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Assam floods: Major rivers in spate, toll rises to 73

NEW DELHI: Assam’s flood situation turned critical after 10 more flood-related deaths were reported on Monday that has taken the toll to 81 on Monday even as the state government requisitioned IAF to airlift petrol, diesel and geo bags to Barak valley, which remains cut off from rest of the…

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8 more dead as India's Assam state reels under floods

Massive flooding and mudslides in northeastern India’s Assam state have claimed eight more lives, taking the death toll to 62 from weeks of heavy rains that caused one of Asia’s largest rivers to overflow

The Independent UK

Assam floods: Eight more die taking toll to 63, over 32 districts affected

Eight people, including three children, were reported missing after a boat capsize in Hojai district on June 17

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Death toll mounts as flood situation in Northeast remains grim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Assam Chief Minister to take stock of the situation

The Hindu

PM Modi dials Himanta to take stock of Assam flood situation

Assam is severely affected by floods with 18.95 lakh people suffering in 28 districts

The Hindu

Gauhati HC quashes poll code violation case against Himanta Biswa Sarma

Justice Rumi Kumari Phookan quashed the case in a trial court relating to the alleged violation of the model code of conduct by the Assam Chief Minister during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu

Himanta takes aim at Kejriwal over PPE

Mr. Sarma on Saturday had threatened to file a criminal defamation case against Mr. Sisodia for alleging corruption in Assam government

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Assam Govt denies involvement of CM's family in supply of PPE kits

Government spokesman asks, ‘‘Why are the two organisations (who made the claims) not going to the Court if they have evidence?”

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Sisodia accuses Himanta Sarma of giving govt PPE kit deals to firms of wife, son's business partners

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Rio urges Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to break deadlock in Naga talks

GUWAHATI: Nagaland’s Core Committee on Naga Political Issue (CCoNPI) headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio has sought the support of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), to act as a catalyst in breaking the deadlock in the 25-year-old peace talks by…

The Times of India

Himanta to expand his ministry next week

GUWAHATI: After months of speculation, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said he will expand his 13-month-old ministry next week. Speaking on the sidelines of a campaign rally for Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council polls, he said, "On the 9th of this month, you will see new ministers in the…

The Times of India

Himanta Sarma meets Nagaland CM, MLAs to discuss Naga political issue

The Core Committee has sought the support of Himanta Biswa Sarma as the convener of NEDA to help achieve a solution to Naga political issue

The Hindu

Probe sought into Assam ‘COVID corruption’

Opposition parties say firms owned by or linked to CM’s family got orders for COVID-related items

The Hindu

Minority certificate plan triggers fears in Assam

A few non-Muslim communities welcomed it, while Muslims are worried about divisive politics

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Congress may shrink to 30-35 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed the Congress' tally in Lok Sabha may come down to 30-35 seats in 2024 and it could lose the tag of principal opposition party.

The Times of India

Scooty for Karbi Anglong students: Assam CM

GUWAHATI: In poll-bound Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced he would gift a scooty to every student, boy or girl, who cleared the Class XII boards with a first division (60% marks or above). Earlier, scooties were given to only successful girl candidates.

The Times of India

Working to position Assam as gateway to South East Asia: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

GUWAHATI: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the Assam government is working to position the state as the gateway and the expressway to ASEAN and South East Asia following the Centre’s renewed thrust on Act East policy.

The Times of India

Assam: Numaligarh Refinery Limited gives Rs 2.5 crore to CM's Relief Fund

GUWAHATI: The public sector Numaligarh Refinery Limited contributed an amount of Rs 2.5 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid the state government's relief efforts to tackle the large-scale devastation caused by the floods in the state. The cheque was formally handed over to CM Himanta Biswa…

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Spewing hate to please Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: All India United Democratic Front MLA Rafiqul Islam slams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

GUWAHATI: Reacting sharply to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks on "Madrasa", All India United Democratic Front MLA Rafiqul Islam on Thursday said he is "spewing hate to please RSS" as he "fears losing his position". Earlier on Sunday, Sarma had said the word "Madrasa" should cease to exist…

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What makes Kapil Sibal’s resignation from Congress different from others

NEW DELHI: Dealing a severe blow to Congress, senior leader Kapil Sibal resigned from the party and on Wednesday filed nomination for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha election as an independent candidate from Uttar Pradesh. He is being backed by Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP).

The Times of India

100 new start-ups from IIT-Guwahati in 3 years

GUWAHATI: At least 100 start-ups are to be incubated with around 100 doctoral students to be added within the next three years at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), which will be playing a key role in the implementation of the ‘Guwahati Declaration,’ unveiled by Union education minister Dharmendra…

The Hindu

Assam tea plantation workers protest against clearing of estate for airport

Fearing loss of livelihood, they urgently seek Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s attention

The Times of India

Assam: Rail link in landslide-hit Dima Hasao likely by July 10

GUWAHATI: The Railways have completed dispatching manpower, materials and equipment to rebuild railway infrastructure in the landslide-hit Dima Hasao district, which is a connecting route to South Assam, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.

The Times of India

Death toll in Assam floods climbs to 24

GUWAHATI: The flood situation has remained unchanged in Assam in the last 24 hours though the intensity of rainfall has declined in the northeast.

The Hindu

Assam floods: 7.18 lakh people hit as death toll mounts

Centre has sanctioned ₹1,000 crore for the State to deal with floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

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