Heavy rains and sudden release from the Ronganadi dam caused severe flooding in Assam’s Lakhimpur. Over 230 villages are submerged, one person died, and road links like NH-15 are cut off. Thousands are stranded, with rescue operations underway.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced new IndiGo flights to boost Assam’s air connectivity. A direct Delhi–Jorhat flight starts mid-September 2025. Guwahati–Silchar and Guwahati–Navi Mumbai routes are also planned. Delhi–Dibrugarh will add a Guwahati stop, and flights from Lilabari Airport are…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said declared foreigners in Assam will be deported soon, following Supreme Court orders. He revealed 30,000 such individuals are untraceable. Tribunals will speed up hearings. On arms licences to indigenous people in vulnerable areas, Sarma defended…
Amid severe urban flooding in Guwahati, AREIDA has urged a scientific revision of outdated rainwater harvesting rules. President P.K. Sharma said current systems, in place for over a decade, have failed to recharge groundwater. A new technical panel will draft…
Guwahati's Satgaon Police Station was submerged in knee-deep water after heavy rainfall, disrupting operations and endangering official records. Police personnel continue duties amid unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The incident highlights poor infrastructure and lack of flood preparedness in essential public…
A green bus from Jalukbari to Khanapara lost control due to brake failure on the Lachit Nagar Flyover on Thursday. It rammed into a roadside pole, causing panic but no injuries. The accident disrupted traffic amid rain-induced waterlogging. Authorities are…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi and his election committee team met AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi today.
Youth in Titabor protested on Thursday against APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi after he admitted visiting Pakistan. Despite rain, protesters raised slogans and burned his effigy, demanding an explanation. They criticized Gogoi’s silence on the matter and threatened larger protests if…
Ferry services between Guwahati and North Guwahati were suspended on Friday due to continuous rain and stormy weather. The Inland Water Transport Department cited safety concerns and will resume operations once conditions improve. A red alert is in effect in…
Gaurav Gogoi will formally assume office as APCC president on June 3. Ahead of this, he will tour Jorhat, Nazira, Sivasagar, Golaghat, and Nagaon, interacting with the public and Congress workers. A preparation meeting was held at Rajiv Bhawan on…