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New anti-paper leak Bill won't work either, claims Gaurav Gogoi in Parliament

New anti-paper leak Bill won't work either, claims Gaurav Gogoi in Parliament

Jul 28, 2026

Congress MP and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, on July 28 criticised the Centre's proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law, arguing that the existing legislation enacted in 2024 had failed to prevent examination leaks and that the new Bill would meet the same fate.

'Centre working closely with Assam' to assist flood-hit people: PM Modi

'Centre working closely with Assam' to assist flood-hit people: PM Modi

Jul 28, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the Assam flood situation with Union ministers and BJP MPs from the state. He said the Centre is working closely with the state government as relief efforts continue and waters recede in some districts.

Over 71,000 housed in relief camps as Assam flood situation eases: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Over 71,000 housed in relief camps as Assam flood situation eases: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jul 28, 2026

Assam has expanded flood relief operations, with 71,223 people staying in 215 camps across the state. The latest update shows receding river levels in Sivasagar even as damage, deaths and displacement remain significant.

Assam MLAs, barring Raijor Dal, to donate one month's salary for flood relief

Assam MLAs, barring Raijor Dal, to donate one month's salary for flood relief

Jul 28, 2026

Assam Assembly members across party lines pledged one month's salary for flood relief. The move came amid wider fundraising and aid measures as the state battles extensive flood damage.

Assam identifies 13 alleged infiltrators, legal action initiated: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam identifies 13 alleged infiltrators, legal action initiated: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jul 28, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said 13 alleged infiltrators had been identified and legal action begun. The statement comes amid the state's continuing Detect, Delete, Deport drive and recent Assembly figures on removals.

Assam floods: Sivasagar village battles rising waters as hundreds remain stranded

Assam floods: Sivasagar village battles rising waters as hundreds remain stranded

Jul 28, 2026

Floodwaters continued to rise in Assam's Naujan village, submerging homes and roads. The worsening crisis has left hundreds of families relying on relief camps, aid and community support.

Assam: Five arrested after fatal explosion at Cachar iron casting unit

Assam: Five arrested after fatal explosion at Cachar iron casting unit

Jul 28, 2026

Assam Police arrested five people, including the owner, after a blast at a Cachar iron casting unit killed four workers. Investigators are examining alleged safety lapses and a suspected LPG leak as the cause.

Assam: Kabaddi player killed, two injured in hit-and-run incident on Guwahati National Highway

Assam: Kabaddi player killed, two injured in hit-and-run incident on Guwahati National Highway

Jul 28, 2026

A young Kabaddi player was killed and two others were injured after a speeding vehicle hit them on a national highway near the Basistha–Sarusajai stretch in Guwahati on Monday, July 27 police said.

Assam Rural Livelihood Mission faces Rs 52.76 lakh embezzlement allegation in Bongaigaon

Jul 28, 2026

An alleged embezzlement of Rs 52.76 lakh under the Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) of the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) has surfaced in Assam's Bongaigaon district, prompting demands for a thorough investigation and swift administrative action.

Assam: Kamrup Police foil cattle smuggling bid, arrest three; 16 cattle seized

Assam: Kamrup Police foil cattle smuggling bid, arrest three; 16 cattle seized

Jul 28, 2026

Kamrup Police on Monday, July 27 night foiled an alleged cattle smuggling attempt in Assam's Kamrup district, seizing 16 cattle and arresting three persons during a raid conducted under the Chamaria Legislative Assembly Constituency.

Assam floods continue to batter six districts, Dhansiri (South) flows above danger level

Assam floods continue to batter six districts, Dhansiri (South) flows above danger level

Jul 28, 2026

Flood conditions remained severe across Assam on Monday, July 27, with more than 4.45 lakh people affected in six districts, according to the latest Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) report.

Assam Government to withdraw cases against NEET protesters, orders review of arrests

Assam Government to withdraw cases against NEET protesters, orders review of arrests

Jul 28, 2026

The Assam government has decided to withdraw all police cases registered in connection with protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) examination and initiate the release of those arrested, bringing legal proceedings related to the demonstrations to a close.

Assam Premier League Facebook page hacked days before tournament kickoff

Assam Premier League Facebook page hacked days before tournament kickoff

Jul 28, 2026

The official Facebook page of the Assam Premier League (APL) was compromised on Monday, July 27 just days before the tournament is scheduled to begin, raising concerns over digital security for one of Assam's premier domestic cricket competitions.

Assam floods: 13-year-old dies trying to save beloved puppy, leaves grieving parents shattered

Assam floods: 13-year-old dies trying to save beloved puppy, leaves grieving parents shattered

Jul 27, 2026

In a tragedy that has come to symbolise the human cost of Assam's devastating floods, 13-year-old Hridip Panika sacrificed his life while trying to save his three-month-old puppy from the raging floodwaters in Bamun Pukhuri village under Nazira.

Assam introduces bill to allow tea gardens to use 5% land for commercial activities

Assam introduces bill to allow tea gardens to use 5% land for commercial activities

Jul 27, 2026

The Assam government has introduced a Bill to let tea gardens use or lease up to 5 per cent land for approved activities. The move seeks to widen revenue options, improve land use and draw investment into allied sectors.

Central team assesses flood damage in Assam's Sivasagar; minister says district recorded 31 deaths

Jul 27, 2026

A Central government team on July 27 visited flood-affected areas of Assam's Sivasagar district to assess the damage caused by the recent floods and review ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Assam to deploy high-level team to assess rural flood damage in Upper Assam: Atul Bora

Assam to deploy high-level team to assess rural flood damage in Upper Assam: Atul Bora

Jul 27, 2026

Atul Bora chaired a review meeting in Guwahati and announced a field visit to flood-hit Upper Assam districts. The assessment will guide reconstruction of roads, rural housing and community assets while officials push wider rural schemes.

Assam floods affect over 88,000 animals; Golaghat, Jorhat among worst-hit districts

Assam floods affect over 88,000 animals; Golaghat, Jorhat among worst-hit districts

Jul 27, 2026

The devastating floods in Assam have severely impacted the state's livestock sector, with 88,240 animals affected across the worst-hit districts, according to the latest official data.

Assam CM, Union Petroleum Minister review key energy projects, discuss sector growth

Assam CM, Union Petroleum Minister review key energy projects, discuss sector growth

Jul 27, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma met Hardeep Singh Puri in New Delhi to review Assam's key energy projects. The talks highlighted the Centre's push to use Assam's resources and infrastructure to strengthen regional energy growth.

'My nieces' homes are underwater': Adil Hussain voices anguish over Assam floods

'My nieces' homes are underwater': Adil Hussain voices anguish over Assam floods

Jul 27, 2026

Actor Adil Hussain has voiced deep anguish over the devastating flood situation in his home state of Assam, saying the recurring disaster has left him "frustrated, angry, sad and depressed" as even his own family in Sivasagar has been affected.

Spray-and-loot robbery rocks Assam's Nagaon; three hospitalised, woman found unclothed

Jul 27, 2026

A suspected spray-and-loot robbery has sent shockwaves through Assam's Nagaon district after unidentified miscreants allegedly rendered members of a family unconscious before decamping with cash, gold ornaments and other valuables from their home in Borhisa village under Batadrava.