Himanta Biswa Sarma: News
Himanta Biswa Sarma, born on February 1, 1969, in Jorhat, is an Indian politician from Assam belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As of 2021, he is the Chief Minister of Assam. Sarma began his career at a young age when he was still pursuing a degree in law from the Government Law College, Guwahati, by taking an active part in the All Assam Students' Union (AASU). Later, he joined the Congress in 1996 and fought his first election in 2001 from Jalukbari, and won a seat in the Assam Assembly. Between 2002 and 2014, Sarma held some key portfolios (state as well as Cabinet) as Minister of State for Finance, Health, Agriculture, and Education, among others. Owing to differences with former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, he quit all the positions in 2014 and subsequently joined the BJP in 2015. He was instrumental in the BJP's win in the 2016 Assembly elections and was made the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convener in the same year. He also held several key portfolios in the Cabinet of former CM Sarbananda Sonowal before being appointed as Chief Minister of Assam in 2021.
Assam hospital removes man's genitals without his consent
A 28-year-old man from Manipur has accused a doctor at RE Hospital in Silchar, Assam, of performing a genital removal surgery without his consent.
Assam minister apologizes for 'lower-class person' jibe at journalist
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has apologized for his controversial remarks against a journalist.
Shoot-at-sight order in Assam's Dhubri amid communal unrest
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday ordered a shoot-at-sight directive for any untoward incidents in the Dhubri district.
36 killed in Northeast floods; PM speaks to region's CMs
The Northeast is reeling under severe floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall, with the death toll rising to 36.
'What if China stops Brahmaputra water?' threatens Pakistan; Himanta responds
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has dismissed a Pakistani official's threat that China can stop the flow of the Brahmaputra into India.
34 dead, 19,000 displaced in Northeast after heavy rain
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the northeastern states of India, killing at least 34 people and displacing thousands.
'Britain's Got Talent': Assam's Binita finishes as 2nd runner-up
In a remarkable achievement, a nine-year-old girl from Assam, Binita Chetry, has emerged as the second runner-up on Britain's Got Talent (BGT).
Himanta breaks silence on 'pushbacks' into Bangladesh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that people declared foreigners by the state's Foreigners Tribunals are being pushed back to Bangladesh.
Assam CM Sarma shares Bangladesh's map with '2 chicken necks'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared a map of Bangladesh, highlighting two vulnerable corridors that he claims are similar to India's "Chicken Neck" corridor.
Assam BJP gears up for 2026 polls, outlines strategy
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has started working on a "victory strategy" for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The party aims to secure its third consecutive term in the state.
'If I'm wrong..': Himanta alleges Gaurav Gogoi received ISI training
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated his allegations against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi that the latter visited Pakistan on the invitation of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Himanta Sarma criticizes Indira Gandhi for mishandling Bangladesh's creation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has attacked former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for her handling of the aftermath of Bangladesh's creation, after India's victory over Pakistan in 1971.
Assam CM alleges Congress leaders spreading misinformation on IMF loan
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera are peddling misinformation about India's position on the IMF's (International Monetary Fund) bailout to Pakistan.
'Disgraceful': Gaurav Gogoi slams Himanta over 'virginity for jobs' remark
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has demanded an apology from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after he made a "derogatory" comment about women at a panchayat election rally.
Assam arrests 39 people for 'defending Pakistan' following Pahalgam attack
39 people have been arrested in India's Assam for allegedly "defending Pakistan on Indian soil."
'No one can deter...': Himanta Sarma on Bilawal Bhutto's threats
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his remarks about India.
19 arrested for comments on Pahalgam terror attack
In a major crackdown, police in Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya have arrested 19 people for their statements on the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including a Navy officer and an Intelligence Bureau officer.
Jaishankar rebuffs Bangladesh's Yunus over Northeast 'landlocked' remark
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has clarified that India is aware of its role in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
Dhaka invites China to 'extend' economy through Northeast; region reacts
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has slammed comments by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, that the landlocked Northeast region could present an opportunity for its economic expansion.
'Had jail food for 7 days in Assam': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently recounted his experience of getting jailed while protesting against former PM Indira Gandhi during the Congress-led rule in Assam.
Assam to launch its own satellite for socio-economic projects
The Assam government has announced plans to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT.
Congress MP assaulted on street; Assam CM shares attackers' names
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Rakibul Hussain was attacked by a mob in Assam's Nagaon district on Thursday.
Guwahati Police register FIR against Ranveer, Samay over 'Latent' controversy
The Guwahati Police have filed cases against five YouTubers, including Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina.
'President wasn't tired': Rashtrapati Bhavan slams Sonia's 'poor thing' remark
The Rashtrapati Bhavan has slammed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for her "poor thing" remark on President Droupadi Murmu.
Assam to get 2nd capital? CM Himanta's big announcement
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Dibrugarh will be developed as the state's second capital within three years.
Explosives found in Assam amid Republic Day preparations
Security forces in Assam's Sonitpur district unearthed a stash of explosives on January 25, 2025, while preparing for the 76th Republic Day.
Assam: 4 bodies recovered from flooded mine, rescue ops continue
Rescue operations are underway in Assam's Dima Hasao district after a coal mine in Umrangsu flooded, trapping nine workers.
Assam: Body recovered from flooded coal mine, 8 still trapped
A multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Assam's Dima Hasao district after a coal mine flooded on Monday, trapping nine workers.
3 dead, 6 still trapped in flooded Assam coal mine
At least three of the nine workers trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district have been confirmed dead.
China plans building world's largest dam on Brahmaputra; India reacts
China has revealed plans to build the world's largest dam in Tibet, exceeding the size of the Three Gorges Dam.
No Aadhaar without NRC application in Assam: Himanta Sarma
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a new policy making Aadhaar card applications dependent on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.
'Beef is not cow': Kerala BJP leader jibes Himanta
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Major Ravi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's move to impose a beef ban.
'They only see Muslims in Karim': AIUDF on renaming Karimganj
The Assam government, headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has officially renamed Karimganj district to Sribhumi.
Opposition demands action against Himanta for inciting 'civil-war like situation'
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc has demanded immediate action from the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
'Stir up Hindu-Muslim tensions...': Soren on Sarma's 'Jharkhand mini-Bangladesh' remark
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of dividing society and ignoring the marginalized.
Assam's Sarma claims Muslim population is rising in Jharkhand
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Bharatiya Janata Party's co-in-charge for the Jharkhand assembly elections, has expressed concerns over an alleged increase in the Muslim population in Jharkhand.
Rahul's 'lies' part of international conspiracy to oust Modi: Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading "lies" as part of an "international conspiracy" to oust Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'If you're ready…': Siddaramaiah invites Modi for debate on corruption
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a direct debate on corruption.
What's the new 'strict' rule Himanta Sarma announced for immigrants
In a bid to curb the "influx of illegal foreigners," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that all new applicants for Aadhaar cards must provide their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number (ARN).
Assam: 22-year-old arrested for ₹2,200 crore stock market scam
A 22-year-old man from Dibrugarh, Assam, identified as Bishal Phukan, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a massive stock market fraud of approximately ₹2,200 crore.
Assam scraps 2-hour namaz break on Fridays in assembly
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the cancelation of the two-hour namaz break on Fridays in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren joins BJP
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Ranchi on Friday, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Complaint against Mamata over 'if you burn' warning to Modi
A complaint has been lodged with the Delhi Police against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, following her comments at a Trinamool Chhatra Parishad event on Wednesday.
BJP slams Mamata over 'not only Bengal will burn' remark
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening protesting doctors and other states during a rally on Wednesday.
'Assam frustrated with illegal Bangladeshis': Devoleena Bhattacharjee defends Assamese Muslims
Television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently defended the Muslim community in Assam, her home state, in a Twitter spat with journalist Rana Ayyub.
Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai meets Shah, to join BJP on Friday
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and veteran Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, according to an announcement by Himanta Biswa Sarma in a late-night post on X.
Assam gangrape accused escapes police custody; body found in pond
Tafazul Islam, a 24-year-old man accused in the alleged gangrape of a minor in Assam's Nagaon district, died while in police custody.
Assam Cabinet approves bill restricting clerics from registering Muslim marriages
The Assam Cabinet has given its approval to a new bill, the Assam Compulsory Registration of Marriage And Divorce Bill, which prevents qazis or clerics from officiating the registration of Muslim marriages.
Champai Soren may join BJP with 6 JMM MLAs: Reports
Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday along with six other party MLAs, according to reports.
After 'flood jihad', Himanta slams Meghalaya University's 'Mecca-like' gate
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of the University of Science and Technology in Meghalaya (USTM), alleging that the university displays images of Mecca—Islam's holiest site in Saudi Arabia—at its entrance, while lacking symbols of Hindu or Christian faiths.
Assam will absorb majority of Agniveers from state: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that his government would absorb the majority of the state's Agniveers into the Assam police force.