Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

January 15, 2026 3:14 PM

‘Assam to receive major boost to rail connectivity’: CM Sarma

Assam is set to receive a significant boost to its railway connectivity, with the state getting two new Amrit Bharat trains along with the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper coach trains, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “This weekend, Assam will receive a major boost to its rail connectivity when Bharat’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train rolls between Guwahati and Kolkata. Two new Amrit Bharat trains connecting Lucknow and Rohtak will al...

January 5, 2026 9:35 AM

PM-DeVINE scheme beneficial for Assam’s education sector: CM Sarma

Highlighting the transformative impact of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) on Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the scheme is turning government schools into “true temples of learning” equipped with smart classrooms and world-class infrastructure. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said PM-DeVINE is playing a crucial role in strengthening school education across the state by creating modern learn...

December 19, 2025 9:59 AM

Assam Cabinet Approves Rs 250 Crore to Boost Development in Bodoland Region

The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the release of Rs 250 crore to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) under the State-Owned Priority Development Fund (Rural) for the financial year 2025–26, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to accelerating development in the Bodoland region. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Council of Ministers held at Lok Sewa Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Officials said the allocation will be used for ru...

November 17, 2025 10:30 AM

Set to sign MoU with British Museum today to bring Vrindavani Vastra home: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed in London on Monday with the British Museum to facilitate the return of the sacred Vrindavani Vastra to Assam under a loan agreement. Calling it a moment of immense cultural significance, the Chief Minister wrote on X: “Tomorrow is a big day for Assam & Bharat. We are signing an MoU with the British Museum so that the sacred Vrindavani Vastra can be brought back ho...