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YouTuber raise funds for assam flood sufferers
20 Jul

YouTuber raise funds for assam flood sufferers

editor0 CommentsAssam, North East
Dimpu Baruah, CarryMinati and Abhineet Mishra Raise Funds For Assam Flood VictimsWith generosity pouring in from different parts of the country, YouTube stars and internet sensations have appealed to citizens to come forward and help the flood victims in Assam. The YouTube sensation Ajey Nagar a.k.a CarryMinati successfully raised over Rs 10 lakhs to which he will personally add 1 lakh rupees for flood victims in Assam and Bihar.Assam’s Dimpu Baruah, the renowned YouTuber, has also raised Rs 43,000 which he plans to divide among 43 homeless flood victims.Stand up comedian Abhineet Mishra was also among internet stars to have…
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Flood-hit Assam needs our attention and assistance, urges Sunil Chhetri.
17 Jul

Flood-hit Assam needs our attention and assistance, urges Sunil Chhetri.

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Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Friday said the flood-hit northeastern state of Assam needs immediate attention and assistance as it battles loss of lives and displacement of people in many of its submerged districts. The floods have so far claimed more than 70 lives and displaced nearly 40 lakh people in 26 districts of the state. Nearly 90% of the Kaziranga National Park is reportedly submerged. "There's been considerable loss of life - both man and animal , and I can only sincerely hope that the numbers don't rise."The talismanic footballer is one of the first from the…
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CM reviews COVID-19 situation Meet finalizes lockdown relaxation guideline
17 Jul

CM reviews COVID-19 situation Meet finalizes lockdown relaxation guideline

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the State today. The Chief Minister in the meeting that held at his official residence at Kharghuli in Guwahati took stock of the steps taken by the Health Department for treatment of COVID-19 patients and isolation as well as quarantine arrangements made by the Health Department. As the Government decides to relax lockdown from Monday, the meet discussed and finalized the guidelines to be made effective in the city. The Chief Minister directed to take adequate measures to ensure strict compliance of Health Department guidelines during the lockdown relaxation period. Chief…
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5 more deaths in Assam floods
16 Jul

5 more deaths in Assam floods

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According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 3,218 villages and localities in 27 of the state’s 33 districts are still affected by flooding on Assam. Nearly 4 million people continued to be affected by floods in Assam on Thursday, which saw five more deaths due to drowning-taking the tally this season to 71. Five deaths due to drowning-2 in Morigaon reported during the day. The state has also recorded 26 deaths, due to landslides caused by heavy rains, since May. Over 49,000 people displaced by flood waters are at present taking shelter in 748 relief camps set up in…
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Poba Reserve Forest to be upgraded to Sanctuary: Sonowal
15 Jul

Poba Reserve Forest to be upgraded to Sanctuary: Sonowal

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today took review of the flood scenario in Jonai at a meeting held at Jonai SDO (Civil) office and announced that Poba Reserve Forest, the vital biodiversity hotspot in Dhemaji, would be upgraded to a wildlife sanctuary. Poba Reserve Forest, declared in 1924 with an area of 10,522 hectares, is home to a large number of flora and fauna. The Chief Minister today also visited the Outer Jonai and Bera Sapori areas in Jonai and took stock of the devastation caused by flood while interacting with the inmates of a flood relief camp there. In today’s…
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Controversy on ‘Begumjaan’
11 Jul

Controversy on ‘Begumjaan’

editor0 CommentsAssam
Actress Preeti Kankana and her family are suffering from mental anguish due to the extreme intolerant atmosphere created by the newly aired serial 'Begumjan' on Rangoni TV. Recently, a statement was filed against two people for allegedly raping a popular actress and murdering by throwing acid on her, as well as for making indecent remarks on social media. The actress have filed a complaint in this regard.
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Assam flood situation worsens, 3.4 lakh affected in 14 districts.
10 Jul

Assam flood situation worsens, 3.4 lakh affected in 14 districts.

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The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Friday as vast areas of two more districts were inundated, affecting 1.70 lakh more people, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in a report. It said 3,41,837 people of 32 revenue circles of 14 districts are now affected by the deluge. The two new districts where floodwaters entered since Thursday are Udalgiri and Dibrugarh. This flood and landslides have claimed 64 people's lives so far across the state with 40 having been killed in incidents related to the deluge and 24 dying in landslides. Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) predicted…
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Assam gas well continues to blaze
09 Jul

Assam gas well continues to blaze

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The well at the company Baghjan oil field had a blow out - uncontrolled release of gas and oil condensate - on May 27 during a work over operation and caught fire on June 9, killing two firefighters and destroying 13 houses located close by. Nearly 9,000 people from the area were shifted to relief camps after the well caught fire. It has been exactly a month since an Oil India Limited’s (OIL) natural gas well caught fire in Assam’s Tinsukia district but it continues to blaze despite efforts to control it. Officials had expected the fire to be put…
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