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Thunderstorms, Very Heavy Rain Likely in Assam’s West, South Districts for 3 Days: IMD

10Jun

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assam, News, northeast

Thunderstorms, Very Heavy Rain Likely in Assam’s West, South Districts for 3 Days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm at the isolated places across the state in the next two to three days (till June 13, 2026) owing to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state.“The weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm with lightning with light to moderate rain at most places along with heavy (7-11cm/day) to very heavy (12-20cm/day) rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over the western and southern districts of the state in the coming two to three days which may aggravate water logging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets,” an official statement said on Wednesday evening.The district author...

Kaziranga Survey Logs 30 Raptor, 6 Stork Species; Highlights Pallas’s Fish Eagle Habitat

6Jun

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Animal, assam

Kaziranga Survey Logs 30 Raptor, 6 Stork Species; Highlights Pallas’s Fish Eagle Habitat

A recent wildlife survey has revealed the rich avian diversity of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, recording 30 species of raptors and six species of storks across the protected landscape. The comprehensive stork and raptor rapid survey was conducted during February and March this year by the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve Authority in collaboration with researchers from Gauhati University. The findings were released on the occasion of World Environment Day. According to the report, a total of 217 individual raptors belonging to 30 species and 266 individual storks representing six species were recorded during the survey. Kaziranga's diverse habitats, including grasslands, wetlands and forested areas, provide ideal conditions for both resident and migratory bird species. ...

Assam Worker Dies in Mob Assault in Tamil Nadu, Family Seeks Justice and Return of Body

31May

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Assam Worker Dies in Mob Assault in Tamil Nadu, Family Seeks Justice and Return of Body

A migrant worker from Assam was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvallur district, triggering fresh concerns over the safety of workers from the state employed in different parts of the country. The deceased has been identified as Prasenjit Das, 35, a resident of Dudhnoi in Assam's Goalpara district. He had recently travelled to Chennai in search of employment and was staying with six other workers from Assam in a rented accommodation. According to police, the incident occurred on Friday evening when Das reportedly went out to explore the locality. Preliminary investigations suggest that he allegedly approached a local woman's residence while under the influence of alcohol and sought drinking water. Authorities claim that after the woman closed the door, Das al...

Affordable Health CoverStar Health Marks 20 Years with ‘Value Plus’ Policy; Targets Young Adults, Families in Non-Metro Cities

30May

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assam, Business, Health

Affordable Health CoverStar Health Marks 20 Years with ‘Value Plus’ Policy; Targets Young Adults, Families in Non-Metro Cities

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has launched ‘Value Plus’, an affordable health insurance policy aimed at young adults and families in Tier-2, Tier-3, and Tier-4 cities.The launch coincides with Star Health’s completion of 20 years since establishment. To mark the milestone, Value Plus offers premiums nearly 20% lower than comparable plans.The policy provides sum insured options from ₹7.5 lakh to ₹25 lakh. It is designed for adults aged 18 years and above, and dependent children from 91 days to 25 years.Value Plus focuses on planned and emergency care through a curated network of quality hospitals in non-metro cities. In Guwahati, Star Health services are available across 39 network hospitals, of which 29 are designated as favorable value network hospitals under Value Plu...

Assam Meghalaya CMs meet in Guwahati to Discuss ways to Defuse Border Village Tension

29May

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assam, Meghalaya

Assam Meghalaya CMs meet in Guwahati to Discuss ways to Defuse Border Village Tension

A visiting delegation led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday and held discussions to address concerns faced by residents of Lapangap and defuse tensions between the neighbouring villages along the inter-state border.Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Snaiwbhalang Dhar was present in the meeting also attended by officials from both the States.Assam chief minister Sarma, in his post-meeting comment, said, “It was an honour to welcome the enterprising Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma to Lok Sewa Bhawan today. We had an excellent discussion and have made some good progress on long standing legacy issues. On the boundary demarcation process, we agreed to expedite the ongoing process and bring a lasting solution to ...

Congress walkout exposes its anti-women Mindset: BJP

27May

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assam, News

Congress walkout exposes its anti-women Mindset: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today strongly condemned the conduct of the Congress party during the discussion on the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the Women’s Reservation Bill, in Assam Legislative Assembly today.The BJP, in a statement, said, "At a time when the nation was witnessing a landmark step towards women empowerment and greater political participation of women, the Congress party chose to stage a protest and walk out instead of participating constructively in the discussion. Such behaviour clearly exposes the anti-women mindset of the Congress party, which has repeatedly failed to genuinely support women-led progress in the country."The people of India must ask, if Congress truly stood for women empowerment, why did they refuse to participate in a debate concerning ...

Golaghat’s Young Karatekas Win Big at National Championship, Coach Honoured

22May

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assam, Sports

Golaghat’s Young Karatekas Win Big at National Championship, Coach Honoured

The All India Karate Championship 2026 in Guwahati turned into a proud showcase for Golaghat district, with five students from Kamarbandha Karate Green Academy returning home with medals and recognition. Competing on May 16 and 17 at the Bhogeswari Phukanani Indoor Stadium, the team represented Assam against top talent from across India. Ankurjyoti Tamuli led the medal tally, clinching gold in his category. He is a Class 6 student at Golaghat Government Bezbaruah Higher Secondary School. Joining him on the podium were four bronze medalists from the same academy:Gaurav Saikia, a Class 4 student from Golaghat Jatiya VidyalayaAntarapriya Saikia, Class 8, Kamarbandha Higher Secondary SchoolNiharika Rajkhowa, Class 7, Kacharihat Jatiya VidyalayaMugdhajyoti Gogoi, Class 8, Dakshin Hengera...

Guwahati Conducts Training to Streamline Vote Counting Arrangements

26Apr

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Guwahati Conducts Training to Streamline Vote Counting Arrangements

In order to ensure the smooth conduct of the vote counting process for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026, a training programme for the District Election Officers, Returning Officers, and Election officers was held at Hotel Radisson Blu in Guwahati. Organised under the aegis of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, the programme covered detailed planning and various aspects of implementation of the counting process, in line with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, Anurag Goel, along with the Additional Chief Electoral Officer and Joint Chief Electoral Officers, attended the programme as resource persons. The Chief Electoral Officer instructed all concerned officials to ensure that the counting process is ca...

The Chief Minister of Meghalaya inaugurated a new bridge and improved road infrastructure in the West Garo Hills

23Apr

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The Chief Minister of Meghalaya inaugurated a new bridge and improved road infrastructure in the West Garo Hills

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has ushered in a new era in the connectivity landscape of Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district. Recently, during a colorful ceremony, he inaugurated a newly constructed bridge and several projects involving the renovation and development of key roads in the region. The fulfillment of this long-standing demand has sparked immense enthusiasm and excitement among the local residents. In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized that robust connectivity infrastructure is indispensable for keeping the wheels of the rural economy turning and for enhancing the standard of living of the common people. This new bridge will not merely connect two localities; it will also play a pivotal role in enabling local farmers to transport their produce to markets swiftly and ...

Woman Drowns in Open Drain During Heavy Assam Downpour

20Apr

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Woman Drowns in Open Drain During Heavy Assam Downpour

A tragic incident occurred in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district on Monday when a woman lost her life after accidentally falling into an overflowing, open drain during a period of torrential rainfall. The victim, identified as a local resident returning from work, was reportedly unable to distinguish the boundaries of the drainage system due to severe waterlogging on the streets. Eyewitnesses stated that the force of the rainwater was so immense that she was quickly swept into the deep concrete channel before bystanders could intervene. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel launched an immediate search operation, eventually recovering her body several hundred meters downstream from the initial fall site. The tragedy has sparked intense public outrage against the local munici...