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Time for relief and rescue

Assam steps up relief and rescue operations in Nepal after the ravaging earthquake visited the Himalayan kingdom on Saturday. 

Nearly 100 people from the state are looking for their near and dear ones who are traceless. As many as 15 people people from the state have been shifted to Delhi while some others are being shifted on Monday. 

An additional DGP is leaving for Kathmandu to oversee rescue relief and rescue of Assamese people in Nepal. 

Chief minister Tarun Gogoi who is on Australia visit is in close touch with the officials who are dealing with the situation.

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