Assam

March 15, 2025 8:08 AM

HM Shah begins three-day visit to Assam; set to attend multiple programmes

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Assam on Friday for a three-day visit, during which he is scheduled to participate in several official engagements. Shah landed in Jorhat on Friday night, where he was received by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Taking to X, the Home Minister wrote: “Reached Jorhat, Assam, for a two-day tour of the Northeast. Will attend the land transfer ceremony between the Assam Rifles and the Government of Mizoram. Additionally, I will attend the inauguration ...

February 27, 2025 1:49 PM

5.0 magnitude quake hits Assam’s Morigaon, tremors felt in Guwahati

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Assam’s Morigaon district in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt in Guwahati and several other parts of the state. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 16 kilometers at approximately 2:25 a.m. "EQ of M: 5.0, On: 27/02/2025 02:25:40 IST, Lat: 26.28 N, Long: 92.24 E, Depth: 16 Km, Location: Morigaon, Assam," the NCS posted on X. Details regarding the epicenter and impact o...

February 25, 2025 4:26 PM

Assam’s economy doubled in six years, Northeast poised for growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted Assam’s rapid economic growth, stating that the state's economy has doubled over the past six years under the BJP government. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, he said the event aims to connect Assam’s economic potential with global opportunities. PM Modi noted the historical importance of Eastern India and the Northeast, emphasizing the region’s growing role in the country’s d...

February 25, 2025 11:42 AM

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitates PM Modi at Advantage Assam 2.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati. The Prime Minister, who arrived in the state a day earlier, visited exhibitions showcasing various investment opportunities. He will inaugurate the two-day summit, which focuses on fostering innovation and sustainable development in Assam. Union Ministers S Jaishankar, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sarbananda ...

February 22, 2025 5:02 PM

PM Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam from February 23-25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam from February 23 to 25, where he will inaugurate key infrastructure projects, address investors, and attend cultural events. The visit will begin on February 23 in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, where the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute at around 2 p.m. The cancer hospital, built at a cost of over ₹200 crore, aims to provide advanced ...

January 8, 2025 2:40 PM

One body recovered from flooded mine in Assam as rescuers search for trapped men

The body of a miner was recovered from a flooded coal mine in a remote district of Assam on Wednesday, two days into the search for nine men trapped below ground. The mine, which is 300 feet (91.44 m) deep and has multiple underground tunnels, is thought to have flooded on Monday morning after miners hit a water source, according to officials and a state minister. The extent of the flooding hampered rescue work on Tuesday, but expert divers entered the mine again early on Wednesday and were ab...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Assam flood death toll rises to 93 as two more succumb in Karimganj

The devastating floods in Assam continue to claim lives, with the death toll now reaching 93. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), two more individuals, including a child, lost their lives in Karimganj district over the past 24 hours. While the flood situation shows marginal improvement with receding water levels in some areas, nearly 5.98 lakh people across 18 districts remain affected. The hardest-hit districts include Cachar, Dhubri, and Nagaon, with Cachar alo...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Assam floods: 137 wild animals, including 6 Rhinos dead in Kaziranga National Park

In the devastating Assam floods, 137 wild animals, including six Rhinos, have died in the Assam flood at Kaziranga National Park, officials said. Meanwhile, the park authorities have managed to rescue 99 animals, including two Rhino calves, and two Elephant calves. Sonali Ghosh, field director of Kaziranga National Park, said that 104 Hog Deer, 6 Rhinos, and 2 Sambar died after drowning in flood waters, while 2 Hog Deer died after a vehicle hit them, one Otter (pup) died due to other reasons, a...

September 16, 2024 6:05 PM

Assam: Flood situation in Barpeta still grim, 1.35 lakh people affected

The flood situation in Assam's Barpeta district remains critical, with more than 135,000 people impacted by rising waters. The disaster has submerged 1,435.6 hectares of cropland and affected 152 villages across four revenue circles: Kalgachia, Barpeta, Chenga, and Baghbar. In the Chenga Assembly Constituency alone, at least 60 villages and char areas (riverine islands) are grappling with severe flooding. Many residents have been forced to seek refuge on higher ground, living alongside their li...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Floods kill 31 wild animals at Kaziranga National Park in Assam

The ongoing floods in Assam have taken a heavy toll on wildlife, with 31 wild animals reported dead at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP), according to park authorities. The flood's impact on the park's diverse ecosystem has been severe, affecting both animals and infrastructure. Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, reported that 23 hog deer drowned in floodwaters, while seven others died under care. Despite the grim situation, rescue efforts have been robus...