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GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the recipients of the Karmashree Awards 2025–26, recognising officers and teams for their exemplary innovations and outstanding contributions towards excellence in public administration and public service delivery. The awards were notified by the Administrative Reforms, Training, Pension and Public Grievances Department in pursuance of the Guidelines for Karmashree…
GUWAHATI: Sixteen taekwondo athletes from Assam have been selected to represent India at the 2026 World Taekwondo Championships, scheduled to be held in Chuncheon, South Korea, from September 16 to 20. ALSO READ: Nagaland’s Doyang Dam Releases Water, Raising Flood Concerns for Already Inundated Districts in Assam The selection marks one of the largest representations…
GUWAHATI: The Northeastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) on Wednesday, August 5 evening released water from the Doyang Hydro Electric Project reservoir in Nagaland, prompting an alert for downstream areas in Assam, particularly districts already grappling with flood conditions. ALSO READ: One Held in Guwahati Community Dog Killing Case, Police Probe Possible Link Between Two…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Darrang has turned critical after the western embankment of the Noa river breached. Water levels continue to rise, posing an immediate threat to nearby areas. ALSO READ: One Killed, Another Injured After SUV Crashes into Parked Trailer on NH27 in Guwahati Darrang Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Jain visited the site and…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will launch the distribution of application forms for the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni and Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni schemes across 452 educational institutions in Assam on August 6. ALSO READ: Assam: Lakhimpur Embankment Under Severe Stress as Brahmaputra Water Level Rises, Reinforcement Underway The central launch programme…
GUWAHATI: A nearly 120-metre stretch of the Bonpuroi Jamuguri embankment in Assam's Lakhimpur district has come under severe stress due to the rising water level and strong currents of the Brahmaputra River, prompting authorities to step up reinforcement efforts. ALSO READ: Bombay HC Orders Meta, Google to Remove Alleged Deepfake Content Targeting Nitin Gadkari The…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Wednesday, August 5, with overnight rainfall threatening fresh inundation in several low-lying areas. The flood-related toll has risen to 89, while more than 1.22 lakh people continue to be affected across five districts. ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Orders Anti-Erosion Measures in Vulnerable Areas to Boost Flood…
GUWAHATI: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday, August 4, reviewed the impact of recent floods on educational institutions in Charaideo district, directing officials to expedite restoration work in 110 flood-affected schools to ensure the early resumption of academic activities. ALSO READ: Assam: Hailakandi Police Form SIT to Probe Alleged Gangrape and Murder of Class…
GUWAHATI: Hailakandi Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged gangrape and murder of a 15-year-old Class 10 student, with three suspects, including a 16-year-old juvenile, taken into custody in connection with the case. ALSO READ: Assam: NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Track Restoration Work Near New Harangajao According to…
GUWAHATI: Amid growing questions over the causes of the devastating floods that hit Upper Assam this year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, August 4 said the reasons behind the disaster should be determined through a scientific study rather than speculation. ALSO READ: Assam: NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Track Restoration Work Near…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the cancellation, rescheduling, and regulation of several trains due to ongoing restoration work near New Harangajao station, where railway tracks have been affected by ground settlement. ALSO READ: Assam Cab Drivers Stage Statewide Strike, Demand Fare Revision and Social Security Benefits Cancelled Trains: > 15617 Guwahati–Dullabcherra Express…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda will undertake a three-day visit to the Northeast from August 4 to 6 to assess the impact of recent floods, flash floods and cloudbursts in Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. ALSO READ: CRPF Personnel Shoots Two Colleagues Dead, Dies by Suicide at Assam Camp The…
GUWAHATI: Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were shot dead, while another sustained injuries after an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) allegedly opened fire inside a CRPF camp at Katimari in Assam on Tuesday morning, August 4, before dying by suicide. ALSO READ: Fresh IMD Alert: Very Heavy Rain in Neighbouring States May Impact Assam According…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across several northeastern states over the next three to four days, with the weather system likely to affect parts of Assam, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said. ALSO READ: Assam’s Hailakandi Minor Rape-Murder Case: Three Teenagers, Including One Juvenile,…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the cancellation, rescheduling, and regulation of several trains due to ongoing restoration work near New Harangajao station, necessitated by settlement of railway tracks in the area. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 85; Over 1.36 Lakh People Still Affected Cancelled Trains Two trains have been…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has shown signs of gradual improvement, although the overall toll continues to rise, with the cumulative death count reaching 85, according to the latest flood bulletin. ALSO READ: Fake Flood Relief Collection Cases Surface Across Guwahati, Public Urged to Stay Vigilant While floodwaters have receded in several areas, 1,36,203…
GUWAHATI: Assam will build and name a one-kilometre road after Rupamoni Gorh, the state's first woman to summit Mount Everest, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. ALSO READ: Fake Flood Relief Collection Cases Surface Across Guwahati, Public Urged to Stay Vigilant The road will lead to Gorh’s residence in Lakhimpur district. Gorh scaled Mount Everest on…
A free mobile application has been designed and launched to connect people affected by disasters, natural calamities, emergencies and distress situations with individuals, volunteers, NGOs, government agencies, rescue teams and donors through an easy-to-use digital platform. ALSO READ: NFR Cancels, Reschedules Trains as Lumding–Badarpur Section Restoration Continues While the immediate focus of the platform is…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has transferred interim financial assistance of ₹15,000 each to nearly 75,000 of the worst-hit households across four flood-affected districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday, August 3. ALSO READ: Glasgow Hands Commonwealth Games Baton to India for Ahmedabad 2030 Sharing the update on X, Sarma said eligible beneficiaries have…
GUWAHATI: Olympic medallist and Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain has raised objections after a Glasgow-based Indian restaurant provided Commonwealth Games athletes with paper napkins featuring an inaccurate outline map of India. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹2,117.85 Crore Advance Aid for Flood-Hit States The issue came to light after members of the Indian contingent visited Mister Singh's…
