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Assam youth group protests, demands reopening of Margherita coal mines

Assam’s wild rice conservation project reviewed by rainfed agriculture authority chief

A conservation project to protect Assam’s wild rice is under way at Borjuli in Sonitpur district. The effort highlights the Biodiversity Heritage Site’s role in preserving locally significant plant genetic resources.

‘Sister states’: Assam CM thanks Manipur for Rs 1 crore flood relief contribution

Manipur has contributed Rs 1 crore to Assam's relief fund for flood response. Himanta Biswa Sarma said the gesture reflected shared history, kinship and Northeast solidarity.

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 1.12 lakh people remain affected

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Tuesday, August 11, with the number of affected people declining to 1.12 lakh across seven districts, while no fresh fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, according to an official bulletin.

How Sivasagar's only Gurudwara became a shelter for Assam's flood-hit

As floods hit Sivasagar, the Gurudwara Sahib has kept its langar and shelter open for affected families. The effort has continued even as several sevadars, including Ashok Sharma, have seen their own homes go under water.

Assam Women’s Commission launches mobile app for online complaint registration

The Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) has launched a dedicated mobile application to enable women across the state to register complaints and seek assistance without having to visit the commission’s office in person.

Assam's Morigaon district holds cycle rally, Kayaking competition under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign ahead of I-Day

The Morigaon district administration organised a cycle rally and a kayaking competition on Tuesday, August 11 as part of preparations for Independence Day and the Central Government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

Assam to get 5 Compressed Biogas plants to convert waste, farm residue into clean energy: Himanta

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam will get five compressed biogas plants in Tinsukia and Jorhat. The projects aim to convert municipal waste and agricultural residue into cleaner energy under the state's green push.

Assam students’ group calls blockade against Arunachal over Badati-Mingmang violence

TMPK has called a road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh from August 12 over the Badati-Mingmang incident. The group said the protest will continue until those involved are identified, arrested and acted against.

Assam: Bir Lachit Sena opposes alleged hill mining at Sonaikuchi, seeks CM’s intervention

Bir Lachit Sena submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging immediate intervention against alleged hill excavation and blasting activities at Sonaikuchi in Jagiroad.

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika slams Congress over Jharkhand student protests, challenges Rahul Gandhi to debate

Pijush Hazarika accused the Congress-JMM government of using force against students protesting in Ranchi. He also challenged Rahul Gandhi to let Parliament function and join a debate on the issue.

Assam: NEERI-ZAR water filters bring safe drinking water to flood-hit Jorhat villages

At Jonakimondal village, five household-based and five community-based NEERI-ZAR units were demonstrated and distributed among affected residents. The units are designed to treat locally available water and provide potable water during floods and other emergency situations.

After the flood, Sivsagar's Nepali Khuti picks up the pieces, one home at a time

Organisations including the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), the All Assam Gorkha Students' Union and 'Ek Haath, Ek Saath' from Sikkim are helping set up temporary relief shelters for the flood-affected families.

Assam CM reviews construction workers welfare schemes, directs faster infrastructure and skill initiatives

Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the construction workers welfare board and ordered faster project execution. The push covers training, registration, essential facilities and cess collection for broader worker support.

Gauhati HC to take up pleas seeking reopening of Siddharth Sharma linked-Mahavir Aqua, bank account operation

The Gauhati High Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday, August 11, two petitions filed by Siddharth Sharma, including a plea seeking permission to reopen Mahavir Aqua and another concerning the operation of a bank account.

Teacher-student tension escalates at Assam's Nagaon school, police complaint filed

A controversy has erupted at Alitangani ME School under Kathiatoli Education Block in Nagaon district after a science teacher allegedly smashed a ceiling fan inside a classroom in front of students, triggering tension on the school premises.

Fake currency racket busted in Guwahati; man arrested with fake notes worth nearly Rs 1 lakh

Fatashil Ambari Police arrested a Bharalumukh man after seizing suspected counterfeit currency worth nearly Rs 1 lakh in Guwahati. Investigators are now trying to trace the source of the fake notes and any wider network behind them.

Punjabi Singer Guru Randhawa partners with Sikh Aid Foundation to build 35 flood-proof homes in Assam

Guru Randhawa has partnered with the Sikh Aid Foundation to help build 35 flood-resilient homes for families in Upper Assam. The move shifts support from emergency relief to long-term rehabilitation in flood-prone areas.

Garbage dumping clogs drain in Assam's Kaliabor, residents fear artificial flooding

A drainage channel in Naltali area of Assam's Kaliabor has allegedly turned into a dumping ground due to the indiscriminate disposal of plastic waste and other garbage, raising concerns among local residents about possible artificial flooding.

Assam teachers to get pending salaries today; mutual transfer process to open via portal: Ranoj Pegu

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on August 11 announced that pending salaries of State Resource Development (SRD) teachers will be released today, while the state will also notify its teacher transfer process, including a provision for eligible teachers to seek mutual transfers through an online portal.

MP Gaurav Gogoi questions Amit Shah’s absence during Parliament education debate, seeks accountability over student protests

Gaurav Gogoi questioned Amit Shah's absence during Parliament's education debate and raised concerns over student protests in Jharkhand. He sought accountability over alleged pellet gun use, lathi-charge claims and remarks aimed at women protesters.