CHIEF MINISTER HIMANTA BISWA SARMA
Government working to find long-term solution to flood in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
CM Sarma visited three relief camps, spent time with the flood victims to take note of the rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures being undertaken by the government.
Congress' Priyanka Gandhi expresses grief over loss of lives in Assam's flood situation; appeals party for assistance
Condoling the deaths caused by the deluge, Priyanka Gandhi posted on X on Sunday, "The news of the deaths of a large number of people due to floods in Assam is very sad. Due to the continuously deteriorating situation, lakhs of people are living in relief camps."
Assam Floods: 30 districts submerged, 24.50 lakh affected; death toll climbs to 64
Assam is witnessing the second wave of floods. The death toll in the floods this year stood at 52 and 12 others lost their lives due to landslides and storms.
Assam floods: Death toll rises to 58, over 23 lakh affected by deluge
Floods in Assam result in 58 deaths, with over 2.3 million people affected. Chief Minister visits affected areas and directs intensified search for missing child. Wildlife in Kaziranga National Park also impacted by the deluge. Thousands displaced, infrastructure damaged.
Assam CM visits flood affected areas of Dibrugarh district
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited various flood-affected areas of Dibrugarh district, wading through submerged roads to assess the situation and interact with the affected residents.
Devastating Assam floods: Thousands homeless, 52 dead; victims plead assistance
The severe flood situation in Assam has resulted in the loss of life, extensive damage to infrastructure, road closures, crop destruction, and livestock loss. Hundreds of people have been left homeless and unsettled, with Jubbar Ali, his family, and around 100 families in the Rowmari Pathar area facing similar problems. The Brahmaputra River's erosion has submerged 179 villages and inundated 1,571.5 hectares of crop area. Over 2.42 million people in 30 districts have been affected so far, with Dhubri being the worst-hit district.
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Assam Floods: 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts
Assam floods affect 16.50 lakh in 29 districts, with Brahmaputra, Digaru, Kollong overflowing. CM Sarma to visit. Relief measures discussed. Death toll: 56. Dhubri, Darrang, Lakhimpur worst hit. Brahmaputra above danger at Nimatighat, Tezpur, Guwahati, Goalpara, Dhubri. Tributaries Subansiri, Burhi Dihing, Dikhou, Disang, Dhansiri, Kopili overflow. Barak river and tributaries also flood.
Flood situation in Assam critical, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Dibrugarh
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the situation in Dibrugarh town, which has been under water and facing severe power shortage for the last eight days.
Assam flood death toll stands at 38 after six people die on Wednesday
Assam and Manipur grapple with devastating floods, leading to casualties and extensive damage, while authorities mobilize resources for relief efforts amidst challenging weather conditions.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects flood-affected areas of Golaghat district
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected flood damage at Bankuwal, visited relief camps, assured aid, emphasizing relief for affected villages. He oversaw animal rescue efforts in Kaziranga National Park.
Assam flood situation critical, 13 stranded fishermen rescued by IAF
Earlier on Sunday, the IAF had rescued 8 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and a revenue official from Jonai in Dhemaji district when they were stranded in another sandbar area during relief operations. Dibrugarh district has been severely affected in the current wave with the major town in Upper Assam inundated for the sixth consecutive day.
Heavy rainfall in Arunchal making flood sitution in Assam critical, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared a critical flood situation in the state due to heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh. The river Brahmaputra and its tributaries are flowing above the danger level, with Dibrugarh in Upper Assam being the worst affected area. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall for the next two to three days.
More farmers in Assam will be included in PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for releasing the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi on June 18th, benefiting a total of 9.26 crore farmers nationwide. In Assam alone, Rs 350 crores were disbursed to 17.5 lakh beneficiaries. The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in 2019, provides Rs 6,000 per year to land-holding farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Assam Chief Minister criticizes Deputy Commissioner for extravagant lunch at Cabinet meeting
The lunch menu included plain rice, jeera rice, pulao, mutton curry, special fish curry, fried fish, small fish cooked with ginger, mixed lentil soup, fried small potatoes, fried brinjal, mashed potatoes with mustard oil, sesame seed chutney, pickle, sweet yogurt, and gulab jamun, among 22 other items. Cabinet meetings in Assam are held in different locations by rotation.
Paper leak row: Enraged BJP hits back after Shashi Tharoor takes a jibe at Uttar Pradesh
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced backlash from the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh for sharing a meme regarding paper leaks in a national-level examination. The post sparked controversy and criticism from BJP leaders, labeling Tharoor as a 'repeat offender' for his indirect jibe at PM Narendra Modi.
Assam flood situation improves, over 2 lakh hit
Assam has seen a decrease in flood cases in eight districts, with over 2,07,500 people affected. The worst hit is Karimganj, with over 1.1 lakh people suffering. The total number of people killed in this year's flood, landslide, and storm is 39. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has suggested the creation of at least 50 large ponds in the northeast region to divert Brahmaputra river water, aiming to tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation, and tourism.
Manipur CM Biren Singh meets Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss security concerns
Sources said that chief Ministers focused on enhancing coordination among their respective police forces to effectively counter militant activities along the border. Measures to prevent the spillover of ethnic violence from Manipur into Assam.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes over health department in cabinet reshuffle after Lok Sabha polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reshuffled some departments following the recent Lok Sabha polls. He has taken over the Health and Family Welfare Department from Keshav Mahanta, who previously handled the health portfolio. Mahanta will oversee Transport, Excise, and Fisheries departments.
First day in office: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu signs file approving release of funds to the tune of Rs 100 crore under CMSSS
Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, took oath for the third consecutive term in Itanagar. He approved Rs 100 crore under the CMSSS, benefiting 80000 beneficiaries. The oath ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including BJP leaders.
Assam announces monthly stipend for girls pursuing higher education to curb child marriage
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the 'Nijut Moina' scheme, offering monthly stipends to girls from class 11 to post-graduation to deter child marriages. The scheme has been launched with an estimated Rs 1,500 crore allocated over five years for around 10 lakh girls, excluding married girls unless enrolled in post-grad programs. The initiative aims to promote financial independence and education, providing varying amounts based on academic level.
'An Assam act kept most Christians away from voting for NDA'
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that a particular religion has not voted for NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya and Manipur.
Himanta Biswa Sarma on why he did not campaign in Northeast India for Lok Sabha polls
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma did not campaign in Northeast India during Lok Sabha polls as he focused on Eastern India. He mentioned a particular religion not voting for NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur.
Assam government increases petrol prices by Rs 1.02 per litre, Diesel by Rs 1.01 a litre
Assam government has raised petrol prices by Rs 1.02 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 1.01 Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the state's fuel prices are Rs. 7 lower than West Bengal's, making them among the most affordable in India. He emphasising that despite the recent increase, prices remain lower than in neighboring states.
Will have to invest time and put in lot of effort if he contests from Jorhat assembly seat in 2026 assembly polls: Sarma
Jorhat assembly seat- Will have to invest time and had to give lot of time and put in lot of effort if he contests from Jorhat assembly seat in 2026 assembly polls and party will have to see if so, much time can be given by the chief minister in a constituency-Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam government to start delimitation process, hold Panchayat elections in November; Congress accuses foul play
The Congress party in Assam won in three Lok Sabha seats despite alleged manipulation in last year's delimitation exercise, with the state government now initiating a delimitation process for panchayats aiming for elections by November. The political landscape of Assam has shifted after the recent delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies, leading to changes in electoral dynamics and outcomes in the Lok Sabha polls.
IIM Guwahati to soon be a reality, to be mentored by IIM Ahmedabad
Guwahati: Assam will soon get an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) with IIM Ahmedabad mentoring the new IIM in Guwahati. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who previously advocated for this, announced the approval and highlighted the collaboration of premier institutes in transforming Assam into an educational hub.
54 candidates in fray for 3 Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand
As many as 54 candidates are in the fray for polls in three Lok Sabha seats, while 11 candidates including Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, are contesting in the Gandey assembly by-election, the official said.
Rahul Gandhi displaying Chinese constitution at rallies: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of displaying a Chinese constitution at his rallies due to its red cover, which resembles the Chinese constitution. Sarma noted that the Indian constitution traditionally has a blue cover. In response, social media users clarified that the red-bound book is a coat pocket edition of the Indian Constitution, presented to Indian leaders, including the President and Union Home Minister. Sarma reiterated his claim, suggesting Gandhi opposes the Indian constitution's Directive Principles, especially regarding the Uniform Civil Code.
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