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40-yr-old man, infant son killed after house collapses in Assam after heavy rainfall
The officials of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Cachar said that two of the four victims were rescued alive, including the infant’s mother
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 02:02 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Rain updates: Red alert for all northeastern states, flood wreaks havoc in Assam
The IMD has issued a red alert for all North eastern states, predicting extremely heavy rains, as severe flooding continues in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Published on Jul 02, 2024 11:10 AM IST
Assam flood: 61 forest camps in Kaziranga National Park, Tiger Reserve affected
Animals from have been crossing the National Highway-715 towards the the southern direction in East Karbi Anglong district in search of higher areas.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 06:23 PM IST
Assam flood: PM Modi dials Himanta Sarma, assures full cooperation
In Assam, 44 people died and over 2,62,000 people have been affected due to flood, storm and landslide this year.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 03:16 PM IST
3 new criminal laws come into effect: Are states, police prepared? 10 points
New criminal laws will bring in a modern justice system, incorporating provisions such as Zero FIR, online registration of complaints, summonses through SMS.
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 09:36 AM IST
9 including 3 govt officials arrested in Gauhati University mark sheet scam
Nine persons, including three government servants, arrested in Gauhati University mark sheet scam. Chief Minister orders investigation. Officials say more arrests possible.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 11:50 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
HT This Day: June 28, 1976 -- 700,000 homeless in Cachar floods
Assam’s Minister of State for Transport Suranjan Nandi said the total loss of standing crops worth over ₹7 crore in about 15,000 acres had shattered the economy of this predominantly agricultural district
Published on Jun 27, 2024 02:46 PM IST
Agencies
Assam: Woman surrenders after allegedly killing husband over regular torture
The woman and one other person in the family have been arrested under the charges of murder and they were produced before the court on Wednesday, said police
Published on Jun 26, 2024 07:09 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Assam: Cops thrash youth, woman in Guwahati; DGP orders probe
DCP (East) Mrinal Deka has been reportedly asked to investigate the matter. He has been directed to submit his report within seven days
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 10:59 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Gang-rape accused shot in police encounter in Assam
The accused was arrested on Monday morning after he, along with four of his companions, allegedly abducted and gangraped a minor girl in Majbat area in Udalguri district on June 22
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:33 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Man lynched in Assam for allegedly stealing mobile phone
Police said the victim’s friend was also attacked by the mob and he has been admitted to hospital with critical injuries
Published on Jun 24, 2024 04:12 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
45-year-old man trampled to death by elephant in Assam: Officials
Forest officials aware of the matter said that the body of the deceased, identified as Subhash Chandra Rabha, was recovered on Sunday morning.
Published on Jun 23, 2024 05:55 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
‘Bangladeshi-origin minorities voted for Cong in Lok Sabha polls’: Himanta Sarma
The Bharatiya Janata Party-AGP-UPPL coalition won 11 out of 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, while the Congress won the remaining three
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 05:40 PM IST
Himanta calls humanitarian aid for Manipur residents taken refuge in Assam
Following fresh incidents of violence in Manipur’s Jiribam in the first week of June, a large number of locals started taking shelter in Assam’s Cachar district
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 10:53 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
DHE Assam revises admission schedule for UG, PG, Integrated Master course
The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam informed on an official notice that the admissions schedule have been revised owing to the flood scenario.
Published on Jun 22, 2024 02:44 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma
2 suspected poachers shot dead in Assam’s Laokhowa Sanctuary: Forest officials
Police said the incident happened between 1am and 1.30am when a team of 15 poachers entered the Charaihagi forest camp area in Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 01:33 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Afternoon briefing: 2nd day of Atishi's indefinite fast; all latest news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
Published on Jun 22, 2024 01:01 PM IST
Assam floods: Death toll rises to 27; nearly 4 lakh affected, 1.71 lakh displaced
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Assam received 422.2 mm rainfall between June 1 and 19, which is 51% higher than normal
Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:05 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Assam flood: ‘Double-Engine government betrayed people,’ says Cong chief Kharge
The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday as relentless rainfall in several parts of the state left nearly three lakh displaced.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 05:55 PM IST
Assam HSLC Compartmental result 2024 released, here’s how to check scores
The Assam HSLC Compartmental Results 2024 have been released on the official website of SEBA at sebaonline.org. Here is how you can check the scores.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 12:58 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma
Assam HSLC Compartmental result 2024 out at sebaonline.org, get link for marks
Candidates who have appeared for the exam and wish to check their results can visit the official website at sebaonline.org.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 12:35 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
Travelling to Assam? Visit Guwahati as it gears up to host Rongali festival
The 8th edition of the Rongali festival will be held from June 21 to 23 at Guwahati, uniting Assam’s tribes, culture and creativity in a grand celebration
Published on Jun 20, 2024 09:14 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Guwahati (assam) [india]
BJP leader, presumed beheaded, now accused in murder case after DNA twist
DNA report of the body revealed that it did not belong to Sunil Gogoi, as claimed by his kin, but of Jahangir Hosain, a mason working at the politician's house.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 05:25 PM IST
PTI |
Who was Shiladitya Chetia, Assam IPS officer who shot himself dead?
Shiladitya Chetia, 44, a DIG-rank IPS officer from the 2009 batch, had been serving as secretary, home and political with the Assam government.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:39 AM IST
Assam: 5 people, including 3 minors, killed in landslides caused by heavy rainfall
Five bodies were recovered by the local police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) after three hours of rescue operation
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:03 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Over 1.6 lakh people affected in Assam due to heavy rainfall; Karimganj worst hit
Out of the 15 districts affected in the state, Karimganj remained the most battered where 1,52,133 people have been displaced with 5,114 taking shelter in relief camps
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 09:33 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Assam IPS officer, 44, dies by suicide after ailing wife’s death
Assam DGP GP SIngh said the IPS officer died by suicide few minutes after the doctor declared the death of his wife who was battling cancer for a long time
Published on Jun 18, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Assam: IPS officer dies by suicide minutes after wife's death due to cancer
According to the state's police, he took the extreme step soon after he heard about his wife's death in the hospital.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:09 PM IST
Assam flood: Brahmaputra swells; 1.05 lakh affected amid heavy rain warning
The water level of the Kopili River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, is also flowing above the danger level mark.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 02:49 PM IST
Fresh floods in Assam; over 100,000 affected in 14 districts
This is the second wave of flood in Assam in less than a month. The first wave was caused by Cyclone Remal in the last week of May
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 09:21 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha