Morning Filter: Meeting on Assam-Meghalaya dispute

1. 31 killed in flash floods At least 31 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone, as heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods, landslides, and house collapses, upending normal life across large swathes of the country. The India Meteorological Department said isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over West Madhya Pradesh on Sunday and East Rajasthan on Monday. 2. Meghalaya-Assam border dispute: CMs to meet today The second phase of border talks between Meghalaya and Assam aimed at resolving differences relating to six disputed areas will be held in Guwahati today, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Saturday. 3. Amit Shah to speak at Munugode today Former Congressman K. Rajgopal Reddy would be joining the BJP at the public meeting in Telangana’s Nalgonda district. 4. Odisha ASO written examination to be held today The examination for the post of assistant section officer, which was postponed in view of the dislocation caused by heavy rainfall and flood, will be conducted on August 27, the Odisha Public Service Commission said on Saturday. 5. CII lines up a host of events to celebrate Madras Day The CII, along with Greater Chennai Corporation, police, and other departments, are holding the events on Saturday and Sunday on the eve of Madras Day observed on August 22 every year. [logo] The Morning Filter 21 AUGUST 2022 [The Hindu logo] Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [[Arrow]Open in browser]( [[Mail icon]More newsletters]( Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today 1. 31 killed in flash floods [Damaged vehicles after being hit by flash flood following heavy monsoon rains, in Mandi] At least 31 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone, as [heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods, landslides]( and house collapses, upending normal life across large swathes of the country. The India Meteorological Department said isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over West Madhya Pradesh on Sunday and East Rajasthan on Monday. 2. Meghalaya-Assam border dispute: CMs to meet today The second phase of border talks between Meghalaya and Assam aimed at resolving differences relating to six disputed areas will be held in Guwahati today, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Saturday. 3. Amit Shah to speak at Munugode today [Union Minister of Home Affairs and Co-operation Amit Shah. File.] Former Congressman K. Rajgopal Reddy would be joining the BJP at the public meeting in Telangana’s Nalgonda district. 4. Odisha ASO written examination to be held today The examination for the post of assistant section officer, which was postponed in view of the dislocation caused by heavy rainfall and flood, will be conducted on August 27, the Odisha Public Service Commission said on Saturday. 5. CII lines up a host of events to celebrate Madras Day The CII, along with Greater Chennai Corporation, police, and other departments, are holding the events on Saturday and Sunday on the eve of Madras Day observed on August 22 every year. Today’s Best Reads [[India has established mechanism to resolve ‘friction’ on Indo-China border: Lt Gen Kalita] India has established mechanism to resolve ‘friction’ on Indo-China border: Lt Gen Kalita]( [[Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study] Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study]( [[Divided U.N. council fails to approve travel curbs on Taliban] Divided U.N. council fails to approve travel curbs on Taliban]( [[Only J&K residents can enrol as voters] Only J&K residents can enrol as voters]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](