'Don't be surprised if my son says something tomorrow': Himanta on Keshab Mahanta's daughter row
Jul 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 25 defended Revenue Minister Keshab Mahanta amid the controversy surrounding his daughter Dibisa Mahanta's participation in a protest where an abusive slogan targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was raised, asserting that parents should not be held responsible for the actions or views of their adult children.
When floods called, Majuli answered: 20 boats sail from Salmora to save Sivasagar
Jul 25, 2026In a heartening display of solidarity amid Assam's ongoing flood crisis, residents of Salmora in Majuli district have voluntarily dispatched 20 country boats to neighbouring Sivasagar to support rescue and relief operations.
Monsoon alert: Barpeta conducts awareness, fogging drive to curb malaria and dengue
Jul 25, 2026The National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC) team in Barpeta district on Saturday intensified vector-borne disease prevention measures across vulnerable char areas as part of efforts to curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses during the monsoon season.
Assam flood situation improving, rescue reaches more cut-off areas: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 25 said the flood situation in the state has shown signs of improvement, allowing rescue and relief teams to access several previously cut-off areas, even as the death toll from the deluge climbed to 62.
Flood-hit Assam students to receive free replacement textbooks as schools reopen
Jul 25, 2026Assam has announced free replacement textbooks for students who lost books in the floods. The move is aimed at ensuring classes resume without disruption when schools reopen.
Congress leader Debabrata Saikia demands into alleged irregularities in flood relief distribution in Nazira
Jul 25, 2026Former Leader of the Opposition and ex-Nazira MLA Debabrata Saikia has urged the Sivasagar district administration to probe alleged irregularities in the distribution of flood relief materials in Nazira Co-District.
Gaurav Gogoi targets Centre over Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, demands PM's apology
Jul 25, 2026Gaurav Gogoi attacked the Centre in Nagaon after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over alleged police excesses against protesting students.
Assam's Sarthebari police seize 10 cartons of illegal liquor from battery-powered vehicle
Jul 25, 2026Sarthebari police intercepted a battery-powered vehicle at Rauli and recovered 10 cartons of illegal liquor. The seizure has triggered an investigation and legal proceedings into the contraband movement.
Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks Dharmendra Pradhan as he demits office, hails contribution to education
Jul 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 25 offered heartfelt gratitude to outgoing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, praising his role in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) and expanding quality higher education across the country.
Assam hosts landmark AIF workshop to empower 5,000 farmers and agri-entrepreneurs
Jul 25, 2026Assam held a large Agriculture Infrastructure Fund workshop in Guwahati, bringing together nearly 5,000 farmers, FPOs and agri-entrepreneurs. The event marked Rs 1,181.13 crore in sanctioned loans and underscored plans to expand rural infrastructure and market access.
Guwahati flood concerns: Conrad Sangma says Assam, Meghalaya will jointly minimise development impact
Jul 25, 2026National People's Party (NPP) president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on July 25 said Assam and Meghalaya would work together to minimise the environmental impact of development activities following concerns that unchecked construction along the inter-state border has contributed to flooding and landslides in Guwahati.
Assam: SHG members allege Rs 20 lakh loan fraud in Nagaon's Batadrava, FIRs filed
Jul 25, 2026A major financial fraud has allegedly surfaced in Batadrava in Assam's Nagaon district, where members of three Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have accused their office bearers of fraudulently availing loans worth nearly Rs 20 lakh in the groups' names without their knowledge.
Assam CM congratulates Jhandu Kumar on India's first medal at CWG 2026
Jul 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Jhandu Kumar after his bronze in Glasgow. The para powerlifter's podium finish gave India its first medal of CWG 2026.
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.
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