BJP hits streets in Guwahati over Congress protest at PM's residence; Assam minister calls demonstration 'irresponsible'
Jul 22, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on July 22 staged a protest in Guwahati against the Congress demonstration outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence in New Delhi, with Assam minister Biswajit Daimary accusing the opposition of acting irresponsibly.
Floods spare no one: Akhil Gogoi says ancestral home submerged, mother's condolence letters destroyed
Jul 22, 2026Raijor Dal president and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on July 22 shared the personal impact of the ongoing floods, revealing that his ancestral home in Lukhurakhan village under Selenghat in Jorhat district remained submerged for three days, leaving behind extensive damage and destroying irreplaceable family keepsakes.
Shillong airport runway expansion to begin in weeks; Centre clears Rs 60 crore for Baljek upgrade
Jul 22, 2026Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on July 22 announced major progress on the state's aviation infrastructure, stating that the long-awaited expansion of the Umroi Airport runway will begin within the next few weeks, while the Centre has also approved over Rs 60 crore for upgrading Baljek Airport in Garo Hills.
Assam to use satellite imagery to probe Nagaland cloudburst after floods recede: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 22 said the state government will conduct a detailed satellite-based assessment of the cloudburst reported in Nagaland's Mon district after the floodwaters recede to determine what triggered the devastating inflow of water into Assam.
Nilachal Flyover service lane to remain closed from July 23; Guwahati Traffic Police issues diversions
Jul 22, 2026The service lane of the Nilachal Flyover on the Adabari approach will remain completely closed from July 23 to facilitate drainage improvement works, prompting the Guwahati Traffic Police to issue a traffic advisory and diversion plan for commuters.
Assam: Nagaon ward member Azizur Rahman disqualified over child marriage
Jul 22, 2026An elected ward member of the Maheripar Gaon Panchayat in Assam's Nagaon district has been disqualified after an official inquiry found that he became a father while he was a minor, in violation of child marriage laws.
Heavy rain alert for Guwahati: IMD warns of waterlogging, flash floods, landslides over next 3-4 days
Jul 22, 2026The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across Guwahati and several parts of Assam over the next three to four days, prompting the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to issue a public advisory urging residents to remain vigilant.
Centre releases Rs 175.10 crore for ST post-matric scholarships in Assam
Jul 22, 2026The Centre has released Rs 175.10 crore to the Assam government under the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students during the financial year 2026-27, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey informed the Rajya Sabha.
Assam CM visits flood-hit Jorhat villages, assures full government support to affected families
Jul 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 22, visited the flood-affected villages of Solmora and Borigaon in Jorhat district to assess the damage caused by the devastating floods and review ongoing relief and rescue operations.
Who is an 'Assamese'? Assam govt says consultations still on
Jul 22, 2026The Assam government on July 22 said consultations are still underway to define who qualifies as an "Assamese" person, describing the issue as sensitive and assuring that a decision will be taken only after considering the views of all stakeholders.
Assam moves bill to fast-track land acquisition for defence, infrastructure and housing projects
Jul 22, 2026The Assam government on July 22 introduced a Bill in the Assembly seeking to ease land acquisition for specified public purpose projects by exempting them from certain provisions of the existing land acquisition law.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi swaps politics for rotis at Assam flood relief camp
Jul 22, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on July 22 rolled up his sleeves to make rotis for flood-affected families at a temporary relief camp in Amguri Tea Estate under Assam's Nazira constituency, in a gesture of solidarity with people displaced by the ongoing floods.
Assam govt introduces bill to ease land acquisition for defence, infrastructure and housing projects
Jul 22, 2026The Assam government on Wednesday, July 22, introduced a Bill in the Assembly seeking to simplify land acquisition for specified public purpose projects by exempting them from certain provisions of the existing land acquisition law.
Assam steps up flood relief, promises full support to affected families
Jul 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited relief camps and promised immediate aid for flood-hit families. The government said support, compensation and rescue operations would continue as damage unfolds.
Assam floods: Disang embankment breach inundates 70–80 villages in Mahmora, residents take shelter on roads
Jul 22, 2026A breach in the Disang river embankment has triggered severe flooding in Assam's Mahmora Assembly constituency in Charaideo district, submerging around 70 to 80 villages and forcing hundreds of families to leave their homes with their livestock.
Assam police arrest two fake Crime Investigation Department officials from Rajasthan
Jul 22, 2026Bongaigaon Police have arrested two alleged fraudsters from Rajasthan for posing as senior officials of a purported Crime Investigation Department (CID/CIB) and extorting money from dairy distributors in Assam.
NFR runs two more special trains as floods disrupt rail services in Assam's Simaluguri
Jul 22, 2026Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced two additional pairs of special trains to assist stranded passengers after severe flooding in and around Simaluguri town in Assam's Sivasagar district disrupted rail connectivity on key sections under the Tinsukia Division.
Kamrup administration activates 24x7 flood response as Assam's flood situation worsens
Jul 22, 2026With the flood situation in Assam remaining critical, the Kamrup district administration on July 22 reviewed its preparedness and response strategy at an emergency meeting chaired by District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra at the District Commissioner's Office in Amingaon.
Students protest in Assam's Goalpara over NEET paper leak, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Jul 22, 2026Students staged a protest in Assam's Goalpara district against the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and alleging that the examination controversy has devastated the lives of several aspirants.
Assam earmarks Rs 100 crore to build aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, boost MRO hub ambitions
Jul 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 22 said the state government has earmarked Rs 100 crore in the Assam Budget 2026 to develop an aerospace components manufacturing ecosystem and strengthen local supply chains as part of its vision to establish Assam as a leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub in the region.
Silchar's civic woes stem from absence of elected municipal representatives: Congress
Jul 22, 2026The Cachar District Congress Committee on July 22 staged a protest outside the Silchar Municipal office, demanding immediate resolution of long-pending civic issues in the town and submitted an eight-point memorandum to the district administration.
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