Himanta Biswa Sarma
Coverage of Himanta Biswa Sarma in the Nexus archive.
- Eastern Assam floods worst in 60 years, says State Minister
Eastern Assam is experiencing its worst floods in 60 years, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating the damage is greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered. Additional rainfall is expected over the next four days.
- Assam unveils mission to convert Muga silk waste into high-value yarn
Assam has launched a mission to convert Muga silk waste into high-value yarn. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted that 40% of Muga silk cocoons are unused due to lack of processing facilities.
- Weather weapons: why the atmosphere could become the next geopolitical battleground
The 2018 floods in Assam, India, raised concerns in New Delhi about weather control being used as a geopolitical tool or weapon. Security officials questioned if advancing technology could enable such control, with warnings from Assam's finance minister about Beijing's potential involvement.
- Bangladeshi issue needs bilateral solution, not ‘pushback drama’ says Akhil Gogoi
Akhil Gogoi states the Bangladeshi issue requires a bilateral solution rather than a 'pushback drama'. He criticizes Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for sustaining the illegal immigration issue without implementing legal mechanisms.
- Assam CM announces ‘ruthless’ anti-drugs drive
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 'ruthless' anti-drugs drive, including a state-level drugs disposal campaign. He cited improved inter-State coordination following the installation of a BJP government in West Bengal.
- Assam CM’s participation in Meghalaya festival draws criticism
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's participation in a Meghalaya festival has drawn criticism. A regional party stated the invitation to Sarma was inappropriate due to an ongoing unresolved border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya.
- Stop detention, pushback of genuine citizens to Bangladesh: AIUDF
AIUDF has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to stop the detention and pushback of genuine citizens to Bangladesh. The party also demands the repeal of the Uniform Civil Code and rehabilitation of families displaced during eviction drives.
- Assam seeks deeper Japan ties in semiconductors, clean energy
Assam aims to strengthen ties with Japan in semiconductors and clean energy. The state seeks to contribute to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, as stated by Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- Assam includes tea landholding in farmers’ registry portal
Assam has included tea landholdings in its farmers' registry portal. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the initiative will benefit small tea growers in the state.
- Direct flights from Guwahati to UAE begin on August 4
Air India will start direct flights from Guwahati to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE on August 4, aiming to establish Guwahati as a major travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia.
- EU lifts restrictive travel advisory for Assam
The EU has lifted its restrictive travel advisory for Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the removal will boost tourism in the state.
- Zero-fee admission for 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam: CM
Assam's government is providing zero-fee admission to 1.85 lakh undergraduate students. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the fee-waiver scheme ensures seamless continuity in education.
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allocates portfolios to 12 newly inducted Ministers
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to 12 newly inducted Ministers. He retained oversight of Home and Political, PWD, Power, Information and Public Relations departments.