Power Supply Gradually Restored in More Flood-Hit Areas of Sivasagar as Water Recedes: Assam CM

  GUWAHATI: Power supply is being gradually restored across flood-affected areas of Sivasagar as water levels continue to recede, with the state recording an 11% reduction in power cut areas since Sunday, July 26. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms in Guwahati Over the Next Seven Days Sharing an update on X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…

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Centre Suspends BADP Since 2021-22, Launches Vibrant Village Programme-II for Assam Border Areas: Atul Bora

  GUWAHATI: The Centre has kept the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) suspended since the 2021-22 financial year and has introduced the Vibrant Village Programme-II from 2025-26 to promote the development of international border areas in Assam, Border Security and Development Minister Atul Bora informed the Assam Assembly on Tuesday. ALSO READ: ED Arrests Alleged IPL…

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Multiple Landslides Reported in Guwahati, DDMA Urges Caution in Hilly Areas

  GUWAHATI: The Kamrup Metropolitan District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued a public advisory after landslide incidents were reported from five areas under Guwahati Revenue Circle, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel in hilly zones. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Moderate to Heavy Rain in Guwahati, Thunderstorms Likely This Week In a notice issued on Monday,…

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Conducts Aerial Survey of Flood-Hit Areas in Arunachal Pradesh

  GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday, July 1, conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kayi Panyor district to assess damage caused by recent floods and landslides. He was accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Pema Khandu. ALSO…

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Assam Proposes ₹59.25-Crore Plan for Education and Livelihood Development in Tribal Areas

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed projects worth ₹59.25 crore for the 2026-27 financial year under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, focusing on improving educational infrastructure, livelihoods and socio-economic development in tribal areas across the state. ALSO READ: Food Safety Team Seizes Chemically Ripened Mangoes in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazaar; Stock Destroyed According to Chief Secretary…

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