Guwahati: A ‘red alert’ for very heavy rain has been sounded for many areas of Assam on Friday with most parts of the state facing an ‘abnormal situation’ due to incessant downpour, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He said the situation is likely to prevail till Saturday evening, and urged people to remain indoors.
Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday reviewed the government’s preparations for tackling the seasonal flood and mitigating its impact. A briefing on flood preparedness was held today at the Raj Bhavan which was also attended by Assam Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Keshab Mahanta. The meeting was convened to assess the readiness.
Guwahati: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted inclement weather over Assam in next 24 hours with likelihood of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected across western and southern parts of the State in next 2-3 days. In a press statement, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said that, as per the IMD forecast, the.
Guwahati: In a move aimed at bolstering self-defence capabilities in Assam’s remote and sensitive areas, the state Cabinet has approved the issuance of arms licences to eligible residents in vulnerable and border regions. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Wednesday, citing Assam’s unique security challenges and geographical vulnerabilities. “Assam is a difficult.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to enquire into the allegations of “fake” encounters in the state. A Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant set aside the decision passed by the full Bench of the AHRC in January 2022 which had disposed of the issue of alleged.
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reflected on the aftermath of India’s 1971 war victory, suggesting that the government at the time missed a crucial opportunity to address deep-rooted challenges in eastern and northern India. Sarma said the historic win offered a rare moment for decisive action, particularly in the Northeast, but.
Guwahati: In a rejig in the Congress’ Assam unit, party MP Gaurav Gogoi — son of late former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi — has been named the new state president of the grand old party, replacing Bhupen Borah. Reacting to the Congress leadership’s decision to appoint him the president of the party’s Assam unit, Gaurav.
Guwahati: To tackle traffic chaos in Guwahati, the Assam government has planned to relocate the historic century-old Fancy Bazar wholesale market to North Guwahati. A new wholesale market and logistic park will be developed in North Guwahati. Assam Housing Urban & Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah told ANI that, the state government has planned to relocate.
Assam: Two staff members of a district jail in Assam’s Sribhumi district have been apprehended for allegedly committing sexual assault against a woman in the jail premises late on Friday night, police said. According to Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP) Pranab Jyoti Kalita, the apprehended persons have been identified as Hareswar Kalita and Brajendra.
Guwahati: Assam’s Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve has emerged as the third most visited national park in India, recording an all-time high in tourist footfall this year. The park witnessed a significant rise in foreign tourists, with a 25 per cent increase compared to the previous year. According to the authority of Kaziranga National.
