Heavy rainfall in Bhutan has led to a rise in water levels of Pagladia and Borolia rivers in Assam which has washed away a crucial bridge connecting Tamulpur to Baksa District Headquarters.

Rains in Bhutan raise river water level in Assam's Tamulpur; bridge washes away

Security forces engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Assam want the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA to remain in force in the entire state for at least one more year.

India Watch: Will govt extend AFSPA in Assam?

Watch India Watch, 19th June 2019. To know more watch the video

Watch India Watch, 19th June 2019

The armies of India and Myanmar carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation from May 16 in their respective border areas, targeting several militant groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, defence sources said on Sunday.

India, Myanmar armies target militants of north-eastern states in coordinated operation

Indian Air Force's search and rescue team on Friday recovered cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) of the missing AN-32 aircraft. The process of recovering the mortal remains of all air warriors is still on at the crash site, news agency ANI reported.

Voice and data recorder recovered from crashed Indian Air Force's AN-32 aircraft 

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday met Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed with them various issues concerning the state.

Sarbananda Sonowal meets Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, discusses Assam situation

The Indian Air Force on Monday clarified that no wreckage of its missing AN-32 aircraft has been sighted. The IAF has said that while some reports of possible location of the crash site were received, no wreckage has been sighted so far, news agency ANI reported.

No wreckage has been sighted so far: Indian Air Force on missing AN-32 aircraft

An AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) went missing in Assam shortly after takeoff on Monday with 13 people on aboard, news agency ANI reported. The aircraft last contacted ground sources at 1 pm today after taking off from Jorhat airbase at 12:25 pm, said the news agency.

Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft, with 13 on board, goes missing after takeoff 

An AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force with 13 people onboard has gone missing after taking off from Jorhat in Assam. The aircraft was headed to Mechuka Advance Landing Ground, the landing strip in the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district. The landing strip is about 30-odd km from the nearest point on the India-China border.

Indian Air Force’s AN-32 aircraft with 13 onboard goes missing

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the NRC (National Register of Citizens) co-ordinator, Prateek Hajela, to give a fair hearing to all those who wish to get themselves enrolled in the NRC process, news agency ANI reported.

Give fair hearing to all those who wish to get enrolled: Supreme Court on NRC list 

The president of Assam unit of the Congress party, Ripun Bora, submitted his resignation to party president Rahul Gandhi after Congress's "humiliating defeat" in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora resigns post 'humiliating defeat' in Lok Sabha polls

An elephant calf was rescued from a lake by forest authorities in India after becoming separated from its mother in Assam. Watch full video to know more.

Baby elephant rescued from lake in Assam

The Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that it will not extend the July 31 deadline for finalisation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice R F Nariman also gave a "free hand" to Prateek Hajela, Assam NRC coordinator dealing with claims and objections of persons against wrong exclusion or inclusion of citizens in the NRC.

Deadline for finalisation of Assam NRC will not be extended: Supreme Court

Reports claimed that Cyclone Fani to reach Assam & Bangladesh by today...

Cyclone Fani to reach Assam, Bangladesh by today

Total Voter Turnout In Second Phase of Lok Sabha Polls Stands Above 61 Percent. The Phase Saw Sporadic Instances Of Violence. Palki sums up all the action on the day of second phase of Lok Sabha polls. Instances of violence have been reported in West Bengal, Assam, Manipur and Chhattisgarh

WION Gravitas: Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Polls: Incidents of stray violence reported

In this segment of WION, we bring to you the polling percentage as of 9 AM and other updates on the 2nd phase of polling in the 2019 General election. Watch full video to know more.#VotingRound2, #IndiaVotes, #LokSabhaPolls

General election 2019: 9.51 per cent voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Assam

Three hours after the second phase of polling commenced on Thursday, West Bengal is leading in terms of voter turnout with 16.77 per cent electorates having already exercised their franchise.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: West Bengal leads in voter turnout 3 hours after polling began

Tamil Nadu: Congress leader P Chidambaram casts his vote at a polling station in Karaikudi, Sivaganga. Also know which states goes to polls to day.#LokSabhaElections2019, #IndiaVotes, #Election2019

2nd Phase of voting in India's General elections today

Voters, politicians & celebrities queue up to vote in second phase

A unique story of patriotism & dedication came into light from Assam’s Karimganj. A 116-year-old man is all set for Lok Sabha elections 2019. Mahmud Ali never misses a chance to vote and even encourages his family to use their ‘right’ properly.

116-year-old man is all set for Lok Sabha elections 2019

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee kickstarted Lok Sabha poll campaign in Assam on Friday. Banerjee, accompanied by cabinet ministers Firhad Hakim and Rabindranath Ghosh addressed a public meeting at Assam’s Dhubri - a minority dominated zone.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Mamata attacks BJP over NRC as she kickstarts poll campaign in Assam 

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan Friday rolled out a slew of projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore across Assam and said the Centre plans to make the state a hub of oil trade in Southeast Asia.

Assam: Dharmendra Pradhan rolls out slew of projects worth over 1,524 crore

At least 35 more workers have died in Asam after drinking toxic liquor, police said Sunday, taking the death toll from the latest mass alcohol poisoning beyond 130.

Death toll jumps to 133 in Assam hooch tragedy

As many as 69 people are dead after consuming spurious liquor in Golaghat and Jorhat districts, confirmed Assam`s Excise Department. The officials of the department said at least 40 people have been admitted in various hospitals.

Hooch tragedy: Over 60 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Assam

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