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Assam floods: Slight improvement witnessed; over 3.3 mn still affected

The overall flood situation in Assam has improved but over 3.3 mn people in 28 districts continue to remain affected due to the natural calamity in the state, ASDMA informed

How mighty Brahmaputra and human activities wreak havoc on Assam every year

The Brahmaputra, which is Assam's lifeline at other times, causes widespread misery every monsoon in about 20 of the state's 32 districts

Flood situation in Assam remains critical as Silchar under water

The flood situation in Assam was critical on Friday with with 4.53 mn people reeling under the deluge, officials said

Assam flood situation continues to be grim, 5.45 mn hit; 12 fresh deaths

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday with over 54.5 lakh people still affected and 12 fresh deaths reported, officials said

Assam floods wreak havoc, death toll rises to 100; over 5 mn affected

The flood situation in Assam remained unchanged on Wednesday, while another 12 more persons, including four children, died, taking the death toll to 100

Assam CM's wife files Rs 100 cr defamation suit against Manish Sisodia

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma on Tuesday filed a Rs 100 crore civil defamation suit against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Flood situation worsens in Assam, seven more deaths reported; toll at 88

The flood situation in Assam worsened further on Tuesday with the death of 7 more persons, taking the death toll to 88 while around 5.54 mn people having been affected in the state

'One Nation, One Ration Card' programme implemented across India

The implementation of ONORC was initiated in August 2019

51 dead, 139 injured in police actions in 13 months: Assam govt to HC

Altogether 161 incidents of police action took place across Assam in 13 months after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took charge in May 2021, resulting in the death of 51 accused people and injuries to 139 others, the Gauhati High Court was informed. The state government said this in an affidavit as sought by the high court which on Tuesday deferred the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) related to the incidents till July 29. "As per records, there have been 51 numbers of death and 139 numbers of injuries caused due to police action or during police custody since May 2021 toll 21.05.2022. These incidents pertain to 31 numbers of districts of the state," Home & Political Department Joint Secretary Animesh Talukdar said in the affidavit. "... a total of 161 numbers of cases have been registered in 31 districts of Assam with effect from May 2021 to 31.05.2022," read the affidavit a copy of which was available with PTI. It stated that in all cases FIRs have been lodged ..

Assam governor, CM join enthusiasts in International Yoga Day celebrations

Assam marked the International Yoga Day with sessions across the state, with the governor and the chief minister participating at different sessions, along with people from all walks of life, from security personnel to school students. Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi and his wife Prem Mukhi joined yoga enthusiasts at the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati for a session in the morning hours. Mukhi urged the people to adopt yoga as a routine for a healthy life. Yoga is an invaluable gift of our ancient tradition which PM @narendramodi spearheaded to make it a global phenomenon, he tweeted. Terming yoga India's unique way to remain fit, the governor added, It has immense potential in enhancing the physical & mental well-being of humankind, making one's life healthy. On this day, I would like to urge everyone to include Yoga in their daily life for attaining overall health. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a programme on the occasion at Dibrugarh and was joined by a couple of his Cabinet .

Assam flood: Situation worsens as 11 die in last 24 hrs, death toll at 81

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further with the death of 11 more persons, taking the death toll to 81, officials said, adding that around 48 lakh people have been affected in 32 districts

11 more dead, 4.7 mn affected in Assam floods; Shah dials Himanta

The northeastern state has been reeling under devastating floods over the last one week, affecting 47,72,140 people in 32 of the 36 districts

Assam floods: 9 die in last 24 hours, CM Sarma holds review meeting

The death toll from in this year's flood and landslides in Assam has now jumped to 71

Eight killed, 3.7 mn people hit as flood situation in Assam worsens

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Sunday with eight more persons losing their lives and over 37 lakh people suffering across 30 districts, an official said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three persons died due to landslides and five people drowned at different places during the day. With this, the total number of persons losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides has gone up to 70. More than 37,17,800 people are hit due to floods in 4,462 villages across 30 districts of the state, an ASDMA official said.

Assam flood: Situation worsens as 8 more die, PM Modi dials CM Sarma

Assam reeled under devastating floods caused by incessant rain affecting nearly 31 lakh people in 32 districts, while eight more people lost their lives on Saturday taking the toll to 63, officials sa

Agnipath protests reach Assam, Northeast Frontier Railway cancels trains

The protesters claimed that the scheme is nothing but a 'bluff' which would adversely impact the future of the aspirants looking to serve in the armed forces.

Assam: Boat carrying flood-affected people capsizes; three children missing

A boat carrying flood-affected people has capsized in Assam's Hojai district, leaving three children missing while 21 others have been rescued, officials said on Saturday

Assam floods: 54 deaths reported so far, over 1.8 million people affected

As many as nine more persons died in Assam due to the flood, taking the overall death toll to 54, according to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Friday

Flood situation worsens in Assam, neighbouring states amid incessant rains

The flood situation in the northeast took a turn for the worse on Friday as incessant rainfall pounded parts of the region for the fourth consecutive day, leaving its major rivers in spate

Projects worth Rs 92,000cr investment under implementation: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that the industrial growth in the state will accelerate with the project, which will create more job opportunities