ASSAM

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

ONGC gas pipeline bursts in Assam, no damage reported: Official

11:47 pm August 3, 2020

Guwahati: An underground gas pipeline at Assam‘s Geleky oilfield of energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) ruptured on Monday, leading to leakage of gas in the entire area, a senior company official said. However, it immediately stopped supply of gas through the damaged pipeline and started repair work, which is likely to be competed by tonight, ONGC […]

Assam flood situation improves, 10.63 lakh affected

10:54 pm August 1, 2020

Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved further on Saturday as water receded from one more district, though 10.63 lakh people across 20 districts are still affected by the calamity, an official bulletin said here. Floodwaters ebbed from South Salmara district while it remained in 20 others, affecting 75,710 hectare of cropland. The number of […]

Over 10 lakh recovered COVID patients, 1.9 times of active cases: Health Ministry

11:51 pm July 30, 2020

New Delhi: The number of recovered coronavirus patients crossed the 10-lakh mark on Thursday and is now 1.9 times the total active cases while the fatality rate has dropped to 2.21 per cent, the Union Health Ministry said. Addressing a press briefing, Officer on Special Duty in the Health Ministry Rajesh Bhushan said 21 states and Union […]

Assam to launch mega campaign for plasma donation; return flight tickets, accommodation for donors from outside state

10:03 pm July 16, 2020

Guwahati: The Assam government on Thursday announced that it will launch a mega drive to boost its plasma bank reserves wherein those recovered COVID-19 patients from outside desirous of donating the blood component will be accorded state guest status and provided return flight tickets and accommodation. Minister for Health and Family Welfare Himanta Biswa Sarma said recovered symptomatic patients […]

Many senior bureaucrats test positive for COVID-19 in Assam

8:24 pm July 15, 2020

Guwahati: Several senior bureaucrats, including the Commissioner and Secretary to Assam Governor, have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Wednesday. At least five senior officials have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the last 2-3 days, an official told PTI. Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor of Assam, S S Meenakshi Sundaram, his wife and mother have […]