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11 Jan

10-month-old detected with HMPV, first case this season in Assam: Officials

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A 10-month-old child has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, the first such case this season in Assam, officials said on Saturday. The child is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and is "stable" now, they said. AMCH Superintendent Dr Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan said the child was admitted to the state-run hospital with cold-related symptoms four days ago.

11 Jan

Sarbananda Sonowal revealed a plan to create inland waterways for Rs 50,000 crore

Banasree SarkarAssamSarbananda Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, unveiled a Rs 50,000 crore plan to build inland waterways in India on January 10, 2025, at the second meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council. According to the grand plan, the nation's waterways infrastructure would be developed during the following five years. The Riverine Community Development Scheme, which focuses on community development around national waterways, is one of the plan's key components. It will support the preservation of traditional riverine knowledge, skill development, and trade and tourism. Vessel traffic on waterways will also be regulated with the implementation of…

11 Jan

Second victim recovered in Umrangso mine tragedy, rescue efforts ongoing

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Rescue teams at the Umrangso coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district recovered a second body on Friday, raising the death toll in the ongoing tragedy to two. Efforts to locate the remaining seven miners, trapped since January 6, continue amidst challenging conditions. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the recovery on his official X handle, expressing condolences to the bereaved families. “Rescue efforts in Umrangso continue with unwavering resolve. Tragically, another body was recovered this morning, with the identity yet to be confirmed. Our hearts go out to the grieving, as we hold onto hope and strength in…

11 Jan

Red Cross Hospital Guwahati gets Hans Renal Care Centre

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In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility in Assam, The Hans Foundation (THF) and the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Assam State Branch (ASB), inaugurated the Hans Renal Care Centre at Red Cross Hospital, Chandmari, Guwahati. This state-of-the-art dialysis unit will provide free-of-cost, high-quality renal care services, bridging a critical gap in healthcare access across the region. Assam Governor and the President of IRCS, ASB Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the renal care centre. The event also witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including A K Absar Hazarika, Chairman- Indian Red Cross Society, Assam State Branch, Sandeep J Kapur, CEO-…

11 Jan

Manager arrested in connection with Assam rat-hole mine disaster

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The 'sardar' of workers of the coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, where eight miners remained trapped, was arrested, even as a dewatering exercise continued in the quarry to facilitate the resumption of rescue operations, police said on Friday. The fate of the trapped miners appeared to be grim with personnel involved in the rescue operations racing against time to bring them out of the ill-fated quarry, while the body of one labourer, hailing from Nepal, has been recovered from there, an official said. "The 'sardar' (head) of the miners, who had fled the quarry site soon after the…

11 Jan

Assam Governor summons budget session from Feb 17

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The budget session of the Assam legislative assembly is scheduled to be held from February 17, a notification issued by the assembly secretariat said, adding that the first day of the session will be organised at Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) legislative chamber in Kokrajhar."In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 174(1) of the Constitution of India, as amended up-to-date, I Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, hereby summon the 1st day of the Budget Session, Assam Legislative Assembly to meet at 12.00 Noon on Monday, the 17th February, 2025 at BTC Legislative Assembly Chamber, Kokrajhar," the notification signed…

11 Jan

A blood donation camp was held in the district of Dhubri

Banasree SarkarAssamDhubri District

Under the sponsorship of the Dhubri District Health Service Committee's Chapor unit, a blood drive was held at the Community Health Service Center on Thursday in Chapor, Dhubri district. Srishti Singh, the co-district commissioner for Bilasipara, officially opened the camp. Srishti Singh declared during a brief meeting before a blood donation that giving blood is a noble deed because it has the potential to save a life. She urged everyone to step forward and support this noble effort. There were thirty-nine blood donors at the camp. DPM Arief Ahmed, DIO Dr. Murtuja Zaman, DME Moinuddin Ahmed, SDMO Dr. Abul Kalam…

10 Jan

Bongaigaon hosts the 2025 Asomi Bhogali Mela

Banasree SarkarAssamBhogali Mela

The much-awaited Asomi Bhogali Mela 2025 was officially opened on Thursday at the Borpara Public Playground by 32-Bongaigaon LAC MLA Diptimayee Choudhury. As part of the Bhogali Bihu celebrations, the Mela is conducted every year from January 9 to 11 and is organized by the Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM), which is housed under the Department of Panchayat & Rural Development, Government of Assam. The District Mission Management Unit (DMMU), ASRLM of Bongaigaon is organizing the event with the intention of giving members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) a marketplace where they may display and sell their locally made goods.…

10 Jan

No restrictions on pork sale in Guwahati, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma clarifies

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 9 assured that there are no restrictions on the sale or slaughter of pork in Guwahati, apart from maintaining hygiene and sanitary standards. The clarification comes amid concerns over a recent directive by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). Addressing the issue, Sarma stated that any circular imposing restrictions on pig slaughter, if issued, would be promptly withdrawn. Highlighting the cultural and culinary significance of pork, particularly for Assam’s tribal and local communities, the Chief Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to preserving traditions. “Pork is a cherished delicacy for our tribal population and…

10 Jan

Opposition parties unite for judicial inquiry into deadly Umrangso mine flood

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The tragic incident at an illegal coal mine in Umrangso, Dima Hasao district, has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties blaming the Assam government for "utter negligence" and demanding a high-level judicial probe. The mine, which was operating in defiance of a ban on rat-hole mining, flooded on Monday, trapping several workers. Rescue operations, involving state and central agencies, entered their fourth day on Thursday, with the body of one miner recovered and eight others still missing. The mishap occurred at the 3-Kilo Coal Quarry, approximately 250 km from Guwahati, when a sudden water surge inundated the site. Assam…