Guwahati, July 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the recent floods that devastated large parts of the state were unlike conventional monsoon floods and were triggered by exceptionally high rainfall, resulting in extensive damage even in areas that are normally considered safe from inundation. Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister said the scale and nature of this year’s floods were unprecedented, attributing the disaster to rainfall that was more than…
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Guwahati, July 27 (IANS) The anti-narcotics drive continued to yield results on Monday as the Assam Police in Katigorah locality in Cachar district seized 126 grams of heroin and arrested two alleged drug peddlers during a special operation along National Highway-6, officials said. The operation was carried out at Katigorah Chowrangi based on specific intelligence inputs received by the police. During the search, the police recovered 126 grams of suspected heroin concealed in 10 soap cases, two …
Guwahati, July 27 (IANS) Assam BJP legislator, Manab Deka, on Monday said the devastating floods that affected several parts of Assam recently were triggered by high rainfall rather than the usual riverine flooding, while extending support to the Centre’s initiatives aimed at reforming the country’s examination system and strengthening laws against unfair practices. Speaking to reporters here, Deka said the recent floods were unlike previous monsoon disasters as they struck areas that have histo…
Guwahati, July 27 (IANS) Five persons, including the owner of a factory, have been arrested in connection with the explosion at a rod manufacturing unit in Assam’s Cachar district that claimed the lives of four workers, officials said on Monday. The arrests were made following directions from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as police intensified their investigation into the fatal industrial accident that occurred at the company’s Pangram unit under the Udharband Assembly constituency.The …
Guwahati, July 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to constitute a high-powered task force to strengthen the country’s examination system, saying the initiative would reinforce transparency, integrity and merit in public examinations. In a post on X, Sarma said, “I wholeheartedly welcome this excellent decision by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji.” The Chief Minister said a credible examination system rests on …
Guwahati, July 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the flood situation in Upper Assam was gradually improving as water was receding in several affected areas, while assuring that the state government was continuing rescue and relief operations on a war footing.Speaking to reporters after attending a public gathering at Azara, where he joined people in listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Chief Minister said the admi…
Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the state government will bear 5 per cent of the beneficiary contribution for loans availed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), while Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) will receive full support with the state covering their entire 10 per cent contribution. Addressing a state-level workshop on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said the initiative is aimed …
Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed gratitude to former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing him as a leader whose contribution to India’s education sector and unwavering support for Assam would always be remembered. In a post on X, Sarma said it was “difficult to put into words” the gratitude he felt for Pradhan, praising his role in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) and efforts to restore the “civilis…
Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday claimed the current wave of floods in the state has been caused by an unprecedented spell of rainfall rather than conventional riverine flooding, with over 400 per cent excess rain leading to widespread devastation across villages and towns.Addressing reporters after reviewing the flood situation with senior officials and deputy commissioners of the affected districts, Sarma said nearly 11 lakh people in more than 2,…
Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the prevailing flood situation in the state and assured all possible assistance from the Centre for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.Sharing details of the conversation in a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said the Prime Minister called him to take stock of the flood situation, the scale of damage caused by the deluge, the progress of relief operations and the…