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Assam farmers are stepping onto the global stage with the inaugural export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger to the UK. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this breakthrough on Tuesday,...
India's silk map is overwhelmingly tinted with Assam's golden hues, as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday. The state produces a staggering 90 percent of the nation's Muga silk...
Assam is gearing up for an aviation revolution, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing the development of four new airports on Sunday. This bold move aims to connect far-flung areas like...
In a triumphant declaration, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma positioned his state as India's pioneering force in direct crude oil production. The catalyst? A significant crude oil discovery...
A vintage picture shared by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has caught the attention of social media users across the country. The photo shows him with friends during their youth, embodying the spirit...
In a significant push for cultural preservation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced enhanced efforts to supercharge the state's theatre movement. During the launch of Shiva Sagar...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the viscera examination report concerning the alleged poisoning of Zubeen Garg is expected by October 10, with detailed findings anticipated...
The Indian music industry mourns the loss of Zubeen Garg, a beloved singer whose sudden passing has left a significant void. Fans and well-wishers gathered at the Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati to pay...
In a notable development ahead of Eid, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has commended several Muslim organizations and local Eidgah committees for appealing to the community to avoid cow...
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the state assembly on Tuesday that the Uniform Civil Code will provide enhanced security and justice to women belonging to minority...
Guwahati: Political temperatures rose inside the Assam Assembly after the state government placed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 on the floor. Congress MLA Zubair Anam immediately criticised the...
In a significant political engagement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Saturday to review ongoing development initiatives and plan...
Assam authorities struck a decisive blow against narcotics smugglers Thursday, seizing drugs worth ₹21.36 crore hidden in a passenger bus and detaining five suspects in Kamrup. The high-stakes...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a comprehensive review of flagship development projects on Thursday, underscoring a shift towards rapid execution. From power infrastructure to...
In a significant update for devotees, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that construction on the Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor will gain speed after overcoming key legal barriers....
In a high-profile interrogation in Guwahati, Congress leader Pawan Khera underwent another round of questioning by Assam Police's Crime Branch. Emerging from the session, Khera addressed the media...
Guwahati's Crime Branch office became the epicenter of political intrigue on Wednesday as Assam Police interrogated Congress leader Pawan Khera for over 11 hours. The probe relates to a complaint...
In a decisive move post his re-election, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the state assembly will see the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill on May 25, during the session starting...
In a major update from Guwahati, Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora revealed on Wednesday that the state has achieved notable success in addressing border conflicts with adjacent northeastern regions....
In a blistering online retort, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed Congress stalwart Abhishek Manu Singhvi's lecture on democratic etiquette amid the heated Pawan Kheda controversy. Posting on X,...
India's electoral spotlight shifts from the polling booths to the prediction charts following the conclusion of West Bengal's second-phase voting on April 29. With ballots sealed across five...
In a high-stakes political and legal clash, the Congress party has announced plans to appeal the Gauhati High Court's rejection of anticipatory bail for its key spokesperson, Pawan Khera. The...
Guwahati High Court has turned down senior Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail in a high-profile case initiated by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, over...
On the solemn occasion of Bishnuram Medhi's death anniversary, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led tributes to the iconic freedom fighter and ex-Chief Minister, crediting him with fortifying...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma turned heads during his whirlwind West Bengal campaign, confidently predicting a BJP juggernaut that could rewrite electoral history. From the bustling rally grounds of...
The political landscape in West Bengal heated up Monday as Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta arrived in Kolkata to bolster BJP's election campaign. Greeted by throngs of party supporters at the...
KALIMPONG: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma turned up the heat on West Bengal's political landscape during a high-octane rally in Kalimpong on Saturday. Taking direct aim at TMC supremo...
In a dramatic turn, Assam's government has knocked on the Supreme Court's doors, contesting a Telangana High Court decision shielding Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera from arrest. The state seeks to...
In a fiery exchange outside the Congress Working Committee meeting in New Delhi on Friday, leaders voiced unshakeable confidence in toppling Assam's BJP government. Bhupendra Jitendra Singh and...
Delhi's legal corridors buzzed with activity as Congress leader Pawan Khera emerged with a week's interim bail from court in the contentious passport dispute. This breather ends a tense four-day...
In a blistering attack, Shiv Sena's Shaina NC has backed BJP chief JP Nadda's remarks, insisting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee must now say goodbye after a decade-and-a-half of...
In a boost to the ongoing Assam Legislative Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday predicted a massive voter surge driven by the people's commitment to the state's...
Excitement grips Assam on polling day across its 126 assembly seats, where BJP's NDA faces off against Congress and allies. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma set a devotional tone by praying at...
In a escalating political showdown, Assam authorities have slapped Congress leader Pawan Khera with charges of document forgery and slander. The FIR, registered at Guwahati Crime Branch on April 6,...
In a significant step toward securing another term, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his nomination for the state assembly elections from Jalukbari on Friday. This will be his...
In a heartfelt appeal from Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has positioned cultural preservation at the heart of his administration's agenda. Speaking directly to the public via X,...
The Assam government is accelerating the probe into singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death with the formation of a dedicated fast-track court that will hold hearings every single day. Chief Minister...
As India embraces the vibrant Chaitra Navratri, a constellation of top leaders has flooded social media with warm wishes, praying for a year brimming with divine blessings. The festival, dedicated to...
In a rallying cry ahead of elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media on Sunday, imploring citizens to support BJP for its steadfast dedication to women's upliftment...
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's birthday on February 5 drew an outpouring of admiration from BJP heavyweights, spotlighting his pivotal role in India's agricultural and rural transformation....
In a testament to Assam's infrastructure ambitions, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed on Monday that the state government is constructing 13 kilometers of roads per day and five bridges...
In a pointed critique delivered in Guwahati, Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita on Sunday exposed what he called Congress's long-standing strategy of minority appeasement in Assam. Despite...
In a candid interaction with the press in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday labeled the state's demographic transformations as a 'wake-up call' that cannot be ignored....
Assam is gearing up for an industrial revolution as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed approvals for 35 projects totaling ₹5,067 crore alongside 26 new industrial zones. Posting on social...
Guwahati witnessed a dramatic political realignment on Sunday as Bhupen Bora, ex-president of Assam Congress, switched allegiance to the BJP. Coming just before the state assembly polls, this move...
Amid escalating political rhetoric in Assam, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a strong defense of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's explosive accusations of...
On the solemn occasion of Gopal Krishna Gokhale's death anniversary, a chorus of voices from India's political leadership united in reverence for the liberal thinker who blended constitutional...
In a strategic move ahead of Assam's assembly elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress Screening Committee chief, touches down Thursday for an action-packed two-day tour. The Wayanad MP's focus:...
Guwahati's political circles are abuzz with the news that Bhupen Kumar Bora, ex-chief of Assam's Congress unit, will formally align with the BJP on February 22. This came to light after Chief...
In a pointed rebuttal to opposition protests at the AI Summit, BJP parliamentarian Dinesh Sharma branded Congress and allies as the primary obstacles to India's economic ascent. During an IANS...
Assam takes a bold stride for equity as its cabinet approves 3% quota in first and second-grade government jobs for tea plantation tribes and Adivasis. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the news post a...
In a stinging critique of Congress's internal chaos, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that many top party leaders are secretly communicating with BJP, signaling a potential mass shift...
February 14, 2024, saw leaders from India's Northeast region come together in remembrance of the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the horrific Pulwama attack five years ago. Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma,...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday that his government is enforcing a strict zero-tolerance stance on illegal land encroachments. The initiative aims to retrieve state and...
Assam has scripted history with a massive land rights push for its tea plantation laborers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that over 3.5 lakh families now hold legal titles to the land...
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan unleashed a fierce critique against Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP, labeling their dissemination of a hate-stirring video as a direct assault on India's secular...
Assam's political temperature soared after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unleashed a barrage of claims against Congress parliamentarian Gaurav Gogoi, alleging mysterious Pakistan links backed by...
In a blistering critique from Ranchi, BJP leader Pratul Shahdeo has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of compromising India's security through his family's alleged connections to Pakistan, branding it...
In a blistering attack, Congress parliamentarian Imran Pratapgarhi has accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of deliberately spoiling India's communal harmony through inflammatory social...
Tensions escalate in Indian politics as Asaduddin Owaisi, the fiery AIMIM leader and parliamentarian from Hyderabad, approaches the local police commissioner with a serious allegation. He seeks...
In a bold Rajya Sabha intervention, NCP (SP) parliamentarian Fauzia Khan tore into Prime Minister Modi's speech, calling it eloquent yet detached from truth. She urged a shift from lofty oratory to...
Guwahati buzzes with political energy as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ramps up BJP's election machinery. On Thursday, he launched the 'Booth Vijay Abhiyan,' a hyper-local campaign...
In a bold counterstrike, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has vowed to initiate defamation lawsuits against Congress heavyweights Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel, Jitendra Singh Alwar, and...
BJP chief ministers are jubilant over the India-US trade breakthrough that reduces tariffs to 18 percent, praising it as a game-changer for bilateral relations and India's export ambitions. This...
Guwahati witnessed a game-changing announcement for Assam's government employees as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled an advance salary facility alongside Swagat Satirth Transfer Portal 2.0...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah touched down in Dibrugarh, Assam, on Wednesday evening, received by a high-profile welcome from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP stalwarts. This two-day visit...
In a bold political maneuver, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed Tuesday that the SIT investigating Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's purported Pakistan connections will unveil its report on February 8...
Assam is gearing up for a major administrative shift as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the construction of a second Vidhan Sabha complex in Dibrugarh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will...
In a pointed attack on the Modi government, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday raised alarms over the handling of opposition leaders at the Republic Day parade. Reports emerged that...
In a fresh political firestorm, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Rahul Gandhi of showing 'ongoing insensitivity' to Northeast culture following a controversial video of the...
In a fiery critique, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday condemned the Congress party's recent rally in Rangiya as a stark revelation of internal dysfunction and cultural alienation....
Amid swirling rumors of discord within Congress ranks in Delhi, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav offers a staunch defense of the party's dynamics. Addressing Shashi Tharoor's no-show at a crucial Kerala poll...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has exciting news for rail passengers: the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to roll out soon in the state. This milestone will elevate the...
Guwahati witnessed a landmark moment as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed 296 appointment letters to deserving youth from tea tribe and adivasi backgrounds. The gesture is part of...
Assam's youth are celebrating what they call a 'reality check' from the state government on securing employment. The bold declaration—'Put in the effort, and jobs will come'—has sparked widespread...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dropped a cultural bombshell, declaring that the nation's Prime Minister's Hindu identity stems from deep-rooted civilizational heritage, not the pages of the...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma didn't hold back, lambasting West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee for her over-the-top reaction to ED raids on her party loyalist. Labeling it as 'street-style...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that he will provide all information related to the investigation into singer Zubeen Garg's death exclusively through Facebook Live to...
Following the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg at 52 during a scuba diving incident in Singapore, Assam has been plunged into mourning. A wave of grief swept across the state, with massive crowds...
The mortal remains of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg finally arrived in Delhi late at night from Singapore. Following this, Garg's body was transported to Guwahati. The body was handed over to...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the growing issue of infiltration in Assam, labeling it a significant challenge. Speaking in Golaghat, Assam, he criticized previous Congress...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for several projects in Assam's Darrang district, including the Darrang Medical College and Hospital, the GNM School, and the B.Sc. Nursing...
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, recently launched arms license services, clarifying that the government will provide licenses but not supply the arms themselves. This initiative...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted a comprehensive tour of the flood-affected areas of Golaghat district, assessing the situation in several relief camps. The recent floods have...
The Assam government is set to bolster the state's healthcare infrastructure with a new medical college and hospital in Darrang district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently inspected the...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of 16 individuals for alleged illegal cattle slaughter during Eid-ul-Adha. Authorities recovered cattle parts from various locations...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of 16 individuals for alleged illegal cattle slaughter during Eid-ul-Zuha. Cattle parts were recovered from various locations across...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has dropped a bombshell that may affect the Congress party's credibility in the state. CM Sarma has claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi stayed in Pakistan...
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to the inaugural function of the year-long birth centenary celebrations of doyen of music Bharat...
Guwahati: Assam Assembly on Monday witnessed acrimonious scenes as Deputy Speaker Numal Momin alleged that he was attacked by Congress MLA Nurul Huda outside his chamber. All-India United Democratic...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed gratitude for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent three-day visit to the state, during which he inaugurated a new state police training...
Guwahati: For the first time, the Assam assembly session was held outside Guwahati. On Monday, the one-day session of the Assam assembly commenced at the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) Assembly Hall,...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned if foreign powers, led by George Soros ecosystem influenced a major decision of Assam Congress in 2014. There is verbal volley between Sarma and...
Guwahati: As BJP in Assam elected its new state unit president, the party has decided that district presidents will not contest the 2026 assembly polls. Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia on Friday took...
Guwahati: As BJP in Assam elected its new state unit president, the party has decided that district unit presidents will not contest the 2026 Assembly polls. BJP is confident that together with...
India-Bangladesh Ties: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Has Once Again Raised The issue of two chicken necks that bangladesh has. Sarma's Remarks are in Continuation of His Countter to...