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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Assam Launches Post-Flood Health Drive, Treats Over 2 Lakh People Across 3,103 Camps

  GUWAHATI: Assam’s Health Department has intensified disease surveillance and preventive healthcare measures in flood-affected areas, with 3,103 medical camps providing free treatment and medicines to 2,06,442 people so far. ALSO READ: 50th Ganesh Puja Celebration to Be Held at Central Gotanagar in Guwahati’s Maligaon Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Tuesday, August 11, Health…

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Man Held with Fake Currency Notes Worth Around ₹1 Lakh in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: A 21-year-old man was apprehended by police in Guwahati late on Monday night, August  for allegedly possessing fake Indian currency notes worth around ₹1 lakh, police officials said on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Independence Day: Vande Mataram to Be Sung from Red Fort for First Time, Youth to Get Greater Representation The accused has been…

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Assam Flood Toll Rises to 97; Over 11.84 Lakh People Affected Since April

  GUWAHATI: The flood death toll in Assam has climbed to 97, with four people still missing, according to the latest flood update released by the Assam government on August 6. ALSO READ: Direct Guwahati–Dibrugarh Train Services Resume After Flood-Hit Rail Line Restored The cumulative flood impact, recorded from April 29 to August 6 (11:59 PM),…

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Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 85; Over 1.36 Lakh People Still Affected

  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…

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Assam Floods Leave 78 Dead, More Than 11 Lakh People Affected Across State

  GUWAHATI: Assam's flood situation continued to remain serious although the number of affected people has come down to 3,00,031 across seven districts, according to the latest data released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) according to the flood situation report on Wednesday, July 29.  ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize 2.97 Kg Heroin Worth…

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Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 75, Over 11.44 Lakh People Affected since April

  GUWAHATI: Assam’s flood-related death toll has risen to 75, with 11,44,733 people affected across 25 districts, according to the latest flood update covering the period from April 29 to July 28. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Announces Expanded Flood Relief, Education and Compensation Measures for Affected Families The highest number of deaths has been reported from…

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Assam CM Fecilitates First Assamese Woman to Climb Mount Everest, Announces ₹10 Lakh Reward

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, July 26, felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, and announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh in recognition of her achievement. ALSO READ: Third-Year IIT Guwahati BTech Student Found Dead on Campus; Police Suspect Suicide At a ceremonial function held…

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Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 65; Over 6.5 Lakh People Affected

  GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continues to remain grim, with the death toll rising to 65, while more than 6.54 lakh people have been affected across 10 districts, according to the latest flood bulletin dated July 25. ALSO READ: ’History Will Assess Dharmendra Pradhan Positively': Himanta Biswa Sarma on His Resignation The affected districts…

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Gold Jewellery Worth ₹7-10 Lakh Stolen From Maa Kali Mandir in Guwahati’s Basistha

  GUWAHATI: Unidentified individuals stole gold jewellery worth around ₹7 lakh to ₹10 lakh from Maa Kali Mandir at Natun Bazar in Guwahati’s Basistha area on Friday night, July 24, police officials confirmed on Saturday. ALSO READ: CJP Calls for Nationwide Candlelight March on July 25 for NEET Students Who Died by Suicide Police have launched…

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Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 47; Over 7.2 Lakh People Affected

  GUWAHATI: Floods continue to affect large parts of Assam, with 11 districts remaining inundated and the cumulative death toll rising to 47, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Thursday, July 23. ALSO READ: Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Likely in Nagaland; Charaideo, Sivasagar Among Assam…

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Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License

  GUWAHATI: A commercial establishment on A.T. Road, Maligaon (Ward No. 8) has been fined ₹1,50,000 after being found operating without a valid Trade License during an enforcement drive conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹10,000 Fine Imposed for Illegally Pasting Posters on Ulubari Foot Bridge According to a post shared by…

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Assam Floods Wash Away 540 Animals in 24 Hours; Nearly 1.39 Lakh Livestock Affected

  GUWAHATI: The ongoing floods in Assam have taken a severe toll on livestock, with 540 animals washed away in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ALSO READ: Lovlina Borgohain Assured of Commonwealth Games Medal Before Opening Bout The losses include 10 large animals,…

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Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches 41 in Last 24 Hours, Over 6.4 Lakh People Affected

  GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim over the last 24 hours, with 6,40,129 people affected across 11 districts, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Wednesday, July 22. ALSO READ: Centre Suspends BADP Since 2021-22, Launches Vibrant Village Programme-II for Assam Border Areas: Atul Bora…

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Assam Floods Leave 31 Dead, Affect More Than 5.64 Lakh Across 16 Districts

  GUWAHATI:Assam's flood situation worsened on Wednesday, July 22, with 21 more flood-related deaths reported, taking the overall death toll to 31. According to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 5,64,146 people have been affected across 16 districts. ALSO READ: Guwahati RPF Arrests Man in Train Gold Theft Case,…

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Guwahati RPF Arrests Man in Train Gold Theft Case, Recovers Jewellery Worth ₹6.5 Lakh

  GUWAHATI: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Guwahati, has arrested a man in connection with the theft of gold jewellery from a passenger aboard a train and recovered stolen ornaments worth approximately ₹6.5 lakh, officials said on Tuesday, July 21. ALSO READ: Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Rahul Gandhi, Congress of Using Students for Politics Over NEET The…

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Over 3.6 Lakh People Affected As Floods Continue To Impact Several Districts Across Assam

  GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Tuesday, July 21, with more than 3.6 lakh people affected across several districts as rescue and relief operations continued across the affected areas. ALSO READ: Assam: Feral Horses Stray Into Dibrugarh Town After Floods, Relocated to Sisu Chapori According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…

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