GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 24, warned that indiscriminate hill cutting and unregulated construction along the Assam-Meghalaya border, particularly in the Jorabat belt and around the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), are worsening Guwahati's flood crisis and pose a serious long-term threat to the city. ALSO READ: Viral…
GUWAHATI: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday, 23 July, observed a two-hour maun andolan (silent protest) at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, extending his support to students protesting in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities. ALSO READ: Guwahati Satellite City Bill to Be Taken Up for Consideration in Assam Assembly on July 28…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Monday, July 20, requested local authorities in Guwahati to allow employees to work from home, wherever feasible, in view of the heavy rainfall forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ALSO READ: Crumbling Dr Bhupen Hazarika Path Leaves Guwahati’s Barsapara Residents Struggling Every Monsoon ASDMA…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup Metropolitan District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued a public advisory after landslide incidents were reported from five areas under Guwahati Revenue Circle, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel in hilly zones. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Moderate to Heavy Rain in Guwahati, Thunderstorms Likely This Week In a notice issued on Monday,…
GUWAHATI: Former Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has written to Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass, urging him to uphold the impartiality of the Speaker's office and protect the parliamentary traditions of the House. ALSO READ: Global Indigenous Rights Body Condemns Arrest of Assam Activist Pranab Doley In his letter, Saikia expressed concern…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 7, appealed to all political parties to extend firm support to the Assam Police in their crackdown on the drug menace. ALSO READ: Gauhati High Court Benches to Be Established in Silchar, Dibrugarh: Assam Law Minister Responding to a discussion on drug abuse on the second day…
GUWAHATI: Indian Railways on Thursday, May 21, urged passengers to remain alert and vigilant while travelling and report to authorities if any suspicious activity or suspicious person is noticed on railway premises. ALSO READ: Thunderstorm And Lightning Alert Issued For Several Assam Districts On May 21: IMD Passengers can immediately report on the Railway helpline…
GUWAHATI: Assam Transport Minister Charan Boro on Tuesday, May 19, urged people to limit the use of private vehicles and shift towards public transport amid the continued rise in petrol and diesel prices across the country. ALSO READ: Minor Girl Dies After Falling into Kolong River in Assam’s Nagaon Speaking to the media after taking charge…
