Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Archives

January 16, 2026 11:52 AM

Assam targets 3,500 MW solar power capacity by 2030: CM Sarma

Eyeing a major push into the renewable energy sector, the Assam government aims to generate at least 3,500 MW of solar power over the next five years. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the target underscores the government’s strong focus on ...

January 15, 2026 3:27 PM

‘Assam to receive major boost to rail connectivity’: CM Sarma

Assam is set to receive a significant boost to its railway connectivity, with the state getting two new Amrit Bharat trains along with the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper coach trains, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Taki...

January 5, 2026 9:46 AM

PM-DeVINE scheme beneficial for Assam’s education sector: CM Sarma

Highlighting the transformative impact of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) on Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the scheme is turning government schools into “true ...

December 19, 2025 10:09 AM

Assam Cabinet Approves Rs 250 Crore to Boost Development in Bodoland Region

The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the release of Rs 250 crore to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) under the State-Owned Priority Development Fund (Rural) for the financial year 2025–26, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to ...

November 17, 2025 10:39 AM

Set to sign MoU with British Museum today to bring Vrindavani Vastra home: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed in London on Monday with the British Museum to facilitate the return of the sacred Vrindavani Vastra to Assam under a loan a...

December 31, 2024 4:49 PM

Assam govt to launch ‘Swagata Satirtha’ transfer portal for Grade 3 and 4 employees

The Assam government will introduce an online transfer portal, 'Swagata Satirtha,' for its Grade 3 and 4 employees, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday. The portal, designed to modernize and streamline the transfer process, will ...

July 3, 2024 10:34 PM

Champai Soren resigns as Jharkhand CM, Hemant Soren stakes claim to form govt

Chief Minister Champai Soren submitted his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi on Wednesday. This move paves the way for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) executive president Hemant Soren to reclaim his position as the sta...