Assam faces devastating floods, wreak havoc for more than 4 lakh people, death toll at 8
The worst-affected districts by floods in Assam include, Cachar, Dima Hasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Charaideo, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Bajali, Baksa, Biswanath and Lakhimpur.
May 18, 2022, 12:01 PM IST
Assam flood: 'Concerned' Amit Shah speaks to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, assures all possible help as around two lakh people hit due to rainfall
Over 800 villages are said to be hit due to the flood in Assam while more than 1,200 houses are fully damaged.
May 17, 2022, 21:43 PM IST
Assam floods: Incessant rains take a toll on 2 lakh people in over 20 districts
Assam: Two flood-related deaths were reported in Cachar district and three deaths due to landslides were recorded in Dima Hasao.
May 17, 2022, 11:31 AM IST
Assam floods: IAF swoops in to rescue stranded train passengers in Dima Hasao district - Watch
Assam witnessed torrential rains on Sunday (May 15) in its Dima Hasao district leading to the death of 3 people in a fatal landslide incident.
May 16, 2022, 11:13 AM IST
Assam floods: Portion of road washed away, 3 people dead in Dima Hasao district; 25,000 people hit in six districts
Assam floods: Three people lost their lives after landslide incidents in the state's Dima Hasao district on Saturday (May 14).
May 15, 2022, 10:50 AM IST
We will make sure AFSPA is removed from all areas in Assam: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
After presenting the President's colour to the Assam Police, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "the areas under the AFSPA have been reduced in Assam. We will make sure AFSPA is removed from all
May 10, 2022, 13:38 PM IST
Next census to be e-census, announces Amit Shah, says 'it will be '100 per cent perfect'
"While e-census will have its challenges, there would also be advantages - about 50 per cent of the population will be able to feed their data themselves," the Union Home Minister was quoted as
May 10, 2022, 08:29 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Assam on three-day tour
Amit Shah will inaugurate and launch several projects on the first anniversary of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government during his three-day Assam tour.
May 09, 2022, 07:03 AM IST
Assam woman cop arrests fiance on fraud charges months ahead of marriage
An Assam Police official in Nagaon district on Thursday arrested her own fiance on fraud charges, police said.
May 06, 2022, 10:42 AM IST
'No Muslim woman wants her husband to bring home 3 other wives': Assam CM bats for Uniform Civil Code
"UCC is not my issue, it is an issue for all Muslim women," Sarma was quoted as saying by ANI news agency.
May 01, 2022, 06:36 AM IST
Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani gets bail in ‘assault’ case in Assam
Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani is expected to be released on April 30, his lawyer Anghsuman Bora said.
Apr 29, 2022, 16:38 PM IST
Narendra Modi in Assam: Efforts on to remove AFSPA completely from North-east, says PM
"AFSPA revoked from many parts of northeast as law and order situation improved, efforts on to remove it entirely from NE," said PM Modi.
Apr 28, 2022, 13:22 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi in Assam - Check what’s on prime minister’s schedule today
PM Modi will be visiting Assam today where he will lay the foundation stone for several projects in the education sector, reported ANI.
Apr 28, 2022, 07:13 AM IST
Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani remanded to five-day police custody in assault case
A woman sub-inspector had filed a complaint with the Barpeta Road police station on April 21 against Mevani.
Apr 26, 2022, 17:31 PM IST
Assam CM announces Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia, govt job for kin of soldiers who die on line of duty
Addressing an honour ceremony for the veterans of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Sarma said, "The soldiers who lose their lives for the country will now be given Rs 50 lakh instead of 20 lakh and a
Apr 23, 2022, 22:54 PM IST
Lightning, thunderstorms wreak havoc in Assam, kill at least 14; IMD predicts more rainfall
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said storms, rains and lightning lashed 12 districts during the last 48 hours affecting around 20,300 people in 592 villages.
Apr 17, 2022, 10:29 AM IST
Assam: Five chimpanzees rescued in Karbi Anglong, two accused arrested
The Assam police rescued five Chimpanzees in Assam`s Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday evening.
Apr 13, 2022, 15:32 PM IST
Assam: Section 144, night curfew imposed in Sivasagar for 60 days, here’s why
The movement of any person or group and motor vehicle is banned within a radius of 5 km from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am in Assam's Sivasagar.
Apr 08, 2022, 15:55 PM IST
Assam govt in favour of district-wise definition of religious minority: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The government of Assam favours that minority definition should be changed district wise. However, it is under consideration of the Supreme Court and we will wait for
Mar 30, 2022, 18:22 PM IST
Amit Shah hails Assam-Meghalaya agreement, says 'it's a historic day for realising PM Modi's vision for northeast'
Home Minister Amit Shah said that during the last three years, the union government has signed several agreements for ending extremism and for lasting peace in the northeastern states.
Mar 29, 2022, 21:05 PM IST
