GUWAHATI: The Northeastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) on Wednesday, August 5 evening released water from the Doyang Hydro Electric Project reservoir in Nagaland, prompting an alert for downstream areas in Assam, particularly districts already grappling with flood conditions. ALSO READ: One Held in Guwahati Community Dog Killing Case, Police Probe Possible Link Between Two…
GUWAHATI: A nearly 120-metre stretch of the Bonpuroi Jamuguri embankment in Assam's Lakhimpur district has come under severe stress due to the rising water level and strong currents of the Brahmaputra River, prompting authorities to step up reinforcement efforts. ALSO READ: Bombay HC Orders Meta, Google to Remove Alleged Deepfake Content Targeting Nitin Gadkari The…
GUWAHATI: Amid growing concerns over the operation of the Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project during the monsoon, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Monday, August 3, assured residents living downstream that the dam was operating safely after inspecting the project and its operational systems. ALSO READ: New Lightweight Fibre LPG Cylinder Launched in Guwahati Pegu visited…
GUWAHATI: Power supply is being gradually restored across flood-affected areas of Sivasagar as water levels continue to recede, with the state recording an 11% reduction in power cut areas since Sunday, July 26. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms in Guwahati Over the Next Seven Days Sharing an update on X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
GUWAHATI: Several parts of Rukminigaon in Guwahati remained submerged on Friday, July 24, as floodwaters continued to inundate residential areas, forcing authorities to evacuate stranded residents using rubber boats. ALSO READ: CJP Says Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Non-Negotiable After Second Round of Talks with Centre Rescue operations have been underway since 7 am, with personnel from…
GUWAHATI: A nine-year-old student in Assam’s Lakhimpur district died after falling into an under-construction Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) water tank in the Narayanpur area on Monday, July 20. ALSO READ: ₹25 Crore GST Scam Accused Trishna Barman Brought to Guwahati on Transit Remand The victim has been identified as Anshuman Saikia, a Class IV student….
GUWAHATI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has swung into action after continuous rainfall since Sunday afternoon triggered flash flooding at Jorabat, causing significant disruption to traffic on the national highway. ALSO READ: Broken-Down Vehicles, Debris and Silt Cover NH27 Near Jorabat; Traffic Starts Moving In an official statement, NHAI said the flooding caused…
GUWAHATI: The South West Guwahati and South Central Guwahati water supply projects are expected to be completed by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai informed the Assam Legislative Assembly during the Budget Session on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Trafficking Racket in Hatigaon, Seize 47.38 kg Ganja The…
GUWAHATI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a biological material derived from blue-green algae that can remove toxic lead from contaminated water, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional water treatment methods. ALSO READ: Assam Eyes ₹500 Crore Investment to Develop Luxury River Cruise Tourism on Brahmaputra The…
GUWAHATI: Several concerns over the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Assam were raised in the Assam Assembly on Tuesday, July 7, with legislators from both the treasury and opposition benches flagging dysfunctional water supply schemes, pending projects, alleged discrepancies in official records, and arsenic contamination in water. ALSO READ: CM Urges Assam…
GUWAHATI: The Crime Investigation Department (CID), Assam, has made a major breakthrough in dismantling an organised job fraud racket that targeted aspirants seeking employment in the Water Resources Department of the Government of Assam. ALSO READ: Heavy Rain Likely in Assam Over Next Five Days, Says IMD According to CID, the accused allegedly duped job…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Jal Board has begun a hydro testing exercise in parts of South Guwahati as part of the commissioning process under the South Guwahati West Water Supply Project. ALSO READ: The Guardian of Ao Heritage: Nagaland’s Sangyusang S. Pongener Awarded Padma Shri According to a post on X, the testing is being carried…
GUWAHATI: A young man’s body which was recovered near Lok Bhawan in Guwahati’s Uzan Bazar area in a water tank was a murder, DCP Central Shambhavi Mishra told reporters on Monday, June 1. ALSO READ: Major Betting Racket Busted in Guwahati During IPL Final, Kingpin Alok Jain Arrested “It was clearly a case of murder. The…
GUWAHATI: A residents’ forum working for the early implementation of the South East Guwahati Water Supply Scheme has submitted a complaint letter to the Jal Board, raising concerns over the prolonged delay in providing drinking water to several areas of Guwahati. ALSO READ: Four Killed In Car Crash After Vehicle Hits Parked Car In Guwahati’s…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 23, said the state is witnessing a major push in urban infrastructure development under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, with 58 projects currently underway across Assam at a total investment exceeding ₹861 crore. ALSO READ: AASU Stages Statewide Protest Against Rising Prices of Fuel and Essential Commodities…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 19, welcomed the Centre’s proposal to introduce Water Metro services in Guwahati, Tezpur and Dibrugarh as part of a national urban water transport initiative. ALSO READ: Free Skill Development Training Programmes for SC/ST Youth Announced in Guwahati for 2026-27 Session The announcement came after Union…
GUWAHATI: The Union government has moved a step closer towards introducing a Water Metro system in Guwahati, placing the Assam capital in the first phase of a proposed nationwide rollout that aims to bring water-based public transport to 18 cities across India. The announcement came after Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal…
