Delhi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Six, Rescue Operations Continue

  GUWAHATI: The death toll in the building collapse at a PG hostel in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan rose to six on Monday, September 7, after one more person rescued during overnight operations was brought dead, officials said. ALSO READ: Woman Murdered, Severed Head Found in Fridge in Guwahati’s Basisthapur; Husband in Custody Eleven people have…

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Pay the Toll, Dodge the Potholes: Assam’s Roads and the Cost of Neglect

  Assam’s roads: Where every journey comes with a warning The road does not have to collapse to kill. Sometimes a pothole is enough. ALSO READ: Guwahati Railway Station Scores on Cleanliness, Falls Short on Food and Toilets On August 30, a journey towards Guwahati on National Highway 27 turned into a nightmare near Khetri-Nalgedra after…

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NHAI Offers ₹1,000 FASTag Reward for Reporting Unclean Toilets at Toll Plazas

  GUWAHATI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a reward initiative offering highway users ₹1,000 credit to their FASTag accounts for reporting unclean toilets at NHAI-managed toll plazas through the latest version of the RajmargYatra app. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Pandu Durga Puja to Mark 64th Year with Dream-Inspired Theme Under the initiative, users…

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Toll Debate ‘Unnecessary’, Accidents Have Multiple Causes: Assam CM Defends Highway Toll Collection

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, September 2, said that the state got several big projects because of the tolls collected at highways. ALSO READ: SC Allows OIL India to Challenge Ban on Drilling Beneath Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Assam “We got Gohpur Tunnel, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor from the central government. We…

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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 626 as Heavy Rain Threatens Rescue Operations

  GUWAHATI: At least 626 people have died in devastating flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region, according to Nepal Police, while Chinese state media reported seven deaths on the Tibetan side. ALSO READ: UGC-NET June 2026 Results Declared for 84 Subjects Nearly 2,500 stranded people, including 163 foreign nationals, have been evacuated as rescue and…

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Nepal Flood Death Toll Crosses 469, Nearly 1,500 Still Missing

  GUWAHATI: A massive flash flood in Nepal has killed more than 469 people, while nearly 1,500 remain missing after devastating floods struck the country on August 26, particularly in Rasuwa district near the Nepal-China border. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Normal Traffic Movement Resumes at Jorabat After Floodwater Recedes Indians account for the largest number of missing…

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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 Reaches 94, Over 73,000 People Still Affected

  GUWAHATI: Assam's flood death toll has risen to 94 after five more deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ALSO READ: 793 Flood-Affected Schools in Assam to Receive ₹15.86 Crore in Financial Aid The latest fatalities include two deaths…

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Overnight Rain Triggers Fresh Flood Threat in Assam, Death Toll Rises To 89

  GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Wednesday, August 5, with overnight rainfall threatening fresh inundation in several low-lying areas. The flood-related toll has risen to 89, while more than 1.22 lakh people continue to be affected across five districts. ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Orders Anti-Erosion Measures in Vulnerable Areas to Boost Flood…

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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: 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 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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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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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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