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Assam flood: Situation worsens as 11 die in last 24 hrs, death toll at 81

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further with the death of 11 more persons, taking the death toll to 81, officials said, adding that around 48 lakh people have been affected in 32 districts

11 more dead, 4.7 mn affected in Assam floods; Shah dials Himanta

The northeastern state has been reeling under devastating floods over the last one week, affecting 47,72,140 people in 32 of the 36 districts

Assam floods: 9 die in last 24 hours, CM Sarma holds review meeting

The death toll from in this year's flood and landslides in Assam has now jumped to 71

Eight killed, 3.7 mn people hit as flood situation in Assam worsens

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Sunday with eight more persons losing their lives and over 37 lakh people suffering across 30 districts, an official said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three persons died due to landslides and five people drowned at different places during the day. With this, the total number of persons losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides has gone up to 70. More than 37,17,800 people are hit due to floods in 4,462 villages across 30 districts of the state, an ASDMA official said.

Assam flood: Situation worsens as 8 more die, PM Modi dials CM Sarma

Assam reeled under devastating floods caused by incessant rain affecting nearly 31 lakh people in 32 districts, while eight more people lost their lives on Saturday taking the toll to 63, officials sa

Agnipath protests reach Assam, Northeast Frontier Railway cancels trains

The protesters claimed that the scheme is nothing but a 'bluff' which would adversely impact the future of the aspirants looking to serve in the armed forces.

Assam: Boat carrying flood-affected people capsizes; three children missing

A boat carrying flood-affected people has capsized in Assam's Hojai district, leaving three children missing while 21 others have been rescued, officials said on Saturday

Assam floods: 54 deaths reported so far, over 1.8 million people affected

As many as nine more persons died in Assam due to the flood, taking the overall death toll to 54, according to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Friday

Flood situation worsens in Assam, neighbouring states amid incessant rains

The flood situation in the northeast took a turn for the worse on Friday as incessant rainfall pounded parts of the region for the fourth consecutive day, leaving its major rivers in spate

Projects worth Rs 92,000cr investment under implementation: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that the industrial growth in the state will accelerate with the project, which will create more job opportunities

State govt creating congenial milieu for business, industry in Assam: CM

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government has been taking several steps for facilitating ease of doing business and industrial development in the state

We'll keep working for Assam's progress, says PM Modi as BJP dominate polls

Calling BJPs victory in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) polls historic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that the part will keep working for Assam's progress

PM Modi lauds BJP's thumping victory in Karbi Council polls in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the BJP's thumping victory in Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council elections and assured the people that the party would keep working for Assam's progress

Controversial remarks row: Section 144 clamped in 4 districts of Assam

District administration of four districts of Assam clamped Section 144 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) banning all sorts of processions, rallies and demonstrations.

Assam govt keeping close watch on law and order situation: CM Himanta Biswa

"We are keeping a watch on law and order, and also ensuring that communal harmony is maintained," he said.

Assam cabinet reshuffle tomorrow, 2 BJP MLAs to take oath as ministers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday indicated the expansion of his cabinet as he said that two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs will take oath as ministers tomorrow."The oath-taking ceremony will be held at Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati on Thursday at around 3 pm. Two MLAs from BJP will take oath as ministers," the Assam Chief Minister said.Earlier the Assam Chief Minister said that one MLA from the hill districts will be inducted into the Assam cabinet.This will be the first cabinet reshuffle of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led cabinet. Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam on May 10 last year.Earlier on Tuesday, the Assam Chief Minister chaired a meeting in Guwahati with senior officials and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sonitpur to discuss the upcoming 'DCs' Conference'.The meeting was conducted through an online conference with the aim to review the preparations for the meeting. (ANI).

Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude strikes Assam's Karbi Anglong, confirms NCS

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale in Assam's Karbi Anglong, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS) on Wednesday.The depth of the earthquake was 18 km which occurred at 4.19 am early in the morning."Earthquake of Magnitude:3.5, Occurred on 08-06-2022, 04:19:49 IST, Lat: 26.26 & Long: 93.60, Depth: 18 Km ,Location: Karbi Anglong, Assam, India," NCS tweeted.

Sisodia targets Assam CM for PPE kit deal; Sarma threatens defamation case

Assam government spokesman Pijush Hazarika said the allegations against the Sarma family were 'false, imaginary and malicious'

Assam police establishes link between PFI and Bangladesh-based ABT

According to Assam police, some PFI activists are working for ABT-- an Al-Qaeda inspired Islamic extremist group based in Bangladesh and have been closely monitoring all activities of PFI in the state

Flood situation improves in Assam, nearly 70,000 still in distress

The flood situation in Assam improved on Friday with all major rivers of the state flowing below the danger mark even as nearly 70,000 people remain affected by the deluge across five districts