THE BODY of a miner was recovered from a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Wednesday, two days into the search for nine men trapped below ground. The mine, which is 300 feet (91.44 m...

one person each was reported missing in Charaideo and Karbi Anglong

Guwahati, Sep 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri district, marking one of the largest private investments in the state's history. The project, which entails an investment of around Rs 48,000 crore, is expected to significantly boost Assam’s power generation capacity while creating large-scale employment opportunities. According to the company, the plant is likely to generate up to 20,000 jobs during the construction phase and around 5,000 permanent and indirect jobs once it becomes operational.

Guwahati, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers, retaining several key departments, including Home, Power and Public Works while assigning major responsibilities to Cabinet colleagues. In a notification issued with the approval of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, CM Sarma said the distribution of departments has been undertaken to ensure efficient governance and accelerate the state's development agenda. The Chief Minister retained charge of Home and Political Affairs, Power, Public Works Department (Buildings and National Highways), Public Works Department (Roads), Information, Public Relations, Printing and Stationery, besides any department not specifically allocated to another minister.

Guwahati, July 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that authorities had prevented 18 foreign nationals from entering India as part of the state's sustained drive against illegal infiltration, reiterating that the government remains committed to safeguarding Assam's security and demographic interests. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the state administration has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards illegal entry and that surveillance along the international border continues round the clock. "Our vigilance remains uncompromising, with strict monitoring and action continuing 24×7," the Chief Minister said, adding that stringent action had been taken against the 18 foreign nationals who were stopped from entering the country.

The music world feels a deep emptiness after Zubeen Garg's passing. People across Assam share in the sadness over the singer's death. Zubeen was a beloved

Thousands of mourners converged, creating a powerful wave of grief, all hoping for a final glimpse of the beloved singer Zubeen Garg. In response to this

Guwahati, May 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Referring to the appearance of Congress leader Pawan Khera before the Assam Police Crime Branch on Wednesday following a Supreme Court order, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the investigation would be completed within the stipulated time if full cooperation continues.​ “As per the Supreme Court order, today he appeared before the investigation team. The police will definitely ask questions. We will try to file the charge sheet within the stipulated time,” Sarma told reporters here.​ He said the pace of the investigation would depend on the level of cooperation Khera extended during the proceedings.​

Amaravati, May 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Assam. Chandrababu Naidu, who attended the swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati, took to X to extend his greetings. “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji on taking oath once again as the Chief Minister of Assam and securing a remarkable hat-trick for NDA. I also extend my warm congratulations and best wishes to all members of his Council of Ministers for a successful and impactful tenure in serving the people of Assam and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji,” posted Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a key partner in the NDA government at the Centre.

Guwahati, May 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to facilitate the formation of a new government following the BJP's sweeping victory. The Chief Minister handed over his resignation letter to the Governor at the Raj Bhavan. However, the Governor requested Sarma to continue in office until the formation and swearing-in of the new government. The CMO in a post on X wrote, "Following the formal notification of the results of #AssamElections2026 and to enable the formation of the new government, Dr @himantabiswa tendered his resignation as Chief Minister along with that of the council of Ministers to Hon’ble Governor Shri @Laxmanacharya54 today at Lok Bhawan.

Guwahati, May 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that remarks made by Congress leader Pawan Khera targeting his family evoked strong public sentiment, which, he claimed, was reflected in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s sweeping victory in the Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters after BJP's sweeping victory in Assam Assembly polls, Chief Minister Sarma referred to Khera's alleged comments against his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, and said the issue had emotionally resonated with the people of the state. He suggested that such personal attacks during the campaign have influenced public perception and electoral outcomes.

Guwahati, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a sharp counterattack on senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi amid the continuing controversy surrounding party spokesperson Pawan Khera, asserting that he does not need "lessons on democracy, public discourse or decency" from anyone. In a strongly worded post on social media platform X, Sarma said: "I don't need lessons on democracy, public discourse or decency from anyone, especially from A.M. Singhvi. Decency and him can never be in the same room." The Assam Chief Minister said the real issue was not political debate but the alleged targeting of a private individual.

Guwahati, April 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit back at the Congress over its criticism of the state’s recent delimitation exercise, accusing the party of misusing the term “gerrymandering” to mislead the public and delegitimise a long-pending electoral correction. In a post on X, CM Sarma asserted that the delimitation carried out in 2023 was “not a conspiracy but a necessary and overdue exercise” aimed at correcting decades of political imbalance.

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging corruption and misuse of state machinery, even as the legal battle over Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera intensified. In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that the Assam Chief Minister was “the most corrupt in the country” and asserted that he “will not escape the law.” He further accused the state government of abusing power to harass political opponents and critics, calling such actions “against the Constitution.”

Guwahati, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the high voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly elections, stating that the enthusiasm shown by voters, particularly among Hindu and indigenous communities, reflects a strong commitment to the democratic process. ​ Speaking after polling concluded, Sarma said there has been a visible surge in participation among local and indigenous voters.

Guwahati, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday strongly refuted allegations linking his family to property ownership in Dubai, calling the claims “completely fake” and part of what he described as a misinformation campaign by the Congress. ​ In a post on X, Sarma said that documents being circulated online, purportedly showing Dubai property title deeds linked to his family, were fabricated and riddled with inconsistencies.

Guwahati, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday strongly refuted allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera, terming the documents circulated against his family as “fabricated” and part of a “malicious propaganda campaign.” In a post on X, Sarma claimed that the documents being shared publicly contain “glaring inconsistencies” that point towards “crude and poorly executed digital manipulation.”

Guwahati, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of indulging in "cheap and unacceptable politics" over popular Assamese singer late Zubeen Garg. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign, Chief Minister Sarma questioned the Congress' intent, asking why its leaders visit "Zubeen Kshetra" with cameras.

Guwahati, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, questioning his alleged foreign assets and challenging him to make his financial details public. Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma alleged that Gogoi has not disclosed income linked to Pakistan and the United Kingdom, and demanded that he release details of any properties held abroad, particularly in England.

Guwahati, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera attempted to contact militant organisations in the state to influence election outcomes, claiming that multiple cases have already been registered against him. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that three to four cases have been filed in connection with the alleged attempt to reach out to militant groups ahead of the elections.

Guwahati, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday expressed concern over what he described as a worrying demographic situation in the state, alleging a sharp rise in the Muslim population due to illegal infiltration from neighbouring Bangladesh during previous Congress regimes. Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma claimed that Assam’s overall condition was “not very good” and linked several socio-political challenges to demographic changes over the years.

New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged remarks targeting Muslims and a now-deleted controversial video purportedly showing him targeting members of a particular community. Asking the petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that the issues raised could be “effectively adjudicated” by the jurisdictional High Court and cautioned against the growing trend of directly invoking Article 32 of the Constitution before the apex court.

Guwahati, Feb 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved construction of India’s first twin-tube underwater rail-cum-road tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra River at a total capital cost of Rs.18,662 crore in Assam. Reacting to the development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday described the Union Cabinet’s decision as a “historic milestone” for the state and the entire Northeast.