Majuli News
Accident claimed one life while two persons are missing
Additional Chief Secretary Maninder Singh will conduct the inquiry
The situation has made the state government to open 128 relief camps with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal taking stock of the situation.
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government may consider starting a service to send bodies back from hospitals.
Majuli, the largest river island in Assam, is represented in the state Assembly by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The traditional Mishing meal includes rice, vegetables, fish and meat.
The 352 square km island was till now a subdivision of Jorhat district. With the upgrade, it has become the 35th district of Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal, who represents the Majuli assembly seat, will formally upgrade Majuli to a district from sub-division.
At least 49 people have lost their lives and nearly 41 lakh were affected in three waves of flood this year in Assam, the state assembly was informed on Monday.
Addressing a huge poll rally in favour of BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal, Modi said 79-year old Gogoi had been projecting the Assembly elections as a direct fight between him and the Chief Minister.
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