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Assam’s ad spend tripled after Himanta became CM. Media group linked to his wife got Rs 20 cr

In five financial years since Himanta Biswa Sarma became chief minister of Assam, his government spent Rs 460.82 crore on media and advertising. In the five years before he took office on May 10, 2021, the state spent Rs 145.01 crore – less than a third as much.

Newslaundry · Aug 20

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…

The Economic Times · May 16

Echo chambers and ‘super mamas’: How Assam’s media created a pro-government loop

In the days leading up to February 8, Assamese news channels carried a sense of anticipation.

Newslaundry · Mar 27

Chaos in Assam Assembly over allegations against Himanta Biswa's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma

The Assam Assembly was adjourned multiple times on September 15 as the Opposition MLAs sought answers from the government over the allegations that a company linked to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife received Central subsidy in connection with a plot of land.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Assam CM’s wife threatens to sue Congress MP as subsidy row escalates

The Chief Minister, too, has threatened legal action against Mr. Gogoi

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Assam CM helped wife’s firm get ₹10 crore subsidy: Congress

Congress alleges Assam CM helped wife's firm secure ₹10cr subsidy under Central project. CM denies allegation. Congress MP Gogoi posts story & questions if Central schemes meant to enrich BJP. CM reiterates no subsidies received. Gogoi posts link to Ministry's website.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Company owned by Assam CM’s family sanctioned Rs 10 crore govt subsidy for food processing unit

A media company owned by the Assam chief minister’s family has been sanctioned a government subsidy of Rs 10 crore to establish a food processing plant in Assam’s Nagaon district. 

Newslaundry · Sep 13, 2023

Manish Sisodia gets summon from Assam court over defamation case filed by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

GUWAHATI: A local court in Guwahati has summoned Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia to appear on September 29 in a defamation case filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2022

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife files ₹100 crore defamation suit against Manish Sisodia

Mr. Sisodia had told newsmen that while the Assam government procured PPE kits for ₹600 each, Mr. Sarma gave urgent supply orders to the firms of his wife and son's business partners for ₹990 apiece.

The Hindu · Jun 22, 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