Assam

Fresh rains inundate several villages in Assam

Fresh rains have inundated several villages in upper Assam with Brahmaputra flowing above the danger mark.

Although there was no report of loss of life, district administrations evacuated affected people to higher ground.

Dhemaji, Lakhmpur, Jorhat, Nagaon, Kamrup, Barpeta and Nagaon districts are the worst affected areas.

08:11 AM, Sep 23, 2012

In pics: Northeast people flee Bangalore, Pune after rumours

The situation in Bangalore continues to remain tense despite appeals by the state and central government to not panic. Rumours continue to scare people from the Northeast.

Three more trains left for Guwahati from Bangalore on Thursday, packed with professionals and students who were heading home.

The Northeast students met Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Thursday.

10:52 AM, Aug 17, 2012

In pics: Assam violence leaves thousands homeless

The violence in the Kokrajhar region of Assam has shown no sign of ending with the death toll up to 21.

An estimated 50,000 refugees have taken shelter in relief camps so far, while those affected in the violence are said to be more than 60,000.

The violence has spread to neighbouring districts such as Chirang and turned into a rail blockade agitation as well.

12:06 PM, Jul 24, 2012

In Pictures: Assam Floods 2012

Flood-affected villagers travel on a boat as monsoon clouds surround Gagalmari village in Assam. The floods from monsoon rains in northeastern India killed dozens of people, with more than 2,000 villages inundated as rivers breached their banks.

A woman dries maize crop on a road near Burhaburhi, Assam. The flood has affected thousands and thousands of hectares of farmland.

Flood-affected villagers receive rice being distributed as relief by the government at a village in Assam.

01:38 PM, Jul 03, 2012

In pics: Rescue operations at the Assam boat tragedy site

It has been almost 24 hours since a ferry capsized on the Brahmaputra River in Assam. (Picture from Reuters)

Rescue operations are on in difficult weather conditions. (Picture from Reuters)

Reports say 103 are dead, but many were still missing as the ferry was carrying 350 people. (Picture from Reuters)

08:28 PM, May 01, 2012

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