Assam: 50,000 COVID-19 tests to be carried out in Guwahati

Amid surge in coronavirus cases in Guwahati, the Assam health department has decided to conduct 50,000 COVID-19 tests in the city from next week. Addressing a press meet on Saturday, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the situation in Guwahati was a matter of ‘grave concern’ as 25 people in the city had tested […]

Assam: Several areas in Guwahati declared as Containment Zones

The Kamrup (Metro) district administration on Friday declared containment zones in several areas of Guwahati following the detection of COVID-19 cases. The district administration has declared Lichubagan at Hengerabari and Indrapur hill top area as containment zones. Earlier Central Jail, Guwahati, Bathou Nagar, Geeta Mandir at Noonmati and Krishna Nagar, Gosala at Maligaon were declared […]

Non-bailable cases against those violating quarantine: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday sent out a strong message stating that non-bailable cases would be registered against those who flout quarantine norms jeopardizing other people’s lives. Briefing newspersons, Sarma said that violation of quarantine guidelines is equivalent to attempt to murder. The cases will be registered once the individuals complete their […]

Assam: Two more areas declared ‘Containment Zone’ in Guwahati

On Saturday, two more locations in Guwahati were declared as Containment Zones. Kamrup (Metro) district administration has declared IOCL Betkuchi Campus and Pandu Railway New Colony as ‘Containment Zone’ following the detection of COVID-19 patients at these areas. Kamrup Metro District Administration have been directed to seal these areas as a preventive measure against the […]

Amid COVID-19 lockdown, domestic flights between Guwahati-Pasighat resume operations

Amidst the nationwide lockdown, flight services between Guwahati-Pasighat resumed on Thursday with the first flight ATR-72 of Alliance Airlines landing at the Pasighat Airport in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. East Siang District Dy Commissioner, Dr Kinny Singh and Supt of Police Rajiv Ranjan Singh were present at the airport to ensure that SOPs […]

Assam: Dedicated COVID-19 unit inaugurated at GMCH in Guwahati

Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated a fully-functional 236-bed COVID-19 hospital at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Guwahati. The super specialty block at GMCH will function for COVID-19 treatment as of now. It has been constructed with the cost of Rs. 150 crore which has been funded by the Centre. […]

BREAKING | Assam’s COVID-19 cases cross 200-mark; 4 more test +ve at Sarusajai

The number of coronavirus cases in Assam crossed the 200-mark on Thursday after four more tested positive of COVID-19 at Sarusajai Quarantine Centre in Guwahati. Taking to Twitter, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed, “Four persons reported #COVID19 positive from Sarusajai Quarantine Centre – 2 belong to West Karbi Anglong; 1 each from Darrang and […]

Indian Railways to run 3 trains in Assam from June 1

As a part of restoration service of 200 trains across the country, Indian Railways will run three trains in Assam from June 1. Talking to News Live, Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) public relations officer (PRO) Nripen Bhattacharyya said that total five trains will resume services from June 1 under NF Railway. Among these, Delhi-Dibrugarh […]

Assam COVID-19 cases nears 200-mark; tally at 191

COVID-19 cases in Assam is nearing the 200-mark with the total tally of positive cases surging to 191. According to reports, two more positive cases has been detected at the Kokrajhar quarantine centre. The samples of the patient were sent to the Barpeta Medical College and Hospital for tests which was tested positive. Taking to […]