Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge: Know all about total cost, length and scope and impact of project
Assam | Feb 14, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTThe Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu will give a major connectivity boost to Assam, cutting down the 45-50 minute travel time from Guwahati to North Guwahati to just 7 to 10 minutes.
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CM Leads Assam’s Leap to AI-Driven Hospitals, Anchors Lord’s Mark Industries as Strategic Partner
Brand Content | Feb 11, 2026, 05:14 PM ISTThe facility was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, marking a defining moment in the state’s healthcare journey and positioning Assam at the forefront of AI-enabled clinical care in India.
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Gogoi's Pak 'link' SIT report to be sent to Centre after adding details of Rawalpindi trip: Himanta
Assam | Feb 11, 2026, 02:40 PM ISTChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently claimed that the SIT had uncovered indications of a “deeper connection” involving Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, his British wife Elizabeth Colburn and Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma files Rs 500-crore defamation suit against Congress leaders
India | Feb 10, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe move from the Assam CM comes after a press conference addressed on February 4 by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi, who claimed that the party’s “investigation” had found that nearly 12,000 bighas of land across the state had been “occupied by the Chief Minister and his fam
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Assam CM on Owaisi filing complaint against him: 'Ready to go to jail, no idea about any video'
India | Feb 09, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTAsaduddin Owaisi on Monday lodged an official complaint with Hyderabad City Police seeking criminal action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a "now-deleted video" allegedly depicting violence against Muslims, describing it as "genocidal hate speech."
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'Assam CM not Chanakya, will explore legal options': Gogoi dares Himanta to make SIT report public
Assam | Feb 09, 2026, 01:41 PM ISTSpeaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said on Monday that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ashamed the entire northeast state, adding that he will explore legal options against him.
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'If Gaurav Gogoi is arrested now, I'll be accused of doing politics before Assam polls': Himanta
Assam | Feb 08, 2026, 01:45 PM ISTSpeaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife Elizabeth have 'deeper' links with Pakistan agent Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who visited India 13 times from 2010 to 2013.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to send case of Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links to MHA
Assam | Feb 08, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTCM Sarma said the matter was serious and required examination at the national level. He added that the state government believes the issue goes beyond Assam and should be handled by the Centre.
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'64 lakh infiltrators present in seven districts': Amit Shah tears into Congress in poll-bound Assam
Assam | Jan 30, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTHome Minister Shah urged people of Assam to vote for the BJP in the upcoming election to 'stop the infiltrators.'
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Assam: CM Sarma clarifies 'trouble miyas' remark after backlash, quotes Supreme Court's observation
Assam | Jan 29, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTCM Sarma had stated that he supports putting pressure on the 'Miya Muslims' as a means of forcing them to leave the state. This comment created a massive row, with many seeking an apology.
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PM Modi pledges global recognition for Assam's culture, lauds Bodo traditions
India | Jan 17, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTDuring 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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'Pakistan-like mindset': War of words between Owaisi, Himanta over 'hijab-clad PM' remark intensify
India | Jan 11, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTThe controversy erupted on Saturday after Owaisi, while campaigning in Solapur for municipal corporation elections, said that a day will come when a hijab-clad woman will become India's prime minister, as the Constitution allows any citizen to occupy the top post.
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Himanta Biswa flags concerns over demographic changes: Assam to have 40% Bangladeshi Muslims by 2027
Assam | Dec 27, 2025, 12:38 PM ISTIn his remarks, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the eviction of infiltrators will continue in Assam to send a 'strong message' to Bangladesh. He also alleged that the Congress is supporting infiltrators.
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Assam violence: CM meets Karbi tribal society leaders, hopes issues will be resolved through talks
India | Dec 26, 2025, 09:57 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all government offices in the VGR/PGR area will be relocated and it was also decided to fence all the vacant land and start a forestation drive.
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Pre-Christmas vandalism rocks Assam's Nalbari, four arrested; CM Himanta promises action
Assam | Dec 26, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTThe incident had happened on Wednesday the four accused entered the St Mary’s School in Panigaon village and vandalised the decorative items there for Christmas celebrations. According to officials, the school falls under the jurisdiction of the Belsor police station.
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Assam violence: Army deployed in West Karbi Anglong, CM says situation absolutely normal
India | Dec 24, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Our DCs have been instructed that any person whom they feel is suspicious or any person who has been declared a foreigner by the tribunal, we should immediately issue an expulsion order, and the police or BSF will take action to send them back to Bangladesh..."
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Zubeen Garg's death: SIT files 3,500-page chargesheet in Guwahati court after extensive probe
Assam | Dec 12, 2025, 02:25 PM ISTThe SIT was formed by the Assam government after Garg died in Singapore on September 19. The singer died while swimming in the sea, shortly after travelling there to attend the 4th North East India Festival.
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Investigation in Zubeen's death almost complete, charge sheet to be filed on Dec 12: Assam Police
Assam | Dec 06, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTThe Special Director General of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Munna Prasad Gupta, stated that the investigation into Zubeen Garg's death is almost complete and that the charge sheet will be filed by December 12.
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Assam Assembly passes bill to ban polygamy: All you need to know about it
Assam | Nov 27, 2025, 06:11 PM ISTAfter the passage of the bill, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government, if it returns to power after the assembly elections slated to be held in 2026, will table the uniform civil code (UCC).
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Zubeen Garg's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma makes big claim
Assam | Nov 25, 2025, 02:38 PM ISTThe special investigation team (SIT) that has been probing into the circumstances of Garg's death have added murder charges to the case. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that the singer's death was 'plain and simple murder'.