31,951 Flood-Affected Assam Families Receive ₹15,000 Each in Second Relief Phase

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Monday, August 17, executed the second phase of interim flood financial assistance, transferring ₹47.93 crore directly into the bank accounts of 31,951 flood affected families in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Golaghat. ALSO READ: Seven Dead, Several Injured in Stampede-Like Incident at Bihar Temple Under this effort, every impacted family was…

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494 Flood-Affected Anganwadi Centres in Assam to Get ₹2.5 Lakh Each

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Wednesday released ₹11.285 crore in financial assistance for 494 Anganwadi centres damaged by floods across four Upper Assam districts. ALSO READ: Severe Waterlogging in Guwahati’s Dispur Linked to Meghalaya Hill Cutting, Says CM Sarma Under the assistance, each affected Anganwadi centre will receive ₹2.5 lakh. Of the 494 affected centres,…

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Schools in Assam’s Flood-Affected Districts to Reopen from August 10, Alternatives for Damaged Ones

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has decided to resume regular classes in schools across flood-affected districts, including Sivasagar and Charaideo, from August 10, even as several institutions continue to deal with damage caused by the recent floods. ALSO READ: Two Minor Girls Abducted, Gang-raped in Moving Car in Assam’s Cachar; Three Arrested Education Minister Ranoj Pegu…

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Gauhati University to Provide Free Duplicate Academic Documents to Flood-Affected Students

  GUWAHATI: Gauhati University to issue duplicate academic documents free of cost to students who lost or damaged their original certificates in the recent floods affecting several districts of Assam. ALSO READ: Jharkhand Students Demand Cancellation of Recruitment Exams Amid Protest The decision was approved by the Vice Chancellor, on Thursday, August 6 is aimed at…

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Tibro Makers Announce Relief Contribution for Assam Flood-Affected People

  Dream House Production (India) Pvt. Ltd. has unveiled a wide-ranging social welfare programme tied to the release of its upcoming Assamese film Tibro, committing financial aid, on-ground volunteer work, and free skills training for communities affected by this year's floods in Assam. The production house said it will direct 20 percent of Tibro's net…

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793 Flood-Affected Schools in Assam to Receive ₹15.86 Crore in Financial Aid

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government will ceremonially distribute financial assistance worth ₹15.86 crore to 793 flood-affected schools across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode on Thursday, August 6. ALSO READ: Atal Amrit Assam Leadership Felicitated for Outstanding Public Service Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will preside over the programme, scheduled…

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Assam Govt to Distribute ₹8 Crore Worth of School Uniforms to Flood-Affected Students

  GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 31, said that school uniforms worth approximately ₹8 crore will be distributed to students affected by the floods immediately.  ALSO READ: Assam CM Announces August 5 Talks on Insurance, Loan Relief for Flood-Hit People Textbook distribution is already underway, while the Education Department has begun assessing…

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Assam Announces 6-Month Loan Relief for Flood-Affected Borrowers in Four Districts

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments for flood-affected borrowers in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat, providing financial relief to families and businesses hit by the ongoing floods.  ALSO READ: Parliament Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Walkout The moratorium will be effective from July 19.  The relief covers…

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Assam To Provide Free Replacement Textbooks For Flood-Affected Students, Says Ranoj Pegu

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government will distribute free replacement textbooks to students whose books were lost or damaged in the recent floods, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced on July 25, as part of efforts to minimise disruptions to the ongoing academic session in flood-hit districts. ALSO READ: Esha Singh Wins Gold, Manu Bhaker Takes Bronze As…

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