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The Latest Breaking News from Himanta Biswa Sarma

Amit Shah to launch newsletter on Assam Government’s performance

First issue of ‘Asom Barta’ coincides with the first anniversary of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government

The Hindu · May 9, 2022

Ahead of Amit Shah’s visit, northeast organisations warn of anti-CAA stir

Home Minister’s visit to Assam from May 9 coincides with the completion of one year of the Himanta Biswa Sarma government

The Hindu · May 8, 2022

ULFA (I) executes two of its members for ‘spying’

Outfit says Assam police had planted Dhanjit Das and Sanjib Sarma to monitor its leaders and members

The Hindu · May 7, 2022

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Assam CM reviews govt’s performance

The meeting with ministers and MLAs of BJP and allies was held at a private resort in Kaziranga

The Hindu · May 6, 2022

Assam CM wants UCC, says it will ensure honour for Muslim women

New Delhi Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly pitched for the implementation of th

The Hindu · May 1, 2022

Indian state leader pushes to replace religion-based laws

India should replace marriage and inheritance laws that are based on religion with a uniform civil code, the chief minister of a northeastern state said on Sunday, taking aim at rules that allow Muslim men, for example, to have four wives.

Reuters · May 1, 2022

Towards a resolution of the Arunachal-Assam border dispute

What is the history behind the boundary issue between the two States? How do they plan to settle it?

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022

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BJP, ally sweep Guwahati civic polls

Debutant Aam Aadmi Party wins one seat; Congress draws a blank

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022

GMC victory: BJP gives credit to 'double engine development model'

GUWAHATI: BJP on Sunday gave credit to its "double engine development model" for the overwhelming victory in Guwahati Municipal Corporation(GMC) polls, its seventh election victory in a row in Assam.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022

Assam: Congress routed in GMC election amid internal rift within party

GUWAHATI: Congress, despite being the biggest opposition party in the state assembly, drew a blank in the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) election with party insiders squarely blaming senior party leaders for skipping the campaign trail.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022

Identify Assamese Muslims as a distinct community: panel

‘The objective is to not club them with Bengal-origin Muslims in Assam’

The Hindu · Apr 23, 2022

Assam CM Himanta claims he wasn’t aware of Jignesh Mevani’s identity

The State Congress unit smelt a conspiracy behind the arrest and rushed legal experts to the aid of the apprehended Dalit leader

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022

Stage set for Guwahati Municipal Corporation polls

Altogether 197 candidates are in fray in 57 wards, while Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates in three wards have already been elected uncontested

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022

Assam to file Interlocutory Application in Supreme Court for issue of Aadhaar cards to NRC applicants

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in Guwahati on Wednesday evening

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022

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The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022

Assam, Arunachal to form panels for resolving border disputes

They have about 1,200 disputed spots along their 804–km boundary

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Assam: Probe ordered into Sarma code violation

GUWAHATI: The Assam state election commission has ordered a probe into the complaint filed by the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) alleging violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) during campaign for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation election by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Probe ordered for alleged election code violation by Assam CM

GUWAHATI: The Assam state election commission has ordered a probe into the complaint filed by the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) alleging violation of the model code of conduct during campaign for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation election by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Assam worried about youths joining Ulfa(I), says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma; asks parents, society to be on guard

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the state government is concerned about youths of the state joining the banned Maynmar-based Ulfa(I) and has appealed to the society and parents to remain on guard.

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The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022

Probe ordered against Assam CM for poll code violation

Assam Jatiya Party alleged Himanta Biswa Sarma tried to lure voters with sops while campaigning for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation polls.

The Times of India · Apr 12, 2022

56th Jnanpith Award presented to Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan

Eminent Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan was conferred the 56th Jnanpith Award at a ceremony on April 11, 2022. The award ceremony was held for the first time in Assam, considering Phookan's health-related issues. He is 88 years old.

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2022

Laws should be made after thorough debate and discussion: Lok Sabha Speaker

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The Hindu · Apr 8, 2022

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute | The people caught between two States

Villagers of six areas of dispute between Assam and Meghalaya were asked to give their consent for inclusion in either State towards ending a 50-year-old boundary dispute. An agreement between the States has led to friction between the ‘Meghalaya supporters’, mostly Garos, and the ‘Assam supporters’, mostly non-Garos, reports Rahul…

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022

Stop donations, embrace Bihu culture: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to non-Assamese

GUWAHATI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday appealed to the non-Assamese population of the state to set an example towards building a greater Assamese society by embracing the state’s culture and wear the gamocha on Bihu instead of donating to Rongali Bihu functions in their localities.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2022

In a first, high schools to start in Assam tea estates

The State-Owned Priority Development fund was set up in 2020 to establish 119 model high schools across Assam’s tea belt

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2022

Step by step: On Assam-Meghalaya border accord

The agreement to resolve six disputed points along the Assam-Meghalaya border is a model for others

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