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September 18, 2026 3:21 PM

PM Modi shares an article on cooperative federalism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting how dialogue is replacing disputes and trust is strengthening Centre-state relations. A post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X said, “Dialogue is replacing disputes, trust is strengthening Centre-state relations and development is opening new pathways for progress. In his latest piece, Assam CM Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma explores the shift in cooperative federalis...

September 2, 2026 3:13 PM

Assam police to recruit 15,000-20,000 youths: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the state government will recruit between 15,000 and 20,000 more youths into the Assam Police, underlining the need to strengthen the force and create greater employment opportunities for young people in the state. Addressing a passing-out ceremony of Assam Police personnel at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, CM Sarma said the recruitment would bring a large number of young men and women into the police force. ...

August 21, 2026 1:34 PM

A stronger sporting ecosystem is taking shape across Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday underlined the state government’s efforts to create a robust sporting ecosystem, with sustained investments in infrastructure, wider access to facilities and greater opportunities for aspiring athletes. He said the focus extends beyond producing winners to fostering a sporting culture that can inspire generations. “Behind every champion is a system that believes in them,” said Sarma in a post on X. Sarma said Assam was working towards bu...

August 5, 2026 6:05 PM

Assam CM pays tribute to Ahom martyrs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday paid tribute to the martyrs of the historic Alaboi Ron, describing their sacrifice as one of the defining chapters in the state's history and a symbol of unwavering courage against foreign aggression. Marking the anniversary of the battle, the Chief Minister said August 5, 1669, remains etched in Assam's collective memory as the day when thousands of Ahom warriors laid down their lives while defending their homeland against the Mughal forces...

July 17, 2026 11:18 AM

Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW, eyes power-surplus status

Assam has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest more than ₹77,353 crore in hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects to generate 8,457 MW of electricity, marking the largest investment pipeline in the state's power sector history. The initiative aims to increase Assam's installed power generation capacity from the current 450 MW to 8,457 MW, positioning the state as a power-surplus region and the Green Energy Hub of Northeast India. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlight...

May 12, 2026 3:55 PM

PM Modi congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Assam chief minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he took oath as Assam Chief Minister, praising his leadership and administrative capabilities. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "A great day for Assam! For the third consecutive time, the NDA Government assumes office. Congratulations to Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji on taking oath. He has made a mark as a wonderful administrator and has done pioneering work for the state. My best wishes to him for the tenure a...

December 10, 2025 5:14 PM

Swahid Diwas: Assam CM inaugurates Swahid Smarak honouring Assam agitation martyrs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the Swahid Smarak at Boragaon in Guwahati on the occasion of Swahid Diwas. Dedicating the memorial to those who laid down their lives during the Assam Movement, Sarma said, “We laid the foundation stone of the Jatiya Swahid Smarak on December 10, 2019, when Sarbananda Sonowal was the Chief Minister. Today, we have inaugurated a beautiful memorial in honour of the martyrs who stood up against infiltrators entering Assam from Ban...

November 5, 2025 6:27 PM

Assam CM invites PM Modi to inaugurate Guwahati airport terminal, lay foundation stone of fertiliser plant

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to inaugurate two major development projects in the state - the new terminal of Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport and the ₹10,601-crore brownfield Ammonia-Urea complex at Namrup. During the meeting, which lasted nearly 20 minutes at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Sarma extended a formal invitation to PM Modi to dedicate the projects to the p...

October 16, 2025 3:49 PM

Singapore Police authorities to meet Assam Police on October 21 regarding Zubeen Garg’s death case: Assam CM

Singapore police will meet an Assam Police team led by Special Investigating Team (SIT) chief and Additional Director General of Police Munna Gupta on October 21 as part of the probe into the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Sarma said the government was committed to ensuring justice in the case. “Another step forward towards justice for our beloved Zubeen. The Singapore Police authorities will meet the Assam Police team led by Sr...

September 23, 2025 4:46 PM

Zubeen Garg last rites: Assam bids tearful goodbye to music legend

Assam bid an emotional farewell on Tuesday to music icon Zubeen Garg, who was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi on the outskirts of Guwahati. Fans sang “Mayabini,” the song Garg had requested be played at his funeral, as thousands attended the procession under the sun. The track, first featured in the 2001 Assamese film Daag, was close to the singer’s heart. The funeral began at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex and drew large crowds along the route. Chief Minister H...