Mizoram residents hope the new Bairabi-Sairang line brings seamless changes into their life
Travel time between Silchar and Aizawl to be cut from 8-10 hours by road to under four hours by train
Two chips from Assam displayed at Semicon India, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam is contributing to India's semiconductor journey with two chips displayed at Semicon India 2025, including the Tata OSAT Chip and a chip from NIT Silchar. The state is also developing a semiconductor assembly and test facility in Morigaon, expected to be operational by 2025. This 27,000 crore project is anticipated to create 27,000 jobs.
PM Modi likely to visit Mizoram, Manipur on September 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, with preparations underway in both states, officials said. In Mizoram, PM Modi is likely to inaugurate the 51.38-km BairabiSairang railway line, a key infrastructure project under the Centre's Act East Policy aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting economic integration in the Northeast. The new rail link will connect Aizawl with Assams Silchar, and by extension, with the rest of the country. Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena held a high-level meeting on Monday to review preparations, including security, traffic control, and public participation. Following his Mizoram visit, the Prime Minister is expected to travel to Manipur, his first trip to the state since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. However, officials in Imphal said they have not yet received formal confirmation of the visit. 'Lacks empathy': Congress slams PM Modi as he leaves for '35th' trip abroad since start of Manipur ethnic conflict
Eviction drives in Barak valley soon: Himanta Biswa Sarma
SILCHAR, Aug 31: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that eviction drives to clear encroachment on forest land will be undertaken in the Barak valley districts in the same way the exercise is being carried out in the Brahmaputra valley. Speaking at a programme after unveiling a 24-feet-tall statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra []
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Aug 31: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday unveiled a statue of martyr Mangal Pandey at Ghungoor in Silchar, describing it as a fitting tribute to the first martyr of Indias freedom struggle of 1857. According to an official statement, the memorial has been erected to commemorate Barak Valleys role in []
Eviction drives to be carried out in Barak valley: Himanta
Silchar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that eviction drives to clear encroachment on forest land will be undertaken in the Barak valley districts in the same way the exercise is being carried out in the Brahmaputra valley. Speaking at a programme after unveiling a 24-feet-tall statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CBI arrests 3 in Assam for illegal SIM card racket
One of the three arrested from Silchar in southern Assam is a territorial sales manager for a private telecom company
PM to inaugurate Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram on September 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram on September 13, marking Aizawl's entry onto the railway map. This 51.38-km project, a key part of the Centre's Act East policy, will connect Aizawl with Silchar and the rest of India.
Security tightened along Bangla border in Cachar
SILCHAR, Aug 13: Security has been tightened along the India-Bangladesh border in Assams Cachar district to prevent possible infiltration attempts by extremist elements and to curb unauthorised cross-border trade, an official statement said on Wednesday. Cachar District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, in an order, imposed strict restrictions on the movement and transportation of certain commodities along []
Nine suspected Rohingyas detained in Cachar
SILCHAR, Aug 13: Nine suspected Rohingyas, including two women and five children, have been detained by Assam Police near the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar district, an officer said on Wednesday. Cachar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Numal Mahatta said the detainees were picked up from Katigorah area on Tuesday evening following a tip-off from intelligence []
Tension at Silchars Radhamadhab College After Attempted Acid Attack on Student
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 13: Tension surrounded Silchars Radhamadhab College on Tuesday afternoon after a female student was allegedly attempted to be attacked with acid by a young man. The incident came at noon when Shubham Das, a local youth who is not a student of the college, allegedly attempted to hurl acid at the []
Fake doctor in Assam handles 50 caesarean sections in a decade, held
GUWAHATI: The Assam police arrested a fake doctor after he allegedly handled several pregnancy cases and performed more than 50 caesarean sections for a decade. The accused, Pulak Malakar, hails from southern Assams Barak Valley. The locals knew him as an obstetrician and gynaecologist. He practised at a private hospital in Silchar of Cachar district. According to reports, Malakar worked as a fourth-grade employee in various hospitals prior to becoming a doctor with a forged MBBS certificate, allegedly obtained from a racket by shelling out a huge amount of money. The accused was arrested two days ago. He was produced in a local court and it sent him to a six-day police remand. Senior Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta told the media the police had received inputs about the man treating patients by using a fake degree. A resultant investigation revealed his certificate from a government medical college in Odisha was forged. During the course of investigation, we learnt that he had been working in Silchar since 2016 using a fake medical degree. A case was registered against him with the Sadar Police Station, Silchar under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the SP said. He suspected that the racket selling fake MBBS certificates was operating from the Barak Valley. He warned that the police would dig deep and arrest all those involved in it. In January this year, the Assam government formed an anti-quackery and vigilance cell, a special unit that works in tandem with the police. Several arrests involving fake doctors and quacks were made in following months. The state Assembly had in February last year, passed The Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024, 'criminalising non-scientific' magical healing practices conducted by individuals with malicious intent. The Bill aims to bring social awakening in society and create healthy, science-based knowledge and a safe environment to protect human health against the evil and sinister practices thriving on ignorance and the ill-health of people.
Real Life 'Munna Bhai MBBS'? Fake Assam Doctor Who Performed 50 C-Sections Arrested
Pulok Malakar, posing as a doctor for over a decade, was arrested in Silchar, for performing over 50 surgeries without valid qualifications
Assam's 'Munna Bhai MBBS', Who Performed Over 50 C-Sections, Arrested
The accused, Pulok Malakar, was a known gynaecologist and performed surgeries for over a decade at two private hospitals in Silchar.
Meghalaya initiates land acquisition process for 23,000 cr. Shillong-Silchar high-speed corridor
The 166.80-km corridor will begin at Mawlyngkhung near Shillong and end at Panchgram near Silchar.
Was Scared, Shivering: IndiGo Flier Slapped During Panic Attack
Hussain Ahmed Majumdar, a resident of Assam, suffered a panic attack when he was travelling from Mumbai to Silchar via Kolkata on Thursday.
Assam man allegedly thrashed to death by BSF personnel
A 30-year-old man, Nirmol Namasudra, died in Cachar district, Assam. Allegedly, Border Security Force personnel beat him near the India-Bangladesh border. The incident occurred on Friday night. Nirmol succumbed to his injuries on Saturday at Silchar Medical College and Hospital. Locals protested, demanding action against the accused BSF personnel. Authorities are trying to control the situation in Katigorah.
Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar, 32, went missing after experiencing a panic attack on a Mumbai-Kolkata IndiGo flight and being slapped by a co-passenger. He was supposed to take a connecting flight to Silchar but disappeared instead, sparking panic in his family. A viral video of the incident added to public outrage. Nearly a day later, he was found in Barpeta, Assam, after travelling by train. Questions remain around the airline's response and mental health handling onboard.
Man Slapped On IndiGo Flight Goes Missing, Found Later At Railway Station
A missing complaint was filed, and police found he hadn't taken the flight to Silchar or left Kolkata airport.
A young man from Assam went missing after being slapped on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata, sparking outrage. Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar, possibly experiencing a panic attack, was assaulted and then disappeared after failing to board his connecting flight to Silchar.
IndiGo passenger goes missing after fellow flier slaps him during in-flight panic attack
A young man, Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar, from Cachar, Assam, is missing. He was slapped by a co-passenger on a Mumbai-Kolkata IndiGo flight. A video shows the incident. Hossain was traveling home. He did not arrive in Silchar. His family is worried. IndiGo says the unruly passenger was handed over to security. The airline did not confirm if Hossain received help.
Jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria threatened to kill my son, alleges Punjab Congress MP Randhawa
CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, has alleged that the jailed gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has threatened to kill his son, Udhayveer Singh Randhawa. Randhawa, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who is currently in the national capital for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, said that a person named Parminder Singh from Fatehgarh Churian and a few other party supporters came to meet his son at 10 am on Thursday. An hour after a picture from the meeting was posted online, there was a firing at his son's turban shop. But thankfully, no one was injured. I have brought the matter to the notice of the Punjab DGP, he said. He alleged that even from inside prison, Bhagwanpuria was threatening people and that one of his associates had also received a threatening call. After the firing incident on Thursday evening, one person repeatedly wrote objectionable comments on my son's social media post, Randhawa added. He questioned the functioning of the states law enforcement agencies, asking, Where is their intelligence, where is their cyber crime unit? If a common individual posts a status with a gun in hand, they are arrested immediately. But those who are openly threatening otherswhat action is being taken against them? Threats didnt deter us even during the days of terrorism. We are not afraid. But my concern is: where does the law and order situation in the state stand today? Alleging that law and order has collapsed in Punjab, Randhawa pointed to a recent incident where a prominent businessman was shot dead in broad daylight outside his showroom. There have been several other serious crimes. What is the situation today? he asked. This latest incident comes just over a month after Bhagwanpurias mother, Harjit Kaur, and a relative, Karanvir Singh, were shot dead in Batala, Gurdaspur district, on June 26. The rival Davinder Bambiha gang claimed responsibility for the killings. Randhawa said that after the Batala incident, an MLA from the ruling AAP claimed the killing of Bhagwanpurias mother was a political murder. The police should have taken his statement and questioned how it was a political murder. What are the police doing? I have repeatedly brought to the notice of senior officers the issue of a police officers nexus with gangstersa matter that threatens national securitybut no action has been taken, he said. Earlier, Randhawa also posted on X, stating: Jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has threatened to kill my son. One of my associates met my son and within an hour of leaving, he was fired upon today. Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal have turned Punjab into a gangster's paradise where law and order have totally collapsed. I am in Delhi for the Parliament session. No gangster can shake me! Randhawa has previously accused Bhagwanpuria of influencing voters in Dera Baba Nanak during elections, including the November 2023 assembly bypoll, where he alleged the gangsters family intimidated locals to support AAP candidates. Responding to the allegations, AAP spokesperson Neel Garg said Randhawa should provide full details so the matter can be investigated. He added, Everyone knows that gangsters got patronage under previous Congress governments. The AAP government has zero tolerance towards gangsterism. We do not spare anyone who tries to disturb law and order. Since coming to power, we have jailed several gangsters and even attached their properties. Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, a gangster with over 128 criminal casesincluding murder, extortion, arms smuggling, and drug traffickingis currently lodged in Silchar Central Jail, Assam, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. He was shifted there from Bathinda Central Jail in March this year. He was already in the custody of Punjab Police in connection with the 2022 murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala and faces several other criminal charges. Reacting to Randhawa's claims, Leader of the Opposition in Punjab and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said, A jailed gangster openly threatening a senior INC leader, former Deputy CM, and sitting MPthis is not just a law and order failure, its a damning indictment of the complete collapse of governance under Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal. If gangsters can intimidate elected representatives from behind bars, what chance does the common man in Punjab stand? Is this the badlav AAP promiseda state where criminals rule and citizens live in fear? Bajwa accused the AAP government of turning Punjab into a playground for gangsters, saying, While Kejriwal remains busy marketing false narratives, Punjab has become lawless under AAP. Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring also condemned the incident, saying, A gangster has the audacity to threaten a senior INC leader from inside jail! Imagine the plight of common people in Punjab. This reflects the complete collapse of law and order in Punjab.
PM Modi likely to dedicate new rail line to connect Mizorams capital Aizawl soon
NEW DELHI: Mizorams capital, Aizawl, is set to receive its first-ever rail connectivity with the completion of the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang broad gauge rail line. This long-awaited development, demanded by the people of Aizawl and surrounding areas, is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming days. Once the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) grants approval for operations, a request will be submitted to the Prime Ministers Office for the inauguration. A senior official confirmed that the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working to make the rail line operational, connecting Aizawl to the Indian railway network and the rest of the country. The railway has begun the countdown for the inauguration of this rail line, but a lot of other works, such as station construction and infrastructure development, are still ongoing. The inauguration is expected to take place later this year, added a senior railway official on Saturday. Officials have anticipated that the Bairabi-Sairang railway project could be dedicated to the nation by July, in line with Prime Minister Modis vision of ensuring rail connectivity to regions that have remained isolated from the railway network. Despite facing challenging geographical conditions, the rail line has successfully connected Aizawl to the broader railway network. This project is a testament to the government's commitment to improving infrastructure in the northeastern states. The journey to Aizawl via Silchar will offer passengers a stunning experience, showcasing the regions natural beauty, cultural diversity, rolling hills, and dense forests. Known as the Land of the Hill People, the route is expected to rival the Katra-Srinagar line as one of the most scenic rail routes in the country. The rail line features 48 tunnels spanning 12.853 km, 55 major and 87 minor bridges, five road overbridges, and nine road underbridges. Notably, one of the bridges, numbered 196, stands at an impressive height of 104 metres, 42 metres taller than the Qutub Minar. A senior official from the Ministry of Railways highlighted the many benefits of the new rail line, stating that it will enhance regional mobility, boost local tourism, and facilitate the transportation of local products across the country. This will give a major push to commercial activities, economic development, and strengthen train connectivity across the northeastern states. It is also expected to generate local employment around the stations, the official remarked. The rail project between Bairabi and Sairang was first initiated on 29 November, 2014, after PM Modi remotely unveiled the project plaque.
MoRTH to frame IRC guidelines after adopting new-age machines for faster highway construction
NEW DELHI: After the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) decided to adopt Automated and Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) for highway development to ensure timely project completion, it announced that Indian Roads Congress (IRC) guidelines will be prepared based on feedback from contractors and concessionaires. The ministry has already sanctioned atleast 16 projects, where innovative machines will be used. According to the officials, Cabinet approval is awaited for 10 projects envisaged for implementation of AIMC system. With a significant growth in the national highways network including a significant increase in Greenfield and Brownfield highways with high embankments requiring a significant amount of earthwork and proper compaction in the last one decade, it has been felt appropriate to induct AIMC in highway construction, said officials. The decision to formally adopt the system was taken after evaluation of efficacy in a pilot; Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway Project, where in GPS-aided Motor Grader, Intelligent Compactor and Stringless Paver were used. The ministry also took into consideration the feedback from stakeholders and international guidelines and specifications. The ministry has also sought feedback on adoption of AIMC to formulate IRC guidelines, added officials. Officials added that the ministry would facilitate the concessionaire or contractor with the required license for the radio frequency range from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) for the use of machines. The list of projects, which are already sanctioned, includes Western Bypass Gwalior (29 kms), 6-lane Greenfield Ludhiana Bypass (25 kms), Deoghar Bypass (49 kms), Shillong-Silchar Corridor (167 kms), Vrindavan Bypass (15 kms) and Patna-Arrah-Sasaram (125 kms) in Bihar. The projects which have been submitted for the Cabinet approval are Satellite Township Ring Road of Bengaluru (STRR) Karnataka (144 kms), BadveI Nellore Corridor (108 kms) in Andhra Pradesh, 4-lane access controlled Sirhind-Sehna section of NH-205AG (107 kms) in Punjab, and Nashik-Ahmednagar- Solapur-Akkalkot segment of the Surat-Chennai Expressway (374 kms). The ministry, in December, sought feedback from roads construction agencies, public work departments in states and union territories and other stakeholders on the proposal for adoption of the construction facilitated by innovatory. The benefits of AIMC are expected high adherence to design specification, improved rideability, performance durability and longevity and reduced wastage as well. The technology-driven construction also increases productivity, helps in real-time documentation, brings better transparency and minimises human interventions.
Trains Halted, Highway Closed After Massive Landslide In Assam's Dima Hasao
Train and road connectivity between the Assam towns of Haflong and Silchar has been severely disrupted following a landslide near the Jatinga-Lampur section.
NEW DELHI: Officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a meeting with insurgent Kuki-Zo groups and persuaded them to relocate and shut down seven designated camps under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement that are located near Meitei-dominated areas, sources said. They added that the MHA officials also stressed the recovery of looted weapons and the reopening of National Highways. Notably, security agencies on the ground in Manipur had earlier proposed the closure of seven out of 14 existing camps situated close to Meitei-inhabited areas in the Valley, the sources said. A source familiar with the talks said, The second round of talks was held earlier this week, where the two sides reached an understanding on the closure and relocation of at least seven SoO camps located close to Meitei-populated zones. He, however, clarified that there was no discussion on the extension of the SoO agreement, as the talks primarily focused on revising the ground rules, which is seen as a more immediate priority. FIR registered after Kuki student leader allegedly threatened Meiteis attending Shirui Festival The locations for the new camps would be discussed in a third meeting, which is yet to be scheduled. It has also been agreed in principle that any relocated camps should be in tribal areas, the source added. Rajya Sabha MP and ceremonial King of Manipur, Leishemba Sanajaoba, wrote in a Facebook post: The SoO Pact was signed in 2008 during the then State Congress Government with two Kuki-Zo umbrella insurgent groups UPF and KNO, comprising 25 groups with around 2,200 cadres. Earlier, their demand was autonomy, but after May 2023, they demanded a Union Territory or separate administration with a Legislative Assembly for the Kuki-Zo people. Such grave missteps of the previous government led to the chaotic situations in the state. The UPF and KNO had signed the tripartite SoO agreement in 2008 with the Centre and the state as parties to the pact, and since then, around 2,200 cadres from these 25 constituent groups have been residing in 14 designated camps across the hill districts of Manipur. As there was no discussion on the extension of the SoO agreement, representatives of the insurgent groups reportedly presented new proposals involving security arrangements. The MHA emphasised two key concerns the recovery of looted weapons and restoring full operation of National Highway-37 (ImphalJiribamSilchar) and National Highway-2 (DimapurImphalMoreh), both of which have remained blocked since ethnic violence erupted on May 3, 2023.
The student of Arignar Anna Government Higher Secondary School at Pachaperumalpatti village, Thuraiyur, had secured seat in NIT Silchar after clearing JEE Mains 2024 with 91.23 percentile
Assam: Harang bridge at Kalain-Silchar road collapses; restoration underway
A bridge collapsed in Assam's Bhangarpar, causing trucks to fall into the river. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Earlier, a bridge collapse in Pune, Maharashtra, resulted in four deaths. The district administration announced financial aid for the victims' families. An investigation team has been formed to probe the Pune incident.
NIA arrests three insurgents for deadly 2024 attack on security forces in strife-torn Manipur
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three insurgents in a case related to a deadly attack on security forces that killed two police commandos and injured several others in ethnic violence-hit Manipur last year, officials said on Sunday. The three men, along with their associates, planned, conspired and executed the attack on an Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) post and security forces at Moreh in Tengnoupal district on January 17, 2024, they said. Among the arrested accused is Thangminlen Mate, a resident of Tengnoupal district and member of the Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal (KIT) insurgent group, an official statement said. He played a key role in orchestrating and carrying out the attack, it said. He was apprehended on May 19, 2025, from Silchar, Assam, and produced before the NIA court in Guwahati, which remanded him to custody until May 28. He is currently lodged in Guwahati Central Jail under judicial custody, the statement issued by the probe agency said. The other accused, Kamginthang Gangte, a member of the Kuki National Army (KNA), and Hentinthang Kipgen alias Thangneo Kipgen, associated with the village volunteers' group in Churachandpur district, were arrested from Imphal on June 6, the statement said. They were presented before the duty magistrate, who granted a transit remand until June 9 for their transfer to the NIA special court in Guwahati. The duo was part of the team that executed the deadly attack, it added. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the violence between the Imphal valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. The Centre imposed President's Rule in Manipur on February 13 this year after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The violence started after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal valley. Tribal Nagas and Kukis constitute a little over 40 per cent and reside in the hill districts. Tensions flare in Manipur as Meitei leaders arrest prompts curfew, internet ban
16 held for illegal cattle slaughter during Eid, says Assam CM
Guwahati/Nagaon: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 7, said 16 people were arrested for illegally slaughtering cattle during Eid a day ago. He said recovery of cattle parts was reported from multiple locations across Assam, and five illegal slaughter sites were found in two districts of Barak Valley- Gumrah, Silchar and Lakhipur Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Cachar district to take stock of flood situation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visits flood-hit Silchar. He emphasizes wetland conservation for flood control. Sarma reviews relief efforts and interacts with camp residents. He directs officials to provide essential aid. The government plans long-term flood management policies. Focus is on drainage improvement and embankment projects. A pumping station for Silchar is also proposed.
Amid the arrest of Sharmishta from Gurgaon by Kolkata police, a video of a Muslim woman making derogatory comments about Hindu community and its deities surfaced on social media on Friday (30th May). The accused was identified as Habiba Khatun from Silchar (Cachar district) in Assam. She regularly posted hateful content targeting the Hindu religion Continue reading Assam: Habiba Khatun Calls Goddesses Durga And Kali Nangi, Makes Hateful Videos Against Hindus, Arrested The post Assam: Habiba Khatun Calls Goddesses Durga And Kali Nangi, Makes Hateful Videos Against Hindus, Arrested appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
The India Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather alert as Assam and Meghalaya face extreme rainfall, with Silchar recording an astounding 42 cm. Northeastern states, along with Kerala, Odisha, and West Bengal, are experiencing heavy showers.
Rains continue to pound NE; toll in flash floods, landslides jumps to 34
GUWAHATI: Monsoon rains continued to trigger widespread landslides and flash floods in Northeast, taking death toll to 34 on Sunday, officials said. The first wave of the floods in Assam, triggered by incessant rains, affected over 3.64 lakh people across 19 districts and disrupted road transport and train services. Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura and Sikkim have been also affected by the rains. Four persons -- two in Assam and one each in Mizoram and Tripura died on Sunday which took the Northeast toll to 34. Ten people died in Assam, nine in Arunachal, six each in Meghalaya and Mizoram, two in Tripura and one in Nagaland. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke with Assam, Arunachal, Sikkim chief ministers and Manipur Governor to take stock of the situation. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Shah offered all possible assistance to deal with the situation. I have briefed him on the measures being taken and we are grateful for his concern and support, Sarma said. He cautioned people that heavy rainfall in Arunachal Kibithoo (17 cm), Hayuliang (15 cm), Kalaktang (10 cm) might lead to a sharp rise in the river water levels downstream. Assam is already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm) and Hailakandi (30 cm). People living in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories, he said. The Northeast Frontier Railway cancelled several trains as rainwater submerged tracks in the Karimganj section of Barak Valley. In Sikkim, nearly 1,500 tourists were stranded as roads were blocked following landslides. The rains disrupted the search for nine missing tourists from Odisha and West Bengal. Their vehicle had fallen into river Teesta, 1,000 ft below, recently. There were altogether 11 occupants in the vehicle and two were rescued. The Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 14 people who were stranded in the middle of flooded Bomjir river in Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal. The IAF pressed into service an Mi 17 helicopter following requests from Arunachal and Assam governments. The floods in Manipur affected over 3,800 people and damaged at least 883 houses. Imphal East district suffered maximum damage. Some major rivers breached embankments, flooding vast swathes of the state capital Imphal and surrounding localities. The floods in Tripura affected over 1,300 families. Chief Minister Manik Saha said the flood-affected people in the West Tripura district were being moved to safer areas. He said the administration was helping the marooned everywhere. Mizoram reported landslides and landslips from 211 locations which disrupted road travel. Sixty houses collapsed. Damages were also reported from parts of Meghalaya.
Northeast rains: Over 3.64 lakh affected in Assam, 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim
GUWAHATI: The first wave of the floods in Assam, triggered by incessant rains, affected over 3.64 lakh people across 19 districts and disrupted road transport and train services. Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura and Sikkim have also been affected by the rains. Four persons two in Assam and one each in Mizoram and Tripura died on Sunday which took the Northeast toll to 34 10 in Assam, nine in Arunachal, six each in Meghalaya and Mizoram, two in Tripura and one in Nagaland. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke with Assam, Arunachal, Sikkim Chief Ministers and Manipur Governor to take stock of the situation. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Shah offered all possible assistance to deal with the situation. I have briefed him on the measures being taken and we are grateful for his concern and support, Sarma said. He cautioned people that heavy rainfall in Arunachal Kibithoo (17 cm), Hayuliang (15 cm), Kalaktang (10 cm) might lead to a sharp rise in the river water levels downstream. Assam is already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm) and Hailakandi (30 cm). People living in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories, he said. Assam govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid for families of Guwahati landslide victims The Northeast Frontier Railway cancelled several trains as rainwater submerged tracks in the Karimganj section of Barak Valley. In Sikkim, nearly 1,500 tourists were stranded as roads were blocked following landslides. The rains disrupted the search for nine missing tourists from Odisha and West Bengal. Their vehicle had fallen into river Teesta, 1,000 ft below, recently. There were altogether 11 occupants in the vehicle and two were rescued. The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday rescued 14 people who were stranded in the middle of flooded Bomjir river in Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal. The IAF pressed into service an Mi 17 helicopter following requests from Arunachal and Assam governments. The floods in Manipur affected over 3,800 people and damaged at least 883 houses. Imphal East district suffered maximum damage. Some major rivers breached embankments, flooding vast swathes of the state capital Imphal and surrounding localities. The floods in Tripura affected over 1,300 families. Chief Minister Manik Saha said the flood-affected people in the West Tripura district were being moved to safer areas. He said the administration was helping the marooned everywhere. Mizoram reported landslides and landslips from 211 locations which disrupted road travel. Sixty houses collapsed. Damages were also reported from parts of Meghalaya. Heavy rain continues to batter Assam, disrupting train services and road transport
People in low-lying and riverbank areas advised to stay alert: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), Hailakandi (30 cm) and in nearby areas. People in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories. Stay safe, stay prepared, CM Sarma posted on X.
Heavy rain continues to batter Assam, disrupting train services and road transport
GUWAHATI: Relentless rainfall continued to lash Assam on Sunday, severely disrupting road and rail transport across the northeastern state. According to officials, at least eight people have died so far due to floods and landslides. More than 78,000 residents across over 15 districts have been affected, prompting widespread concern. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued an 'orange bulletin' for Assam, warning of a severe flood situation as ten major rivers including the Brahmaputra and Barak are currently flowing above the danger level. A spokesperson for Northeast Frontier Railway stated that, following incessant rainfall in the past 24 hours and water overflowing onto the tracks in the BaraigramDullabcherra section, the DullabcherraSilchar passenger train has been cancelled for the day. Additionally, the DullabcherraGuwahati Express will now originate from Baraigram instead of Dullabcherra. Heavy rain causes floods in parts of Assam, five killed in landslides In Kamrup district, large portions of National Highway-17 have been inundated near Shingra Shalnibari in the Chaygaon area since Saturday. Officials noted that the situation has been worsened by heavy runoff from neighbouring Meghalaya. Authorities are taking measures to redirect traffic via alternative routes to maintain connectivity. According to the CWC bulletin, the Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark in Dibrugarh and Nematighat (Jorhat). Other rivers breaching danger levels include: Dhaleswari at Gharmura (Hailakandi), Rukni at Dholai (Cachar), Katakhal at Matijuri (Hailakandi), Barak at Badarpur Ghat (Sribhumi), Buridehing at Margherita (Tinsukia), Kushiyara in Sribhumi, Dhansiri at Numaligarh (Golaghat) and Kopili at Kampur (Nagaon) An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin reported that, as of Saturday evening, five people had died in landslides and three in floods. Three western districts were placed on 'red alert' on Saturday, while eight others were under an 'orange alert', according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Rainwater from upstream regions of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya has further exacerbated the flooding. Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and fire and emergency services, have been deployed for rescue and relief efforts. Evacuation operations are underway in the worst-affected areas. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that the state is facing an abnormal situation due to persistent downpours triggered by a massive cloud cover across several parts of the Northeast.
Northeast landslides, flash floods kills 24
GUWAHATI : At least 24 people have been killed in last 24 hours as heavy rain triggered flash floods, landslides and widespread devastation across the northeastern states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for the states, warning of more downpours in the coming days. According to officials, 18 deaths were reported on Saturday nine from Arunachal Pradesh, five from Assam and four from Mizoram. On Friday, six people died three in Meghalaya and one each in Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura. Officials in Arunachal said seven people lost their lives when a landslide struck their vehicle, and it fell into a deep gorge. The deceased, including four children and two pregnant women, were from two families. The incident occurred on the Bana-Seppa Road in East Kameng district late Friday night when the victims were travelling from Bana to East Kameng district headquarters, Seppa. All the bodies were recovered by rescue teams following efforts through the night. A second passenger vehicle narrowly escaped after being caught in the same landslide. In another incident of a landslide, two labourers died in the states Lower Subansiri district. Two others were rescued. The incident occurred along the Ziro-Kamle Road. The torrential rains hit several districts of the state. Extensive damage was reported from the Upper Subansiri district, officials said. NDRF personnel and others move through a waterlogged road aboard a rescue boat to distribute relief material to affected people at an area inundated with rainwater after heavy rainfall, in Guwahati, Assam, Saturday, May 31, 2025 In Mizoram, five members of a family were swept away by flash floods in Champhai district. Two were later rescued, but three lost their lives. The victims were said to be refugees from Myanmar. In another incident in Serchhip, a man died when a landslide struck his house. Lawngtlai district was also hit by multiple landslides, in which a hotel and some houses collapsed. Two people were trapped in the debris of the hotel, but both were rescued. Landslides struck three localities of Guwahati in Assam, killing five people, including children, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said in a bulletin. The roads in Guwahati turned into rivers, disrupting vehicular traffic and throwing daily life out of gear. Guwahati and Silchar are facing urban floods with rapid rise of floodwaters in urban areas due to limited infiltration and heavy rainfall events, affecting more than 10,000 people. Several relief camps have been set up for those displaced. Five revenue circles in three districts, including Kamrup, Kamrup Metro, and Cachar, have been affected by the urban flood. 10,150 have been affected, and two relief camps have been established. Five deaths due to landslides in Kamrup Metro have been reported in the last 24 hours, an official said. Educational institutions in Mizoram have remained shut since Thursday. Similarly, schools and colleges in Guwahati remained closed on Saturday. The Manipur government said incidents of landslides were reported from the hill districts of Tamenglong, Ukhrul, Noney and Pherzawl. Following incessant rainfall for the past four days, the water level of other major rivers such as the Nambul, Iril, and Nambol is also flowing at warning levels.
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