Gauhati High Court commutes death sentence to life imprisonment in 2021 Dhemaji college student murder case
Aug 05, 2026The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday, August 5 commuted the death sentence awarded to a convict in the 2021 murder of college student Nandita Saikia in Assam's Dhemaji district, modifying the punishment to life imprisonment while upholding his conviction.
"Centre failed to give Assam flood crisis the attention it deserved": AJP leader Lurinjyoti Gogoi
Aug 05, 2026The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on Wednesday, August 5 accused the Central Government of failing to accord adequate priority to Assam's flood crisis and demanded an immediate revision of relief norms, alleging that the financial assistance announced for flood-affected families is inadequate in view of rising costs and the scale of devastation.
Noa river breaches embankment, floods over 10 villages in Assam's Darrang
Aug 05, 2026Severe flooding was reported in Assam's Darrang district on Wednesday, August 5 after the swollen Noa River breached an embankment in Mangaldoi, inundating more than ten villages and forcing several families to move to safer locations amid continuous rainfall.
Assam: Bongaigaon, Chirang brace for flood risk following upstream water releases
Aug 05, 2026A fresh flood threat has emerged in parts of Lower Assam, particularly Bongaigaon and Chirang districts, following the release of water from Bhutan's Kurichhu Hydropower Project, prompting authorities to issue alerts and step up preparedness measures as river levels continue to rise.
Assam floods continue to affect over 1.6 lakh people across 14 districts, death toll reaches 95
Aug 05, 2026Flood conditions continued to affect several parts of Assam on Wednesday, August 5 with more than 1.6 lakh people remaining impacted across 14 districts even as the overall situation showed signs of gradual improvement in some areas. The cumulative death toll from this year's floods has risen to 95, according to the latest official update.
Bongaigaon administration issues flood advisory as Manas, Aie-Manas rivers flow above danger mark
Aug 05, 2026The Bongaigaon district administration on Wednesday, August 5, issued an emergency flood advisory after the Manas and Aie-Manas rivers rose above the danger mark following the release of a large volume of water from Bhutan's Kurichhu Hydroelectric Project and forecasts of continuous rainfall in the district.
Assam: Diju river swells again, second wave of flood in two weeks hits Nagaon–Karbi Anglong border
Aug 05, 2026The Diju River, which flows along the boundary of Assam's Nagaon and Karbi Anglong districts, has once again overflowed following heavy rainfall in the Karbi Hills, triggering fresh flooding across low-lying areas and compounding the hardship of communities already reeling from an earlier deluge.
Farmers' organisation KMSS demands rehabilitation of evicted families, seeks halt to evictions until High Court verdict
Aug 05, 2026The Bongaigaon district administration on Wednesday, August 5, issued an emergency flood advisory after the Manas and Aie-Manas rivers rose above the danger mark following the release of a large volume of water from Bhutan's Kurichhu Hydroelectric Project and forecasts of continuous rainfall in the district.
Four students narrowly escape after being swept away by swollen river along India–Bhutan border; hospitalised
Aug 05, 2026Four school students from Sankardev Shishu Niketan in Dimakuchi had a narrow escape after they were swept away by the swollen waters of the Shuklai River while returning home from school in Assam's Udalguri district along the India–Bhutan border.
NEEPCO releases excess water from Doyang reservoir, downstream areas in Assam put on alert
Aug 05, 2026A controlled release of water from the Doyang Hydro Electric Project in Nagaland on Wednesday, August 5 prompted authorities to issue precautionary advisories for downstream regions in Assam, as rising reservoir levels necessitated regulated discharge to maintain dam safety.
Lovlina Borgohain returns to SAI, says speaking up on India map row was necessary
Aug 05, 2026Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Wednesday, August 5, returned to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Guwahati, calling it her "second home" and saying she had no regrets about speaking out against the incorrect map of India printed on paper napkins at a restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland.
Brahmaputra erosion threatens Lakhimpur embankment, Jayanta Mallabaruah assures immediate protection measures
Aug 05, 2026Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday, August 5 visited the erosion-hit Bonpuroi-Jamuguri area in Lakhimpur district and assured immediate government intervention to prevent further erosion after the Brahmaputra River posed a serious threat to the Jamuguri-Arimora embankment, a key flood protection structure for the region.
Assam: Senior Baksa Administrative Assistant receives district-level Lok Sewa Award 2026
Aug 05, 2026Senior District Administrative Assistant James Kerketta of the District Commissioner's Office, Baksa, was honoured with the District-Level Lok Sewa Award 2026 by the Government of Assam in recognition of his exemplary service to the public.
'I can help in every way, but I cannot bring your son back': Himanta consoles family of 13-year-old who died saving puppy
Aug 05, 2026The grief inside the Panika household was palpable as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the family of 13-year-old Hridip Panika, who lost his life while trying to save his beloved puppy, Borun, during the recent floods in Assam.
Assam: Rising Brahmaputra threatens embankment in Lakhimpur, authorities deploy geo-bags
Aug 05, 2026A 120-metre stretch of an embankment in Assam's Lakhimpur district has come under critical pressure due to rising water levels and strong currents of the Brahmaputra River, prompting the state government to initiate emergency reinforcement measures to prevent erosion and safeguard vulnerable areas.
Assam: Fresh Brahmaputra erosion damages historic flood protection spur in Dibrugarh
Aug 05, 2026Fresh riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River has damaged the historic Kohair No. 1 Spur in Assam's Dibrugarh district, raising concerns over the safety of one of the town's most important flood protection structures.
Raijor Dal, Jatiya Yuva Bahini demand immediate clarification on delay in UGC-NET 2026 results
Aug 05, 2026Raijor Dal and Jatiya Yuva Bahini on Wednesday demanded an immediate clarification from the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the delay in the declaration of the UGC-NET 2026 results and provisional answer key, alleging that the prolonged wait has left thousands of candidates across the country in uncertainty. The organisations also sought a definite timeline for the publication of the results and warned of protests if the issue remains unresolved.
ED raids 6 locations across Barak Valley in suspected illegal Burmese areca nut trade case
Aug 05, 2026The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 5 conducted searches at six locations across Assam’s Barak Valley in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal trade of Burmese areca nuts, commonly known as Burmese supari.
Assam: Morigaon DC reviews Nijut Moina scheme implementation, focuses on girls’ enrolment
Aug 05, 2026Morigaon District Commissioner Srishti Singh, IAS, chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Nijut Moina scheme in the district, with a focus on improving the enrolment and retention of girl students in educational institutions.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s brother Sushanta Biswa Sarma appointed Barpeta SP
Aug 05, 2026The Assam government has transferred Assam Police Service (APS) officer Sushanta Biswa Sarma, the younger brother of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and appointed him as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) of Barpeta.
Assam flood damage enormous, restoring normalcy will take time: JP Nadda
Aug 05, 2026JP Nadda visited flood-hit Nepalikhuti in Assam with Himanta Biswa Sarma and met affected families. He said the damage was extensive and assured full support from the Centre.
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