April 9, 2026 11:34 AM

Voting underway in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry; turnout over 30% by 11 am

Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry began at 7 am on Thursday, with early voter turnout figures indicating steady participation. According to data released by the Election Commission of India, voter turnout at 11 am stood at 38.92 per cent ...

October 24, 2024 9:35 PM

Floods in Assam claim 46 lives, affect over 16 lakh people

Floods in Assam have so far claimed 46 lives. Eight people died on Wednesday in the state after drowning in flood waters. The recent fatalities include two people in Sonitpur district and one each in Morigaon, Dibrugarh, Darrang, Golaghat, Biswanath, and Tinsukia districts. Additionally, three peop...

October 24, 2024 9:24 PM

Assam CM lays foundation stone for 25-MW solar power project in Dibrugarh

In a significant step towards enhancing green energy generation in the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a 25-MW solar power generation project at the premises of the Namrup Thermal Power Station in Dibrugarh district on Friday. A joint venture between th...