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NEW DELHI: Assam chief ministerHimanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the state government will issue the first batch of firearm licences to indigenous people living in “vulnerable and remote” areas by February 2026.The announcement holds political significance as it comes just ahead of the state assembly elections, scheduled to be held in March–April next…
Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing the rally in Siwan (ANI) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday targeted RJD candidate Osama Shahab – son of late gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin – at an election rally in Bihar’s Siwan district, drawing a controversial comparison between him and terrorist Osama Bin Laden.Addressing a public meeting in…
Himanta Biswa Sarma (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday once again launched a sharp attack on his former party colleague and fellow Assamese leader Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the Congress MP is “100 per cent a Pakistani agent.”Speaking to reporters, Sarma said, “Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state govt will introduce a bill to ban polygamy, with a proposed punishment of at least seven years in prison.The legislation will be tabled on Nov 25, the opening day of the Assam Assembly’s winter session.The announcement comes days…
Zubeen Garg; Himanta Biswa Sarma NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that the chargesheet in the death case of Assamese singer and state icon Zubeen Garg would be submitted within the stipulated three-month period.Also Read: When late singer Zubeen Garg had dreamed of collaborating with AR Rahman; called Himesh Reshammiya…
Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the SIT report, probing into the alleged Pakistani links of state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and his family, is very “damaging and damning”. The gist of the report will be made public soon, he added.Himanta added that the report, which was submitted by the SIT to the…
Himanta Biswa Sarma; Zubeen Garg (File photos) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that he will provide all future updates on the Zubeen Garg case and make all statements regarding the singer’s death only through Facebook Live to prevent “miscommunication.”The Assamese cultural icon, 52-year-old Zubeen Garg, passed away on September…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Legendary singer Zubeen Garg’s second post-mortem was completed at the Guwahati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) on Tuesday (September 23) in the presence of AIIMS doctors.As reported by ANI, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Divya Pate confirmed the procedure, following widespread public demand for another autopsy in Assam despite one already having been conducted…
Singer Zubeen Garg will be cremated with full state honours on September 23 at a village near Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday.The decision to cremate the singer at Kamarkuchi NC village was taken during a cabinet meeting early this evening. According to reports, this decision was made, taking into consideration…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that Singapore authorities are questioning those who were accompanying singer Zubeen Garg before his death. An autopsy is expected to be conducted on Saturday.The 52-year-old singer, best known for his hit song Ya Ali, died while scuba diving in Singapore on Friday. “If an…
