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Himanta Sarma launches Chief Minister's Institutional Plantation Programme

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched the Chief Minister's Institutional Plantation Programme at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati

Working to minimise people's problems during floods: Assam CM Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government is working to minimise the problems faced by people during the ongoing floods in the state

Govt declared Assam floods as severe calamity; sending relief funds: CM

The Union government is providing funds to mitigate the hardships being faced by the affected people, he said, adding that the Centre will bear 90% of the expenses for relief and rehabilitation

Assam, Arunachal CMs sign pact to resolve decades-old border dispute

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inked a pact to end the decades-old border dispute between the two states

Assam CM visits flood-affected areas of Hojai district, assesses damage

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood and erosion-hit areas of Hojai district and took stock of relief measures taken by the district administration

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Assam floods damaged 30,000 to 40,000 houses, says CM Himanta

As many as 30,000 to 40,000 houses were damaged in Assam due to the recent massive floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said seeking an advance fund from the NDRF to help the affected people

Centre releases over Rs 324 crore as advance share for Assam floods

The Centre has released Rs 324.40 crore as advance share of the State Disaster Response Fund for 2022-23 to Assam, which has been hit by flood and landslides at several places this year

Manipur landslide: 8 from Assam killed; state govt to airlift bodies

Hazarika said the bodies of the deceased civilians will be airlifted to Assam and the state government will make all necessary arrangements.

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

All tourists welcome in Assam: CM Himanta on Maharashtra MLAs in Guwahati

"How can I comment on Maharashtra. It is a big state. I am happy that people are choosing Assam as a preferred destination," he said.

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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

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 ..

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

Assam CM Sarma to chair meeting with DCs, SDOS over flood situation

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will hold a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and the Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil) - SDOs on Monday to review the flood situation and disaster preparedness.Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "In wake of ongoing situation of floods & to review preparedness, will connect with my cabinet colleagues, DCs and Civil SDOs on June 20, 9.30 am onwards from my office via VC."The Indian Army continued flood relief operations for the fourth consecutive day, informed officials on Sunday. The relentless relief operations in inclement weather conditions have been carried out in seven districts of Assam."14 composite columns have been able to rescue around 4500 stranded locals including critical patients, elders women and children. Alongwith rescue operations Indian Army columns also ensured timely supply to relief camps to support thousands of other locals," read an official statement.During relief operations numerous heartwarming stories came to

Country moved in reverse direction under Congress rule: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Branding the Congress as "old currency notes, which are of no use", Assam CM Himanta Sarma said the country has moved in the reverse direction owing to the "non-performance of the grand old party"

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.