The Latest Breaking News from Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam favours redefining minorities district–wise

There is a perception that only Muslims are minority in India, says Chief Minister

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022

No lives lost due to NRC update exercise, Assam CM tells Assembly

However, data collated by NGOs say more than 60 people died due to citizenship-related issues in the State

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022

Assam-Meghalaya border pact: People will get to pick state of choice

GUWAHATI: The partial resolution of the five-decade-old Assam-Meghalaya border dispute on Tuesday was the culmination of a unique exercise that gave people living in the six disputed areas with dual voter cards the freedom to choose which state they wanted to be part of.

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022

RS election: Assam CM reaches out to suspended Congress MLA

GUWAHATI: Politics over Rajya Sabha (RS) election took a new twist in Assam after chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reached out to suspended Congress MLA Sashikanta Das at his Raha residence in central Assam’s Nagaon district. From Das’s residence, Sarma announced that the Congress legislator will vote for…

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2022

Assam CM announces half-day leave to govt staff for watching ‘The Kashmir Files’

GUWAHATI: State government employees will get half-day leave if they watch the film, ‘The Kashmir Files’, running in theatres here now, announced chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2022

Muslims must ensure Assamese do not end up like Kashmiri Pandits: CM Himanta

Himanta Sarma refers to The Kashmir Files to underscore the fear of indigenous communities of losing their land

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022

Assam vows patronage for indigenous tribal faiths and cultures

Younger generations losing touch with ancient faiths and practices, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma watches ‘The Kashmir Files’

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet colleagues, along with several legislators from the ruling BJP-led coalition, watched the 'The Kashmir Files' together in a cinema in Guwahati on Tuesday evening.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022

CJM allows Himanta Biswa Sarma time till March 21 to appear in MCC flout case

GUWAHATI: The chief judicial magistrate, Kamrup (Metro), on Friday allowed chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s prayer seeking time to appear before the court in an alleged case of violation of model code of conduct during the Lok Sabha election in 2019.

The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is a past master of breaking up parties: JD-U leader

IMPHAL: The JD (U), which has become a strong force in Manipur ahead of the crucial state assembly polls, has come down heavily on BJP strongman and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his craftsmanship of breaking up political parties.

The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022