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Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs donate Rs 51 lakh for Assam flood relief: Official

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from Maharashtra have contributed Rs 51 lakh for the flood relief wok in Assam, where they have been camping since the last week, their spokesperson said on Wednesday

Flood situation in Assam worsens, 5 more people die, 2.4 mn still affected

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Tuesday with five more people losing their lives and 2.49 million people suffering in the deluge, officials said

Assam flood update: Situation improves as most rivers show receding trend

The overall flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement with most of the rivers showing a receding trend even though 2.1 mn people remained affected

Assam govt continues to provide relief material to flood-affected areas

Over 33.03 lakh people in 28 districts continue to remain affected due to the natural calamity in Assam

LIVE: Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair arrested by Delhi police

Zubair was arrested under sections 153/295 IPC

Assam flood situation sees improvement, 2.2 mn people still affected

Assam's flood situation is showing signs of improvement with the water level of most rivers maintaining a receding trend while over 2.2 mn remain affected across the state, officials said on Monday

Assam HS Result 2022: Class 12 marks live at results.assam.nic.in

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, AHSEC has said that it will announce the exam result of Class 12 today

Assam reports 36 new Covid-19 infections, zero deaths in last 24 hours

Assam reported 36 fresh Covid-19 cases with no deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 256, informed the state government data on Sunday

Assam Cabinet approves JV company with Railways to boost network

The Assam Cabinet approved formation of a joint venture company between the state government and the railway ministry to increase the railway network in the state, a minister said

Surge in Assam's Covid cases, 43 new infections logged, tally at 724,508

Assam registered 43 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising the tally to 7,24,508, a bulletin issued by the National Health Mission (NHM) said.

Assam floods: Slight improvement witnessed; over 3.3 mn still affected

The overall flood situation in Assam has improved but over 3.3 mn people in 28 districts continue to remain affected due to the natural calamity in the state, ASDMA informed

How mighty Brahmaputra and human activities wreak havoc on Assam every year

The Brahmaputra, which is Assam's lifeline at other times, causes widespread misery every monsoon in about 20 of the state's 32 districts

Flood situation in Assam remains critical as Silchar under water

The flood situation in Assam was critical on Friday with with 4.53 mn people reeling under the deluge, officials said

Assam flood situation continues to be grim, 5.45 mn hit; 12 fresh deaths

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday with over 54.5 lakh people still affected and 12 fresh deaths reported, officials said

Assam floods wreak havoc, death toll rises to 100; over 5 mn affected

The flood situation in Assam remained unchanged on Wednesday, while another 12 more persons, including four children, died, taking the death toll to 100

Assam CM's wife files Rs 100 cr defamation suit against Manish Sisodia

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma on Tuesday filed a Rs 100 crore civil defamation suit against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Flood situation worsens in Assam, seven more deaths reported; toll at 88

The flood situation in Assam worsened further on Tuesday with the death of 7 more persons, taking the death toll to 88 while around 5.54 mn people having been affected in the state

'One Nation, One Ration Card' programme implemented across India

The implementation of ONORC was initiated in August 2019

51 dead, 139 injured in police actions in 13 months: Assam govt to HC

Altogether 161 incidents of police action took place across Assam in 13 months after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took charge in May 2021, resulting in the death of 51 accused people and injuries to 139 others, the Gauhati High Court was informed. The state government said this in an affidavit as sought by the high court which on Tuesday deferred the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) related to the incidents till July 29. "As per records, there have been 51 numbers of death and 139 numbers of injuries caused due to police action or during police custody since May 2021 toll 21.05.2022. These incidents pertain to 31 numbers of districts of the state," Home & Political Department Joint Secretary Animesh Talukdar said in the affidavit. "... a total of 161 numbers of cases have been registered in 31 districts of Assam with effect from May 2021 to 31.05.2022," read the affidavit a copy of which was available with PTI. It stated that in all cases FIRs have been lodged ..

Assam governor, CM join enthusiasts in International Yoga Day celebrations

Assam marked the International Yoga Day with sessions across the state, with the governor and the chief minister participating at different sessions, along with people from all walks of life, from security personnel to school students. Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi and his wife Prem Mukhi joined yoga enthusiasts at the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati for a session in the morning hours. Mukhi urged the people to adopt yoga as a routine for a healthy life. Yoga is an invaluable gift of our ancient tradition which PM @narendramodi spearheaded to make it a global phenomenon, he tweeted. Terming yoga India's unique way to remain fit, the governor added, It has immense potential in enhancing the physical & mental well-being of humankind, making one's life healthy. On this day, I would like to urge everyone to include Yoga in their daily life for attaining overall health. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a programme on the occasion at Dibrugarh and was joined by a couple of his Cabinet .