Evening brief: Assam sets new condition for Aadhaar card; Release of Indians from Russian Army held up, & more
4 months ago

Evening brief: Assam sets new condition for Aadhaar card; Release of Indians from Russian Army held up, & more

Hindustan Times  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that all new Aadhaar card applicants in the state must submit their National Register of Citizens application receipt number. Dig deeper Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. More news on Assam: Assam assembly scraps 2-hour Friday namaz break for Muslim leaders The release of nearly 70 Indians serving in the Russian Army has been delayed as Moscow's authorities have yet to annul their military contracts, sources revealed. Dig deeper Latest News 3-storey building collapses in Lucknow; 1 killed, several feared trapped Dig deeper BJP slams Omar Abdullah's remark on Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's execution Dig deeper India News India yet to take call on Bangladesh’s request for Yunus-Modi meeting Dig deeper Accident victim dies at RG Kar Hospital where doctors are on strike; triggers row Dig deeper Global Matters For the first time, Pakistan Army admits role in Kargil War against India: ‘Soldiers sacrificed their lives’ Dig deeper Nikki Haley under fire as she struggles when asked if Trump is a ‘good candidate’ Dig deeper Sports Goings Manav Suthar is in sensational form in the ongoing Duleep Trophy.

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Why Himanta Biswa Sarma govt is linking Aadhaar with NRC in Assam
4 weeks ago

Why Himanta Biswa Sarma govt is linking Aadhaar with NRC in Assam

India Today  

On December 11, the Assam government announced a landmark policy making it mandatory for all new Aadhaar applicants in the state to submit their National Register of Citizens application receipt number. The move, unveiled after a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is aimed at addressing concerns over illegal infiltration from Bangladesh and ensuring that Aadhaar cards …

Assam Links Aadhaar to NRC, Sparks Opposition Fury
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Assam Links Aadhaar to NRC, Sparks Opposition Fury

Deccan Chronicle  

In what has triggered an angry reaction from opposition camp, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Thursday said that his government has decided to reject the Aadhar applications of those whose families had not applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens.Pointing out that the state government would begin verification of applicants for Aadhaar cards in Assam …

Assam Won't Give Aadhaar Card To Those Who Didn't Apply For NRC: CM Himanta
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Assam Won't Give Aadhaar Card To Those Who Didn't Apply For NRC: CM Himanta

ABP News  

In an attempt to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens, the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications to get the unique identity card would be rejected if the applicant or the family had not applied in NRC. From now on, the General Administration Department of the state government will be the nodal agency to …

Assam cabinet decides to introduce stricter checks for Aadhaar: Himanta Sarma
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Assam cabinet decides to introduce stricter checks for Aadhaar: Himanta Sarma

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: The Assam cabinet on Wednesday decided to strengthen the verification process for Aadhaar cards and approve applications filed by people who have applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “If someone or their parents had not applied for inclusion in NRC, their Aadhaar applications would be rejected. For those applicants who …

Assam govt announces no Aadhaar cards to persons who did not apply for NRC
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1 month ago

Assam govt announces no Aadhaar cards to persons who did not apply for NRC

India TV News  

No NRC, no Aadhar card: In an effort to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens, the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications for the unique identity card will be rejected if the applicant or their family members had not applied for the NRC. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that …

No Aadhaar card to persons who did not apply for NRC: Assam government
1 month ago

No Aadhaar card to persons who did not apply for NRC: Assam government

India Today  

In an attempt to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens, the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications to get a unique identity card will be rejected if the applicant or the family had not applied to NRC. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view of an infiltration attempt by citizens of …

Assam Cabinet expansion on December 7, four new ministers to be inducted | Check full list
1 month ago

Assam Cabinet expansion on December 7, four new ministers to be inducted | Check full list

India TV News  

Assam Cabinet expansion: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the cabinet will occur on December 7 by inducting four ministers. Prasanta Phookan, MLA Kaushik Rai, MLA Krishnendu Paul, MLA Rupesh Goala, MLA All members of the council are BJP legislators. Swearing-in at 12 pm on Dec 7 Chief Minister Sarma said that the MLAs will be sworn …

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence
2 months ago

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is continuing its campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections in Assam despite chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's absence due to the Jharkhand assembly elections. The party has assigned senior ministers and party leaders to each seat to ensure a strong campaign. While the BJP is confident of retaining the four seats they won in the …

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate
3 months ago

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Jharkhand if they win the upcoming assembly elections. The party's manifesto for the state will be released soon, and it is expected to focus on the issue of illegal immigrants and the changing demographics of Jharkhand.

Assam’s New Aadhaar Rule Makes Verification Stricter, Govt Announces Measures To Combat Illegal Immigration
4 months ago

Assam’s New Aadhaar Rule Makes Verification Stricter, Govt Announces Measures To Combat Illegal Immigration

ABP News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that all new applicants for Aadhaar cards in the state will need to submit their National Register of Citizens application receipt number. CM Himanta Sarma emphasised that the introduction of the ARN requirement aims to curb the influx of illegal foreigners and ensure stricter adherence to issuing Aadhaar cards. The Assam …

New Aadhar applicants need to share NRC application receipt number: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months ago

New Aadhar applicants need to share NRC application receipt number: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Four Assam districts have more Aadhar card holders than their projected population, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday. “We found that 103.74 per cent of people were issued Aadhar cards in Barpeta, 103.48 per cent in Dhubri, 101.74 per cent in Morigaon and 100.68 per cent in Nagaon. Definitely, suspected immigrants managed to take Aadhar,” Sarma said. …

Jumma break in Assam Assembly abolished with consensus of Hindu-Muslim MLAs: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 1 week ago

Jumma break in Assam Assembly abolished with consensus of Hindu-Muslim MLAs: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the decision to abolish the two-hour adjournment for Jumma prayers in the Assam Assembly was made unanimously by both Hindu and Muslim MLAs. The state assembly ended the practice of a two-hour adjournment for Jumma Prayers, every Friday that was introduced by Saadulah's Muslim League government in colonial Assam. Former …

Assam scraps 87-year-old practice of 2-hour break for Friday namaz
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam scraps 87-year-old practice of 2-hour break for Friday namaz

Op India  

The Assam legislature has voted to do away with its long-standing tradition of providing Muslim lawmakers with a two-hour Friday namaz break. This decision was made following amendments to the Assam Assembly’s Rules of Procedure by the Rules Committee, which was led by Speaker Biswajit Daimary. My gratitude to Hon’ble Speaker Shri @BiswajitDaimar5 dangoriya and our… — Himanta Biswa Sarma …

Assam Chief Minister scraps 2-hour namaz breaks on Friday in Assembly
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam Chief Minister scraps 2-hour namaz breaks on Friday in Assembly

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the cancellation of the two-hour namaz break on Fridays in the Assam Legislative Assembly, citing it as a step towards enhancing productivity and shedding colonial-era practices. Chief Minister Sarma expressed his gratitude to Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary and the legislators for supporting this "historic decision." "By doing away with the 2-hour Jumma break, …

Assam CM warns of 'dangerous trend' against indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam CM warns of 'dangerous trend' against indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attacked the opposition, alleging a growing trend of not allowing "indigenous Hindu MLAs" to speak in the Assembly. Assam CM Sarma accuses Opposition of silencing indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly. During the discussion on The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Bill, 2024, Sarma remarked after opposition members interrupted a speech by his …

Assam Opposition forum files FIR against CM for ‘promoting enmity’
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam Opposition forum files FIR against CM for ‘promoting enmity’

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The Congress-led United Opposition Forum, Assam on Wednesday lodged a first information report against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for “trying to promote enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and race”. Later, Mr. Borah told journalists that the Chief Minister took his communal mindset to a hallowed institution like the Assembly by proclaiming he would not …

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Unblocked: Over 9.35 lakh will get Aadhar cards in Assam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Unblocked: Over 9.35 lakh will get Aadhar cards in Assam

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: After a wait of five years, over 9.35 lakh people in Assam are set to get their Aadhar cards. The Unique Identification Authority of India blocked the biometrics of 9,35,682 people who applied for Aadhar cards from February 2019 to August 2019 ahead of the publication of the final list of the National Register of Citizens. They blocked the …

Two Bangladeshis detected in Assam, pushed back: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Two Bangladeshis detected in Assam, pushed back: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Two Bangladesh nationals who illegally entered India were detected in Assam and sent back to their country, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. "Two Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended at Badarpur railway station by @assampolice," Mr. Sarma wrote on X. "In collaboration with the BSF, Assam Police successfully pushed them back across the border last night," the chief minister added. Mr. …

Himanta Biswa Sarma cabinet approves bill to repeal Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma cabinet approves bill to repeal Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act

Op India  

The Assam govt on Thursday approved the decision to repeal the colonial-era Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935. The Himanta Biswa Sarma cabinet has approved the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024, which will repeal the 1935 laws related to Muslim marriages and divorces. The cabinet decision stated, “To bring parity in registration of marriage and divorce, the …

'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 CM campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri
8 months, 1 week ago

Assam CM campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri

Hindustan Times  

Dhubri: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday travelled to Dhubri Lok sabha seat in western Assam to campaign for the ally Asom Gana Parishad candidate, just a month after he declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party did not want to win the Dhubri seat and that he would never go there to seek votes. Assam chief minister Himanta …

We will open BJP office at Assam Congress HQ after everyone quits by 2032: Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months, 1 week ago

We will open BJP office at Assam Congress HQ after everyone quits by 2032: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Op India  

On 30th March, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma repeated his claims that the Congress party will disintegrate after the Lok Sabha elections, saying that BJP will open a branch office at the Congress office in Guwahati after leaders quit the party after some years. 2026 तक असम कांग्रेस से सारे हिन्दू नेता निकल जाएँगे। 2032 तक सारे मुसलमान नेता …

No Hindu will be left in Assam Congress by 2026, predicts Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months, 1 week ago

No Hindu will be left in Assam Congress by 2026, predicts Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: In the run up to the Lok Sabha elections, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and predicted that there would be no Hindu in the Congress party in Assam by 2026. We will open a branch at Rajiv Bhawan as Mahanagar BJP.” Assam chief minister said, “A meeting of the …

Amid Assam protest over CAA, CM Himanta Sarma's ‘will resign if…' vow on NRC
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Amid Assam protest over CAA, CM Himanta Sarma's ‘will resign if…' vow on NRC

Hindustan Times  

A day after protests erupted across Assam following the Centre's notification for the contentious Citizenship Act, 2019, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he will be the first to resign even if one person, who has not applied for the National Register of Citizens in the state, gets citizenship, news agency PTI reported. “I am a son …

Will quit if NRC non-applicants enter Assam via CAA: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Will quit if NRC non-applicants enter Assam via CAA: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he would resign if any person who has not applied for inclusion in the updated National Register of Citizens gets citizenship via the Citizenship Act of 2019. “As a son of Assam, I will be the first person to resign if a single person who has not applied for NRC gets …

More than 1.59 lakh declared as 'foreigners' in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
10 months, 4 weeks ago

More than 1.59 lakh declared as 'foreigners' in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared that more than 1.59 lakh people have been declared as 'foreigners' in the state so far. Assam chief minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma Sarma was responding to a question by opposition AIUDF legislator Aminul Islam in the assembly. In response to another question from Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed, Sarma said as per …

Assam to conduct socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam to conduct socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed the officials concerned to carry out a socio-economic assessment of the state's five indigenous Muslim communities, stated the Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday. "In a meeting held at Janata Bhawan, HCM Dr @himantabiswa directed the officials concerned to carry out a socio-economic assessment of Assam's Indigenous Muslim communities," CMO posted on X. Earlier …

Himanta Biswa Sarma orders socio-economic assessment of indigenous Muslim communities in Assam
1 year, 3 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma orders socio-economic assessment of indigenous Muslim communities in Assam

India TV News  

The Assam government on Tuesday announced to conduct a socio-economic survey of the five indigenous Muslim communities of the state aiming to take measures for their upliftment. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with officials at the state secretariat in connection with the matter and directed them to carry out the assessment, Chief Minister’s Office said. "In a …

‘Assam to advertise 22,000 govt jobs within 2 months,’ says CM Himanta Sarma
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Assam to advertise 22,000 govt jobs within 2 months,’ says CM Himanta Sarma

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed plans to release job During an official event, Sarma personally handed out appointment letters to 514 successful candidates from the recent Assam Direct Recruitment Examination, aimed at filling Class-III and Class-IV vacancies across multiple government departments. “The total number of government jobs offered till date during his term as the chief minister …

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide

India Today  

In the India Today Mood of the Nation Poll, published in August, 49 per cent of the respondents in Assam expressed satisfaction with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s performance. In the January MOTN poll, 68 per cent respondents in Assam were happy with Sarma’s performance, making him the third most popular chief minister within the home state. “I have been …

'As promised...': Assam CM to distribute 44,703 appointment letters of govt jobs on this date
1 year, 7 months ago

'As promised...': Assam CM to distribute 44,703 appointment letters of govt jobs on this date

India TV News  

Assam government jobs: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that to fulfill his government's commitment to provide 1 lakh government jobs, he will distribute appointment letters to 44,703 successful candidates on May 25 in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in Guwahati. "The state government has organised a program at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati …

Aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by end of 2023: Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 7 months ago

Aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by end of 2023: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that they are aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by the end of 2023. In a statement, Assam Chief Minister said, "We are aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by the end of 2023. Earlier in March, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Assam government was …

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite
1 year, 9 months ago

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has responded to his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal's invitation for tea and lunch at his residence in the national capital. WAR OF WORDS CONTINUE Addressing his first political rally in Assam, Kejriwal slammed Himanta Biswa Sarma for his warning on a remark inside the Delhi Assembly, saying open threats don't befit a chief minister. ASKS …

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS
1 year, 9 months ago

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS

India TV News  

Assam Police on Himanta Biswa Sarma threat: Assam Police alerted all Superintendents of Police of all districts and the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati after a pro-Khalistan leader allegedly threatened Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in an audio message. Additional Director General of Police, Special Branch Hiren Nath said that Assam Police is verifying the audio clip with the central agencies …

'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 …

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 …

'Failed political start-up': Assam CM Himanta Sarma's fresh jibe on AAP| Video
2 years, 1 month ago

'Failed political start-up': Assam CM Himanta Sarma's fresh jibe on AAP| Video

Hindustan Times  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has slammed Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party yet again as he called it a "political start-up" that has "failed to pick up". Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. While in Gujarat, Arvind Kejriwal's party aims to pitch itself as the ruling party's key challenger, Delhi is also set to see a heated battle in …

'Could've been attacked with sharp weapon': Himanta Biswa Sarma on security breach in Hyderabad
2 years, 4 months ago

'Could've been attacked with sharp weapon': Himanta Biswa Sarma on security breach in Hyderabad

India TV News  

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commented on his security breach during an event in Hyderabad. He also attacked the Congress and said that the country needs to be free from dynastic politics, adding that the Bhartiya Janta Party opposes dynastic politics. Security breach in Hyderabad | Video At a rally in Hyderabad on Friday, a man tried to confront Assam …

Linking Aadhaar with ration cards results in 50 lakh gap in beneficiary number, says Assam CM
2 years, 4 months ago

Linking Aadhaar with ration cards results in 50 lakh gap in beneficiary number, says Assam CM

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the Government has found a gap of around 50 lakh beneficiaries after linking Aadhaar cards with ration cards across the State. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting in Kokrajhar, he said the government is going to save a good amount of money for these unaccounted beneficiaries and accordingly add …

Assam to capture details of non-local 'imams' coming into state: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 4 months ago

Assam to capture details of non-local 'imams' coming into state: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Highlights The police verification of non-local 'imams' to be a must in Assam: CM Himanta Sarma CM Sarma reiterated that Islamic teachers coming into the state will be closely monitored Assam currently doesn't have any govt-run Madrassas as they have been converted into regular schools Assam news : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reiterated that Islamic teachers …

'Uddhav Thackeray should also come to Assam': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Shiv Sena drama
2 years, 6 months ago

'Uddhav Thackeray should also come to Assam': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Shiv Sena drama

Op India  

As the Eknath Shinde camp of the Shiv Sena MLAs has chosen the Hotel Radisson Blu of Guwahati to stay at, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has invited Uddhav Thackeray to Guwahati on a vacation. Himanta Biswa Sarma said so when he was asked about the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs staying in the hotel at Guwahati. I invite all …

Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections 2022 results: Assam CM Himanta Sarma thanks people for ‘unwavering support’
2 years, 8 months ago

Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections 2022 results: Assam CM Himanta Sarma thanks people for ‘unwavering support’

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the voters of Guwahati as the party inched closer to achieving a near-sweep in the Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections, the counting of votes for which is underway. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma BJP national general secretary, BL Santhosh, congratulated Sarma. According to latest results, as reported by …

Assam to approach Supreme Court for Aadhaar to NRC applicants
2 years, 8 months ago

Assam to approach Supreme Court for Aadhaar to NRC applicants

Firstpost  

Over 27 lakh NRC applicants in Assam had submitted their biometrics during the claims and objections phase for updating the state’s NRC Guwahati: The Assam government will file an Interlocutory Application in Supreme Court for providing Aadhaar cards to National Register of Citizens applicants whose biometrics have been locked in the updating process of the citizenship document. Later Sarma tweeted: …

Assam to approach SC for Aadhaar to NRC applicants
2 years, 8 months ago

Assam to approach SC for Aadhaar to NRC applicants

India TV News  

Highlights The Assam government will file an Interlocutory Application in SC. The Assam government will file an Interlocutory Application in Supreme Court for providing Aadhaar cards to National Register of Citizens applicants whose biometrics have been locked in the updating process of the citizenship document. Later Sarma tweeted: “Approval to filing of an IA in the Supreme Court for relaxation …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls for fresh NRC
2 years, 9 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls for fresh NRC

India TV News  

Highlights NRC is a register containing names of Indian citizens, which was prepared for the only time in 1951 It is being updated for Assam as of now to weed out illegal immigrants The draft NRC earlier had included the names of 2.9 crore people out of the total 3.29 crore Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said …

Assam CM wants fresh NRC
2 years, 9 months ago

Assam CM wants fresh NRC

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the updating of the National Register of Citizens in the State should be done afresh. The updated list of citizens published in August 2019 had excluded 19.06 lakh people out of 3.3 crore applicants. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Assam had found fault with the updated NRC draft, alleging that …

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