Guwahati

Farmers transplant paddy saplings in a waterlogged field in Morigaon district Guwahati: Floods have jeopardised farmers’ livelihoods in upper Assam, with silt and mud deposits leaving large tracts unsuitable for paddy cultivation.Minister Pijush Hazarika on Saturday announced alternative cultivation support for affected farmers, including fruit saplings and assistance for rabi crops.The agriculture and irrigation departments…

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the preliminary survey at the DTP dyke on the Brahmaputra bank in Dibrugarh on Jan 24, 2017 Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the preliminary survey at the DTP dyke on the Brahmaputra bank in Dibrugarh on Jan 24, 2017 Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the preliminary survey at the DTP…

Guwahati: The special investigation team (SIT) probing the death of Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar reached New Delhi on Friday to meet his family members and collect evidence. Dhankar was found hanging in the washroom of his office on July 20.The team is gathering documents, recording statements, validating critical information and examining various aspects of the…

Assam’s flood death toll has now reached 82 after two more fatalities were reported GUWAHATI: The death toll in floods in Assam has risen to 82 after two more fatalities were reported.The death toll seems to be increasing even as the overall flood situation improved with the number of affected people declining to 1.92 lakh,…

Shillong: The Meghalaya social welfare department, in collaboration with the Drug Reduction Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM), organised an anti-drug awareness programme in Shillong on Friday as part of its efforts to eradicate substance abuse and empower the youth.The event, held under the patronage of CM Conrad K Sangma at the State Guest House in…

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh govt has ordered a statewide inspection of pharmacies and medicine retail outlets to ensure compliance with legal, professional and quality standards. Inspection reports must be submitted by August 14.Assistant drugs controller and controlling authority Gebomb Tayeng directed zonal licensing authorities and drug control officers to inspect pharmaceutical establishments in their jurisdictions…

Dhubri: Police detained two people during a raid at a lodge in Dhubri town on Friday and launched an investigation into suspected trafficking and the alleged use of forged documents.Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Dhubri Sadar police station officer-in charge Pritam Das, along with traffic sub-inspector Prashanta Das, raided Zia’s Lodge on…

Dhubri: An endangered golden langur was found electrocuted in Kushiakata village under the Kakoijana Reserve Forest in Assam’s Bongaigaon district on Friday morning, renewing concerns over threats posed by overhead power lines.Wildlife enthusiast Kartik Ray, a resident of Chitkagaon near the reserve forest, expressed deep concern, alleging that repeated appeals to the authorities, particularly the…

Guwahati: Rectification work on the slippery stretch of the Maharaja Prithu flyover is likely to continue for another week, subject to weather conditions, public works department (PWD) officials said on Friday.The repairs were taken up following several incidents of vehicles skidding on the flyover during the monsoon, raising safety concerns among commuters.“We have almost completed…

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