Over 78,000 people are currently affected by the ongoing deluge across seven districts GUWAHATI: The death toll in Assam’s floods rose to 104 on Friday after one more person died, while the number of people affected by the deluge increased marginally to over 78,000, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).The latest death…
Inter-state drug dealer held with heroin in Guwahati GUWAHATI: Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) arrested an inter-state drug dealer and seized heroin worth Rs 80 crore during a raid in Guwahati on Friday.The accused, who is from Punjab, had been staying in Guwahati to collect a drug consignment.In a post on X, CM Himanta…
A tribal students’ union suspended its blockade against Arunachal Pradesh after 48 hours’ notice GUWAHATI: A tribal students’ union in Assam enforcing a blockade against neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh agreed to suspend its agitation Thursday after giving the state govt 48 hours to arrest four suspects in Monday’s firing targeting a border village of Dhemaji district.The…
The fresh clashes on Thursday have raised concerns over renewed tensions in the disputed border area (file photo) GUWAHATI: A fresh clash broke out between protesters from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji district on Thursday, prompting police from the neighbouring state to fire in the air to disperse the mob.The incident occurred as an…
Assam’s chief minister estimates over Rs 1,000 crore for flood damage and rehabilitation efforts GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said more than Rs 1,000 crore may be required to repair damaged properties and rehabilitate people affected by the latest wave of floods in the state.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma…
PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey provided crucial assistance for Janmoni’s championship journey GUWAHATI: Janmoni Konwar had medals at home, but no home to return to. With floodwater entering her village and her family sheltering under a tarpaulin on an embankment, the 17-year-old had almost given up on the karate championship in Delhi.Then came an unexpected helping…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only GUWAHATI: At least 18 Assamese villagers were injured, four of them critically, after unidentified men from the Arunachal Pradesh side opened fire during a confrontation along the disputed Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, triggering fresh tension between the two neighbouring states.The incident, which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over alleged encroachment…
Assam grapples with a dire flood emergency as fatalities reach one hundred, affecting approximately 1.4 lakh individuals across seven districts GUWAHATI: Assam’s flood situation remained critical on Monday, with the death toll rising to 100 after two more fatalities were reported in the past 24 hours, while nearly 1.4 lakh people across seven districts continued…
From financial contributions to on-ground relief distribution and public appeals for donations, celebrities and prominent personalities have joined efforts to support people affected by the floods. GUWAHATI: The devastating floods in Assam have triggered an outpouring of support, with several celebrities and prominent personalities stepping forward to contribute to relief and rehabilitation efforts.As the flood…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that his government will conduct a door-to-door assessment of flood damage in the four worst-affected districts from August 9 to 30. (IANS Photo) GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim with the death toll rising to 98 after one more fatality was reported, even as the number of…
