Direct Guwahati–Dibrugarh Train Services Resume After Flood-Hit Rail Line Restored

  GUWAHATI: Train connectivity between Guwahati and Dibrugarh via Lumding and Sivasagar has been restored after the flood-affected railway section between Selenghat–Amguri–Simaluguri–Sivasagar Town was made operational from 4 pm on August 6. ALSO READ: Heavy Rain Alert for Assam as IMD Forecasts Widespread Showers Till August 12 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update…

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Assam Disburses ₹15,000 Relief to 75,000 Flood-Hit Families

  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…

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Centre Approves ₹2,117.85 Crore Advance Aid for Flood-Hit States

GUWAHATI: The Centre has cleared the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from its share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to flood-affected states during the ongoing southwest monsoon, with the funds aimed at strengthening relief and response operations. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah approved the release. ALSO READ: Gulveer Singh Scripts History…

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Assam Releases Orunodoi 3.0 August Payments Early, Flood-Hit Women to Get ₹2,500

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has advanced the disbursement of the August instalment under the Orunodoi 3.0 scheme, releasing payments from August 1, two days ahead of the earlier scheduled date of August 3. The revised timeline applies to all beneficiaries enrolled under the state's flagship direct benefit transfer programme. ALSO READ: India Claim Double Podium…

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Assam CM Announces August 5 Talks on Insurance, Loan Relief for Flood-Hit People

  GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 31, said the Assam Government is working on a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for flood affected people in the upper Assam districts, as he announced a series of measures to support families, farmers, students and businesses impacted by the  floods.  ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves CBG Policy…

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Assam Announces Free Duplicate Board Documents for Students in Four Flood-Hit Districts

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the free issuance of duplicate board examination documents for students affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts, offering relief to those who lost important academic records during the disaster. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 75, Over 11.44 Lakh People Affected since…

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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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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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Indian Army Rescues 27 Flood-Hit Civilians in Assam's Dhemaji Amid Rising Waters

  GUWAHATI: The Indian Army rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-affected Arun Chapori in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday as part of a joint rescue operation with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the civil administration. ALSO READ: Six Cadres of Banned Outfits Held in Manipur's Kangpokpi District The operation was launched after incessant rainfall…

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