Assam CM emerges player in Maharashtra political crisis Opposition parties slam Himanta Biswa Sarma for ‘shameful’ indulgence at a time when 55 lakh people in the State are affected by floods The Hindu · Jun 22, 2022
Assam floods: Major rivers in spate, toll rises to 73 NEW DELHI: Assam’s flood situation turned critical after 10 more flood-related deaths were reported on Monday that has taken the toll to 81 on Monday even as the state government requisitioned IAF to airlift petrol, diesel and geo bags to Barak valley, which remains cut off from rest of the… The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022
Assam floods: Major rivers in spate, 10 more deaths take toll to 81 GUWAHATI: Assam’s flood situation turned critical after 10 more flood-related deaths were reported on Monday that has taken the toll to 81 on Monday even as the state government requisitioned IAF to airlift petrol, diesel and geo bags to Barak valley, which remains cut off from rest of the state… The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022
8 more dead as India's Assam state reels under floods Massive flooding and mudslides in northeastern India’s Assam state have claimed eight more lives, taking the death toll to 62 from weeks of heavy rains that caused one of Asia’s largest rivers to overflow The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022
Assam floods: Eight more die taking toll to 63, over 32 districts affected Eight people, including three children, were reported missing after a boat capsize in Hojai district on June 17 The Hindu · Jun 19, 2022
Death toll mounts as flood situation in Northeast remains grim Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Assam Chief Minister to take stock of the situation The Hindu · Jun 18, 2022
PM Modi dials Himanta to take stock of Assam flood situation Assam is severely affected by floods with 18.95 lakh people suffering in 28 districts The Hindu · Jun 18, 2022
Gauhati HC quashes poll code violation case against Himanta Biswa Sarma Justice Rumi Kumari Phookan quashed the case in a trial court relating to the alleged violation of the model code of conduct by the Assam Chief Minister during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022
Himanta takes aim at Kejriwal over PPE Mr. Sarma on Saturday had threatened to file a criminal defamation case against Mr. Sisodia for alleging corruption in Assam government The Hindu · Jun 5, 2022
Assam Govt denies involvement of CM's family in supply of PPE kits Government spokesman asks, ‘‘Why are the two organisations (who made the claims) not going to the Court if they have evidence?” The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022
Sisodia accuses Himanta Sarma of giving govt PPE kit deals to firms of wife, son's business partners New Delhi The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022
Rio urges Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to break deadlock in Naga talks GUWAHATI: Nagaland’s Core Committee on Naga Political Issue (CCoNPI) headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio has sought the support of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), to act as a catalyst in breaking the deadlock in the 25-year-old peace talks by… The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022
Himanta to expand his ministry next week GUWAHATI: After months of speculation, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said he will expand his 13-month-old ministry next week. Speaking on the sidelines of a campaign rally for Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council polls, he said, "On the 9th of this month, you will see new ministers in the… The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022
Himanta Sarma meets Nagaland CM, MLAs to discuss Naga political issue The Core Committee has sought the support of Himanta Biswa Sarma as the convener of NEDA to help achieve a solution to Naga political issue The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022 Probe sought into Assam ‘COVID corruption’ Opposition parties say firms owned by or linked to CM’s family got orders for COVID-related items
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022 Minority certificate plan triggers fears in Assam A few non-Muslim communities welcomed it, while Muslims are worried about divisive politics
The Times of India · Jun 2, 2022 Congress may shrink to 30-35 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed the Congress' tally in Lok Sabha may come down to 30-35 seats in 2024 and it could lose the tag of principal opposition party.
The Times of India · Jun 1, 2022 Scooty for Karbi Anglong students: Assam CM GUWAHATI: In poll-bound Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced he would gift a scooty to every student, boy or girl, who cleared the Class XII boards with a first division (60% marks or above). Earlier, scooties were given to only successful girl candidates.
The Times of India · May 27, 2022 Working to position Assam as gateway to South East Asia: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma GUWAHATI: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the Assam government is working to position the state as the gateway and the expressway to ASEAN and South East Asia following the Centre’s renewed thrust on Act East policy.
The Times of India · May 27, 2022 Assam: Numaligarh Refinery Limited gives Rs 2.5 crore to CM's Relief Fund GUWAHATI: The public sector Numaligarh Refinery Limited contributed an amount of Rs 2.5 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid the state government's relief efforts to tackle the large-scale devastation caused by the floods in the state. The cheque was formally handed over to CM Himanta Biswa…
The Times of India · May 27, 2022 Spewing hate to please Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: All India United Democratic Front MLA Rafiqul Islam slams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma GUWAHATI: Reacting sharply to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks on "Madrasa", All India United Democratic Front MLA Rafiqul Islam on Thursday said he is "spewing hate to please RSS" as he "fears losing his position". Earlier on Sunday, Sarma had said the word "Madrasa" should cease to exist…
The Times of India · May 26, 2022 What makes Kapil Sibal’s resignation from Congress different from others NEW DELHI: Dealing a severe blow to Congress, senior leader Kapil Sibal resigned from the party and on Wednesday filed nomination for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha election as an independent candidate from Uttar Pradesh. He is being backed by Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP).
The Times of India · May 25, 2022 100 new start-ups from IIT-Guwahati in 3 years GUWAHATI: At least 100 start-ups are to be incubated with around 100 doctoral students to be added within the next three years at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), which will be playing a key role in the implementation of the ‘Guwahati Declaration,’ unveiled by Union education minister Dharmendra…
The Hindu · May 25, 2022 Assam tea plantation workers protest against clearing of estate for airport Fearing loss of livelihood, they urgently seek Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s attention
The Times of India · May 24, 2022 Assam: Rail link in landslide-hit Dima Hasao likely by July 10 GUWAHATI: The Railways have completed dispatching manpower, materials and equipment to rebuild railway infrastructure in the landslide-hit Dima Hasao district, which is a connecting route to South Assam, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.