Himanta Biswa Sarma

October 31, 2026 1:58 PM

Big relief for Assam farmers as govt approves Guwahati airport as export point for agarwood chips and oil: Piyush Goyal

The Centre has approved Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, Guwahati, as the export point for agarwood chips and agarwood oil, a move that will be a big relief for the state's farmers and exporters, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. In a post on X, Goyal said the approval was given at the request of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "BIG NEWS FOR ASSAM! At the request of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Modi Government has approve...

October 30, 2026 10:56 AM

Assam to strengthen dairy sector; targets daily milk production of 10 lakh litres

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government is working to strengthen the dairy sector, with a target of achieving daily milk production of 10 lakh litres, alongside direct subsidies for dairy farmers and expansion of processing infrastructure. In a post on X, CM Sarma said a stronger dairy sector would improve nutrition, secure farmers’ livelihoods and make the rural economy more resilient. He described the initiatives as part of the state’s efforts...

October 16, 2026 12:28 PM

Fight against drugs continues with unwavering resolve”: Amit Shah praises Assam CM, police for sustained narcotics crackdown

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has congratulated Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma decisive blow to drug networks. In a post on X , Shah lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision for 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' and vowed that the fight against drugs would continue with unwavering resolve. "A decisive blow to drug networks! Congratulations to Assam CM Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji and Assam Police for this sustained crackdown, which has resulted in 945 arr...

October 13, 2026 7:07 PM

Assam tea workers to get special 20 pc bonus ahead of Durga Puja: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced a special bonus of 20 per cent for tea garden workers across more than 800 tea estates in the state ahead of Durga Puja, describing the initiative as a festive gift for the tea community. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said the bonus would help tea workers celebrate the festival with their families and participate in the festivities during the Navratri and Durga Puja period. “On the sacred occasion of Navratri, a g...

October 12, 2026 1:11 PM

Wild buffaloes return to MP after century, state targets 50 in three years

Eight wild buffaloes brought from Assam's Kaziranga National Park were released into a 17-hectare enclosure at Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve on Sunday by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as part of efforts to reintroduce the species in the state after nearly a century. The six females and two males were shifted from a one-hectare enclosure in the Supkhar range after completing their quarantine period, Yadav said. The buffaloes were brought to Kanha in two phases on April 28 and May 9. They we...

October 9, 2026 4:51 PM

Assam cabinet adopts 75 resolutions thanking PM Modi for state’s development

The Assam cabinet on Friday adopted 75 resolutions thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the development of the state and the Northeast in areas such as peace, security, connectivity, infrastructure and industry. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presided over a special 90-minute cabinet meeting convened exclusively to deliberate on 25 years of PM Modi’s public service, first as Gujarat chief minister and subsequently as prime minister. "Peace created the conditions for development, con...

October 7, 2026 8:30 PM

Seva Sankalp Yatra culminates across Vadnagar and Varanasi, marking 25 years of PM Modi’s public service

The ‘Seva Sankalp Yatra’, from Vadnagar to Varanasi and Varanasi to Vadnagar, which began on September 17 to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and also the completion of his 25 years as head of government, culminated on Wednesday, with grand closing ceremonies held at both places – Varanasi and Vadnagar. The culmination ceremony in Varanasi was addressed by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and ...

October 7, 2026 1:17 PM

Assam CM Felicitates Lovlina Borgohain with ₹50 Lakh Award

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated ace boxer and Asian Games gold medalist Lovlina Borgohain at the Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, presenting her with a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh in recognition of her historic sporting achievement. Borgohain received a warm welcome upon her return on Tuesday following her stellar performance at the Asian Games, where she clinched the gold medal in the women’s 75-kg category on her birthday on October 2. She secured the top podium finish by def...

October 5, 2026 12:47 PM

Assam blends ‘vikas with virasat’, showcases modern architecture: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the state’s rich architectural heritage, saying modern Assam is carrying forward its legacy while embracing development and contemporary design. On the occasion of World Architecture Day, the Chief Minister said Assam has historically been known for its distinctive architectural traditions, with landmarks such as the Rang Ghar and Kamakhya Temple reflecting the state’s rich cultural heritage. In a post on X, Sarma said Assam ...

September 24, 2026 4:55 PM

Zero rhino poaching cases in past 3 years unique achievement for Assam: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state recorded zero rhinoceros poaching cases over the past three years, describing it as a “unique achievement”. Sarma also lauded all stakeholders involved in bringing down poaching cases and leading the conservation efforts. “During previous Congress regimes here, on an average annually, 40-45 rhinos were killed. And that is the official registered number. More could have been killed, which were not registered,” h...