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New Delhi: Four river sites across Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra were in a state of severe flooding, while 11 more sites were above the warning level, the Central Water Commission (CWC)'s daily flood bulletin stated on Tuesday. The bulletin showed that while no site breached its previous highest flood level, two sites in Assam's Golaghat district -- Dhansiri (South) at Golaghat and Numaligarh -- were flowing above the danger level. In Madhya Pradesh, the Narmada river at Mandla flowed above the danger level at 437.67 meters, although it showed a declining trend. Similarly, in Maharashtra, the Wainganga river at Bhandara crossed its danger threshold, rising steadily to 245.8 meters. Apart from these, 11 sites across Assam, Bihar, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh were reported to be in the "above normal flood" category, where water levels had crossed the warning mark but remained below the danger level. Among these, multiple sites in Assam, including the Brahmaputra at Neamatighat and Tezpur, the Dikhow in Sivasagar, and the Kushiyara in Karimganj, were showing falling or steady water levels, suggesting a slight easing in flood conditions. The Ghagra at Elginbridge in Uttar Pradesh, the Gandak at Dumariaghat in Bihar, and the Baitarani and Jalka rivers in Odisha were also above the warning level, with varying trends.
Guwahati, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for major infrastructure and industrial development projects in Assam on Sunday, with a total investment exceeding Rs 18,530 crore. The Prime Minister's visit is part of his ongoing Northeast tour, state government officials said. At Mangaldoi in the Darrang district, Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone for a cluster of health education projects, including a new Medical College and Hospital, a GNM school, and a B.Sc Nursing College. Also on the agenda in Darrang are th ...Read More >
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Friday, with the affected population decreasing to over 4.43 lakh from over 5.6 lakh on Thursday, due to a reduction in rainfall in the state.The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in its daily bulletin, said 18 districts -- Cachar, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Hailakandi, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Morigaon, Darrang, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Goalpara, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, and Kamrup (M) -- are currently reeling under floodwaters.The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level in lower Assam's Dhubri d ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a three-day visit from September 13 to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar to launch multi-crore infrastructure projects, participate in the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika and attend the Combined Commanders' Conference. The PM's tour will begin at Aizawl in Mizoram, where he will lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore catering to a host of sectors, includin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) The flood situation in Assam has turned grim, with the Dhansiri (South) river in Golaghat district and the Dikhow river in Sivasagar district flowing above the danger mark, according to the Central Water Commission's (CWC) daily flood bulletin issued on Friday. These are the only two locations in India currently under the 'severe flood' category, indicating that though the water levels have crossed the danger mark, they remain below the historical highest flood level. According to the CWC report, there are 14 sites across the country, including the two in the 'severe f ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Assam on Sept 8 to inaugurate the birth centenary celebrations of music maestro and Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika. Prior to that, he will inaugurate a Rs 4,200 crore bio-ethanol plant in Golaghat and the Guwahati Ring Road project in Mangaldai, which has a project cost exceeding Rs 5,700 crore.During a press conference, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this on Friday. He said the Prime Minister will first arrive at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Golaghat district and dedicate the bio-ethanol plant to the nation. Dev ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): A fire broke out in a closed factory in Delhi's Deoli area on Wednesday morning, with officials suspecting that it may have been deliberately set on fire. According to Fire Station Officer Vinay Kumar, there was no electrical supply inside the affected wood factory, which raises suspicion that the fire may have been intentional. "...We received a call reporting a fire inside a warehouse in Deoli Village. When we arrived, we found a closed factory, approximately 2,000 square feet in area, and the wood and debris inside were on fire... It appears to have be ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of Assam expressed enthusiasm as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for significant infrastructure and industrial development projects valued at Rs 18,530 crore on Sunday. Tight security measures are in place across the state ahead of the event. PM Modi arrived here on Saturday and attended the celebrations in Guwahati marking the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika. The Prime Minister paid rich tribute to the legendary singer and cultural icon of the state. Ahead of his gathering ...Read More >
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam has worsened, with two rivers -- Dhansiri in Golaghat district and Dikhow in Sivasagar district -- rising above the danger level, according to the Central Water Commission's (CWC) daily flood bulletin issued on Friday. These are currently the only two locations in the country classified under the 'severe flood' category. While the classification indicates that water levels have crossed the danger mark, they remain below the all-time highest flood levels recorded. The CWC reported that water levels in both rivers continue to rise steadily. Ready for a c ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he experienced "a different kind of spiritual joy" on his visit to Assam, coinciding with Janmashtami celebrations here, as he launched a series of major health and infrastructure projects in Darrang district worth over Rs 6,300 crore. "Yesterday was my first visit to Assam after Operation Sindoor, which was a huge success with the blessings of Maa Kamakhya. Today, I am experiencing a different kind of spiritual joy by coming to this land, and it is special as Janmashtami is being celebrated here," PM Modi told a pu ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was kidnapped and raped. The minor sustained multiple injuries to her private parts.Deputy commissioner o ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) The flood situation in Assam improved on Thursday even though two more people lost their lives and over 5.5 lakh people across 12 districts are reeling under the deluge, an official bulletin said. According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person each died in Hailakandi and Sribhumi districts. With this, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslide has increased to 21. The report said more than 5.6 lakh people are affected by floods in Biswanath, Cachar, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Goalp ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The flood situation in Assam showed slight improvement on Thursday, with the number of affected districts dropping from six to five. However, a fresh fatality in Golaghat district pushed this year's flood-related death toll to 30, including six from landslides, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The latest casualty was reported from the Morongi revenue circle in Golaghat, which remains the worst-hit district with 23,084 affected residents. Rescue operations involving multiple agencies, local administration, and volunteers ar ...Read More >
Darrang (Assam) [India], September 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday laid the foundation stones for three major health and infrastructure projects in Mangaldoi, Darrang district, with an investment of Rs 6,300 crore. These projects include the construction of Darrang Medical College and Hospital at a cost of Rs 570 crore, the Guwahati Ring Road with an investment of Rs 4,530 crore and the construction of the Kuruwa-Narengi connecting bridge over the Brahmaputra at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore. Also Read | 'Hindi Not a R ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): A fire broke out in a closed factory in Delhi's Deoli area on Wednesday morning, with officials suspecting that it may have been deliberately set on fire. According to Fire Station Officer Vinay Kumar, there was no electrical supply inside the affected wood factory, which raises suspicion that the fire may have been intentional. Also Read | Gujarati New Year 2025: Date and Significance of Nutan Varshabhinandan, Also Known As Bestu Varas in Gujarat. "...We received a call reporting a fire inside a warehouse in Deoli Village. When we arrived, we found a cl ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: The stage is set for the voting in the Assam Assembly elections 2026 on April 9. The Election Commission (EC) said that it is fully prepared to conduct polling in the northeastern state in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, with voting across all 126 assembly constituencies. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking its record third term, while Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress is hopeful to end the 10-year-long drought. Assam's political landscape is complex and cannot be seen in black and white. With a presence of around 40 p ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, are likely over north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Stro ...Read More >
Narendra Modi said the government focuses on reducing crude oil and gas imports. The government is exploring fossil fuels and green energy. The Numaligarh bioethanol refinery will benefit farmers and tribals. The polypropylene plant will boost the local economy. Modi said energy and semiconductors are key for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He accused Congress of neglecting Assam's heritage and supporting infiltrators. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the BJP-led central government is taking st ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, a zero-waste facility expected to significantly boost the rural economy. The plant will source bamboo from northeastern states, benefiting over 50,000 people. Earlier, Modi laid foundation stones for health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant at Numaligarh in Assam's Golaghat district. The plan ...Read More >