GUWAHATI: Amid growing questions over the causes of the devastating floods that hit Upper Assam this year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, August 4 said the reasons behind the disaster should be determined through a scientific study rather than speculation. ALSO READ: Assam: NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Track Restoration Work Near…
GUWAHATI: An Inter-Ministerial Central Team visited the worst-affected districts of Upper Assam to conduct an on-ground assessment of the flood damage and review ongoing relief, restoration and rehabilitation efforts. ALSO READ: Jyotikuchi-Budh Bazar Road in Guwahati Grapples With Potholes and Uncollected Market Waste During the visit, the team was apprised of the extensive damage to…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 24, said devastating floods in Upper Assam were caused by unprecedented rainfall over Nagaland and parts of Assam, ruling out any role of cloudbursts or water released from hydroelectric projects. ALSO READ: Assam CM Links Guwahati's Flood Crisis to Hill Cutting Near USTM, Urges Meghalaya to…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has diverted, cancelled and short-terminated several train services after severe flooding inundated railway tracks in Assam's Sivasagar district, disrupting operations in the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak According to an official statement issued by NFR, incessant heavy rainfall in…
GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced two additional pairs of special trains to ease travel for passengers affected by flood-related disruptions in Upper Assam. The services will operate from July 22 to July 26 following the suspension of rail traffic on key sections under the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches…
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…
