Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Assam CM Himanta Sarma uses co-passenger's charger on flight, says 'feel deeply apologetic'
Trending | Apr 09, 2025, 07:50 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Miniter of Assam shared on X how a co-passenger helped him with an international plug and charging cable during his flight. However, he couldn't return it since he fell asleep. Check out his post here.
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How Assam became India's 3rd fastest-growing state with 7.94% GDP growth: CM Sarma reveals
Assam | Apr 08, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTAssam has become India's third fastest-growing state with a 7.94% GDP growth rate, driven by pro-investor policies and significant investments in infrastructure, institutions, and individuals, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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Northeast leaders bash Bangladesh's Yunus for 'landlocked' remarks on India's 'seven sisters'
India | Apr 01, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTMuhammad Yunus, during his visit to China, referred to India's northeastern region as "landlocked" and suggested Bangladesh could serve as the "guardian of ocean access," a comment sparking strong condemnation from Indian leaders.
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AFSPA removed from this district of Assam, to be developed as state's second capital
Assam | Mar 28, 2025, 08:56 AM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that AFSPA will now be in force in Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. The AFSPA empowers security forces to arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search premises without a warrant, and perform other actions.
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Assam: Coaching Institutes Bill introduced in state Assembly, CM says 'will bring transparency'
Assam | Mar 22, 2025, 09:13 AM ISTAssam: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The bill will ensure strict adherence to rules, bring transparency in private coaching institutes and help in the overall welfare of students."
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Assam: Shops to remain open for 24 hours in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar | Check details
Assam | Mar 20, 2025, 10:47 PM ISTThis decision to allow shops to operate 24 hours will help small businesses and eventually lead to the generation of more jobs due to an increased number of shifts.
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Amit Shah inaugurates first phase of Lachit Barphukan police academy in Assam's Golaghat
Assam | Mar 15, 2025, 12:53 PM ISTIn the first phase of the police academy, a museum, parade ground, a five-story building housing smart classrooms, a weapon simulator, research labs and administrative offices, among others.
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Rs 10,000 to every woman SHG member in Assam from this date: Check details
Personal Finance | Mar 14, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTMukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan: In the second year, the government proposes to provide Rs 25,000 (Rs 12,500 as a bank loan and Rs 12,500 from the state government exchequer).
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Assam's Electronic City to be named after Ratan Tata: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | Video
Assam | Mar 05, 2025, 06:50 AM ISTAssam: Industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at the age of 86. He was the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India.
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Assam CM alleges Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received 'wedding gift' from cash-for-job scam accused
Assam | Mar 04, 2025, 09:26 AM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received a wedding gift from 'cash-for-job' scam accused Rakesh Kumar Paul, calling it a case of corruption.
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From Assam to UK: CM Sarma cheers Binita Chhetry for dazzling Britain's Got Talent performance
Assam | Mar 03, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTEight-year-old Binita Chhetry from Assam wows judges on Britain’s Got Talent, earning praise from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and inspiring fans worldwide.
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Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit: Around Rs 5 lakh crore investments announced
Business | Feb 27, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTAdvantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025: The summit featured 67 heads of missions, 76 participating countries, 12 bilateral agencies and nine partner nations.
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Work on road projects worth Rs 80,000 crore to soon commence in Assam: Nitin Gadkari
Assam | Feb 26, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTHighlighting Assam’s potential in the bamboo-based new-age industry, Nitin Gadkari stressed its role in fuel manufacturing and other economic sectors.
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Advantage Assam 2.0: Adani Group commits Rs 50,000 crore investment across multiple sectors
Business | Feb 25, 2025, 12:31 PM ISTAdvantage Assam 2.0: Gautam Adani emphasised that the group's investments would contribute to the state's growth and strengthen its economic potential.
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PM Modi at Advantage Assam Investment Summit: ‘Northeast going to start new future from today’
Assam | Feb 25, 2025, 12:29 PM ISTPM Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025, aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable development in the state.
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Assam: After chancellor, 5 teachers of USTM sent to judicial custody over malpractice in exams
Assam | Feb 23, 2025, 09:24 PM ISTUSTM chancellor, Mahbabul Haque, along with five teachers of a school in Pathakandi of the district, were sent to 14 days judicial custody after a late-night hearing.
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Assam: USTM chancellor arrested, CM Himanta claims he promised high scores in CBSE exams
Assam | Feb 22, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTUniversity of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) chancellor was arrested by a team of the Sribhumi district police. CM Himanta calls him a 'big fraud'.
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Who is Elizabeth Colburn and why is her husband, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, facing political turmoil?
India | Feb 18, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTThe controversy surrounding Elizabeth Colburn has become a major political flashpoint in Assam, with the BJP alleging links to Pakistan’s ISI and the Congress dismissing it as an election-driven smear campaign.
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SIT likely to investigate Gaurav Gogoi's wife's 'links' with Pakistan: Assam CM Himanta
Assam | Feb 15, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that there is "definite information" that Gaurav Gogoi's wife visited Pakistan even after her marriage.
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Assam Police files FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, others over 'vulgar' discussion on YouTube show
Assam | Feb 10, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTRanveer Allahbadia controversy: The complaint has also been filed against Ranveer Allahabadia, Apoorva Makhija and comedian Samay Raina with the Mumbai Commissioner and Maharashtra Women's Commission for allegedly using abusive language on the show.