News for 'Himanta Biswa Sarma'

Assam CM says minority leaders agree on need to curb population

Assam CM says minority leaders agree on need to curb population

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Sarma said a total of eight sub groups will be formed with members from the indigenous Muslim community to suggest various developmental measures.

India moving towards civil war: Gehlot

India moving towards civil war: Gehlot

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Addressing a press conference in Kanyakumari ahead of the launch of the party's 3,570-km 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Gehlot also said the party's rank and file is in favour of Rahul Gandhi becoming Congress president again.

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland signing up for the entire length of the journey.

In Assam, BJP won 33.21 per cent votes

In Assam, BJP won 33.21 per cent votes

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The saffron party won 60 of the 126 seats, its allies Asom Gana Parishad nine and United Peoples Party (Liberal) six. Congress bagged 29 seats, its partner All India United Democratic Front 16 and Bodo Democratic Front four.

Assam becomes 1st state to ratify GST bill

Assam becomes 1st state to ratify GST bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Following passage of the Constitution Bill, 2014, Dass and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who introduced it in the House, exchanged sweets.

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"The process of NRC will be carried out across the country. No one irrespective of their religion should be worried. It is just a process to get everyone under the NRC," the Union home minister said replying to a supplementary during Question Hour in the Upper House.

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The first President born after Independence takes office.

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A sizeable number of MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of President-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, sources said on Thursday.

CAA applicants need to show proof of religious belief, say officials

CAA applicants need to show proof of religious belief, say officials

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The applicants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi faiths will also have to furnish documents to prove that they entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

BJP meet to finalise first list of polls candidates on Thursday

BJP meet to finalise first list of polls candidates on Thursday

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The central election committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party will meet on Thursday to finalise its first list of candidates for five assembly polls, with top party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expected to attend the meeting.

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam on Monday claimed its activists have filed more than 1,000 complaints against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at various police stations in the state over his tweets that left the Northeast out of India's geographical expanse while he talked about the country's unity.

Cancer and accidents are 'divine justice' for our sins: Assam health minister

Cancer and accidents are 'divine justice' for our sins: Assam health minister

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

God makes us suffer when we sin, Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.

Modi in northeast: 3 swearing-in ceremonies over 2 days, Assam cabinet meet

Modi in northeast: 3 swearing-in ceremonies over 2 days, Assam cabinet meet

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to the North East from Tuesday, during which he will attend the oath-taking ceremonies of new governments in three states of the region.

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The juggernaut of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, which triumphed in three of the four east and north-eastern states that went for assembly bypolls on Saturday, was halted yet again in West Bengal where Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress registered a six-on-six clean sweep.

BJP fails to ensure error-free NRC: Former CM Gogoi

BJP fails to ensure error-free NRC: Former CM Gogoi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

He further slammed the saffron party for attempting to "hoodwink" the people following National Register of Citizens publication.

NRC needed in Delhi, says BJP's Manoj Tiwari

NRC needed in Delhi, says BJP's Manoj Tiwari

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Tiwari said that the situation of illegal migrants has crossed the danger mark and there is a need to look into the situation. "National Register of Citizens is needed in Delhi as the situation is becoming dangerous. Illegal immigrants who have settled here are the most dangerous, we will implement NRC here as well," he said.

PM's accolades for World Champ Sindhu

PM's accolades for World Champ Sindhu

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The Olympic silver-medallist, who out-played Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in a lop-sided final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday, earlier addressed the frenzied media at the Indira Gandhi InternationalAirport in New Delhi on Monday

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'...in the minds of the youth of Assam.' 'Now, no protests happen in Assam because of fear of police encounters.'

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Tuesday said that the Centre is likely to sign a peace accord with militant organisations from the state's Adivasi communities within September.

Stage set for Assam's final phase of polling in 40 seats on Tuesday

Stage set for Assam's final phase of polling in 40 seats on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

A direct contest between nominees of the BJP-led NDA and Congress-headed Grand Alliance is on the cards in 20 constituencies

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

At least five Assam Police personnel were killed while defending the "constitutional boundary" of the state with Mizoram and more than 60 people injured, including an SP, as the festering border dispute between the two northeastern states erupted into a bloody conflict on Monday.

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Soren, who is scheduled to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 30, also resigned as an MLA of the state assembly and a minister in the Jharkhand Cabinet.

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The decision is expected to provide a push for their development in healthcare, cultural identity, education, financial matters, skill development and women empowerment among others, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Amid the rhythmic chug of the train, a chorus of voices rises, each bearing its tale of hope and despair.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

It will be...: Kharge on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates

It will be...: Kharge on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Kharge claimed that though the BJP says the corrupt must be put in jails, when leaders facing corruption charges join the saffron party, they are "put on the lap" and sent to Rajya Sabha or assembly.

Alia, Ranbir Are On Their Babymoon

Alia, Ranbir Are On Their Babymoon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.

Kidnapped ONGC employee released by ULFA(I) after a month

Kidnapped ONGC employee released by ULFA(I) after a month

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Saikia, kidnapped on April 21, was released near the border in Longwa village of Mon district in Nagaland after 31 days, said a top official at Assam Police headquarters.

Assam flood situation worsens; toll rises to 173 as 14 more die, 30 lakh hit

Assam flood situation worsens; toll rises to 173 as 14 more die, 30 lakh hit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Many parts of Cachar district's severely affected Silchar town are still waterlogged.

No decision yet on next Assam CM

No decision yet on next Assam CM

Rediff.com4 May 2021

A decision on the next chief minister in Assam is yet to be taken though two days have passed since the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance won the assembly election and the state chief of the saffron party said on Tuesday that either incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal or senior minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will head the next government.

Artist dressed up as Lord Shiv held in Assam after street play on price rise

Artist dressed up as Lord Shiv held in Assam after street play on price rise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The activist Birinchi Bora drove into the venue of the street play dramatically in a motorcycle with another actor dressed as Goddess Parvati for their play on Saturday which had several Hindutva outfits up in arms demanding their arrest.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Rediff.com24 May 2023

What was the "locus standi" of Sonia Gandhi when she along with the then prime minister Manhoman Singh inaugurated legislative buildings in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked on Wednesday while countering the Congress's criticism over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

State BJP chief Temjen Imna Along, widely popular on social media across the country for his sense of humour, and Salhoutuonuo Kruse, one of the two women elected to Nagaland assembly for the first time, were among those who were sworn-in as members of the council of ministers.

Milind Deora's exit: Can Congress stem exodus trend?

Milind Deora's exit: Can Congress stem exodus trend?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

The resignation also signals a continuing saga of unaddressed concerns of young leaders, once considered close to former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

BJP legislature party to meet today to pick Assam CM

BJP legislature party to meet today to pick Assam CM

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday named Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar and its general secretary Arun Singh as central observers for the election of the leader of its legislative party in Assam.

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Many low-lying areas in West Bengal's sub-Himalayan region were reeling from a flood-like situation while major rivers in Bihar were flowing above the danger level at several places as unabated heavy rain lashed the country's eastern parts on Sunday.