The project, approved under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), is estimated to cost Rs 1,473.77 crore and is targeted for completion by December 2029, officials confirmed.
Supriya Das, Superintendent of Police of Nalbari district, confirmed the incident. "Three persons, including two students, are missing in the boat capsize incident. NDRF, SDRF teams and district administration are engaged in a search and rescue operation," the SP told ANI.
Several villagers said they are still struggling to recover as the floodwaters damaged their homes, household goods, and crops like paddy and rice. Two days ago, floodwaters from the Brahmaputra River inundated all houses in the Mayong Chapori Gasbari area.
The flood situation in Assam has reached a critical point. In the Sribhumi district, many houses and commercial areas were inundated, leading to the disruption of normal life.
According to sanctuary authorities, 10 out of 17 anti-poaching camps inside the 16 sq km protected area have been inundated, severely affecting forest operations and forcing wildlife, including the iconic species, to move to higher ground.
Following continuous rainfall and rising water levels of the Brahmaputra river, several families in Assam's Morigaon and Darrang districts have been displaced. Residents like Md Raham Ali and his family live in makeshift tents.
After heavy rains, the Brahmaputra River is in spate. In Dibrugarh, the Brahmaputra River is flowing at 105.85 meters instead of the danger level of 105.70 meters. Given the danger posed by the Brahmaputra River, the district administration has banned the general public from going to the riv
Water levels in the Brahmaputra river continued to remain high in Dibrugarh district of Assam on Sunday following incessant rainfall in several parts of the state and neighbouring regions.
In a deeply spiritual and culturally significant event, the devotees of the revered Dakhinpat Satra in Majuli gathered at Afala Ghat to offer prayers to the mighty Brahmaputra River.
According to a press release, in the course of his meeting with the Chief Minister, Dr Kumar discussed the ongoing highway projects under NHIDCL in Assam. The Chief Minister also requested the Managing Director to expedite the ongoing highway and bridge projects, including the 19.28 km long
The project undertaken by the Guwahati Smart City Limited (GSL) of the Assam government is likely to be open this year and has been undertaken to create a project for tourism and boost economic activities.