Assam

State in northeastern India

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Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km² (30,285 sq mi). The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west via the Siliguri Corridor, a 22 kilometres (14 mi) wide strip of land that connects the state to the rest of India. Assamese and Bodo are the official languages of Assam, while Bengali is official in the Barak Valley.

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Assam floods: Over 500 families live on railway tracks as flood affects over 8 lakh \| Oneindia News As flood conditions affect Assam, over 500 families from two villages of the Jamunamukh district, are living on the railway tracks because it is the only high ground that did not submerge in the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:18Published 6 hours ago

Assam government shut schools and colleges in Cachar district \|Oneindia News The government in Assam have shut schools and colleges in Cachar district till May 20 as a result of heavy rain in the district. #Assam #Rainfall #Cachar Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:29Published 2 days ago

Assam flood: Over 2 lakh people displaced due to landslides \|Oneindia News Heavy rainfall has thrown the lives of the people in Assam off gear, more than 2 lakh people in 20 districts of the state were affected in the Dima Hasao district. #Assam #AssamFloods #Rainfall Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:25Published 4 days ago

Jignesh Mevani slams PM Modi, BJP & Assam govt for 'false' FIR against him \| Oneindia News Today, a court in Assam’s Barpeta district granted bail to Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani, who was arrested this week for allegedly assaulting a policewoman. #JigneshMevani #AssamPolice #GujaratMLA Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:43Published 3 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa says Uniform Civil Code will give justice to Muslim women \|Oneindia News Speaking about the Uniform Civil Code, Assam CM Himanta Biswa said that if Muslim women are to be given justice then UCC has to be brought in. #UCC #Assam #HimantaBiswa Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:33Published 3 weeks ago

Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani gets bail in case of alleged assault on policewoman \| Oneindia News Today, a court in Assam’s Barpeta district granted bail to Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani, who was arrested this week for allegedly assaulting a policewoman. #JigneshMevani #AssamPolice #Gujarat Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:25Published 3 weeks ago

PM Modi visits Assam, lays foundation stone for various development programs \|Oneindia News Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Assam, where he attended the Peace, Unity and Development Rally along with Assam CM Himanta Biswa. #PMModi #HimantaBiswa #Assam Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:50Published 3 weeks ago

Jignesh Mevani rearrested in another case shortly after getting bail from Assam Court \|Oneindia News Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani has been granted bail by a court in Assam in a case over tweets on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. #JigneshMevani #AssamPolice #Gujarat Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:35Published on April 25, 2022

Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani arrested by Assam police over tweet \| Know all \| Oneindia News BJP leader from Kokrajhar in Assam, Arup Kumar Dey, had filed a complaint against Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani; A senior police official said that the bodies of nine civilians have been found in the town.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:23Published on April 21, 2022

14 people, including minors killed as lightning, storm hits Assam \| OneIndia News Assam State Disaster Management Authority bulletin reported that at least 14 people including minors were killed as severe storms and rains lashed various parts of Assam over the past two days. More.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:18Published on April 17, 2022

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Assam-Arunachal border dispute likely to be resolved by next year: Shah Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the inter-state boundary dispute between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam is likely to be resolved by next year. Asserting that efforts are underway to.. IndiaTimes - Published 56 minutes ago
Assam flood kills 9, throws life out of gear: Key developments Four persons, including two children, were reported dead after drowning in floodwaters in Cachar, Lakhimpur and Nagaon districts of Assam, thus raising the death toll due to floods and landslides to.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 hours ago
Assam landslide and flood toll rises to 10, over 8 lakh hit IndiaTimes - Published 9 hours ago

NRC body lodges FIR against Assam ex-coordinator Hajela IndiaTimes - Published 10 hours ago
Assam continues to battle its worst floods in recent years: Top developments IndiaTimes - Published 20 hours ago
Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers, leaders to extend help to people affected by flood in Assam Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged party workers and leaders to extend all possible assistance to people who are affected by severe flooding in Assam. IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

Amid floods, Assam airdrops food, Tripura eyes supply via B’desh IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago
Headmistress held in Assam for beef lunch IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago
Flood condition worsens in Assam, landlsides in Arunachal: Top developments IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
Assam floods: Over 6 lakh affected due to heavy downpour, death toll reaches 9 The floods in Assam, which got triggered by heavy rains in the state, have led to over 6 lakh people being affected by the downpour. DNA - Published 2 days ago

Assam flood situation worsens; Mizoram, Tripura face fuel crisis IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
Assam floods: Eight killed, over four lakh affected; more rainfall on cards IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnels to be built in Assam, details here The proposed tunnels will reduce travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Currently, there are five bridges across the Brahmaputra. DNA - Published 3 days ago	Assam floods: 4 lakh people affected in 26 districts, 7 dead; IMD issues red alert Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation and assured all possible help from the Centre DNA - Published 3 days ago
More rain for North East states reeling under floods, landslides The IMD on Monday warned of light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Assam-Meghalaya on Wednesday, as well as.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago	Floods: Landslide snaps road, rail connectivity in northeast; Class XI exams cancelled in Assam The flood situation in northeast India continues to remain grim on Tuesday, with heavy rainfall and landslides affecting lives in Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur. Assam is reeling under.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Class 11 exams suspended in Assam due to flood IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago	IMD rainfall alert: 21 states, UTs to see wet spells in next 5 days, check list The strongest bouts of wet spells will be seen in the south in Kerala and in the northeast in Meghalaya and flood-hit Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. DNA - Published 4 days ago
Assam flood: Landslides snap road, rail links to southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago	Assam floods: Massive landslides destroy bridges, roads; over 2 lakh people affected Landslides have also been reported from Dima Hasao, Karimganj, Hailakandi districts as of May 16 DNA - Published 4 days ago
Landslides wreak havoc in Arunachal Pradesh, connectivity disrupted in many regions The road from Itanagar to Gohpur in Assam was also blocked due to mud slips. DNA - Published 4 days ago	Assam-origin doctor in UK fights extradition on terror charge IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Around 2 lakh hit by floods, landslides in Assam Around 2 lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods, with the hill district of Dima Hasao getting cut off from the rest of the state after landslides triggered by incessant rain.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago	Assam floods: Nearly 57,000 people across 7 districts affected Assam floods: The flood has also affected 1,434 animals and a total of 202 houses have been damaged so far. DNA - Published 5 days ago
3 killed, nearly 25,000 affected as flash floods, massive landslides hit Assam At least 227 people are taking shelter in 10 relief camps and distribution centres set up across two districts. DNA - Published 6 days ago	Meghalaya ruling coalition discusses border pact with Assam IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
What is the AFSPA Act? Know states where Indian Army has special powers Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently said that the AFSPA Act will soon be removed from all the districts of Assam. DNA - Published 1 week ago	AFSPA may soon be lifted from entire Assam: Amit Shah Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday exuded confidence that AFSPA will soon be revoked from entire Assam, as improved law and order and peace accords with militant outfits during the last six years.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks agoAlso reported by •DNA
AFSPA removed from 23 districts of Assam: Amit Shah IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Union home minister Amit Shah launches sale of handmade khadi products in Assam IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Centre striving to ensure development of border areas: Amit Shah Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said the central government is making efforts to ensure development of border areas. Shah, who is on a two-day visit to Assam, reviewed the situation along the.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	HM Amit Shah examines Indo-Bangla border situation in Assam, interacts with residents A flag march was conducted by the border personnel of both India and Bangladesh in the presence of the Union minister. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Amit Shah in Assam on three-day tour, to interact with BSF at border outpost IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Assam on three-day tour to launch several projects Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also interact and take lunch with Officers and Jawans of Assam Police. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Tornado in Barpeta district before cyclone hits Assam, check video There has been no report of loss of life or property so far due to the low-intensity tornado. A video of this tornado is going viral on social media. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago	Assam holds mega event to mark Yoga Day countdown IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
HC stays lower court remarks on Assam cops in Mevani case The Gauhati HC, acting on an appeal by the Assam government, stayed on Monday a district judge’s observations against the state police made last week while granting bail to Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Coal mafia leader killed in Assam police ‘encounter’ IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Assam CM wants UCC, says it will ensure honour for Muslim women Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly pitched for implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, saying no Muslim woman wants her husband to have three wives. He said if.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	As Gujarat MLA Mevani gets bail, Assam CM says lady officer wants to challenge order As Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani returned home after securing bail in an assault case filed by a woman sub-inspector of the state police, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the lady.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Prashant Bhushan claims Rs 29 cr state money spent during PM Modi's Assam visit, CM Sarma calls it 'propaganda' Prashant Bhushan had alleged that Rs 29 crore was spent on 8,000 vehicles during the Prime Minister's visit to the state. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	Jignesh Mevani, Gujarat MLA arrested for allegedly assaulting Assam policewoman, gets bail Jignesh Mevani, a vocal critic of PM Modi and his BJP government, had said that the police's action against him was part of political vendetta. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Explainer: Why Centre wants to remove AFSPA from northeast According to the Centre's new notification, from April 1 until next six months, AFSPA would remain in force in parts of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as the Union Territory of.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	'Dedicating my last years to health': Ratan Tata at Assam cancer hospital inauguration Tata Trust Chairman Ratan Tata has said that he will dedicate his last years to making the health industry better and more accessible. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
PM: Centre wants AFSPA removed from entire northeast The Centre is working "speedily" towards revoking the contentious Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from the entire northeast in acknowledgement of a 75% decline in militant violence in the region over.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	PM Modi dedicates to nation 7 cancer hospitals in Assam, lays foundation of 7 more IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates cancer care centre in Assam's Dibrugarh The centre at Dibrugarh is part of 17 medical facilities being developed by ACCF, of which seven will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister during his day-long visit to the state. He unveiled a plaque.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Northeast's difficulties reducing, development increasing: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said difficulties in the northeast have reduced since 2014 and development is taking place in the region. PM Modi said that solution for border problems is.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
PM Modi addresses Peace, Unity and Development rally in Assam: Key highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts are on to remove AFSPA completely from the northeast. Addressing a rally in Assam, he said the AFSPA could be withdrawn from various parts of the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	PM Narendra Modi set to visit Assam today: What's on agenda? Notably, the Assam government has declared a state holiday in two districts for April 28 ahead of PM Modi's visit. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago

Assam

State in northeastern India

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HM Amit Shah examines Indo-Bangla border situation in Assam, interacts with residents

Amit Shah in Assam on three-day tour, to interact with BSF at border outpost

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Assam on three-day tour to launch several projects

Tornado in Barpeta district before cyclone hits Assam, check video

Assam holds mega event to mark Yoga Day countdown

HC stays lower court remarks on Assam cops in Mevani case

Coal mafia leader killed in Assam police ‘encounter’

Assam CM wants UCC, says it will ensure honour for Muslim women

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Prashant Bhushan claims Rs 29 cr state money spent during PM Modi's Assam visit, CM Sarma calls it 'propaganda'

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