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Adani's 3,200 MW thermal power plant inaugurated in Assam, Jeet Adani says will create 40,000 jobs

Business | Sep 20, 2026, 04:14 PM IST

Jeet Adani praised the Assam government's approach to development and said the state had created an environment conducive to investment and business. He credited Chief Minister Sarma with maintaining close oversight of projects and pushing for faster execution.

AIUDF, Badruddin Ajmal, Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal to contest Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam

India | Sep 16, 2026, 08:03 AM IST

The by-election for the Nagaon Parliamentary Constituency is scheduled to be held on October 6, with counting of votes set to take place on October 9. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat fell vacant after former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi moved to the Assam Assembly.

Assam elephant's ordeal ends, giant tyre removed from its neck within hours of viral video

offbeat | Sep 10, 2026, 10:23 PM IST

A distressing sight of an elephant walking with a tractor tyre around its neck in Assam sparked concern online. The animal was rescued within hours as the forest department and CWRC stepped in, removed the tyre and helped it return to its herd.

Bypolls to five Assembly seats including Nandigram and the

Bypolls to 5 Assembly seats including Nandigram, Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency on October 6

India | Sep 07, 2026, 11:55 PM IST

Byelections would be held in West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar, Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram, Puducherry's Thattanchavady and Assam's Nagaon Parliamentary seat on October 6. The results would be declared on October 9.

Congress snaps ties with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal in Assam over 'malicious propaganda'

Assam | Sep 03, 2026, 01:54 PM IST

The Congress alleged that Raijor Dal and its president Akhil Gogoi repeatedly violated alliance principles by engaging in malicious propaganda and making derogatory remarks against Congress and other opposition partners.

Women tied rakhi to IAS Ashwani Kumar as DITEC celebrated

Women colleagues tie rakhi to IAS Ashwani Kumar, he says 'safety should never mean restrictions'

Assam | Aug 28, 2026, 10:55 PM IST

Assam DITEC celebrated Raksha Bandhan with 11 women colleagues tying rakhis to Director IAS Ashwani Kumar. On the occasion, he said that genuine protection means creating an environment where women can pursue professional aspirations freely, confidently and without fear.

A flood-affected woman walks past a damaged house amid mud

Bengal CM announces Rs 10 crore flood assistance to Assam, calls situation 'terrifying'

West Bengal | Aug 12, 2026, 04:47 PM IST

The flood situation in Assam remained serious, with more than 1.12 lakh people affected across four districts amid the forecast of more rain in several areas already reeling under the deluge.

Assam flood toll reaches 100 with two more deaths; nearly 1.4 lakh remain affected

Assam | Aug 10, 2026, 12:43 PM IST

The authority's daily flood bulletin on Sunday night informed that two persons have lost their lives in the deluge in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts in twenty four hours. Almost 1.4 lakh people remain affected, with many reeling under deluge in seven districts, as per latest reports.

Assam flood situation remains grim; 98 killed, over 1.5 lakh people affected across 13 districts

Assam | Aug 08, 2026, 09:04 AM IST

The floods in Assam have submerged over 10,748 hectares of crop land and affected more than 47,000 animals, while roads, bridges and houses have also suffered damage. The Dhansiri and Kushiyara rivers continue to flow above danger levels in some areas.

Cabinet clears 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur corridor of NH-15 in Assam: All about Rs 8,970 cr project

Business | Aug 06, 2026, 04:54 PM IST

Cabinet approves development of 135.871 km, 4-lane access-controlled highway from Baihata Chariali near Guwahati to Tezpur along NH-15 in Assam.

JCB excavators clear debris and scattered wooden logs in

95 dead, 1.6 lakh affected as Assam flood crisis deepens; 14 districts on high alert | 10 Points

Assam | Aug 06, 2026, 08:47 AM IST

Ninety-five people have died due to the floods in Assam, while more than 1.6 lakh remain affected. According to state authorities, Sivasagar is the worst-affected district where over 57,000 people have been displaced. The situation is unlikely to improve, as 14 districts are still on high alert.

Death toll rises 78 with three more deaths in Assam floods, IMD predicts heavy rains for the state

India | Jul 30, 2026, 06:48 AM IST

In Assam floods, altogether 3,00,031 people remained affected, with Charaideo being the worst-hit with 1,37,561 people impacted, followed by Sivasagar (84,600) and Jorhat (49,911).

Speed News: Assam floods death toll reaches 75, over 3.32 lakh people remain affected

Originals | Jul 29, 2026, 07:01 PM IST

Assam floods death toll reaches 75, over 3.32 lakh people remain affected. Rahul Gandhi claims RSS controls India's education, calls Pradhan a symbolic minister. Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 13 as rescuers race for missing survivors. Watch all the latest updates in today's Speed News.

Assam ice cream vendor breaks into tears after being robbed, stranger's kind gesture restores hope

offbeat | Jul 29, 2026, 05:32 PM IST

A content creator's act of kindness is winning hearts online after he came to the aid of an Assam ice cream vendor who said that his stock and cash were stolen while he rested due to stomach pain. The viral clip has sparked an outpouring of sympathy and praise.

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