Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that during the last few months, after the pre-monsoon showers caused flood-like situations in the state, more than 7.27 lakh people across 25 districts were impacted.Sharing the latest flood status on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that 7,27,506 people have been affected by floods between April 29 and July 21 this year, with relief and rehabilitation efforts continuing across the state.Acco…
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Guwahati, July 20 (IANS) Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on Monday directed officials to ensure the availability of Caesarean section (C-section) services in every Assembly constituency, while simultaneously placing the Health Department on high alert to tackle any public health emergency arising from the worsening flood situation in Upper Assam. Chairing a comprehensive review meeting in Dispur, Singhal assessed the healthcare delivery system in the districts of Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankac…
Guwahati, July 12 (IANS) Two suspected poachers and an absconding wildlife offender were apprehended in two separate anti-poaching operations by forest personnel at Assam’s Raimona National Park under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), officials said on Sunday.In a major boost to wildlife protection and conservation efforts, the Central Range of Raimona National Park (RNP) conducted an intensive anti-poaching operation that led to the arrest of two persons allegedly involved in illegal wild…
Guwahati, June 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the state of all possible assistance from the Centre as the first wave of floods continued to batter several districts, affecting over 22,000 people.Taking to social media, CM Sarma said HM Shah spoke to him over the phone to enquire about the flood situation, particularly in the worst-hit Dhemaji district.”I thank Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji for his phone call a…
Guwahati, June 29 (IANS) The first wave of floods in Assam has affected more than 22,000 people across six districts following incessant rainfall in the state and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Monday. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), a total of 22,124 people have been affected in Dhemaji, Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Chirang, Lakhimpur and Kokrajhar districts.Dhemaji remains the worst-affected district, where 15,483 people are reeling under floodwate…
Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) The Assam government on Wednesday carried out a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring and reassigning more than 20 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Assam Civil Service (ACS) officers, including several district commissioners and senior bureaucrats, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and administrative efficiency across the state, officials said. According to a notification issued by the Personnel Department, a number of key departments, inclu…
Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, across Assam over the next seven days, with several districts likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places, officials said on Wednesday. According to the district-wise weather forecast and warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Guwahati, adverse weather conditions are expected to persist across western, centr…
Guwahati, June 3 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across Assam over the next seven days, with heavy rain and lightning likely to affect several districts from June 5 onwards, officials said. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati, scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the state beginning Wednesday, while more intense weather activity is likely between June 5 and June 8….
Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Assam is likely to witness widespread thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall over the next several days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for multiple districts across the state, officials said on Tuesday. According to the district-wise weather forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati, several parts of Assam are expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds and isolated heavy to very…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India exported the first-ever consignment of honey under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative from Assam’s Baksa district to the US, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.The consignment, comprising 20 metric tonnes of honey, was flagged off with the support of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the ministry.The shipment was exported by Assam-based APEDA-registered exporter Salt Range Foods …