Assam

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed officials to carry out a socio-economic assessment of the state’s indigenous Muslim communities – Goria, Moria, Deshi, Syed, and Jolha. The findings will guide the government in taking measures to uplift the communities socio-politically and educationally. The announcement has received support from indigenous Muslim communities, especially […]

GUWAHATI: Assam Police have arrested 916 locals as part of a wide crackdown on child marriages that was carried out on the intervening night of Gandhi Jayanti, in a move that is being denounced as an attack on religious freedom. This is the second time during the last six months that Assam has led such […]

NEW DELHI: After referring to him as “bachcha” (a kid), Assam’s firebrand chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday alluded that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi refused to transfer his ailing father Tarun Gogoi, to Delhi for better treatment, which led to his death. Sarma, who earlier worked under the former chief minister, made the revelations while […]

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NEW DELHI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that Assam is set to establish 21 medical colleges by 2026-27, at the inauguration of Nagaon Medical College’s first academic session on Saturday.   Highlighting his government’s contribution to the furthering of the state’s healthcare system, he said that, at present, Assam has 12 medical […]

The weather pattern has been attributed to a low-pressure area over northeast Madhya Pradesh

As the war of words continues, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges the AAP to take ownership and resolve the flood crisis in Delhi instead of pointing fingers at other state governments

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar urges immediate implementation of Uniform Civil Code, emphasising its significance for the country's values and governance

NLC India joint venture will supply 492 MW of power to Assam, boosting state’s development

During the crackdown on child marriage in Assam since January this year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that polygamy, both formal and informal, was prevalent in the state.