A heavy spell of early morning rain on Monday left Dibrugarh town severely waterlogged, throwing life out of gear. The downpour, which lasted for about three hours, choked the drains and inundated several areas of the town. All 22 wards were affected.
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Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, virtually joins a ceremony in Dibrugarh. He watches the 'pran pratistha mahotsav' of Shri Ramlalla Sarkar in Ayodhya from the Auniati Shakha Satra Naamghar in Dibrugarh. Sonowal also participates in the 'Swachch Teerth' campaign and attends 'Hari Kirtan' at the Auniati Satra Sakha Naamghar. He emphasizes unity, tolerance, and the shared values of the nation.
Dibrugarh Municipal Board (DMB) carries out a massive eviction drive to clear footpaths of illegally encroached shops. Strict action will be taken against vendors occupying footpaths illegally.