The Latest Breaking News from Himanta Biswa Sarma

BJP hits back at Congress for attacking PM Modi over remarks against I.N.D.I.A.

NEW DELHI: The controversy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attack on the group of 26 opposition parties naming themselves I.N.D.I.A., an acronym for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, has raged further.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2023

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gave third explanation on changing Twitter bio

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday gave an explanation for the third time over changing his bio from “Chief Minister of Assam, India” to “Chief Minister of Assam, BHARAT” on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2023

A fortnight after mocking Rahul Gandhi, Himanta Biswa Sarma lauds Assam minister for farming

NEW DELHI: Just a fortnight ago, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had mocked former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for trying his hands at farming. However, on Sunday, he heaped praises on his agriculture minister for doing the same. The CM also announced that very soon, all his ministers, senior…

The Times of India · Jul 23, 2023

No filter, no problem: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s journey as BJP’s loudmouth leader

In a country populated by politicians and hopefuls battling it out for party tickets, staying relevant is a life skill. This is a lesson that Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clearly taken to heart. 

Newslaundry · Jul 18, 2023

Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech

Assam CM Sarma accused of hate speech against Bengali-speaking Muslims; several police complaints lodged. Assam's Rajya Sabha MP, Asom Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad, CPI(M) & TMC file complaints against Sarma & Ajmal for hate speech.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Assam Opposition parties criticise CM’s ‘Miya’ remark

War of words between political opponents in Guwahati over spiralling veggie prices. CM blames 'Miyas', Opposition parties accuse BJP & AIUDF of communal politics. AIUDF chief says 'Miyas' hurt by CM's comment. Congress, Raijor Dal & AAP allege BJP using communal politics to hide failures. CM urges Assamese to start…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Bhutan releasing excess water from Kurichu dam; Assam districts on alert: Himanta

Excess water from Kurichu dam in Bhutan is being released since Friday morning and the district administrations in downstream areas of Assam have been put on alert for possible flooding, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. With an improvement in the weather conditions in the upstream neighbouring country since Thursday,…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Assam: Thousands affected by floods in Bongaigaon; Several houses washed away

The locals fear that the flood situation in the area will become worse after the Kurichu dam authority of Bhutan started releasing excess water on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 14, 2023

Opposition to Assam delimitation proposal grows

A civil society group in Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley has criticised the draft delimitation proposal, while criticising CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for “bigoted” remarks related to the redrawing and renaming of the constituencies.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Assam sheltering Bengal poll-violence displaced: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said over 100 people from West Bengal have taken shelter in the State, fearing for their lives because of the panchayat election violence back home.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023