Tension at Assam Mizoram Border: Many wounded in the violence
According to police and local administration, the situation is under control. Along with this, security forces deployed in the border areas under Cachar district of Assam and Kolasib district of Mizoram.
Congress writes to PM, seeks probe into Assam gas well tragedy
The opposition Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to initiate a high-level probe into the gas well tragedy of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Assam and said strict action should be taken against those found responsible for it.
48 fresh COVID-19 cases in Assam; tally 1,561
As many as 48 fresh COVID-19 cases have been reported in Assam, taking the state's tally to 1,561 on Wednesday, state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
22 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam; total cases rise to 1,361
Assam has reported 22 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infected to 1,361, Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.
24 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total count 880
As many as 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 880, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Coal mining in Dehing Patkai: Sonowal sends forest minister to survey the wildlife sanctuary
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday ordered Environment and Forests Minister Parimal Suklabaidya to visit Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary to conduct a field survey in the backdrop of a huge outrage against coal mining inside the forest.
3 held in Assam for siphoning off foodgrains meant for poor
Three persons have been arrested in connection with siphoning off rice and flour wheat meant for the poor in Hailakandi district of South Assam, police said.
One more tests positive for COVID-19 in Assam, count 31
One more person, who had come in contact with those who had attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi, tested positive for novel coronavirus in Assam on Tuesday, taking the state's tally to 31, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.