Badruddin Ajmal urges Centre to declare Assam floods a national calamity, seeks Rs 10,000 crore relief package
Jul 25, 2026All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Badruddin Ajmal on Saturday, July 25 appealed to the Centre to declare the ongoing floods in Assam a national calamity and sanction a Rs 10,000 crore relief and rehabilitation package, saying the scale of devastation across the state required immediate and coordinated intervention.
Beyond the deluge: Stories of loss, resilience and survival from flood-hit Assam
Jul 25, 2026One of the most devastating flood disasters to strike Assam in recent years has transformed vast stretches of Upper Assam into an expanse of water, leaving behind widespread destruction, displacement and uncertainty. Across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat and adjoining districts, overflowing rivers have submerged towns and villages, forcing thousands of families to flee their homes while countless others remain stranded, awaiting rescue and relief.
Heavy rain triggers major landslide in Guwahati's Sargapur, relief efforts underway
Jul 25, 2026Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered a major landslide in Sargapur under the Baisistha area of Guwahati, leaving several families displaced and highlighting the growing risk posed by relentless monsoon showers across the city. While multiple localities have reported landslides following days of incessant rain, Sargapur has emerged as one of the worst-affected areas.
STF Assam arrests three in crackdown on suspected Pakistan-linked Shahzad Bhatti network
Jul 25, 2026The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam, with the assistance of district police in Dhubri, Chirang and Barpeta, carried out a coordinated operation on July 24 in connection with STF Police Station Case No. 06/2026, resulting in the apprehension of three suspected operatives allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN).
Assam CM meets AKRSU delegation, discusses Koch Rajbongshi community issues
Jul 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met an AKRSU delegation at Loksewa Bhawan on July 25 to discuss Koch Rajbongshi community issues. The talks centred on welfare, development and the government's continued dialogue with the community.
PM Modi speaks to Assam CM, pledges all possible assistance for flood relief and rehabilitation
Jul 25, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 25 spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to review the worsening flood situation in the state, seeking a detailed assessment of the extent of destruction, the ongoing relief operations, and the challenges faced by the administration in reaching affected areas.
CID arrests man for allegedly running fake Assam Rifles recruitment scam
Jul 25, 2026Assam CID has arrested Anuwar Hussain for allegedly promising Assam Rifles jobs in exchange for money. Investigators suspect more unemployed youths were cheated and are probing a wider racket.
Two 10-year-old boys go missing from Maibang in Assam's Dima Hasao
Jul 25, 2026Two 10-year-old boys from Maibang in Assam's Dima Hasao district have been missing since Thursday evening. Police have opened an investigation as families seek public help to trace them.
Around 25 shops reduced to ashes in massive blaze in Assam's Hailakandi market
Jul 25, 2026A late-night fire gutted around 20 to 25 shops at Joykrishnapur Market under Lala Police Station in Assam's Hailakandi district, causing property losses estimated to be worth several lakh rupees.
Rs 25 crore fake GST ITC fraud: Prime accused Trishna Barman sent to 14 day judicial custody
Jul 25, 2026Trishna Barman, the prime accused in an alleged Rs 25 crore fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud case, was on Friday remanded to 14 days' judicial custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Kamrup (Metro), which also rejected her bail plea.
PM Modi's fast-track courts for paper leak cases will protect youth's future: BJP MLA Diganta Kalita
Jul 25, 2026Assam BJP MLA Diganta Kalita has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on establishing fast-track courts to deal with examination paper leak cases, describing the move as a significant step towards safeguarding the interests of the country's youth and ensuring swift justice.
Assam flood death toll now stands at 62: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 24 said the death toll from the ongoing floods in the state has risen to 62, while more than 7.5 lakh people continue to be affected by the calamity.
Assam flood death toll rises to 61; over 7 lakh people affected
Jul 24, 2026Floods in Assam have pushed the cumulative death toll to 61 and affected 7,05,148 people across 12 districts. Relief and rescue operations are continuing as urban areas remain inundated and several rivers stay above the danger mark.
Assam Governor inaugurates 47th Inter-District Athletics Championship in Nalbari
Jul 24, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the 47th Inter-District Athletics Championship in Nalbari. The three-day meet brings together nearly 1,150 athletes amid Assam's push for wider sports participation.
Dispur College earns UGC autonomous status from 2026-27 academic session
Jul 24, 2026The UGC has granted Dispur College autonomous status for 10 years from the 2026-27 academic session. The move gives the college wider academic flexibility while it remains affiliated with Gauhati University.
UGC grants autonomous status to Guwahati's Pragjyotish College for 10 years
Jul 24, 2026The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted autonomous status to Pragjyotish College, Bharalumukh, Guwahati, for a period of 10 years, marking a significant milestone for one of Assam's prominent higher educational institutions.
Assam: Two held with heroin, ganja, Myanmar cigarettes in major anti-drug operation in Cachar
Jul 24, 2026Cachar Police have arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized heroin, ganja and a large quantity of Myanmar-made cigarettes during a major anti-narcotics operation in Assam's Cachar district.
Assam floods: 11 lakh affected, Himanta to consult Army, IAF to reach marooned villages
Jul 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 24 said the flood situation in the state remains grim, with nearly 11 lakh people across more than 2,000 villages affected, as the government steps up relief operations and explores new ways to reach stranded residents.
Assam CM to inaugurate Agriculture Infrastructure Fund workshop on July 25
Jul 24, 2026Pijush Hazarika reviewed preparations for the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund workshop ahead of its inauguration by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on July 25. The event is expected to focus on investment in farm infrastructure, value addition and better market access for farmers in Assam.
Assam's Morigaon administration, Tata Electronics launch healthcare, education and women empowerment initiatives
Jul 24, 2026Morigaon district administration and Tata Electronics launched initiatives in healthcare, education and women empowerment on Friday. The programme links public services with corporate social responsibility and local livelihood support.
Flood situation improving, over 20,000 rescued in Assam's Sivasagar and Charaideo: Minister Bimal Borah
Jul 24, 2026Assam Cabinet Minister and Guardian Minister for Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, Bimal Borah, on July 24 said the flood situation in the two worst-hit districts is gradually improving, with extensive relief and rescue operations continuing to support affected residents.
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