Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma rubbishes Pakistan's warning that China may weaponise BrahmaputraAssam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma refuted Pakistan's apprehension regarding China's potential control over the Brahmaputra River. ...
04 Jun, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Centre commits Rs 1,126 crore to improve waterways in NortheastThe amount is being invested in five projects on the rivers Brahmaputra (NW 2), Barak (NW 16), Dhansiri (NW 31) and Kopili (NW 57) to lever...
26 Jul, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
Breakthrough in tunnel no 15 achieved at Dimapur-Kohima new rail line projectBreakthrough of Tunnel number 15 between Menguzuma and Zubza station that measures 160 meters in length got done recently. This achievement...
05 Jul, 2023, 11.26 PM IST
Dimapur–Kohima new BG railway line project to be completed by March 2026The line starts from Dhansiri station, which is about 18 km before Dimapur on main line in between Lumding and Dimapur. The new line will e...
23 Nov, 2021, 10.08 PM IST
NRL and Inland Waterways ink MoU for transportation of cargoAccording to government, the MoU will pave the way for making rivers navigable throughout the year by IWAI and assist in bringing large car...
26 Aug, 2021, 06.02 PM IST
Petroleum secretary takes boat ride for first-hand knowledge of upcoming Assam refinery expansionKapoor formally inaugurated Pragati Dwar, the doorway to the upcoming Refinery Expansion Project Site before proceeding on a recce of the S...
23 Jun, 2021, 10.02 PM IST
Assam to come up with skill university with an investment of Rs 900 CroreThe meeting decided to take Rs. 116 crore from NABARD for completion of Dhansiri irrigation project launched in 1975.
27 Aug, 2020, 09.14 PM IST
Deadline 2019: Monthly targets for zones from Railway BoardAll zonal railways must set up a system through which finalisation of projects and other inputs required to achieve the targets were review...
18 May, 2018, 01.30 PM IST
PMO sets 2020 for long-pending Nagaland rail projectThe project, which involves building nearly 190 bridges and almost 26 km of tunnels, has languished for 11 years and seen cost estimate ris...
08 Dec, 2017, 12.56 AM IST
Over one lakh affected by floods in AssamKarimganj is the worst affected with over 97,000 people affected by the flood, while more than 4,500 people were hit in Lakhimpur, the repo...
06 Jun, 2017, 08.35 PM IST
90,000 affected in Assam floods, Brahmaputra above danger markFlood waters also entered the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary - the world's most dense habitat of one-horned rhinos.
05 Jul, 2016, 10.11 PM IST
Over 80,000 affected by floods in AssamAccording to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 80,500 people are reeling under the flood in Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, ...
04 Jul, 2016, 08.57 PM IST
Assam flood toll rises to 48, flood water receding in 10 districtsWith the death of 1 more person in Barpeta district the toll in the Assam floods today increased to 48 even as the water in 10 districts st...
10 Sep, 2015, 10.22 PM IST
Assam flood toll 48, flood water receding in 10 districtsWith the death of one more person in Barpeta district the toll in the Assam floods increased to 48 even as the water in 10 of the 21 distri...
10 Sep, 2015, 08.05 PM IST
Flood fury continues in Assam, nearly one lakh people hitThe rain-fed mighty Brahmaputra and its tributaries flowing above the danger level across Assam have hit nearly one lakh people inundating ...
06 Jul, 2013, 06.12 PM IST
Assam floods: 250 villages affected, 75,000 people displacedThe flood situation in Assam continued to remain critical with nearly 250 villages under water, affecting over 75,000 people across nine di...
03 Jul, 2013, 09.13 PM IST
- Assam flood situation grim
The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Tuesday with the Brahmaputra and its tributaries flowing above the danger mark at ...
29 Jul, 2008, 06.07 PM IST