Majuli, the world's largest river island, has faced massive devastation following floods in recent years due to rising water in the Brahmaputra and Subansiri rivers, according to a statement from PRO Defence.
The four accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case has been brought to Guwahati airport in Assam by Shillong Police. The accused will now be taken to Shillong from here.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday chaired a series of high-level meetings addressing a wide range of governance and developmental issues in Assam, including police welfare, social welfare schemes, capital investment projects, and agricultural exports.
Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister (DoHUA) Jayanta Mallabaruah said that the flood situation in Assam was under control and the state government was prepared to face any challenge.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that forest guards in the state are now equipped with modern weapons to better protect wildlife. He made the statement during World Environment Day celebrations in Guwahati.
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.
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.
"I want to thank AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary KC Venugopal for giving me such a huge responsibility. We will try to establish Congress government in Assam in future. I would like to thank Bhupen Bohra also,
In light of the recent flooding in various parts of Assam, including Lakhimpur, Cachar, and Shribhumi districts, the Assam Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party has instructed all party karyakartas (workers) to remain actively engaged in flood-affected areas, said a press statement from Assam BJP.