Himanta Biswa Sarma

Train derailment in UP’s Gonda leaves four dead, dozens injured

NEW DELHI: Adding to one more tragic incident six coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. The derailment, which occurred around 2:40 PM near the Jhilahi station, has resulted in four reported deaths and dozens of injuries. The train was en route to Dibrugarh when the accident happened. A contingent of […]

“Majority Bangladesh-origin people voted for Congress” claims Assam CM Himanta

Sarma accused the minority community, particularly those of Bangladesh-origin, of voting en masse for the Congress despite the development work done by the BJP-led governments at both the Centre and state levels.

Assam CM accuses Rahul Gandhi of tourist visa status

EmaadVANDOOR: Assam CM Himanta Biswas Sharma accused the CPM and Congress of contesting against each other in Kerala by terming it as a drama. The Assam CM was speaking at the roadshow of Wayanad NDA candidate K Surendran. ‘In Delhi, Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, both Congress and CPM are in a mutual understanding, and in […]

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Assam

With the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the opposition Indian National Congress, and various regional parties gearing up for a fierce contest, Assam braces itself for a politically charged electoral season. Here's what you need to know: 

SP MP asserts Muslims will adhere to Shariat amid Himanta’s law repeal move

NEW DELHI: In response to the Assam government’s decision to abolish the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP ST Hasan stated on Saturday that Muslims will adhere solely to the teachings of Shariat and the Quran. “There is no need to highlight this so much. Muslims will follow Shariat and […]

Assam cabinet approves bill to prohibit ‘magical healing’

Additionally, the cabinet endorsed the establishment of a Wildlife Safari & Rescue Centre in Namdang Reserved Forest, Dibrugarh district, along with the adoption of the "Ten Cities Development Concept" to drive comprehensive urban growth.

PM Modi announces investments of Rs 11,600 crore in Assam

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Assam, where he laid the foundation stone for projects totalling Rs 11,600 crores. The significant public rally held at Guwahati’s Khanapara Veterinary College Field witnessed the inauguration of projects aimed at fostering development and connectivity. PM Modi inaugurated the Maa Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana, […]

Assam CM accuses Congress of ‘soft naxalism’, Rahul’s ‘body double’

In a press conference on Thursday, Sarma, who was with the Congress for 22 years, lamented the shift in the party's ideology, stating, "Congress politics has become 'Soft Naxalite.'

Assam CM orders criminal case against Rahul Gandhi

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh to register a criminal case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a clash between Congress supporters and police in Guwahati on January 23. The clash erupted when Assam Police intervened to stop the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra […]

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: JP Nadda holds crucial meeting with Assam CM, regional leaders

The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national president, JP Nadda, has commenced a crucial three-day tour of the northeastern states on January 9, laying the groundwork for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.