Assam

"People are suffering"; Assam CM reprimands Deputy Commissioner for halting traffic

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who earlier urged everyone including BJP leaders to move away from the Personal Security Officer culture and also drastically cut his security strength, on Saturday publicly reprimanded the Deputy Commissioner of Nagaon district for blocking the traffic on highway during his visit and directed not to repeat the same during the chief minister's movement.

Jan 16, 2022

Pregnant elephant among two jumbos died of suspected poisoning in Assam; probe ordered [details]

Assam has witnessed the death of 2 elephants. The forest department spokesperson said that the investigation points to poisoning. Cases have been registered under Wildlife Protection Act

Dec 13, 2021

Nagaland civilian deaths: State government forms SIT; expeditious probe ordered [details]

Meanwhile, in response to calls to the Center to compensate the families of those deceased, the Nagaland government has announced that for each individual killed, the next of kin will receive Rs. 5 lakh.

Dec 6, 2021

1.73% of Recorded Forest Area encroached: Govt

Of the total 7,67,419 sq km recorded forest aea (RFA) in the country as per the 2019 data, as much as 13,294.77 sq km - amounting to 1.73 per cent - is under encroachment, with Madhya Pradesh and Assam witnessing most encroachments, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Nov 30, 2021

One dead, still 35 missing after boat capsizes on Brahmaputra in Assam

One woman died, while around 35 people, including women, went missing after a boat with over 120 people on board sank in the Brahmaputra river following a collision with another vessel on Wednesday near Neamatighat in Assam's Jorhat district, officials said.

Sep 9, 2021

Bank heist foiled in Assam, three dacoits gunned down [details]

Another police official said that acting on intelligence inputs that a gang of robbers would try to attempt to rob an Allahabad Bank branch at Bhotgaon near Kokrajhar town, police had laid an ambush before the gun fight occurred late on Saturday night.

Aug 22, 2021

Why boundary issue between Assam and Meghalaya could be a ticking time bomb

Assam has been involved in a number of border disputes with the neighbouring states in North-East India.

Aug 18, 2021

Assam still stifling Mizoram with economic blockade, blames health minister

R. Lalthangliana, Mizoram's health minister, has blamed Assam for keeping his state's economy stifled. Dr. R. Thangliana wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, pleading with him to break the embargo as soon as possible.

Aug 3, 2021

Lovlina reaches boxing semi-finals in Tokyo Olympics, medal hopes revive

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain of Assam has assured India a medal in the women's welterweight division at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the second Indian boxer to earn an Olympic medal after MC Mary Kom.

Jul 30, 2021

What is the border dispute between Assam and Mizoram rooted in 1875, 1933 notifications [Explained]

Last year in October also the residents of these states had been engaged in a brawl for territory in which at least eight people were injured and a few huts and small shops were burned down.

Jul 27, 2021

Assam to stop first doses of Covaxin again due to vaccine shortage

Due to a lack of Covaxin supplies, the Assam government decided not to provide it to any new patient. The government set prices for Covid therapy in state-run private hospitals on Friday.

Jun 5, 2021

A major electoral malpractice reported in Assam's Haflong constituency | details

Five polling officials were suspended as 171 votes were cast in the Assam's Haflong constituency which had only 90 voters.

Apr 5, 2021

Arms recovered in Kokrajhar area of Assam ahead of PM's visit

Days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, a huge cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered at Kokrajhar's Gossaigaon area in Assam, the police said on Tuesday.

Mar 31, 2021

PM virtually launches Rs 15K cr connectivity projects for N-E | Details inside

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched several connectivity projects costing Rs 15,000 cr in Assam on Thursday. He said that these projects would not only boost trade, economy and industrialisation but also open a new chapter for the tourism industry in the northeastern region.

Feb 18, 2021

Amit Shah reviews law and order situation in Assam | Details inside

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the law and order situation in Assam during his two-day visit to the state ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled next year.

Dec 27, 2020

IIT Madras shut down after 71 test Covid-19 positive; Will it affect school reopening move?

Reopening of schools will prevent a zero academic year for students but the pandemic looms large with viable vaccine months away

Dec 14, 2020

Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi passes away; PM Modi, other leaders condole death

Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi, who had been undergoing treatment for post-Covid complications, passed away on Monday, state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed. The Congress veteran was 84.

Nov 23, 2020

Assam doctor dancing to 'Ghungroo' gives Hrithik Roshan a run for his money [Viral Video]

A doctor's video from Assam dancing to cheer up Covid-19 patients has gone viral on the internet and has received massive love from Hrithik Roshan, Richa Chadha, and Vir Das.

Oct 20, 2020

Quran cannot be taught with Govt money: Assam to shut down Madrasas for 'uniformity'

The Assam government has decided to close down all state-run madrasas and Sanskrit tols (schools) as it claims that it is unable to afford to teach religious scriptures with public funds. The state government will issue a formal notification in this regard in November.

Oct 14, 2020

Specially abled child reunites with mother

Specially-abled UP boy reuniting with mother after 5 yrs will leave you teary-eyed | Watch

In a heartwarming incident, a 13-year-old specially abled boy reunited with his mother who went missing from his house in Uttar Pradesh's Handia. The boy was found in Assam's Guwahati-based NGO.

Oct 9, 2020

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