Assam govt mulls alternative crops for flood-hit farmers in Sivasagar: Pijush Hazarika
Aug 01, 2026The Assam government is considering alternative cultivation options for farmers affected by the recent floods in Sivasagar district, with many likely to miss the current agricultural season, Minister Pijush Hazarika said.
Assam: Newly constructed Batadrava-Baruwati road damaged after light rain, locals allege poor-quality work
Aug 01, 2026Allegations of large-scale irregularities and substandard construction have surfaced over the ongoing reconstruction of the Batadrava-Baruwati connecting road in Assam’s Nagaon district, with portions of the newly built road reportedly getting damaged after only light rainfall.
Assam floods recede, but survivors in Sivasagar face a long road to recovery
Aug 01, 2026Even as floodwaters gradually retreat across parts of Assam, the humanitarian crisis is far from over. In several flood-ravaged villages, the receding waters have exposed the scale of devastation left behind, forcing thousands of families to begin the difficult task of rebuilding their lives amid damaged homes, destroyed belongings and uncertainty over the future.
Assam: Man found dead with stab injuries inside Nagaon tea garden
Aug 01, 2026The body of a man bearing apparent stab injuries was recovered from inside the Nonoi Tea Garden under the jurisdiction of the Jalna Police Outpost in Assam’s Nagaon district on August 1, police said.
Flood took their home, thieves took daughter’s wedding jewellery in Assam's Sivasagar
Aug 01, 2026A flood-affected family in Assam’s Sivasagar district has been left devastated after burglars allegedly stole jewellery saved for their daughter’s wedding and Rs 70,000 kept aside for a medical operation.
14 ‘infiltrators’ apprehended in Assam, action initiated: Himanta
Aug 01, 2026Assam Police have apprehended 14 alleged infiltrators, and appropriate action has been initiated against them, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on July 31.
Protests intensify in Assam's Chhaygaon over proposed Rs 1,455-crore Kulsi hydropower project
Aug 01, 2026Fresh protests have erupted in Assam’s Chhaygaon over the proposed 55 MW Kulsi Hydropower Project, with several civil society organisations warning of a large-scale agitation if the government does not withdraw the project.
Assam: 50,000 Yaba tablets, heroin worth Rs 12.5 crore seized in Amingaon; 3 arrested
Aug 01, 2026Assam Police seized a major consignment of narcotics, including 50,000 Yaba tablets and heroin, from a vehicle in Amingaon and arrested three persons from Manipur, officials said on August 1.
Assam: Flood-displaced families perform Hindu and Muslim death rituals on roadside
Aug 01, 2026In a poignant display of grief, solidarity and communal harmony, two flood-affected families were forced to perform the final post-death rituals of their loved ones on a roadside after the devastating floods left their homes uninhabitable in Assam’s Nazira.
Assam flood toll rises to 82; affected population drops to 1.92 lakh
Aug 01, 2026The death toll in Assam’s floods rose to 82 after two more people died, even as the number of affected people declined to 1.92 lakh, an official bulletin said on July 31.
Akhil Gogoi seeks transparent flood relief, long-term measures to tackle Assam floods
Jul 31, 2026Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi on July 31 addressed a press conference in Sivasagar, highlighting the prevailing flood situation in the district and raising concerns over relief and rehabilitation measures for affected residents.
Assam minister reviews Bhogdoi flood damage in Jorhat, directs speedy relief measures
Jul 31, 2026Assam minister Atul Bora visited flood-affected villages in Teok to review damage caused by the Bhogdoi River. He told officials to hasten relief and rehabilitation so affected families receive help quickly.
Heavy rains keep Gujarat, Himachal on alert; Assam strengthens flood relief as nationwide preparedness intensifies
Jul 31, 2026States intensified emergency measures as heavy rain and rising rivers raised flood risks across Gujarat, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Alerts, dam releases, relief reviews and political outreach underscored a wider monsoon preparedness push.
Assam: AASU alumni from Tinsukia extend flood relief to affected families in Sivasagar
Jul 31, 2026Former members of the All Tinsukia District Students Union (AASU) have extended relief assistance to flood-affected families in Sivasagar district, expressing solidarity with people impacted by the recent floods in Upper Assam.
Assam sought Rs 8,394 crore in NDRF aid, received only Rs 205 crore: Gaurav Gogoi
Jul 31, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has raised concerns over Assam’s limited receipt of central disaster assistance and the alleged underutilisation of funds available under state disaster relief mechanisms, amid the ongoing flood crisis.
Silchar Medical College: Ambulance driver stabbed multiple times in parking dispute, accused arrested
Jul 31, 2026An ambulance driver was seriously injured after being allegedly stabbed during a clash between two ambulance drivers over a parking-related dispute at the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) premises on July 31.
Muslim Rashtriya Manch announces financial aid for Assam flood victims, to contribute to CM's Relief Fund
Jul 31, 2026Muslim Rashtriya Manch has announced financial aid for Assam's flood-affected people and will contribute to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The decision follows a field assessment that underlined widespread devastation and the need for expanded relief work.
Assam BJP MPs meet Amit Shah, seek advance wages for flood-hit farmers under VB-G RAM G Act
Jul 31, 2026A delegation of Assam BJP MPs met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Parliament House and apprised him of the flood situation in the state, seeking additional support for affected communities.
Assam CM urges empathy for flood-hit Nagaland, says border issue will be discussed after crisis
Jul 31, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 31 said discussions on the flood-related concerns and the border issue involving Nagaland would be held after the immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts are completed, stressing that the focus must currently remain on supporting people affected by the disaster.
APL to begin as scheduled, BCCI secretary urges ACA to keep event low-key amid Assam flood crisis
Jul 31, 2026The Assam Premier League (APL) will begin as scheduled on August 1, with the tournament set to continue until August 23, even as the state continues to recover from the recent flood crisis.
Assam Assembly constitutes Public Accounts Committee; Rekibuddin Ahmed named chairperson
Jul 31, 2026The Assam Legislative Assembly has constituted the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the year 2026, appointing Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed as its chairperson.
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