Himanta Biswa Sarma

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 27, 2025 11:04 PM

Assam assembly passes bill to prohibit polygamy; strict penalties, jail for second marriage

The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, introducing strict punishment, including imprisonment of up to 10 years for contracting a second marriage. Speaking in the Assembly after the bill was tabled, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited the example of Türkiye to justify the need for the legislation. He said the bill is “not against Islam” and urged people to support it and “be a true Muslim.” “Islam cannot promote poly...

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 11:50 AM

Singer Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains brought for final rites, Assam CM offers final respects

The mortal remains of singer Zubeen Garg were brought to the crematorium in Kamarkuchi village of Assam for the final rites. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was present at the site, closely monitoring all rituals in coordination with the authorities and the singer's family members. Visuals show Garg's remains being carried for the final tributes. Hundreds of people gathered at the crematorium to bid an emotional farewell to their beloved singer. In another video, CM Sarma offered a h...

February 25, 2025 9:55 PM

Summit will go long way in highlighting growth opportunities in Assam: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted Assam’s growing investment potential, stating that the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit will play a crucial role in showcasing the state’s development and economic opportunities. "Attended the Advantage Assam Summit. Over the last decade, Assam has witnessed significant development, making it an attractive investment destination. This summit will go a long way in highlighting growth opportunities across various sectors," PM Modi posted on X. Ea...

February 24, 2025 9:13 PM

PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati, praises Assam government for ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow in Guwahati on Saturday ahead of the ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ event at Sarusajai Stadium, where he lauded the Assam government's efforts in celebrating the cultural heritage of the state’s tea tribe and Adivasi communities. ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ is a cultural programme dedicated to the traditional Jhumoir dance, a folk art form deeply rooted in Assam’s tea gardens. The dance, performed by the Adivasi and tea tribe communities, symbolizes i...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Champai Soren resigns as Jharkhand CM, Hemant Soren stakes claim to form govt

Chief Minister Champai Soren submitted his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi on Wednesday. This move paves the way for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) executive president Hemant Soren to reclaim his position as the state's Chief Minister. Following Champai Soren's resignation, Hemant Soren immediately staked his claim to form the new government. Champai Soren told reporters, "After Hemant Soren was back, our alliance took this decision and we chose Hemant Soren a...