147 Japanese Encephalitis Cases, 10 Deaths Reported in Assam, Says Health Minister

  GUWAHATI: The seasonal surge of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has triggered intense debate in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Responding to a query by Opposition MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Health Minister Ashok Singhal confirmed that 147 cases and 10 deaths have been officially reported so far in 2026. ALSO READ: CCTV Footage Reignites National Debate on School…

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NHM Assam Says No Unusual Rise in Japanese Encephalitis Cases; 53 Cases, 7 Deaths Reported

  GUWAHATI: The National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has said there has been no unusual increase in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases or deaths in the state this year, while urging media organisations to accurately distinguish between JE and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in their reporting. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Rolls Out Fourth-Year Undergraduate Programme Guidelines In…

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Guwahati Clears Culverts and Drains Ahead of Monsoon After Flood Deaths and Public Outcry

  After years of monsoon misery, Guwahati’s drains and culverts are finally getting a massive clean-up before the rains hit For decades, the arrival of the rainy season in Guwahati has been met with dread rather than relief. The city’s annual "artificial floods" have become a grim ritual, transforming bustling roads and by-lanes into stagnant…

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