Flood-swept elephant from Nagaland rescued in Assam's Sivasagar, under veterinary care
Jul 23, 2026A 53-year-old domesticated female elephant that was swept away by floodwaters from Namsang in Nagaland during the recent devastating floods has been rescued after being washed ashore at Bihubor in Assam's Sivasagar district.
Assam Floods: 6.43 lakh hit, Amit Shah assures central team as Himanta warns death toll may rise
Jul 23, 2026Assam's flood situation remained grim on July 23 with over 6.43 lakh people affected across 10 districts, even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that an inter-ministerial central team will soon visit the state to assess the damage and determine the Centre's assistance.
Kaziranga elevated corridor tender soon, Gohpur-Numaligarh tunnel plan gains pace: Himanta
Jul 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 23 announced that the tender for the ambitious Kaziranga Elevated Corridor will be floated within the next few days, while planning for the proposed Gohpur-Numaligarh Tunnel is progressing rapidly.
'Death toll may rise': Himanta says 70-80 still missing as Assam flood crisis deepens
Jul 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 23 said the flood situation in the state remains extremely serious, revealing that 70 to 80 people are still missing and warning that the death toll could rise further.
Assam’s Putul Sonowal stuns reigning World Champion on Commonwealth Games Debut in Glasgow
Jul 23, 2026Assam’s Putul Sonowal beat reigning world champion Ryan Bester in men’s singles sectional play on his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow. The tiebreak win over one of bowls’ most decorated names set up his next Section D match against Cecil Alexander.
Flood fury disrupts rail network: NFR cancels, diverts several trains via Dibrugarh
Jul 23, 2026Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled, diverted and short-terminated several passenger and long-distance trains after severe flooding at Simaluguri in Assam's Sivasagar district disrupted rail operations.
Assam government reviews progress of 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas, plans Senior Secondary sections in 13 schools
Jul 23, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu reviewed the progress of civil works in 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas with AVS at Janata Bhawan. He said Assam will expand the network and add Senior Secondary sections in 13 schools.
Inaugural Assam Premier League to begin on August 1 with 43-match season
Jul 23, 2026The inaugural Assam Premier League will begin on August 1, 2026, with eight teams contesting 43 matches. The 23-day tournament will offer emerging cricketers a state-wide platform and spark new rivalries.
Assam Assembly passes Rs 2.85 lakh crore budget for 2026-27
Jul 23, 2026The Assam Assembly on July 23 passed the Rs 2.85 lakh crore Budget for the 2026-27 financial year, paving the way for the implementation of the state government's fiscal roadmap focused on welfare, infrastructure, employment and industrial growth.
Assam govt schools lose 7.35 lakh students in 9 years as private school enrolment surges
Jul 23, 2026Student enrolment in Assam's government and provincialised schools has dropped by more than 7.35 lakh over the last nine years, while private schools have added nearly 9.41 lakh students during the same period, the Assam Assembly was informed on July 23.
Assam: Two injured as car crashes into school boundary wall on Cachar's Barkhola-Kashipur road
Jul 23, 2026A car lost control and rammed into a school boundary wall on Cachar's Barkhola-Kashipur road, injuring two people. Police have seized the vehicle and are investigating the exact cause of the crash.
'No to cement plant': Bir Lachit Sena opposes proposed factory in Assam's Morigaon
Jul 23, 2026Bir Lachit Sena has opposed the proposed establishment of a Max Cement manufacturing plant at Sandoba village in eastern Dharmatul of Assam's Morigaon district, alleging that the project would pose serious threats to the environment, agriculture and public health.
'Students' future top priority': Himanta Biswa Sarma backs PM Modi's fast-track courts on NEET paper leak
Jul 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 23 said safeguarding the interests and future of students remains the Centre's top priority, welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to establish fast-track courts for the speedy trial of those involved in the NEET paper leak case.
Assam: Nagaon transport department cracks down on illegal mining, seizes overloaded stone dumpers
Jul 23, 2026The illegal transportation of sand and stone continues unabated in Assam's Nagaon district, with overloaded dumpers regularly plying through the district despite regulations.
Sixth Schedule proposal for plains tribes under Central consideration: Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu
Jul 23, 2026The Assam government on Thursday, July 23 said it cannot specify any timeline for bringing the Autonomous Councils of several plains tribal communities under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution or for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities of the state, as both matters are subject to the Central Government and the Parliamentary process.
Rahul Gandhi fanfares the paper leak furor into a political tempest: Assam minister Ranoj Pegu
Jul 23, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on July 23 accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of politicising the NEET paper leak controversy, alleging that the Congress leader was attempting to exploit students' grievances for political gain instead of supporting institutional reforms.
Assam launches PMS portal for venture school provincialisation applications; final eligibility to emerge after scrutiny
Jul 23, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday, July 23 informed the Assam Legislative Assembly that while the services of teachers of all non-provincialised (venture) schools had already been provincialised under The Assam Education (Provincialisation of Services of Teachers and Re-organisation of Educational Institutions) Act, 2017 and its Amendment Act, 2018, the state government has now initiated a fresh application process in accordance with the provisions of the Amendment Act, 2025.
Demanding flood debate, Akhil Gogoi climbs desk; suspended for the day
Jul 23, 2026High drama unfolded in the Assam Assembly on July 23 after Raijor Dal president and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi was suspended for the remainder of the day for climbing atop his desk while protesting the Speaker's refusal to allow a discussion on the worsening flood situation in the state.
Sivasagar flood relief: Ajmal says 'We didn't come seeing Hindu or Muslim'
Jul 23, 2026AIUDF chief and former MP Badruddin Ajmal on July 22 appealed for political unity in the face of Assam's worsening flood crisis, urging ministers and MLAs to prioritise relief work over legislative business and calling on the Centre to extend financial assistance worth "thousands of crores" to the state.
Dhubri Panchayat member Abdur Rahman disqualified under Assam's two-child norm
Jul 23, 2026In a significant enforcement of Assam's local governance laws, the Dhubri district administration has disqualified Gaon Panchayat Ward Member Abdur Rahman for violating the state's two-child norm, leading to his immediate removal from office.
Pema Khandu meets Governor, marks decade of team Arunachal’s Public Service
Jul 23, 2026Pema Khandu met Governor K T Parnaik at Lok Bhavan on July 23 and thanked him for his guidance and support. The interaction coincided with Team Arunachal Pradesh completing a decade of public service and reiterated the government's focus on inclusive, people-centric development.
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