Himanta Biswa Sarma
PM Modi's Two-Day Assam Visit: New Airport Terminal Inauguration and Major Development Projects Across the State
Dec 17, 2025 02:37 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on December 20-21 to inaugurate the Rs 4,000 crore Guwahati airport terminal, unveil an 80-foot statue of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi, and lay the foundation stone for the Rs 10,000 crore Namrup-IV Ammonia-Urea project. His itinerary includes engaging with BJP party workers and participating in 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' with students aboard a vessel on the Brahmaputra River.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma Condemns Bangladesh's Territorial Claims on Northeast India as "Baseless and Dangerous"
Dec 16, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly rejected suggestions from Bangladeshi factions about separating Northeast India from the mainland, calling such claims "baseless and dangerous." The dispute centers around the strategic Chicken's Neck corridor, with Sarma warning that India would respond decisively to any threats to its territorial integrity. This diplomatic tension follows provocative statements from Bangladesh's National Citizen Party officials regarding potential "isolation" of India's northeastern states.
Major Drug Bust: 90,000 Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 26 Crore Seized in Assam's Anti-Narcotics Operation
Dec 16, 2025 12:58 pm CST
Assam Police seized 90,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 26 crore and arrested two smugglers during a major anti-narcotics operation in Cachar district. The methamphetamine-based drugs were being transported from Mizoram to Guwahati when authorities intercepted the vehicle following intelligence inputs. This operation highlights Assam's intensified efforts against regional drug trafficking networks.
Zubeen Garg Murder Case: Wife Welcomes SIT Chargesheet Against Four Accused in Mysterious Singapore Death
Dec 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Garima Garg, wife of renowned Assam singer Zubeen Garg, welcomes the SIT chargesheet naming four individuals in her husband's murder case. The chargesheet implicates the singer's secretary, festival organizer, and two band members following his mysterious death in Singapore. Assam's Chief Minister has indicated plans for a fast-track court as the family seeks swift justice for the beloved artist whose death has shocked the entire state.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Filing of 12,000-Page Chargesheet in Murder Case Investigation
Dec 13, 2025 12:02 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the successful filing of a comprehensive 12,000-page chargesheet in a significant criminal case, with several individuals charged with murder and other offenses. The investigation involved evidence from both Assam and Singapore, with authorities confident in securing convictions. Next steps include establishing a Fast Track Court through the Gauhati High Court.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Cousin Named in 12,000-Page Chargesheet for Culpable Homicide
Dec 12, 2025 08:58 pm CST
Assam's SIT has filed a comprehensive 12,000-page chargesheet in the death investigation of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, naming his cousin Sandipan Garg for culpable homicide and several others for murder charges. Despite Singapore Police indicating no foul play in preliminary findings, Assam's Chief Minister maintains it was murder as investigators questioned 300 witnesses for this high-profile case.
Assam Police SIT Files Chargesheet in Singer Zubeen Garg's Death Investigation
Dec 12, 2025 04:41 pm CST
The Criminal Investigation Department of Assam Police has filed a chargesheet regarding the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who died during a yacht trip in Singapore. Initially investigated as an accident, authorities now treat the case as murder with multiple arrests made. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states the motive will shock Assam residents.
Tragic Migration Story: Assam Natives Die in Goa Nightclub Fire While Seeking Employment Opportunities
Dec 09, 2025 02:45 am CST
Three men from Assam lost their lives in a devastating Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, highlighting the economic crisis forcing youth to migrate from tea garden regions due to lack of local employment opportunities. The tragedy reveals the harsh reality of Assam's struggling economy, particularly in tea-growing areas, where stagnant wages and poor living conditions are driving younger generations to seek work in distant states despite significant safety risks.
Assam Government Rewards 11,250 Meritorious Students with Scooters Under Dr Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award Scheme
Dec 08, 2025 11:25 pm CST
The Assam government has distributed scooters to 11,250 high-achieving students who scored 80% or above in their Higher Secondary examinations. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma personally presented the awards under the Dr Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award Scheme, describing it as a catalyst for academic excellence that motivates students to maintain outstanding performance.
Tragic Goa Nightclub Fire Claims 25 Lives: Three Assam Residents Among Victims
Dec 08, 2025 03:12 pm CST
A devastating fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa has resulted in 25 fatalities, including three workers from Assam. Families of the victims are seeking government assistance for body repatriation while authorities have arrested four staff members and are searching for the venue's promoters who remain at large. The blaze reportedly started during a musical performance, possibly caused by fireworks.