Assam Police Issues Helpline Numbers for People Stranded in Meghalaya

  GUWAHATI: In view of the prevailing situation in Meghalaya, the Assam government, through Assam Police, has activated helpline numbers to assist people from Assam who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties in movement. ALSO READ: ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education Launched in Assam The Assam Police helpline can be…

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Assam-Meghalaya Tensions Continue, Cab Restrictions Leave Commuters Stranded

  GUWAHATI: The situation along the Assam-Meghalaya border remained tense for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, with restrictions on inter-state cab movement disrupting travel between the two states. ALSO READ: Meghalaya HC Seeks Report on KSU Rally Violence, Calls Incident Serious Assam-registered cabs are currently not being allowed to enter Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Meghalaya-registered…

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Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 10; Army Rescues Over 200 Stranded People

  GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continued to worsen on Tuesday, July 21, with the death toll rising to 10 as floodwaters affected 794 villages across 16 districts, according to the latest official updates. ALSO READ: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Demands Discussion on Student Crackdown The affected districts include Jorhat, Charaideo, Sonitpur,…

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Floods Halt Rail Services in Parts of Upper Assam, NFR Aids Stranded Passengers

  GUWAHATI: Heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding across Assam, submerging the station yard, railway colony and tracks at Simaluguri and forcing the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to suspend train movement on the Simaluguri–Namtiali and Simaluguri–Selenghat sections until further notice. ALSO READ: Assam Premier League Tickets To Start From ₹20, Says ACA President The disruption…

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MEA Issues Kailash Mansarovar Advisory After Pilgrims Stranded in Nepal

GUWAHATI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory for Indian citizens undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators after receiving several requests for assistance from pilgrims stranded in Nepal without the required entry permit and visa for China. ALSO READ: NAAC Introduces New Accreditation Framework for Higher Education In a statement…

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Over 300 Tourists Rescued After Gulmarg Gondola Malfunction Leaves Cabins Stranded Mid-Air

  GUWAHATI: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, were rescued safely following a massive seven-hour operation involving multiple agencies. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG The incident occurred around noon when Asia’s highest ropeway suddenly stopped…

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