Year: 2020

Assam issues ‘high alert’ on cyclone ‘Amphan’

Assam issues ‘high alert’ on cyclone ‘Amphan’

Guwahati- The Assam government on Tuesday issued a “high alert” over cyclone ‘Amphan’ and directed the state disaster management authority to set up a control room to deal with the situation. Quoting the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna said there is a strong likelihood of widespread effect

Two Bangladeshis arrested in Sikkim

Two Bangladeshis arrested in Sikkim

Gangtok: Two Bangladeshis were arrested on charges of illegally staying in Sikkim for months, the Foreigners Registration office said on Tuesday. Suman Majumdar, 21, has been arrested from a locality in Pakyong police station area, while Md Matiur Rahman (23) was nabbed from Rangpo police station area, it said, adding

COVID-19: 13 more positive cases in Guwahati

COVID-19: 13 more positive cases in Guwahati

Assam health minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “Alert – 13 new #COVID + cases detected from Sarusajai Quarantine Centre. Now the total patient count goes to 154. In view of the rising number I earnestly request you to #StayAtHome and follow #SocialDistancing & hygiene norms. Update 7:45 pm /

COVID19: Six more persons tests positive in Assam

COVID19: Six more persons tests positive in Assam

GUWAHATI: 6 more persons tested COVID-19 positive in Assam. Three are from Guwahati, Two from Karimganj and one person is im Sarusajai quarantine centre. Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “Alert – 6 new #COVID + cases confirmed. Out of the 3 from Guwahati, 2 are related to a