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Toll in Assam floods rises to 11; over 3.10 lakh affected as major rivers in spate

One more death was reported in Assam floods, bringing the total to eleven. Over 3.10 lakh people remain affected across eleven districts in the state. Several major rivers are flowing above danger levels, impacting many areas. Rescue operations are underway by multiple agencies, and train services are disrupted. Over 9,000…

The Economic Times

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma monitoring Dhemaji flood situation, train services suspended

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged full government support for flood-affected residents in Dhemaji, directing ministers to oversee relief and rehabilitation efforts. Meanwhile, the Northeast Frontier Railway has indefinitely suspended train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari due to severe erosion damaging a railway bridge.

The Economic Times

Northeast Frontier Railway steps up monsoon preparedness with weather stations

Northeast Frontier Railway is installing automatic weather stations at vulnerable locations. This initiative aims to improve real-time weather forecasting for monsoon safety. Three stations are installed, with six more to be completed by May. These stations will help prevent disruptions from floods and landslides.

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After 145 years, Darjeeling Himalayan railway gets its first woman traveling ticket examiner on tour duty

In a historic moment for Indian Railways, Sarita Yolmo has made history by becoming the first woman Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) to be given Tour Duty on the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. This moment is a proud achievement not only for the historical railway line but also for the Northeast…

Times Life

Northeast Frontier Railway sees growth in revenue from advertisements

"Additionally, advertisements have been strategically placed at locations such as the Siliguri City Booking Office, and the circulating areas of New Jalpaiguri and Katihar stations, further boosting revenue, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Major Train Services Halted as Protesters Block Jorai Railway Station

The agitation began around 6:45 a.m., with over 5,000 protestors assembling at the station, blocking all rail lines and halting operations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wasteland transformed into park in Guwahati

A wasteland in the busy Maligaon area in Assam's Guwahati city has been transformed into a park by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), a statement said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Explained | The Agartala-Akhaura rail link

India-Bangladesh rail link re-establishes connectivity, reduces travel time. Project funded by Indian govt. & MEA, facilitated by NFR. Benefits incl. small-scale industries, tourism, quicker import/export. Pandemic has added vigour to rail initiatives & other connectivity projects.

The Hindu

Development of century-old Dimapur railway station hindered by land encroachments: NFR GM Srivastava

“The work to develop the century-old Dimapur railway station in Nagaland into a world-class station is being delayed due to land encroachment issues,” a top official of the Northeast Frontier Railway said.

The Hindu

Two elephants die in collision with freight trains

A spokesperson of the Northeast Frontier Railway said the first incident happened between Chalsa and Nagrakata stations in the Dooars region of northern West Bengal at about 2:40 a.m. The section is within the NFR’s Alipurduar Division. The second incident happened at 7:10 a.m. in the Digaru-Panbari stretch of an…

The Hindu

Lana Del Rey: Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd review – arresting introspection

The songwriter’s ninth album is heavy and disarmingly truthful, yet expands its close lens thanks to her wide-ranging, alluring aesthetic looseness

The Guardian - UK

Elephant, calf run over by 'speeding' Rajdhani Express in Assam’s jumbo corridor

GUWAHATI: A Rajdhani Express coming from Dibrugarh mowed down an elephant and a calf in a jumbo corridor at Mariani in Assam’s Jorhat district on Sunday night when they were crossing the railway tracks. Another elephant was injured in the accident, which occurred near Kharikatia railway station. This has taken…

The Times of India

NF Railway plans ropeway to Kamakhya temple

Station facing Guwahati across the Brahmaputra marked for heritage preservation

The Hindu

Northeast needs international routes

The land-locked southern part of northeast seeks fast-tracking of railway and road connectivity through the neighbouring country

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Assam floods | Silchar town cut off for a week

2.8 lakh people marooned; situation worsened after several dykes breached

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