Himanta Biswa Sarma

“The 'Shraddhanjali' scheme is an initiative to ensure the dignified return of the bodies of those who die outside the state to their family members,'' Sarma said at the launch.

Assam Police can't go to Singapore to probe Zubeen's death: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma added that Assam's people must put pressure on parents of those Assamese of Singapore served notice to send their wards for questioning.

Lookout notices issued against NE fest organiser, manager in Zubeen Garg’s death case: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma also urged the people to maintain restraint and not to indulge in 'anti-government politics in the name of Zubeen in an attempt to turn Assam into Nepal'

Zubeen Garg’s Death: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma orders CID probe, multiple FIRs filed against festival organisers

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that multiple FIRs have been filed against Northeast Festival organisers, with the case now handed over to the CID for investigation in Zubeen Garg death probe.

Assam approves SOP under Immigrants Expulsion Act: Suspected foreigners get 10 days to prove citizenship

The SOP would guide the District Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police to expel illegal migrants from Assam, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said after the meeting.

How Bodoland Territorial Council polls will test BJP ahead of 2026 Assam assembly election

Elections for the 40-member BTC, which controls administration in five districts, will take place on September 22. Nearly 2.6 million voters are eligible to vote for the BTC polls. The votes will be counted on September 26.

Centre completely supports Assam govt's eviction drive of illegal migrants, claims CM Himanta

Evictions will continue in the state as ''we are committed to free encroached land'', Assam CM Himanta said.

'Assam can't be led by people who make frequent visits to Pakistan': Amit Shah's 'war bugle' for assembly polls

Apparently referring to Gogoi's alleged links with the foreign nation, he said Assam cannot be led by people who make frequent visits to Pakistan.

Amit Shah arrives on two-day visit to Assam, to hold discussions with BJP core committee on 2026 polls

Shah, who arrived on a BSF aircraft, was received at the Lokpriya Gopinath International Airport by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, members of his cabinet, and senior officials of the state.

Names of evicted people will be deleted from voters' list of that place, says Assam CM Himanta

The chief minister had earlier claimed that the state was witnessing "invasion" from people of "one religion", who are allegedly encroaching on land to alter its demography.

Assam to halt issuing Aadhaar cards to adults to check Bangladeshi infiltration: CM Himanta Sarma

The decision to restrict Aadhaar card issuance is seen as part of the efforts to ensure the authenticity of citizens' identities. This move highlights the government's focus on addressing concerns about potential illegal immigration, says CM.

Assam University turns Rs 30 crore guest house into luxury hotel. Students, faculty cry foul

Faculty members too are outraged at the move. 'This was meant to serve academia, not commercial tourism,' said a senior professor of the Khanapara veterinary college.

Congress should hang its head in shame following Air Chief Marshal's observations: Himanta

"Today, the Air Chief Marshal made 2 important observations which should honestly put the Congress party to shame", Himanta said.

Over 20 lakh Assam farmers get Rs 422 crore under PM-KISAN

The amount was disbursed on Saturday as part of a nationwide programme, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, a senior official of the Agriculture Department said.

10 lakh acres of land encroached by doubtful citizens, Bangladeshis in Assam, claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma said that his government was under 'international pressure' to halt eviction drives after the operation at Gorukhuti in Darrang district in 2021

'We are not fighting our own': Mamata, Himanta in fresh war of words over citizenship, infiltration

Rejecting allegations of the BJP indulging in a 'divisive agenda', Himanta Biswa Sarma said that all languages and communities coexist in Assam. Still, it was essential to protect the borders and cultural foundation.

Rahul Gandhi says Himanta will "be sent to jail' after Congress forms govt; CM hits back

Rahul Gandhi termed Himanta Biswa Sarma as India's "most corrupt Chief Minister" and said some day he will have to "account for it".

Oil India's hydrocarbon breakthrough in Namrup Borhat-1 to make Assam first state oil producer

The discovery, which is considered to be a major breakthrough, is set to provide a boost to India’s energy sector.

Voter list revision, NRC no solution to 'demographic invasion' in Assam: CM Himanta Sarma

Sarma said that the NRC exercise failed in Assam because of a lack of mechanism to effectively carry it out in the border districts.

Assam CM Himanta discusses issues raised by Karbi conglomerate demanding 'state within state'

The alliance, involving political as well as apolitical organisations, has been pressing for a “state within state” for Karbi Anglong district, among other demands.

Assam deports nearly 300 illegal Bangladeshis, intensifies drive to identify illegal foreigners

Sarma also said that the penetration of “Pakistani elements and Bangladeshi fundamentalists” into Assam had made the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in the State more active and proactive than before.

'Finally, Gaurav Gogoi has admitted...': Himanta Sarma doubles down on Pak charge against Jorhat MP

Gogoi, however, has vehemently dismissed the allegations against him and his wife. The Congress MP had asked Sarma to provide evidence for the allegations he was levelling.

Talks with Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran soon on setting up second industry in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Tata Group is currently setting up an OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing) facility at Jagiroad near Guwahati.

Assam offers 60% top-up on Centre’s component PLI to woo electronic manufacturers

The State has also secured an Asia Development Bank loan to build infrastructure for upcoming Ratan Tata Electronics Manufacturing City near Tata’s OSAT plant in Jagiroad