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Sikkim CM Launches NDRF Mission to Scale 7,462-Metre Mt Jongsong

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off a 41-member NDRF team to scale Mt Jongsong to sharpen high-altitude search and rescue operations.

Aiden Bhutia • 4 Sep 2026

Assam Floods: Why 75 Years of Failed Policies Keep the State Drowning

"Assam floods every year. Why doesn't the solution, and who is to blame? An investigation into 75 years of institutional failure, unutilised funds, and a

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Assam MLA Diganta Kalita Defends Disaster Crews and Backs Paper Leak Bill

Assam BJP MLA Diganta Kalita supports anti-paper leak laws and defends NDRF and SDRF teams against criticism regarding flood relief efforts.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 66 as Relief Efforts Intensify

Assam's flood death toll has climbed to 66. Over 6.5 lakh people remain affected across several districts as relief operations and aid distribution scale up.

Bibar Daimary • 26 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 62 as Rescue Teams Struggle to Reach Marooned Villages

Assam's flood death toll has climbed to 62, with over 750,000 people affected across 12 districts as rescue teams battle to reach cut-off communities.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 31 as Rescue Operations Intensify

Assam faces a severe flood crisis with 31 deaths and over 5.64 lakh people affected. Chief Minister Sarma pledged ex-gratia payments to victims' families.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 31 as Government Opens Emergency Roaming

Assam floods killed 31 people, impacting 5.64 lakh residents. The government activated emergency roaming to help rescue operations until July 24.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026

Methane Explosion Traps 25 Workers in Sikkim Tunnel Collapse

A methane blast triggered a landslide at an NHPC tunnel site in Sikkim. Rescue teams struggle to reach 25 trapped workers amid toxic gas and low oxygen.

Aiden Bhutia • 20 Jul 2026