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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets 'Team Europe' delegation to boost trade, investment linkages

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met the "Team Europe" EU delegation to boost trade and investment. The two-day visit focuses on sectors like green energy, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, highlighted by touring a new chip plant and launching a "Blue Valley Cluster" to link Indian and European markets.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma allocates portfolios to 12 newly inducted ministers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to twelve new ministers. The chief minister kept key departments like Home and Political. Senior ministers Ranoj Pegu and Ashok Singhal retained their previous portfolios. Jayanta Malla Baruah has been given the Finance Ministry. The expansion brings the cabinet strength to…

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Assam cabinet undergoes expansion, 12 MLAs sworn in

Assam's council of ministers has expanded to 17 members. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inducted 12 new ministers. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office. The new cabinet includes ministers from BJP, AGP, and BPF. This expansion follows the NDA's strong performance in the recent assembly elections.

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Assam cabinet expansion: 12 ministers to be sworn in on June 5

Assam's cabinet is set for an expansion on Friday with twelve ministers, including three fresh faces from the BJP: Ashwini Ray Sarkar, Nilima Devi, and Sushanta Borgohain. Keshab Mahanta of AGP and former Speaker Biswajit Daimary are also joining. The remaining ministers are returning from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's…

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Jaishankar, discusses Act East Policy and regional trade opportunities

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They discussed enhancing the Act East Policy and Assam's trade and tourism ties with neighbours. Sarma also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. They explored positioning Assam as a key player in the nation's defence ecosystem. These meetings focused…

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Semiconductor plant in Assam likely to start production this fiscal, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says

Production at the Jagiroad semiconductor plant in Assam is set to begin this financial year. Union Minister of I&B and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed the timeline after meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The facility, a Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd project, will produce…

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Assam cabinet to be expanded on June 5: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a cabinet expansion for June 5, following the return of Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya from Mongolia. The current cabinet has four ministers alongside the Chief Minister. This expansion comes after the NDA secured a significant majority in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

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Delhi court issues notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma for remarks on 'Miya Muslims'

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This follows a plea by activist Harsh Mander seeking an FIR. The plea alleges Sarma made provocative remarks on 'Miya Muslims'. The court is reviewing a revision petition against a lower court's refusal to order an…

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Assam Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam has passed a Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. It applies to all religions, except for Scheduled Tribes. The bill aims to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration. Penalties include imprisonment for bigamy and failure…

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Government will work to make Assam Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to boost the state's economy to Rs 10 lakh crore by 2028. He stated the tabling of the Uniform Civil Code bill demonstrates the government's dedication to the rights of minority women. Sarma also noted the election results reflected public support for…

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Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, third state after Uttarakhand, Gujarat

Assam has introduced its Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly. This move follows similar legislation passed in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The bill aims to standardise marriage age, prohibit polygamy, ensure equal property rights for daughters, and regulate live-in relationships. Scheduled Tribes will be exempt from its provisions.

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Tata Electronics plans to start chip packaging at upcoming Assam unit

While the Tata Group company has already initiated small-scale shipments from its first commercial OSAT facility in Vemagal, Karnataka, the strategic pivot to the greenfield high-volume manufacturing unit in Jagiroad, Assam is aimed at building trust among global clients about the company’s capabilities while ensuring immediate scalability to meet surging…

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Tata semiconductor plant in Assam to begin production soon: CM Himanta Sarma

The Tata semiconductor plant in Assam is set to start production soon, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. It marks a critical step forward for the industrial sector of the state and supports the broader national framework for advanced semiconductor development.

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Politicising Zubeen Garg's death backfired on Congress-led opposition in Assam polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Zubeen Garg's cremation site, asserting the Congress-led opposition paid for politicizing the musician's death during polls. He emphasized Garg as an emotion, not a political tool, and reviewed development work at 'Zubeen Khetra' as a tribute to the beloved artist. The opposition had criticized…

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Himanta Biswa Sarma’s son Nandil Biswa Sarma completes Ironman Vietnam: The journey from Doon School to global endurance race

Assam Chief Minister's son, Nandil Biswa Sarma, has successfully completed the demanding Ironman Vietnam challenge, a feat achieved in approximately 16 hours. This accomplishment follows his earlier success at the Ironman 70.3 in Bahrain. Nandil, currently studying law, has previously indicated no immediate plans for a political career, a sentiment…

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Watch: India’s only ape species safely crosses Assam railway track using special bridge, Himanta shares ‘heartening’ video

A Hoolock Gibbon, India's only ape species, was recently seen using a specially built canopy bridge. This structure helps protect endangered primates crossing railway tracks in Assam's Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The bridge, installed a year ago, allows arboreal animals to move safely above ground. This initiative showcases science-led conservation…

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Who is Nandil, son of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who cleared Ironman?

Nandil Sarma, son of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has successfully completed the Ironman Vietnam. This demanding endurance race involves a 3.8-km swim, a 180-km cycle, and a 42.2-km marathon. Nandil achieved this feat in approximately 16 hours after just a few months of preparation. His father expressed immense…

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Congress leader Pawan Khera appears before Assam Police Crime Branch for second consecutive day

Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Police for a second day. This follows cases filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Khera is cooperating with the investigation. He faces charges including defamation and forgery. The Supreme Court had previously granted him anticipatory bail.

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From Congress strategist to BJP strongman: Himanta returns as Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma begins his second term as Assam Chief Minister. This marks continuity and the BJP's strong hold in the Northeast. Sarma's leadership has been instrumental in the party's regional success. He aims to continue development initiatives. His tenure has seen welfare schemes and land rights focus. Controversial measures…

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Assam's 'Mama' returns: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Chief Minister for second term

Assam's new BJP-led NDA government was sworn in on May 12. Himanta Biswa Sarma began his second term as Chief Minister. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremony. This win reinforces the NDA's dominance in the state and Sarma's…

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Assam Cabinet full list: Here are leaders who took oath with Himanta Biswa Sarma as ministers

Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second term. He leads the third NDA government in the state. Four other ministers also took oath. The NDA secured a two-thirds majority in the recent assembly polls. The BJP won 82 seats, with allies AGP…

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Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as Assam Chief Minister for second straight term

Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will administer the oath at 11:40 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries are expected to attend. Sarma becomes the first non-Congress leader to achieve this feat.

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From Congress bastion to BJP fortress: NDA set for historic third term in Assam

Assam witnesses a historic political shift as the BJP-led NDA secures a third consecutive term. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma makes history as the first non-Congress leader to be sworn in for a second straight term. The NDA's victory marks a significant change from the state's Congress dominance.

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Assam new govt swearing-in on May 12

Assam's new BJP-led NDA government will take oath on May 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ceremony. Preparations are underway for security and traffic management. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent elections.

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