A house owner in Tura receives land patta from CM Conrad Sangma Shillong: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma have distributed land ‘pattas’ (land deeds, or property ownership certificates) to 754 households across eight localities across Tura town in West Garo Hills district.After distributing the land pattas to eligible families of Chinap A’slang in Tura…
Assam’s flood death toll has reached 87, with over one lakh people still affected GUWAHATI: Assam’s flood death toll rose to 87 after two more fatalities were reported, while around1.28 lakh people across seven districts remain affected, according to the latest official bulletin.Floodwaters have started receding in several areas, but thousands of residents remain displaced,…
Shillong: Meghalaya has banned roadside cooking and littering amid growing environmental and safety concerns at tourist destinations.The order, effective immediately, follows reports of tourists cooking and dumping plastic, bottles, disposable plates, packaging and other waste along roads, particularly the Shillong-Sohra Civil Sub-Division and Shella routes.The govt said these activities caused environmental degradation, attracted stray animals,…
Guwahati: Alleging that illegal extraction of coal, stone and other resources triggered the devastating floods in upper Assam districts bordering Nagaland, the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on Monday said it has “explosive evidence” to support its claim.The organisation demanded a CBI probe after a KMSS delegation visited the worst-hit Bihubar area in Nazira and…
Minister Ranoj Pegu inspects NHPC’s Lower Subansiri project Minister Ranoj Pegu inspects NHPC’s Lower Subansiri project Minister Ranoj Pegu inspects NHPC’s Lower Subansiri project Minister Ranoj Pegu inspects NHPC’s Lower Subansiri project Minister Ranoj Pegu inspects NHPC’s Lower Subansiri project Minister Ranoj Pegu inspects NHPC’s Lower Subansiri project Minister Ranoj Pegu inspects NHPC’s Lower Subansiri…
Silchar: Dimasa history will take centre stage as Dima Hasao prepares to celebrate a 450-year-old royal legacy.The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) has announced initiatives to promote the community’s language, culture and socio-economic development, alongside a commemorative programme at Maibang on Aug 12.Addressing the media in Haflong on Sunday, chief executive member Debolal Gorlosa…
Assam is intensifying flood relief and rehabilitation efforts for thousands affected by rising waters GUWAHATI: Assam has stepped up relief and rehabilitation efforts as floodwaters continue to affect thousands of people.The chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that around Rs 160 crore has been transferred directly to affected families, news agency ANI reported.Sarma said nearly…
NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon has triggered widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat and Kerala, leaving more than 120 people dead and affecting lakhs of people. Assam was the worst-hit state, reporting the highest death toll and nearly 1.78 lakh people affected by floods. Gujarat faced severe flooding after heavy rainfall in July, while Kerala battled…
Five districts in Assam are grappling with the aftermath of serious floods SIVASAGAR: More than 1,000 people stranded by rapidly rising floodwaters in Assam’s Sivasagar district were rescued by local residents who abandoned their own homes and belongings to help people trapped across multiple villages, officials and villagers said.The rescue operation unfolded in the Nepali…
Silchar: Tension gripped Silchar’s Ghaniala area on Sunday after allegations of illegal cattle slaughter and beef sale triggered protests by local residents and Bajrang Dal members.A large crowd gathered outside a house in the locality after receiving information about the alleged activity. Protesters allegedly caught and assaulted two men suspected of involvement before police intervened.The…
