Assam to file criminal case in boat mishap, additional chief secretary to probe
The Assam Cabinet decided that Additional Chief Secretary Maninder Singh will conduct the inquiry into the boat tragedy and submit a report within a month.
Sep 10, 2021, 07:50 AM IST
Over 39 thousand people homeless as Assam floods worsen
The situation has made the state government to open 128 relief camps with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal taking stock of the situation.
Jul 07, 2017, 09:53 AM IST
Assam may launch service to ferry bodies from hospital: Minister
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government may consider starting a service to send bodies back from hospitals.
Apr 19, 2017, 23:37 PM IST
In Assam, youth carries kin's body on cycle; CM Sarbananda Sonowal orders probe
Majuli, the largest river island in Assam, is represented in the state Assembly by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Apr 19, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
Dine in style on Majuli, world's largest river island
The traditional Mishing meal includes rice, vegetables, fish and meat.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Assam upgrades world's largest river island Majuli to district
The 352 square km island was till now a subdivision of Jorhat district. With the upgrade, it has become the 35th district of Assam.
Sep 08, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Assam's Majuli to be declared India's first island district today
Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal, who represents the Majuli assembly seat, will formally upgrade Majuli to a district from sub-division.
Sep 08, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
Assam floods: At least 49 lives lost, over 41 lakh affected so far
At least 49 people have lost their lives and nearly 41 lakh were affected in three waves of flood this year in Assam, the state assembly was informed on Monday.
Aug 08, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
PM Modi says fight not against Tarun Gogoi, but to bring development in Assam
Addressing a huge poll rally in favour of BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal, Modi said 79-year old Gogoi had been projecting the Assembly elections as a direct fight between him and the Chief Minister.
Mar 26, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
