Assam CM backs Women’s Reservation Bill, calls it a milestone for gender equality
Guwahati, April 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hailed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a transformative step towards achieving gender equality in India, asserting that enhanced representation of women in legislative bodies would make governance more inclusive and balanced. In a post on X, Sarma said the law marks a […]
BJP set to cross 90 seats: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the high voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly elections, stating that the enthusiasm shown by voters, particularly among Hindu and indigenous communities, reflects a strong commitment to the democratic process. Speaking after polling concluded, Sarma said there has been […]
CM Sarma blames Congress rule for forest land encroachment in Assam
Guwahati, Feb 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that decades of Congress rule in the state led to large-scale encroachment of forest land and asserted that his government has put a “full stop” to the practice through sustained eviction and reclamation drives. In a post on social media platform X, […]
SIR aimed at curbing illegal infiltration: Assam CM
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday responded strongly to the ongoing debate surrounding the Special Revision of electoral rolls in the state, asserting that the government’s actions are driven by public concern over illegal infiltration and mounting demographic pressure, and not by any intent to target a particular community. […]
Assam Police received major transformation boost: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Dec 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state has witnessed a significant transformation in its policing system, shifting from a period marked by inadequate infrastructure and public hesitation to approach police stations to a new era defined by modern facilities and improved public trust. In a post on […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Guwahati airport terminal, lay foundation stone for Rs 10,601 cr fertiliser plant
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him to dedicate two major projects to the people of Assam — the new terminal of Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport and the Rs 10,601-crore Ammonia-Urea complex at Namrup. […]
Zubeen Garg death probe: CM Sarma warns members of Assam Association in Singapore
Guwahati, Oct 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday issued a stern warning to members of the Assam Association Singapore (AAS) allegedly connected to the probe into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, directing them to return to the state by October 6. The Chief Minister made it clear that if they […]
40 lakh women engaged in self-help groups in Assam: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Aug 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that nearly 40 lakh women across the state are actively engaged in income-generating ventures through self-help groups (SHGs), reflecting the success of its flagship welfare schemes aimed at financial empowerment. Chief Minister Sarma, while addressing a gathering at the Dehing Sports Complex […]
Bad weather in Guwahati: Assam CM’s flight among 5 planes makes emergency landing at Agartala airport
Agartala, Aug 24 (IANS) Five Guwahati-bound planes, including the flight carrying Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, made emergency landings at the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala due to bad weather in Guwahati on Sunday, officials said. A senior MBB airport official said that five Guwahati-bound aircraft, including the flight carrying Assam Chief […]
Crackdown against anti-national elements to continue in Assam: CM Sarma
Guwahati, June 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reiterated the state government’s commitment to cracking down on anti-social and anti-national elements, asserting that such forces have deep historical roots dating back to the post-Independence era. “We have already taken action. Assam is a very sensitive state. These anti-national elements won’t stop […]
