Rs 2,998.87 crore sanctioned for 60 tourism projects in Northeast: Union Tourism Minister
Jul 23, 2026Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha the Centre has sanctioned Rs 2,998.87 crore for 60 tourism projects across the Northeast. The reply also highlighted branding efforts, investment outreach and rising Kaziranga visitor numbers in Assam.
Assam: NEEPCO to release excess water from Doyang reservoir, Golaghat administration issues flood alert
Jul 23, 2026The Golaghat district administration has issued a series of flood advisories and safety guidelines for residents of Sarupathar Sub-Division and adjoining areas following continuous rainfall that has led to a rise in water levels across rivers and streams. Authorities have urged people living in low-lying and riverbank areas to remain vigilant, follow official instructions, and take precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property.
'Epic humanitarian crisis': Gaurav Gogoi alleges delay in Assam flood relief
Jul 23, 2026Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has accused the Assam government of delaying emergency flood relief in badly hit districts. He has sought a clear death toll, quicker aid deliveries and central help for rebuilding homes and farms.
Assam floods: Amit Shah orders central team to assess damage, aid relief
Jul 23, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Himanta Biswa Sarma and said a central team will visit Assam to assess flood damage. The move comes as floods have killed 41 people, affected over 6.5 lakh residents and disrupted livelihoods.
Over 148 relief camps shelter 30000 displaced as Assam battles devastating floods, multi-agency rescue efforts continue
Jul 23, 2026Assam is grappling with one of its most severe flood crises in recent years, with more than nine lakh people across over 1,800 villages in 25 districts affected by the deluge. The disaster has claimed 41 lives so far, while thousands of livestock have also perished, compounding the humanitarian and economic impact across the state.
Congress leader Pawan Khera arrives in Guwahati for crime branch questioning over defamation complaint
Jul 23, 2026Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera reached Guwahati on July 23 to appear before the Assam Police Crime Branch in Guwahati, in connection with an ongoing defamation case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam flood crisis deepens, father ferries child in makeshift drum boat through neck-deep waters in Sivasagar
Jul 23, 2026The flood situation in Assam's Sivasagar district deteriorated further on Thursday, July 22 as rising waters inundated several new localities, triggering fresh evacuations and disrupting normal life across the affected areas.
ASSAM FLOODS |Live Updates: Death toll, rescue operations, weather alerts and latest news
Jul 23, 2026Follow India Today NE's live coverage of the Assam floods with the latest updates on affected districts, rescue and relief operations, weather forecasts, road and rail disruptions, river water levels, government advisories and ground reports.
Congress leader Pawan Khera to likely to appear before Assam Crime Branch today in defamation case
Jul 23, 2026Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera is likely to appear before the Assam Police Crime Branch in Guwahati on July 23 at around 11 am in connection with an ongoing defamation case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam Police seize 6.3 kg suspected cannabis in Boko, Meghalaya man arrested
Jul 23, 2026Assam Police seized 6.300 kg (gross weight) of suspected cannabis and arrested one person during an anti-narcotics operation carried out by Hahim Outpost under Boko Police Station in Kamrup district on July 22.
Assam: Unidentified miscreants open fire on three youths in Dibrugarh, police launch probe
Jul 23, 2026Three youths were injured after unidentified miscreants allegedly opened fire on them near the Ghoramara area of Lahowal in Assam's Dibrugarh district on Wednesday, July 22 night, police said.
Assam flood death toll climbs to 41 as 10 more lives lost in 24 hours, over 6.4 lakh people affected
Jul 23, 2026The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Wednesday, July 22 with 10 more people losing their lives over the past 24 hours, taking the cumulative flood-related death toll in the state to 41.
Assam chief secretary reviews flood crisis, orders faster relief and restoration
Jul 23, 2026Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota reviewed the flood situation and ordered quicker relief and restoration in the worst-hit districts. The directions came as over 5.65 lakh people were affected, the death toll rose and fresh weather alerts remained in force.
"Around 100 people still missing in Assam floods," says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 23, 2026Around 100 people remain missing in the devastating floods that have ravaged Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, July 22 after visiting the worst-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat to assess the extent of the damage and review ongoing rescue and relief operations.
Assam Government reviews supply chain readiness for distribution of essential food items
Jul 23, 2026Assam Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai on Wednesday, July 22 chaired a high-level review meeting at Janata Bhawan to assess the state's preparedness for the distribution of essential food items under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), with a focus on ensuring the timely supply of masoor dal and sugar to eligible beneficiaries.
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.
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.
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