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From Congress strategist to BJP strongman: Himanta returns as Assam CMHimanta Biswa Sarma begins his second term as Assam Chief Minister. This marks continuity and the BJP's strong hold in the Northeast. Sarma...12 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST- Assam assembly passes bill to prohibit polygamy; strict penalties, jail for second marriageSpeaking at the assembly after the bill was tabled, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited the example of Turkiye to justify the ne...27 Nov, 2025, 07.49 PM IST
- Assam’s Nijut Moina Asoni to benefit 3.5 lakh girl students in 2025–26: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the expansion of the Nijut Moina Asoni scheme. Over 3.5 lakh girl students will benefi...27 Oct, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
- Assam surpasses national average in decline in child marriages: ReportAssam recorded a sharp decline in child marriages, surpassing the national average. A survey report identified legal deterrence and governm...28 Sep, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
- Government schemes are benefiting students across all castes, tribes, and religions: Assam CMAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Nijut Moina 2.0, initiating the distribution of forms statewide. This scheme aims to prov...06 Aug, 2025, 08.57 PM IST
- India has over 11.5 lakh children vulnerable to child marriage: NCPR reportA study by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has found over 11.5 lakh children across 27 states and seven Union territ...19 Oct, 2024, 10.49 AM IST
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches 'Nijut Moina Scheme' to boost girls' education and combat child marriageChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Assam's 'Nijut Moina Scheme' to provide monthly financial aid for girl students from higher sec...08 Aug, 2024, 10.22 PM IST
- Assam government introduces monthly monetary support for girl students to combat child marriageThe scheme aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio beyond matriculation, disburse benefits via DBT, and provide financial grants under t...12 Jun, 2024, 07.23 PM IST
- 'Remarry' before Lok Sabha polls, UCC coming soon: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Badruddin AjmalAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma subtly advised AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal to consider remarrying before the conclusion of Lok Sabha elections...01 Apr, 2024, 10.36 AM IST
- ‘Wives fighting for pension': Assam says no second marriage for govt staff without permissionAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all state government employees will have to seek prior permission for second marriage even if...28 Oct, 2023, 02.20 PM IST
- Take permission before marrying another person if spouse alive: Assam govtThe notification stated, "It is hereby reiterated that as per the provisions of Rule 26 of The Assam Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1965, N...27 Oct, 2023, 05.00 PM IST
- Assam govt staff must get assent prior to second marriage even if religion allows: Himanta Biswa SarmaSarma asserted that this rule was not framed by the BJP-led government, but it was enacted by the Congress government earlier.27 Oct, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
- Over 1,000 held in second phase of crackdown against child marriages in AssamOver 1,000 people have been arrested in Assam, India in a crackdown on child marriage. The state government data shows that 3,098 individua...04 Oct, 2023, 12.30 AM IST
- Assam DGP instructs all districts for early completion of child marriage casesThe DGP conducted the second monthly State Crime Conference at the Assam Police Headquarters. All the additional Superintendents of Police,...22 Mar, 2023, 10.26 PM IST
- Assam will overtake Punjab in GDP in next three years: Himanta Biswa SarmaThe chief minister said as the state government led by BJP will complete two years in May of its second term in office, the government will...15 Mar, 2023, 09.21 PM IST
- Close to 40 per cent of all abductions are of women for marriage: National Crime Records BureauLatest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) also suggests that ransom is no more a major motivation for kidnapping.19 Aug, 2015, 10.25 AM IST
- SC asks states to make marriage registration mustThe Supreme Court on Thursday asked all the states and Union Territories to make registration of marriages compulsory for all religions wit...26 Oct, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
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