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
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 Hindu · 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 2, 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 · Jun 1, 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 27, 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 26, 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 Times of India · May 25, 2022
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.
The Times of India · May 22, 2022 Death toll in Assam floods climbs to 24 GUWAHATI: The flood situation has remained unchanged in Assam in the last 24 hours though the intensity of rainfall has declined in the northeast.
The Hindu · May 20, 2022 Assam floods: 7.18 lakh people hit as death toll mounts Centre has sanctioned ₹1,000 crore for the State to deal with floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said
The Times of India · May 18, 2022 Assam govt to subsidize air travel between Guwahati and Silchar GUWAHATI: Assam government on Wednesday has stepped in with subsidies to help people fly between Guwahati and Silchar after air fare shot up by more than two folds since Monday between the two places which were cut off from train and road communication by flood and landslides.
The Times of India · May 17, 2022 Aim to have at least 10 Indians in top-30 in each category: Gopichand 'BAI appointed 30 coaches on Sunday, they will be sent to different areas'
The Hindu · May 14, 2022 Clean recruitment process has political cost: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed appointment letters to 22,958 youths in 11 departments
The Times of India · May 11, 2022 In Assam schools, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma mulls hybrid teaching GUWAHATI: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Assam is contemplating a hybrid method of education in government-run schools where mathematics will be taught in English and the other subjects in vernacular languages.
The Times of India · May 11, 2022 Assam: Congress poser to Himanta govt on 200 youths joining Ulfa-I GUWAHATI: Congress on Wednesday fired a salvo at the BJP-led state government on one-year of completion of Himanta Biswa Sarma’s tenure as chief minister.
The Hindu · May 10, 2022 Assam tackling illegal migration, West Bengal is not, says Amit Shah Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to end the problem of infiltration
The Hindu · May 10, 2022 Confident AFSPA will soon be revoked from entire Assam: Amit Shah Earlier Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a two-day visit to Assam, awarded the Assam Police with the President's Colour in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma