Assam News

Assam: Body of missing 42-year-old woman recovered in Cachar, probe launched

The body of a 42-year-old woman, who had reportedly been missing since Thursday, was recovered from a drain at Punikhal near the East Devipur cremation ground under the Dholai Assembly constituency in Assam’s Cachar district, prompting a police investigation.

Heavy rain submerges several areas in Assam's Bokoliaghat, roads waterlogged

A flood-like situation has emerged in Bokoliaghat following incessant heavy rainfall since Sunday, August 9 morning, with several areas under the Bokoliaghat Town Committee inundated and normal life disrupted.

Heavy rain triggers landslide in Assam's Mahur, houses and school damaged, locals blame NH-27 construction

Heavy rainfall over the past few days triggered a landslide in Mahur under Mahur Police Station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, damaging four houses and Soron Presbyterian High School, according to local residents.

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews preparations in Raha for relaunch of subsidised essential commodities distribution

Pijush Hazarika reviewed preparations in Raha ahead of the relaunch of subsidised sugar and dal distribution. The exercise is meant to help eligible NFSA families access essential commodities at affordable prices.

1.25 lakh native saplings to be planted across 50 hectares in Assam’s Behali Wildlife Sanctuary

Assam has begun planting more than 1.25 lakh native saplings across 50 hectares in Behali Wildlife Sanctuary. The drive aims to turn previously encroached land into forest and improve the sanctuary’s habitat.

Assam: Jorhat flood situation under control as water levels recede, says Union Minister Pabitra Margherita

The first phase of the flood situation in Assam’s Jorhat district is now under control, with water levels receding after floods affected around 1.66 lakh people across 304 villages, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita said.

Drug peddler arrested in Assam's Jagiroad with 21.97 gm heroin

A suspected drug peddler was arrested in Jagiroad after 21.97 gm of heroin was seized from him. The case adds to Assam's continuing anti-drug drive as investigators probe the contraband's source and possible network links.

‘99 dead, many bodies yet to be recovered’: Congress alleges Assam government failed in flood response

Congress leader Ripun Bora has alleged that the Assam government has failed to effectively carry out rescue operations and provide adequate relief to people affected by the floods, claiming that the actual death toll could be higher than the official figure

GMCH Mother & Child Hospital gets 5-star GRIHA rating for sustainable infrastructure

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the GMCH Mother and Child Hospital has received a five-star GRIHA rating. He called it a milestone for Assam’s healthcare infrastructure and patient-friendly hospital design.

Diju River swells, several areas in Assam’s Kaliabor inundated

Floodwaters from the Diju River have inundated several areas of Kaliabor in Assam, affecting residential areas, agricultural land and fishery ponds as the river continues to rise.

Assam's Kalgachia tailor stitches national flags for 35 years, earns public praise

As Independence Day approaches, a tailor in Kalgachia has been quietly spreading the spirit of patriotism by stitching the national flag by hand for nearly 35 years.

Two container trucks carrying 76 cattle intercepted in Assam's Kaliabor

Kaliabor Police intercepted two container trucks during a night operation and rescued 76 cattle. Two men were detained and an investigation into the alleged illegal transport is underway.

Two kilometres from help: How Assam’s young techies tried to bridge a flood relief gap

A relief effort was underway across Assam, but for some of the worst-hit villages, help was still only two kilometres away — and seemingly out of reach. Then a group of young techies tried to fix the gap in just 24 hours.

Assam CM highlights record profits, production milestones by Oil India and NRL

Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted record profits and production milestones at Oil India and Numaligarh Refinery. He said the gains reinforce Assam's role in India's energy sector and energy security.

Assam: NHAI sets one-month deadline to fix damaged NH-27 stretches in Dima Hasao

Assam: Elderly woman dies after falling into waterlogged house in Nagaon’s Juria

An elderly woman died after allegedly falling into a water-filled room at Dighliati village in Mahguri under Juria Police Station in Assam’s Nagaon district, following a dispute over a piece of land.

Assam start-up wins National Handloom Award for ‘Soil-to-Silk’ model

Marvella Associates from Assam has won a National Handloom Award for its Soil-to-Silk model. The recognition spotlights Sualkuchi's weaving heritage and its link to rural livelihoods.

Two arrested with elephant tusks worth around Rs 6 lakh in Assam's Tamulpur

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the STF seized two elephant ivory tusks in Tamulpur and apprehended two persons. He said the action reflected the state's zero-tolerance stance as investigators probe the alleged trafficking network.

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