Assam News

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 99, over 1.47 lakh people affected

The death toll in Assam's ongoing flood situation has reached 99, even as 12 districts continue to remain affected, according to the Assam Flood Report as on August 8.

Assam: LPG consumers in Morigaon told to complete Aadhaar based e-KYC before August 16

LPG agencies in Assam’s Morigaon district have urged domestic LPG consumers to complete their Aadhaar-based e-KYC process by August 16, warning that failure to meet the deadline could result in loss of subsidy benefits and higher charges for LPG cylinders.

Assam: Kaziranga honours 82-member Special Rhino Protection Force for anti-poaching efforts

The Special Rhino Protection Force (SRPF), deployed in Kaziranga National Park to strengthen the fight against rhino poaching, was honoured at a special programme held in the national park on Saturday, August 8

Assam: Tree branches used to secure water pipes in Tinsukia, activist seeks action

Environmental activist and Environmental Protection Committee central president Rituraj Barua has objected to the alleged use of branches from trees planted by the committee to secure newly installed water supply pipelines in Chaliha Nagar, Tinsukia.

AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi leads seedling relief mission for flood-hit farmers in Upper Assam

Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi has launched a special seedling relief mission to support farmers affected by the devastating floods in Upper Assam and help restore their damaged farmlands.

Guwahati Royals cruise to eight-wicket win over Tezpur Titans, climb to second in APL

Guwahati Royals chased down 147 with 43 balls to spare after keeping Tezpur Titans to 146/8. The win lifted the Royals to second place and highlighted a commanding opening stand.

IMD issues 24 hour heavy rainfall warning for Guwahati, thunderstorms likely

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday, August 8 issued a 24-hour heavy rainfall warning for Guwahati and its adjoining areas, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and spells of rain that could affect normal life.

Assam: Mould found in Samosas, food safety department conducts raid at Dibrugarh Bakery

A food safety inspection was conducted at a bakery in Mohanbari Titadimaru Chariali in Assam's Dibrugarh following complaints from customers over the alleged sale of unhygienic food.

Assam's Ashmita Chaliha reaches maiden BWF World Tour final at Korea Masters

Indian badminton player Ashmita Chaliha reached the women’s singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 on Saturday, August 8 after defeating compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj in a hard-fought three-game semifinal.

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews measures to tackle artificial flooding in Jagiroad

Assam minister Pijush Hazarika visited Nizarapar and Nakhola Grant in Jagiroad to review anti-flooding measures. He asked officials to speed up drainage clearance and complete relief works on time.

Assam CM reviews embankment breaches in Darrang, assures aid to affected families

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, August 8 visited flood-affected areas in Darrang district to assess the situation following breaches in key embankments that have inundated several areas and disrupted the lives of residents.

Fresh landslides disrupt traffic on national highway in Assam’s Kaliabor

Fresh landslides were reported at Burhapahar in Assam’s Nagaon district on Saturday, August 8 morning following continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting vehicular movement along a key stretch of the national highway.

Captain Denish Das leads Barpeta Braves to second straight Assam Premier League victory

Denish Das struck an unbeaten 72 to steer Barpeta Braves to a 70-run win over Nagaon Rangers in the Assam Premier League. The result gave Barpeta a second straight victory, lifting them to third after a poor start.

Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone may be reduced from 10 km to 1 km: Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma outlined a series of proposed development initiatives for Bokakhat and announced plans to rationalise the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park, with the state government seeking to reduce its extent from the existing default 10-kilometre limit to one kilometre through formal notification.

ULFA (I) linkman arrested in Assam's Tezpur, pistol and live ammunition recovered

Police arrested suspected ULFA-I linkman Bhavesh Kalita in Tezpur and seized a pistol with eight live rounds from his home. Investigators are now examining his alleged links with the banned outfit and why the weapon was kept.

Assam: BSF meets Sribhumi residents over cattle smuggling along Bangladesh border

Assam Finance Minister inaugurates new Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah inaugurated the new Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur on August 7. The facility is expected to strengthen field-level forest administration and support wildlife conservation in the sanctuary.

Car ownership dispute turns violent in Assam's Cachar, mediator stabbed

A dispute over the purchase and ownership of a car turned violent in Dholai, Cachar district of Assam, after a mediator attempting to settle the matter between two brothers-in-law was allegedly stabbed and seriously injured.

IIT Guwahati develops handheld device for rapid bacterial detection

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a low-cost handheld device that can rapidly detect bacteria. The OFET-based technology could make testing faster across healthcare, environmental monitoring and specialised applications.

‘If I come for you, 200 people will die’: The impossible choice Nepali Khuti's Shravan Prasad faced in Assam floods

Everyone in Nepali Khuti knew how the rescue story ended. What they didn't see was the impossible choice that unfolded in the middle of the flood — one that would leave a young man wondering whether saving everyone could ever feel like enough.

Assam marks global first with soft release of captive-bred vultures into wild

Assam has soft-released 10 captive-bred vultures into the wild from Biswanath. The move is being described as a global first in vulture reintroduction efforts.