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  'If Gaurav Gogoi is arrested now, I'll be accused of doing politics before Assam polls': Himanta

  Assam | February 08, 2026 13:45 IST

  Speaking 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 | February 08, 2026 23:53 IST

  CM 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 | January 30, 2026 16:56 IST

  Home 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 | January 29, 2026 16:29 IST

  CM 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 | 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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  'Pakistan-like mindset': War of words between Owaisi, Himanta over 'hijab-clad PM' remark intensify

  India | January 11, 2026 16:03 IST

  The 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 | December 27, 2025 12:38 IST

  In 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 | December 26, 2025 21:57 IST

  Assam 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 | December 26, 2025 11:25 IST

  The 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 | December 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  Assam 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 | December 12, 2025 14:25 IST

  The 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 | December 06, 2025 18:14 IST

  The 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 | November 27, 2025 18:11 IST

  After 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 | November 25, 2025 14:38 IST

  The 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'.

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  Assam cabinet approves Bill to ban polygamy, victims to get compensation, check details here

  Assam | November 10, 2025 6:39 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state cabinet has approved a Bill to ban polygamy and the Bill will be called 'The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025' which will be tabled in the assembly on November 25.

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  PM Modi to visit Assam to inaugurate airport terminal, lay foundation stone of fertiliser project

  India | November 04, 2025 23:12 IST

  The Assam CM also met Union Minister of Environment, Bhupender Yadav, during his visit to Delhi. He hailed Minister Yadav for his support in Assam’s development.

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  Gaurav Gogoi 100% Pakistani agent, claims Himanta; Congress MP dares him to make SIT report public

  Assam | November 03, 2025 23:32 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi is "100 per cent a Pakistani agent". To this, Gogoi has dared Sarma to make the SIT report on his alleged links with Pakistan public.

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  Zubeen Garg was 'murdered' in Singapore, charge-sheet to be filed by December 8: Himanta Biswa Sarma

  Assam | November 03, 2025 23:32 IST

  However, Himanta Biswa Sarma did not provide much details or any evidence showing Zubeen Garg was 'murdered'. The singer had died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.

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  Gaurav Gogoi 'planted by foreign power', alleges Himanta Sarma; Congress leader hits back

  Assam | November 01, 2025 10:47 IST

  Gaurav Gogoi has hit back at Himanta Biswa Sarma and said the Assam CM has lost his credibility. In a post on X, Gogoi said Sarma's Friday's remarks show why he is 'unfit' to continue as chief minister of the northeast state.

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  Priyank Kharge sparks row after questioning Assam's 'talent'; CM Sarma calls him 'first-class idiot'

  India | October 28, 2025 17:03 IST

  Priyank Kharge, Karnataka's Minister for Rural Development and IT/BT, alleged that the Central government was pressuring semiconductor firms that wanted to invest in Bengaluru to set up units in Gujarat and Assam instead.