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31 Jul

Kartik Aaryan Extends Support to Assam Flood Victims with Donation, CM Expresses Gratitude

sunny EditorAssam

Kartik Aaryan Donates ₹1 Crore for Assam Flood Relief, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Thanks Actor As Assam continues to battle one of its worst flood situations in recent years, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has stepped forward to support the affected people. The actor has donated ₹1 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to assist ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Kartik Aaryan’s contribution has been appreciated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who publicly thanked the actor for extending support during this challenging time. The Assam Chief Minister’s Office shared the update through its official X handle, acknowledging the…

30 Jul

Assam seeks Central package for relief, rehabilitation of flood victims

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government has requested for a Central package from the Centre for relief and rehabilitation of the people ravaged by an unprecedented flood in the worst-hit districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat.The state government has made the request before the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), which concluded its four-day tour to flood-devastated districts of Upper Assam on Wednesday."We have sought a dedicated Central support package for Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat covering relief, housing, infrastructure and livelihood restoration," the Chief Minister said."The floods this year has been on an unprecedented…

30 Jul

Heavy Rain Alert for Assam as IMD Forecasts Flood Risk

Banasree SarkarAssam

The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Assam and northeastern states over the next three to four days. This has led the Government to issue warnings for potential flooding, flash floods, waterlogging, and landslides in vulnerable areas. Rainfall and thunderstorms are expected from July 30 to August 1 in parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, influenced by a prevailing weather system over neighboring regions, particularly affecting Upper Assam districts. An orange alert has been issued for Tinsukia district in Assam and for Mon, Mokokchung, and Wokha districts in Nagaland due to expected heavy rainfall and…

29 Jul

Ex-Servicemen Of Assam Contribute ₹25 Lakh To CM Relief Fund

Preeti SinghAssam

In a significant gesture of solidarity and public service, Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam have contributed ₹25 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts across the state of Assam especially for those who have been affected by the recent devastating floods in Upper Assam. The contribution reflects the veterans' fraternity of Assam in continued commitment to serving the society even after their years of distinguished service in the Armed Forces. Brig Polash Chowdhury, SM (Retd), Director, Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam along with Air Marshal Anjan Kumar Gogoi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) and…

29 Jul

Assam governor takes stock of flood situation, asks authorities to ensure timely relief, rehabilitation

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing flood situation in the State, with special focus on the flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat, at a meeting held at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati.The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Assam, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, L. Sweety Changsan, along with senior officials of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department and the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).During the meeting, Changsan gave a detailed presentation on the current flood scenario across the State.She apprised the Governor of the extent of inundation, the…

29 Jul

7 Bodies Recovered In Sivasagar As Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 75

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

This year's monsoon floods have claimed the lives of 75 people. Although the flood situation in the state has eased somewhat, bodies are now being recovered one after another as the water recedes. With the recovery of 7 more bodies in Sivasagar district recently, the death toll in this flood tragedy has risen to 75. According to information shared by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), all 7 bodies recovered in the last 24 hours were from Sivasagar district. As a result, the number of deaths due to the current year's floods has gone up to 75. At present,…

29 Jul

Debabrata Saikia seeks special rehabilitation project for flood-hit Upper Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Former Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and former Nazira MLA Debabrata Saikia has urged the Assam government to launch a *Special Integrated Dikhow River Basin Rehabilitation Project* under the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) and the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), 2024, to support flood-affected families and strengthen long-term flood management in Upper Assam. In a detailed representation submitted to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Saikia said the recent floods had caused widespread destruction across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and neighbouring districts, with Nazira Co-District among the worst affected. He said prolonged flooding had displaced…

28 Jul

Assam Flood Relief Package: DBT, Revised Compensation, Free Books And Uniforms Announced

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled a comprehensive relief package for families affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Golaghat and Jorhat, announcing direct financial assistance, revised compensation norms for victims' families and special educational support for students.The Chief Minister said the flood death toll in the state has risen to 75, while seven people, mostly from Nazira in Sivasagar district, remain missing.Sarma announced that the next of kin of those who died in the floods will receive ₹9 lakh as ex-gratia assistance. The compensation includes ₹5 lakh from the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund and ₹4…

28 Jul

Indus Towers Expands Northeast Flood Relief Efforts, Reaches 1,100 Families in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

As severe floods continue to impact communities across Assam, Indus Towers, one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure companies, has extended support to approximately 1,100 affected families in Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts.The relief distribution was carried under the company’s flagship CSR programme, Pragati, across centres in Sonari and Teok. The initiative provided affected families with comprehensive support kits to help meet immediate food, healthcare and hygiene needs. The kits included dry rations, WASH and medical supplies, along with customized kits for pregnant women, new mothers and children between six months and two years of age.Speaking on the initiative, Mr.…

28 Jul

Relief Efforts Intensify as Assam Flood Crisis Continues

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam remained serious on Monday, with more than 4.45 lakh people affected across six districts, even as rescue and relief operations continued in the worst-hit areas, according to the latest report of the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS).The affected districts are Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Kamrup (Metropolitan). Floodwaters have inundated villages, damaged roads and agricultural land, and disrupted normal life in several parts of the state. No human fatalities have been reported so far.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), data released at 8 pm on July 27 showed that…