Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India`s growth engine would be further boosted with the development of Assam and the northeastern region. Addressing a massive public gathering at Silapathar in eastern Assam`s Dhemaji district, the Prime Minister said that the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision would be further strengthened with the 'Aatmanirbhar Assam' and northeast.

India's growth engine to be powered by Assam, NE: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government has taken up various developmental projects to correct the historical mistakes of neglecting Assam.

We are correcting historical mistake of neglecting: PM Narendra Modi

While addressing a rally in Assam, India Prime Minister Modi noted that people are trying to defame Indian tea at the world stage. PM Modi added that some documents have come up revealing plans of foreign powers to attack country's tea identity.

PM Modi says foreign powers are attacking Indian tea's image

The former chief minister of the northeastern state of Assam Tarun Gogoi died on Monday due to post coronavirus complications. Earlier in the day, doctors treating him said that his health has deteriorated and is now "very critical".

Three-time former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi dies

State-run explorer Oil India Ltd said on Monday a deadly fire at its well in eastern India that that started raging nearly six months ago has been "doused completely.

Fire at Oil India's Assam well extinguished after nearly six months

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday ordered to cull nearly 12,000 pigs in the areas affected by the deadly African swine fever and asked officials to compensate the owners adequately.

Assam to cull 12,000 pigs as African swine fever spreads in state

Former Assam Chief Minister and Congress leader Tarun Gogoi has tested positive for coronavirus. "I have been tested Covid 19 positive yesterday. People who came in contact with me during Last few days they should go for Covid test immediately," Gogoi tweeted.

Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, have written to the Director of Assam's Kaziranga National Park to express condolences for the immense loss caused by the Assam floods this year.

Death of so many animals is upsetting: Prince William and Kate Middleton write to Kaziranga National Park Director

An estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in India, the UNICEF said on Thursday, calling for immediate support, more resources and innovative programmes to address the challenges faced.

2.4 million children affected by recent floods in India: UNICEF

The state of Assam faces crisis of flood every year during this season. This is because of the geographical location of the state that makes it flood prone area. This year around 2 Million people are affected, at least 89 lost their life and over 45,000 people displaced. Watch this report

Assam Floods: Over 45,000+ people displaced, 89 killed, 2 Million people affected

In the North East, the Kaziranga park has submerged in water and 9 rare rhinos, and around 100 animals have died. Watch report.

Heavy rains causing flooding in Assam: Kaziranga park submerged in water

The very famous South Korean boy band BTS has a huge fan following all over the world, including India. The fans, also known as BTS Army, are known to not only enjoy the KPop music but also for actively participating in charitable work and lending needful support.

BTS 'Army' gather more than $8,000 for Assam flood relief funds

Five more persons died in flood-related incidents in Assam and around 40 lakh people in 27 of the state's 33 districts are affected, an official bulletin said on Thursday.

Assam floods: Five more killed; over 4 million affected

Two people have lost their lives in the second wave of the floods in the Indian state of Assam in the last 24-hours. This brings the total death toll to 24. Watch report.

Floods create havoc in Assam: 24 dead, more than a million hit

Floodwaters entered 16 districts of Assam on Friday, affecting over 2.53 lakh people, while the death toll due to the deluge rose to 16 after one more person died, officials said.

Assam flood situation worsens; one more dead, over 2.53 lakh people affected

Amid reports of Bhutan stopping the supply of irrigation water to farmers in Assam and adjoining areas, the countries foreign affairs ministry clarified saying that "there is no reason why the flow of water should be stopped at this time".

No reason to stop flow of water to Assam, clarifies Bhutan

A massive explosion took place at the site of the blowout at a gas well of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Tuesday. After the explosion, the fire broke out in the gas well that has been spewing gas since May 27.

Massive fire at gas well of Oil India Limited in Assam's Tinsukia

The flood situation in Assam improved on Sunday even as one more person lost his life and over 2.5 lakh people are still suffering in the deluge across three districts.

Flood situation in Assam improves, one more dead

Poaching attempts to see an increase in India amid virus lockdown as a rare one-horned rhino was killed in Assam's Kaziranga National Park. Lack of vehicles on the highway near Kaziranga Park due to lockdown has seen the animals move towards the boundaries that have made them prone to poachers.

One-horned Rhino killed as poaching attempts increase amid India virus lockdown

As the lockdown 3.0 started, several restrictions were eased. However, schools and colleges are still operating through online classes. Now, people are hoping for the lockdown to end after it was extended for the second time.

JEE Advanced date announced; schools declare summer vacations

The first instance of African swine fever has been reported in the country in Assam where the disease has killed around 2,500 pigs across 306 villages, Animal Husbandry Minister Atul Bora said.

African swine fever: Another disease from China hits Assam; 2,500 pigs dead

The Meghalaya government on Monday banned the import of pigs after a spike in deaths of the animal was reported from some districts in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, according to a notification.

Meghalaya bans import of pigs after unusual deaths in Assam, Arunachal

Assam Chief Secretary, Kumar Sanjay Krishna on Saturday informed that no decision has been taken by the government pertaining to relaxation of ongoing lockdown such as opening of salons, shops, etc.

Assam government to take decision on opening of shops on April 27

Firing continues against the ongoing Anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests in the capital Delhi. In a third such incident, a gunshot was fired again outside the Jamia Millia Islamia University in south Delhi on Sunday night. Two suspects of firing, one of whom was wearing a red jacket, came on a scooter and fired outside gate number 5. The Jamia Coordination Committee, which is participating in the protest against the amended citizenship law, said no one was injured in the incident.

Jamia, Delhi: Second shooting on Anti-CAA protesters in less than a week

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