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Assam flood situation grim, 24 lakh people affected in 29 districts
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Sunday with close to 24 lakh people reeling under waters, official sources said. Several major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, were flowing over the…
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Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50L people affected in 29 districts
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated with over 16.50 lakh population affected in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level across the state on Thursday, an…
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In pics: Floods in Assam
Morigaon: Elephants graze at highlands of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary after a major part of the sanctuary submerged in flood water following heavy rainfall, in Morigaon district, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (PTI Photo)…
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Assam flood: Over 43 pc of forest camps in Kaziranga submerged
Golaghat/Jorhat: With worsening flood condition in Assam, rising water levels have impacted more than 43 per cent of the 233 forest camps at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, an official report…
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‘Fake encounter’: Kin of slain Muslim brothers refute Assam govt’s ‘self defense’ claim
After the claims of Assam authorities that two Muslim brothers were killed in “self-defence” by forest guards, the family members of the deceased have refuted the claims. The family members say that…
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Two Muslim men shot dead by forest guards in Assam; probe ordered
Two Muslim brothers were shot dead by a forest guard after they allegedly trespassed into the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary. The incident occurred in Nagaon district of Assam on Saturday, June 22. The deceased…
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Assam flood situation improves, 1.7 lakh still affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved on Tuesday as the water level of major rivers receded with declining rainfall and the number of people reeling under the deluge decreased to 1.7…
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Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Sunday with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
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Over 3.9 lakh continue to reel under flood in Assam
Guwahati: More than 3.90 lakh people continued to reel under floodwater in Assam as the overall situation remained grim, officials said on Saturday. Even though there was a marginal improvement in the…
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Assam announces monthly stipend for girls pursuing higher education
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that his government would provide monthly stipends to all girl students from class 11 to post-graduation over the next five years, aiming…
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Assam ministry reshuffle to take place by Aug 15: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said he will reshuffle his ministry by including at least three new faces by August 15 in order to create a new team…
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‘Petrol cheaper in Assam than West Bengal’: CM Sarma defends hike
Guwahati: A day after Lok Sabha poll results were declared, the Assam government hiked taxes on petrol and diesel. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the prices of fuel are cheaper…
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Assam: BJP claims ‘people’s support’, Congress maintains ‘new trend’ in country
Guwahati: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asserted that the BJP-led NDA will form the next government at the Centre as he moved closer to victory in Assam’s Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency. However, Congress’…
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2 years after house demolition, Assam tells HC it paid compensation to families
The BJP government in Assam informed the Gauhati High Court that it had paid a compensation of Rs 30 lakh to five Muslim families whose houses were demolished following a mob attack…
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Haj pilgrims facing inconvenience in Assam, alleges AIUDF
Guwahati: Assam AIUDF MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya has alleged that even as the state sends the highest numbers of pilgrims to Haj every year, it does not provide government facilities for their…