Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

October 1, 2026 2:29 PM

Himanta hails Assam Police for serving people with courage, compassion

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid tribute to police personnel for their service and sacrifices, saying the people of the state live in peace because someone in uniform is "standing guard" round the clock. On the occasion of Assam Police Day, Sarma saluted every officer and personnel of the Assam Police for serving the state with "courage, compassion and an unwavering sense of duty". "The people of Assam are in peace because someone in uniform is standing guard, 24x7," h...

September 28, 2026 10:18 AM

Lata Mangeshkar’s first Assamese song became enduring part of Assam’s musical memory: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday paid tributes to eminent singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary, saying that her first Assamese song for a film of Bhupen Hazarika has become an enduring part of the state's musical memory. Sharing a link to the song 'Jonakore Rati, Asomire Maati' on social media, he said it also forged a decades-long musical bond between Mangeshkar and Hazarika. "Remembering the legend, Lata Mangeshkar ji on her birth anniversary. Her first Assamese ...

August 17, 2026 1:33 PM

Assam flood damage estimated at Rs 480 crore, 26,681 houses affected: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the floods last month caused damage estimated at Rs 480 crore and affected 26,681 houses across the state. Addressing a press conference, Sarma said 96,842 flood-affected families had so far received financial assistance of Rs 15,000 each, with the state government spending Rs 146.26 crore on the relief. He said another 3,000-4,000 families may receive the assistance. Rapid damage assessment is currently underway in Charaideo, Sivasagar, ...

August 14, 2026 12:08 PM

Assam to set up Higher Education Council for better governance

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state was moving towards a more organised, transparent and structured higher education system with the proposed Assam State Higher Education Council. Sarma said the council would play a key role in steering the state’s higher education ecosystem by strengthening institutional systems, planning and coordination. “We have built the infrastructure; we are now building the systems which drive it,” the chief minister said in a social...

August 13, 2026 4:01 PM

Assam flood: Over 48.5 lakh kg rice distributed, essential supplies maintained, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government has maintained an uninterrupted supply of essential food items to flood-affected families since the beginning of the current flood situation, with more than 48.5 lakh kg of rice distributed across the state. Sharing details of the government’s flood response in a post on X, Sarma said the administration remained committed to ensuring that essential supplies reached affected families without interruption. “Never ...

August 4, 2026 12:29 PM

Committed to comprehensive rehabilitation of flood-hit families : CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state government was committed to ensuring a structured and comprehensive rehabilitation process for families affected by the recent floods, following his visit to some of the worst-hit areas in the state. Sharing details of his tour on social media platform X, Sarma said he spent the previous day visiting flood-affected regions to assess the extent of the damage and lay the groundwork for a coordinated flood response. "Yesterday, I ...

July 31, 2026 11:19 AM

Himanta Sarma lauds his teachers for donating earnings to build educational institution

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday paid tribute to his former teachers, Dr Nandita Bhattacharya Goswami and Dr Pannalal Goswami, for dedicating their lifetime savings to establishing an educational institution, describing their contribution as a lasting legacy that will benefit future generations. In a post on X, Sarma said the academic couple had devoted the earnings of an entire lifetime to creating an institution that would inspire and educate generations of students. "We of...

July 24, 2026 12:21 PM

Assam CM reviews flood situation, directs officials to oversee rehabilitation in worst-hit districts

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reviewed the prevailing flood situation in the state and assessed ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures at a high-level meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati. The meeting, attended by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta and senior officials from various departments, focused on the flood situation in the worst-affected districts of Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo and Golaghat. The Chief Minister reviewed the number...

July 17, 2026 3:28 PM

Army plays pivotal role in maintaining peace, stability in Northeast: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday held a meeting with General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Army's Gajraj Corps, Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, to discuss issues related to peace, stability and the overall security situation in the Northeast. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Sarma described the interaction as "productive" and praised the Indian Army's role in maintaining peace and stability in the region. "Had a productive interaction with Lieutenant General Ne...

July 15, 2026 2:37 PM

Arunachal’s hydropower push with people’s consent could make it Northeast’s richest state: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Arunachal Pradesh's ambitious hydropower expansion could make it the richest state in the Northeast within the next decade, stressing that sustained development requires political consensus and public support. Speaking during a discussion in the Assam Assembly, Sarma said Arunachal Pradesh is pursuing a plan to generate around 30,000 MW of hydropower and has witnessed little public opposition to the projects. He said hydropower project...