Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Gets Covid Vaccine

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 2, 2021

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as the state government launched the third phase of the inoculation drive for senior citizens and people in the age group of 45-59 with comorbidities.

Not Willing To Contest Assembly Poll, Informed Party A Year Ago: Himanta Sarma

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 18, 2021

Senior Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that he communicated to state BJP chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass a year ago that he did not wish to contest the 2021 assembly election.

2 Assam Journalists Arrested For Alleged Attempt To "Malign" Himanta Sarma: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 18, 2021

Two journalists were arrested and three others detained on Wednesday for their alleged attempt to malign Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after they shared a photo of him along with his daughter with a "salacious intent", the police said.

Average Assets Of Re-Elected Assam MLAs Increased By 95 Per Cent: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 16, 2021

Assam Tourism Minister Chandan Brahma registered the highest growth rate of assets while Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta also figure among the top five re-elected MLAs whose assets increased significantly, according to a report.

No Alliance With Bodoland People's Front For Assam Polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 14, 2021

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday made it clear that the ruling BJP will not have any alliance with its existing ally Bodoland People's Front (BPF) in the upcoming Assembly polls in the state.

"I Am An Extremist About Protecting India, Assamese Culture": Himanta Biswa Sarma

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 14, 2021

Labelling All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal as the "enemy of Assam", state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that he is an extremist when it comes to protecting Indian and Assamese culture.

Haven't Reached Finality As Far As Assam NRC Is Concerned: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India News | Written by Ratnadip Chowdhury | Wednesday February 3, 2021

Though the final list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) has been completed, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government has approached the Supreme Court for a re-verification of the Assam NRC published online in August 2019, claiming that the figures have not reached its 'finality', once again pricking...

Over 150 Hospitalised After Eating Biryani At Assam Government Event

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday February 3, 2021

Over 150 people were admitted to the Diphu Medical College and Hospital in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday, after suspected food poisoning

Assam Chief Minister Launches Schemes For College Students, Literary Bodies

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 2, 2021

Under Pragyan Bharati scheme, 3,26,046 college students were given Rs 1,500 each for purchasing text books, while a total of Rs 161 crore was reimbursed for free admission of 4 lakh eligible students.

BJP Won't Get Seats In "Miya Muslim" Dominated Areas: Assam Minister

India News | ANI | Sunday January 31, 2021

Ahead of the Assam Assembly polls later this year, state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP would not get any seats in areas dominated by Miya Muslims as they do not vote for the party.

"Will He Not Quit BJP...": Gaurav Gogoi's Jibe At Himanta Biswa Sarma

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Draksha Sharma | Friday January 29, 2021

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday took a sharp jibe at Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his joining the BJP in 2015.

More Than 56% Assam MLAs Have Assets Worth Over Rs 1 Crore: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Over 56 per cent of MLAs in Assam, including Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma, have assets worth over Rs 1 crore, as per a latest report.

BJP Promises Micro Finance Loan Waiver For Women Ahead Of Assam Polls

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday January 11, 2021

Assam Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the state government will waive off the loans borrowed by women from micro-finance institutions (MFI). The announcement by Mr Sarma comes just ahead of the assembly elections due in March-April this year.

Assam Government To Launch Rs 100-A-Day Incentive For School-Going Girl Students

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Monday January 4, 2021

To promote education of the girl child, Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said every school-going girl student will get Rs 100 per day for attending classes.

Assam Government To Give Scooters, Financial Incentives To Girl Students: Education Minister

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Monday January 4, 2021

Financial incentives will be provided to all girl students from school to postgraduate level and the scheme would be launched by the end of this month. He said that girl school students would be given an amount daily for each day so that they attend school regularly.