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Topic: Assam

4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Assam’s Karbi Anglong district

According to the NCS, the quake occurred early morning and at a depth of 25 km. On Monday, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman Sea.

Assam, Meghalaya to sign MoU to settle decades-old border dispute, says CM Himanta

The chief minister said the MoU would allow governance to ‘shine’ in ‘once grey areas’ and many disputed areas have been earmarked for erecting boundary pillars.

Japanese Encephalitis claims 10 lives as 44 cases reported in Assam

According to health ministry data, 840 people died in Assam due to JE infection during the period from 2015 to 2024.

Assam CM holds talks with UAE ambassador, discuss trade and investment opportunities in state

During an official visit to Assam, Ambassador Alshaali called the state an important gateway to Northeast India, and discussed on cooperation in various sectors at Lok Sewa Bhawan.

Assam is wary of digital payments. It’s stalling the growth of MSMEs

Data from a recent survey on MSMEs in Assam shows a paradox. While most MSMEs have adopted digital payment systems, a large share of their customers still prefer to pay in cash.

7 new Covid cases found in Assam, no improvement in 24 hrs

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website, there are 20 active cases in the northeastern state and 7,131 active Covid cases in India.

Will deport ‘foreigners’ even if their name is listed in NRC, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

A large number of people have been picked up across Assam on suspicion of being ‘doubtful citizens’, some of them were ‘pushed back’ to Bangladesh.

Assam flood situation improves, 3.37 lakh in 12 districts affected

More than 36,000 displaced people were taking shelter in 133 relief camps, while 68 relief distribution centres were also operational, as of Saturday.

12 dead and over 6.3 lakh affected across 21 districts in Assam as floods worsen

Over 2.57 lakh people are sheltering in 511 relief camps & distribution centres across flood-hit areas. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing.

Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as Congress President for Assam, to lead party in polls next year

Gogoi was handed over reins of party's state unit by outgoing chief Bhupen Kumar Borah. AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh & LoP Debabrata Saikia were present on the occasion.

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.