All articles tagged with #assam
Originally Published 22 days ago — by BBC
A high-speed train in Assam, India, collided with a herd of crossing elephants, killing seven and injuring one calf, with no injuries to passengers or staff, leading to train cancellations and diversions.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by NBC News
A high-speed train in Assam, India, struck and killed seven wild elephants and injured a calf as they crossed the tracks, causing the derailment of five coaches but no human casualties. The incident highlights ongoing risks to wildlife from railway operations in elephant habitats, especially during harvest season when elephants stray into human areas.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by CBS News
Seven Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf injured after a passenger train collided with a herd crossing tracks in Assam, India. The train, traveling from Mizoram to New Delhi, derailed five coaches but no human injuries occurred. The incident highlights ongoing risks to wildlife from railway traffic in India, where efforts like reduced speed zones and surveillance systems are being implemented to prevent such accidents.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Reuters
Seven elephants were killed and one injured after a train collided with a herd in Assam, India, causing derailment but no human injuries; the incident occurred outside a designated elephant corridor and rescue efforts are underway.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by ABC News
A high-speed train in Assam, India, collided with a herd of about 100 wild Asiatic elephants, killing seven and injuring a calf, with no human casualties. The accident occurred in a non-designated elephant crossing area, highlighting ongoing risks of train-elephant collisions in the region.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by dw.com
Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed after being hit by a high-speed train in Assam, India, where they were attempting to cross railway tracks. The incident caused derailment of five train coaches but no injuries to passengers. Assam, home to a large elephant population, faces frequent human-elephant conflicts due to habitat fragmentation, with 81 elephants killed in train collisions between 2019 and 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndiaTimes
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the BJP will win all seats in Assam covered by Rahul Gandhi's campaign, stating "The BJP needs him for that reason." This comes after an FIR was filed against Rahul and other Congress leaders over a clash with police during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The war of words between Sarma and Rahul Gandhi continues, with both openly targeting each other.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was denied entry to the Batadrava Satra Temple in Assam, prompting him to question the restrictions and accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deciding who can visit the temple. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Gandhi to reconsider his route for the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' to avoid clashes with the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Congress has announced nationwide protests, alleging "planned attacks" on their convoys in Assam and labeling the Chief Minister as "the most corrupt chief minister in India."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Rahul Gandhi used to fear him and now fears his son, who is a student, while dismissing Congress's call for a probe into his family's businesses as "childishness." The verbal duel between Gandhi and Sarma began with the Congress leader calling Sarma the "most corrupt chief minister" and alleging corruption within his family, to which Sarma responded by accusing the Gandhi family of corruption.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP engineered an attack on the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Assam and took a swipe at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming that the ruling party is "scared" of the Yatra's success. The Congress has alleged that its state chief and a party worker were injured in the attack, and has filed a police case while demanding a judicial probe. In response, Chief Minister Sarma posted a video of Rahul Gandhi amid a scuffle and accused him of instigating violence, while the Assam BJP hit back at the Congress's allegations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
During his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam, Rahul Gandhi responded to BJP supporters chanting "Modi, Modi" and "Jai Shri Ram" with flying kisses and a message of love, claiming that the Congress is not afraid of PM Modi or Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Congress has alleged that its leaders were targeted by BJP supporters, while the BJP has accused Gandhi of being rattled and arrogant. The yatra, which aims to cover 100 Lok Sabha constituencies in 15 states, has faced disruptions, with Congress leaders claiming the involvement of the Assam Chief Minister.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndiaTimes
Congress alleged that BJP workers attacked the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam, with senior leader Jairam Ramesh's vehicle targeted and media persons manhandled. Rahul Gandhi claimed that 20-25 BJP workers carrying sticks confronted their bus, asserting that Congress is not afraid of BJP or RSS. He also accused Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and being a follower of PM Modi. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attacks and accused the CM of intimidating tactics influenced by PM Modi and Amit Shah.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndiaTimes
Ulfa (Independent) leader Paresh Baruah has expressed willingness to engage in peace talks with the Indian government, provided that discussions include the topic of Assam's sovereignty. Following a recent peace agreement between the Centre, Assam government, and Ulfa, Baruah seeks assurance from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that sovereignty will be on the agenda. Baruah believes that discussing sovereignty does not conflict with the Indian Constitution and is essential for true democracy. While critical of the recent peace deal's lack of detail, he remains hopeful for constructive dialogue and has praised the CM's potential role as a catalyst in the peace process.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Times of India
Ulfa (Independent) leader Paresh Baruah has expressed willingness to engage in peace talks with the Indian government, provided that discussions include the topic of Assam's sovereignty. Following a recent peace agreement between the Centre, Assam government, and Ulfa, Baruah seeks assurance from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that sovereignty will be on the agenda. Baruah believes that discussing sovereignty aligns with democratic principles and does not violate the Indian Constitution. While critical of the recent peace deal's lack of detail, he remains hopeful for constructive dialogue and has praised the CM's potential role as a catalyst in the peace process.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Indiatimes.com
The Indian government has approved the construction of a 35km-long tunnel under the Brahmaputra river to transport soldiers to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and to bring about rapid development of the area with minimal disturbance to the environment. The tunnel will reduce the distance between Gohpur and Numaligarh to 33km and the time to half an hour. The project will also provide relief to the existing traffic on NH-37 and enhance national security by allowing defence personnel to be transported through the tunnel to Arunachal Pradesh, bordering China.