Himanta Sarma cabinet renames Hojai district headquarters as Srimanta Shankardeva Nagar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himanta Sarma cabinet renames Hojai district headquarters as Srimanta Shankardeva Nagar

India TV News  

The Assam cabinet on Tuesday decided to rename the Hojai district headquarters as Srimanta Shankardeva Nagar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The cabinet also approved the rolling out of category III of phase 2 relief of the Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme with a one-time support to 78,000 borrowers with a total outlay of Rs 223. The settlement premium shall be rationalised at 10 per cent of the applicable premium and the remaining applicable premium as per current value will be realised as arrear premium at the time of granting of no objection certificate whenever the original settlement receiver moves for transfer of such settled lands by the way of lease, sale or gift, etc. The cabinet also approved the financial settlement of Rs 110 crore for payment of voluntary retirement benefits or one-time settlement to regular employees of Assam State Agricultural Marketing Board as the first instalment and the balance amount shall be paid in the next instalment in April or May next year.

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Assam CM Himanta Sarma reshuffles portfolios after inducting 4 ministers
1 month ago

Assam CM Himanta Sarma reshuffles portfolios after inducting 4 ministers

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reshuffled portfolios of ministers following the induction of four new faces to the state cabinet over the weekend. Assam governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a group picture with newly sworn-in MLAs Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala on Saturday. According to …

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members
1 month ago

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members

ABP News  

Guwahati, Dec 7 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expanded his cabinet with four BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers. Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to the four new ministers - Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here. The induction of the four new ministers emphasises …

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam
4 months, 1 week ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday promised a white paper by April-May next year on demographic changes in Assam with the increase in Muslim population and decrease in the number of Hindus. Nobody should be disturbed..people should be able to live peacefully in areas where they are residing at present.” Sarma’s comments on Tuesday that he would not let …

'Assam ministry reshuffle to take place by August 15', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
7 months ago

'Assam ministry reshuffle to take place by August 15', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said he will reshuffle his ministry by including at least three new faces by August 15 in order to create a new team for the 2026 assembly elections. Addressing a press conference, Sarma said that he has not spoken about it with his central leadership and will consider the process of ministry reshuffle …

Assam CM Himanta Invokes Tendulkar To Explain 400-Seat Target, Says 'We Can Replace Gyanvapi Masjid...': WATCH
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Invokes Tendulkar To Explain 400-Seat Target, Says 'We Can Replace Gyanvapi Masjid...': WATCH

ABP News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday slammed the Opposition for asking 'why the BJP needs 400 seats'. Dismissing the Congress's allegations that the BJP would change the Constitution if it came to power a third term, Himanta said 400 seats would enable the BJP to build temples in Mathura and Varanasi. While addressing a public meeting in support …

Assam Congress urges Singapore institute to withdraw Himanta Sarma's fellowship
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam Congress urges Singapore institute to withdraw Himanta Sarma's fellowship

India Today  

Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Tuesday urged Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy to "withdraw" the fellowship conferred to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Emphasising that the Father of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew was an exemplary statesman who demonstrated honesty, hardwork and civility all his life, Borah claimed that the chief minister "stands for all that …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 9 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 9 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

Vehicle carrying Assam CM's mother, brother meets with minor accident; none injured
2 years ago

Vehicle carrying Assam CM's mother, brother meets with minor accident; none injured

Hindustan Times  

A vehicle carrying the mother of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with a minor accident on National Highway 37 in Morigaon district on Tuesday, an official said. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma However, no injuries were reported in the accident. "Sarma's mother Mrinalini Devi and brother Diganta Biswa Sarma were travelling from Guwahati to Diphu in Karbi …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation of projects worth ₹1220.21 crore in Dhemaji
2 years ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation of projects worth ₹1220.21 crore in Dhemaji

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects worth ₹1220.21 crore in Dhemaji district. Mr. Sarma laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects in Dhemaji district under the initiative "Bikakhor Babe Eta Pokhek" at Dhemaji on December 23 to bring about a paradigm shift to the development narrative of the district. As part of the initiative, the …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma cabinet clears recruitment for veterans in top posts retired armed forces officers Gandhi Mandap
2 years, 1 month ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma cabinet clears recruitment for veterans in top posts retired armed forces officers Gandhi Mandap

ABP News  

New Delhi: According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam cabinet approved the recruitment for approximately 10,000 government positions on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. He stated that it also cleared reservations for retired armed forces officers for high-level government positions to enhance workplace culture. He stated that it was also decided to offer one government job to the …

Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initiates ‘development fortnight’ in 11 districts
2 years, 1 month ago

Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initiates ‘development fortnight’ in 11 districts

Hindustan Times  

The Assam government is observing ‘fortnight of development’ in 11 districts across the state, laying foundation stones for new projects and inaugurating completed ones starting Monday. The initiative by the Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP-led government, in which development projects worth ₹15,000 crore will be undertaken in the 11 districts, is taking place at a time when the opposition Congress is …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH
2 years, 3 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH

India TV News  

Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a generous act washed the feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati on Saturday. Last month, Himanta Biswa Sarma urged his cabinet colleagues, legislators and bureaucrats to "change their mindset" and work towards a vision to ensure the state goes up the development ladder "by at least two levels" by 2026. There are …

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes potshots at Shiv Sena, media over floods amid Maharashtra crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes potshots at Shiv Sena, media over floods amid Maharashtra crisis

Op India  

Amidst the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took potshots at the Shiv Sena on Saturday. BJP is supporting in Maharashtra, I won’t get involved.” The Assam CM thanked the Sena and its internal political turmoil for bringing the focus of the mainstream media to the flooding situation in Assam. I am grateful Shiv Sena …

Himanta Biswa Sarma grants special leaves to govt employees to spend time with parents
3 years ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma grants special leaves to govt employees to spend time with parents

Op India  

Continuing his focus on promoting geriatric care within the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has approved special leave for Assam government employees on January 6 & 7, 2022. To uphold ancient Indian values, I urge Assam Govt employees to spend quality time with their parents/in-laws on Jan 6 & 7, 2022 designated as spl leave. The notification issued …

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM

The Hindu  

A student leader, Congress Minister-turned-rebel and now the much-feted Chief Minister of BJP-ruled Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, 52, has covered almost the entire spectrum of politics in Assam with reassuring ease. Known for his oratory from his early days, Mr. Sarma, like many from that generation, plunged into student politics by becoming a member of the powerful All Assam Students’ …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allocates portfolios to his ministers - Full List
3 years, 7 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allocates portfolios to his ministers - Full List

India TV News  

A day after taking oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday allocated portfolios to his 13 cabinet colleagues. Bharatiya Janata Party Assam unit president Ranjeet Kumar Dass has given the responsibility of Panchayat and Rural Development, Public Health Engineering, Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs ministries. Asom Gana Parishad president Atul Bora will …

A week after poll results, Assam gets a new CM; Sarma pips Sonowal to top post
3 years, 8 months ago

A week after poll results, Assam gets a new CM; Sarma pips Sonowal to top post

Hindustan Times  

Ending a week-long suspense and speculations, Himanta Biswa Sarma was named on Sunday as the next chief minister of Assam, pipping incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal to the top post. Assam chief minister designate Himanta Biswa Sarma submitting a letter to Governor Jagdish Mukhi at Raj Bhawan in Guwahati on Sunday staking claim to form the next government in the state. Sarma’s …

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be new Chief Minister of Assam
3 years, 8 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be new Chief Minister of Assam

India TV News  

BJP's lead strategist in northeastern states and party's senior leader Himanta Biswa Sarma would be the next Chief Minister of Assam as he on Sunday was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party by the newly elected MLAs. The 52-years-old leader was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting held at the Assam assembly campus …

Himanta Biswa Sarma: The go-to man who put out many fires for BJP in Assam
3 years, 8 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma: The go-to man who put out many fires for BJP in Assam

The Hindu  

Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party in Assam, making him the Chief Minister-designate of the State, six years after he quit the Congress and joined the BJP. For 52-year-old Mr. Sarma, it is the culmination of a career strewn with pulling off victories with political deftness, and assuming the top position after …

Himanta Biswa Sarma set to be next Assam chief minister, elected as party legislative chief
3 years, 8 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma set to be next Assam chief minister, elected as party legislative chief

India Today  

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to be crowned as the next chief minister of the state after the BJP Legislature Party met in Guwahati to elect its leader on Sunday. Himanta Biswa Sarma will succeed Sarbananda Sonowal as the next Assam chief minister. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were on Friday …

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