Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the Assam BJP will raise ₹12 crore to provide clothing to nearly four lakh flood-affected people across the state. The initiative aims to distribute Mekhela Sadors to two lakh women…
Assam: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has stepped up restoration work on flood-damaged railway sections in Assam to restore train services at the earliest. Over 700 workers along with heavy machinery have been deployed across affected areas in the Tinsukia…
Assam: The flood situation across Assam improved on Saturday as water levels receded in several districts, though the death toll climbed to 62 and eight people remain missing. Around 6.55 lakh people in 10 districts are still affected. Chief Minister…
Nazira: Former MLA Debabrata Saikia has alleged that rampant illegal stone and sand mining from the Dikhow riverbed is the main reason behind the unprecedented floods in Nazira and adjoining areas. He claimed that the removal of stones disrupted the…
Guwahati: Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of politicising the alleged NEET paper leak for political gain, while asserting that the Centre is committed to ensuring justice for affected students. He said the…
Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi has appealed to Congress leaders and workers across the state to actively participate in relief and rehabilitation efforts for flood-affected people, describing the situation as a major humanitarian crisis. He said…
Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has removed encroachments from the cycle track at Kanaklata Path, restoring safe and unobstructed access for cyclists and pedestrians. The civic body said the drive was carried out to improve accessibility and protect public…
Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a ₹10,000 fine on a person for illegally pasting posters on the Ulubari Footbridge at Lachit Nagar during an enforcement drive. The civic body said the action is part of its ongoing…
Dhubri: A 17-year-old girl, Aksara Gowala, drowned in the Gadadhar River at Mela Ghat on Thursday after reportedly slipping into the water near her home in Ward No. 1. She was a first-year Higher Secondary student of Sishupathsala Higher Secondary…
Dispur: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday approved the ₹2.85 lakh crore Budget for 2026–27, paving the way for the state government's development and welfare initiatives. The Budget focuses on employment generation, infrastructure, social welfare and industrial growth. The government…