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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Monday to discuss sports infrastructure development and labour welfare initiatives.

Assam seeks Centre's support to emerge as India's sports hub

June 1, 2026, 04:05 PM - 3 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sought the Centre’s support to strengthen sports infrastructure and realise the state's ambition of becoming India's sports hub during talks with Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

Assam govt suspends subsidised ration supply for 2 months

June 1, 2026, 03:21 PM - 3 min read

The Assam government has suspended distribution of subsidised pulses, sugar and salt under the PDS for two months from June due to a vote-on-account budget, the Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Department said, while assuring that free rice distribution under welfare schemes will continue uninterrupted.

Assam to upgrade water, sanitation infra under ₹861 cr AMRUT 2.0

May 23, 2026, 03:56 PM - 2 min read

Assam launches Rs 861 crore AMRUT 2.0 urban push with 58 projects to upgrade water supply, sanitation and civic infrastructure across towns.

A file photo of Speaker of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly, Ranjeet Kumar Dass.

Ranjeet Kumar Dass elected Assam Assembly Speaker

May 21, 2026, 03:16 PM - 3 min read

Ranjeet Kumar Dass was unanimously elected Speaker of Assam Assembly for a second term as no rival nominations were filed.

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will ensure equal application of law for all citizens, with special emphasis on the rights of women and children, reaffirmed the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma.

UCC will ensure equal rights to people of the state: CM Himanta

May 15, 2026, 04:58 PM - 2 min read

Maintaining that the UCC is to ensure "justice for every citizen", Sarma said it will entail that spouses, children, and parents share equal inheritance. UCC will have explicit maintenance rights for women in marriages and live-in relationships, and guaranteed legitimacy for all children and mother-focused custody for kids under the age of five years.

A Ganges softshell turtle fitted with a satellite tag is released into the wild at Kaziranga National Park on Endangered Species Day, marking India’s first such conservation initiative for the endangered freshwater reptile.

India's 1st satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle enters wild

May 15, 2026, 03:41 PM - 3 min read

India’s first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle was released in Kaziranga, boosting scientific monitoring and freshwater conservation efforts.

Congress leader Pawan Khera outside the Assam Police Crime Branch office in Guwahati on Thursday.

Pawan Khera appears before Assam Crime Branch again

May 14, 2026, 03:25 PM - 3 min read

Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Police Crime Branch for a second straight day over allegations linked to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife and disputed documents.

Assam Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code implementation with tribal communities exempted; UCC Bill to be tabled on May 26.

Assam to introduce UCC Bill on May 26 with key tribal exemption

May 13, 2026, 04:37 PM - 2 min read

The UCC Bill will be laid before the new legislative assembly on May 26, the chief minister said at a press conference after chairing the first cabinet meeting of his second term as the head of the government.

NDA leaders led by Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted their claim to Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati to form the government after securing a majority in the Assembly.

NDA stakes claim to form govt in Assam

May 10, 2026, 02:33 PM - 3 min read

NDA leaders met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan and staked claim to form government led by Chief Minister-elect Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Jalukbari constituency, Himanta Biswa Sarma, celebrates with party workers after winning in the state Assembly election results, in Guwahati, on May 4.

Swearing-in ceremony of new Assam govt on May 12

May 7, 2026, 03:36 PM - 3 min read

The new BJP-led NDA government in Assam will take oath on May 12 in Guwahati, with PM Narendra Modi and top leaders expected to attend.

Himanta Biswa Sarma submits his resignation to Governor Laxman Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Himanta resigns as Assam CM, swearing-in after May 11

May 6, 2026, 03:20 PM - 3 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam CM after NDA’s win; oath-taking likely after May 11 as BJP begins process to choose new leader.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with state BJP president Dilip Saikia shows victory sign during celebrations amid vote tabulation as the party leads in the Assembly elections, at the party headquarters, in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday.

Himanta wins Jalukbari, retains seat for 4th time

May 4, 2026, 08:27 PM - 3 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s emphatic Jalukbari win reinforces his grip on Assam politics, even as his tenure continues to blend governance push with recurring controversies.