Assam: Man jumps into Brahmaputra from the Kaliabhomora bridge

As per sources, the youth has been identified as Nihal Kakati, a resident of Narayanpur in Lakhimpur district

Flood situation worsens in Assam; Over 69,000 people affected in 5 districts

As many as 22 relief centers have been set up in the affected districts of Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, and Nagaon.

Vehicle breaks railing of Kaliabhomora bridge, plunges into Brahmaputra

A vehicle while crossing the Kaliabhomora bridge lost control and fell into the Brahmaputra river below. The vehicle lost control broke through the railings and fell straight into the Brahmaputra river below. The police and SDRF team rushed to the spot upon receiving information about the accident initiating an immediate search operation. Due to a […]

Centre proposes 15.6 km twin road tunnel under Brahmaputra river

In a major fillip to road infrastructure, the Central government has proposed for the construction of a 15.6 km twin-tunnel under the Brahmaputra river in Assam. The tunnel will be of strategic importance as it will provide round the year connectivity between Assam and Arunchal Pradesh and will also cut the travel time between both […]

Assam boat tragedy: 1 dead, several feared missing as 2 boats collide in Brahmaputra river

Tragedy struck at Neematighat on Wednesday near the world’s largest river island Majuli, after two passenger laden boats collided with each other. Close to hundred people are feared missing in the accident even as at least 41 have been rescued by joint teams of NDRF and SDRF. At least 1 person has been confirmed dead […]

Bridge over Brahmaputra river to reduce distance between Dhubri-Phulbari by 203 km: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that the Dhubri-Phulbari bridge will reduce the distance between the two places by 203 kilometres. He was addressing a gathering in Assam’s Phuloni at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a bridge over the Brahmaputra river between Dhubri in Assam and Phulbari in Meghalaya. “Demand for a bridge […]

Guwahati to North Guwahati in 10 minutes! Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Caisson foundation of new bridge

Assam Health, Finance and PWD Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Caisson Foundation No. PY-2 of the seventh bridge between Guwahati and North Guwahati over the mighty Brahmaputra river. The 8.3 km long bridge will be built at a cost of Rs. 2,600 crore. It will be completed by August, 2023. Taking to Twitter after […]

At least 3 students drown in Brahmaputra river in Chandrapur

A major tragedy has been reported from Guwahati’s Chandrapur, where at least 3 college students have been feared drowned in the Brahmaputra river. The 3 students, all from Chandrapur College have been identified as Trishna Kalita, Bhargab Deka and Ranjan Deka. Meanwhile, among the 3 dead, the body of Ranjan Deka has been retrieved. The […]

Cabinet approves construction of Dhubri – Phulbari four lane bridge over river Brahmaputra

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved construction of four lane bridge including approaches over river Brahmaputra between Dhubri on North Bank and Phulbari on South Bank on National Highway-127 B in Assam and Meghalaya. The total length of the bridge will be 19 km and is expected to […]