Assam Flood Scenario Deteriorates, Least 21 Lakh People Impacted In 29 Districts

05 Jul 2024

An warning has been declared in Kamrup (Metro) district, with the Brahmaputra, Digaru, and Kollong rivers running above the red mark, flooding wide swaths of land. Death Toll due to these floods in Assam is more than 56. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently visited flood-affected areas in Maligaon, Pandu...

Assam Floods: 17 Wild Animals Submerged, 72 Rescued In Kaziranga National Park

04 Jul 2024

Amidst Floods wreaking havoc in the northeastern state of Assam, around 17 wild animals including rhino calf and hog deer submerged due to floods at Kaziranga National Park, announced forest officials. While 72 animals were saved by forest establishment from national park. As per the officials, 32 wild animals are...

Assam Faces Flood Threat As Brahmaputra Water Levels Soar With Persistent Rain

30 Jun 2024

Assam is grappling with severe flooding caused by heavy rains in recent days, resulting in the swelling of the Brahmaputra River and inundation of vast areas across the state. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), approximately 1.34 lakh people, including 33,760 children, have been affected in seven...

Modi 3.0: North East India Secures Three Ministerial Berths, Two Elevated To Cabinet Rank

10 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retained Kiren Rijiju, Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh, and Sarbananda Sonowal, representing the Dibrugarh constituency in Assam, in his cabinet while welcoming a new face, Rajya Sabha MP from Assam, Pabitra Margherita, as a Minister of State. Although their portfolios are yet to be...

Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces Assam’s IIM To Be Established Near Guwahati

02 Jun 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) near Guwahati. In a post on X, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the news, stating, "Sharing a BIG NEWS! Following...

“Iris”: Assam’s First AI Teacher Enhances Learning Experience for Students in Guwahati

01 Jun 2024

In a private school in Guwahati, students were greeted by a unique teacher adorned in traditional attire. Meet "Iris," Assam and northeast India's first artificially intelligent (AI) teacher, who promptly answered questions while draped in a traditional 'Mekhela Chador' and jewellery. From explaining complex concepts like haemoglobin to engaging in...

After Cyclone Remal: Assam Hit by Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

29 May 2024

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of Assam following the landfall on Sunday night of Cyclone Remal. Flood-like situations have emerged in the Kampur area of the state's Nagaon district as excess water from the swollen Borpani River submerged several villages in the area. As a consequence...

Cyclone ‘Remal’ Fallout: One Fatality, 17 Injured In Assam

28 May 2024

One person was killed and 17 people sustained injuries in Assam due to heavy rains accompanied by strong winds after Cyclone Remal in several parts of the State, officials said on Tuesday. Officials of Assam State Disaster Management Authority confirmed that one person had died. Following the forecast of heavy...

Heavy Storms Lash Parts Of Assam, CM Sarma Instructs To Be On Alert

28 May 2024

Cyclone Remal has affected Assam, causing storms in many areas, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, adding that one person died and 12 others were injured in the state in the storm-related incidents. "Heavy storms are lashing parts of the State and is expected to continue. I've...

Over 35 Snakes Crawl Out Of Bathroom In Assam Home, Video Goes Viral

28 May 2024

A startling incident unfolded in Assam when a resident discovered over 35 snakes in their bathroom, turning a scene straight out of a movie into reality. A video shared by news agency ANI captured the moment, showing numerous snakes slithering out from beneath a large rock, with the resident seen...