authority (ASDMA).

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  Uddhav should also come to Assam for vacation: Himanta Biswa Sarma's dig at Shiv Sena | Watch

  India | June 24, 2022 15:32 IST

  Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde has claimed that he enjoys the support of 40 party MLAs and 12 Independents. Currently, they all are staying at a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Guwahati.

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  Assam flood: 108 dead so far, CM makes aerial survey of Silchar; total affected down to 45.34 lakh

  India | June 24, 2022 0:32 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Centre is continuously monitoring the flood situation in Assam and is working closely with the state government to provide all assistance to overcome the challenge.

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  Assam CM's wife files Rs 100 cr defamation suit against Manish Sisodia in PPE kits case

  India | June 22, 2022 6:36 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said he will initiate legal action against Sisodia after the AAP leader's allegations.

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  'See you in court': Assam CM Himanta vows to file criminal defamation case against Sisodia

  India | June 05, 2022 7:05 IST

  Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that although the NHM issued the order, the company had raised no bill and the kits were gifted to the government.

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  Sisodia accuses Himanta Sarma of PPE contracts scam; Assam CM responds

  India | June 04, 2022 18:39 IST

  Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed that Assam CM Himanta Sarma — who was a health minister at that time — honoured PPE contracts to companies run by business partners of his wife and son. The Assam government, however, refuted the claims.

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  Assam CM Sarma advocates equal share of property for wife, says 'No Muslim man should marry 3 women'

  India | June 02, 2022 13:23 IST

  "Assam govt is very clear that no Muslim man should marry 3 women. Don't give Talaq, give divorce legally. An equal share of the property should be given to daughters like sons. Give 50 per cent share of the property to the wife. Views of the govt and the common Muslims are same," CM Sarma said.

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  Madrassa word should cease to exist: Assam CM Himanta Sarma

  India | May 23, 2022 0:00 IST

  Speaking at a media conclave by RSS-linked weeklies Panchjanya and Organiser, Sarma said children will not be willing to go to a madrassa if they are told that they won't be able to become a doctor or engineer after studying there and claimed to admit them to such religious schools is a violation of human rights.

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  Professor arrested for emails criticizing Assam Govt, CM

  India | May 22, 2022 10:59 IST

  The accused allegedly sent out emails to the official email account of the district superintendent of police condemning government policies and also used unparliamentary terms against the CM and the Education minister.

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  Guwahati Municipal Corporation Polls 2022: 12% polling recorded in initial hours of voting

  India | April 22, 2022 12:04 IST

  In this election, a total of 757 polling stations have been set up out of which 80 polling stations will be conducted exclusively by women polling officials.