Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Devasish Sharma likely to retire from service on August 5: Reports
Aug 04, 2026Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Devasish Sharma is likely to retire from government service on Wednesday, August 5, as per reports. The development marks the end of his tenure as the administrative head of Nagaon district.
Assam police urges responsible sharing of flood content, calls for protection of children’s privacy
Aug 04, 2026Amid the worsening flood situation in Assam, the Assam Police on Tuesday, August 4 issued an advisory urging social media users, influencers and content creators to exercise restraint while sharing visuals from flood-affected areas, with a particular emphasis on protecting the privacy, dignity and safety of children
Pregnant woman, daughter critically injured in road accident near Assam-Meghalaya border
Aug 04, 2026A pregnant woman and her minor daughter sustained critical injuries after a head-on collision between a scooter and a Mahindra pick-up vehicle near Lampi along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Tuesday, August 4 afternoon.
Assam flood: 89 dead, relief operations continue across flood-hit areas
Aug 04, 2026The overall death toll from this year's floods in Assam has risen to 89, even as urban flooding continued to affect parts of Guwahati, impacting around 7,000 people across Kamrup (Metropolitan), according to the latest Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) report.
IMD warns of thunderstorm, lightning for parts of Assam in next few hours
Aug 04, 2026The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an immediate weather alert forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rainfall across several districts of Assam over the next few hours.
Guwahati Airport expands domestic network with direct flight to Deoghar
Aug 04, 2026Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) on Tuesday, August 4 inaugurated its first direct flight service between Guwahati and Deoghar, further expanding regional air connectivity and strengthening links between Northeast India and Jharkhand.
Assam's Nihitta Kemprai wins bronze for India at International Taekwondo Championship in Thailand
Aug 04, 2026Assam's Dima Hasao district has added to India's sporting achievements after taekwondo athlete Nihitta Kemprai won a bronze medal at The Heroes International Taekwondo Championship 2026 held in Pattaya, Thailand.
After father dies saving farm animals in Assam floods, daughters vow to fulfil his IAS dream
Aug 04, 2026In a flood-ravaged village in Assam's Sivasagar district, two sisters have turned their grief into a promise — to finish the dream their father died trying to protect.
Property dispute turns fatal: Son arrested for allegedly killing mother in Assam's Cachar
Aug 04, 2026A 65-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her son over a property dispute in Assam's Cachar district on the afternoon of August 4, while another woman sustained serious injuries after she reportedly tried to intervene.
Centre inaugurates PM-DevINE-funded banana processing facility in Assam’s Boko
Aug 04, 2026In a move aimed at strengthening value addition in Assam's agriculture sector, a Common Facility Centre (CFC) for banana-based products was inaugurated at Jawaharlal Nehru (Autonomous) College in Boko on Monday, August 3 under the Centre's PM-DevINE scheme.
Seven rescued minor girls return to Assam's Dhubri after Bihar brick kiln abuse case
Aug 04, 2026Seven minor girls rescued from an alleged human trafficking and bonded labour racket at a brick kiln in Bihar's Saharsa district were brought back to Assam's Dhubri on Tuesday, August 4 under the escort of Bihar Police and officials from the Saharsa Child Protection Unit.
Assam: BTC Secretariat begins Census 2027 self-enumeration drive with training programme
Aug 04, 2026The BTC Secretariat held a self-enumeration training programme in Kokrajhar for Census 2027. The exercise paired staff training with a help desk as authorities pushed early public participation and coordination.
Gauhati University launches mission to restore flood-damaged manuscripts at Sivasagar Satra
Aug 04, 2026Gauhati University has launched a scientific drive to restore flood-damaged Sanchipat manuscripts at Medhijan Shri Shri Gajala Satra. The effort seeks to preserve rare records of Assam's literary, spiritual and historical heritage for future generations.
Meghalaya donates Rs 1 crore to Assam CM Relief Fund for flood relief
Aug 04, 2026Meghalaya has contributed Rs 1 crore to Assam's Chief Minister's Relief Fund for flood relief. Himanta Biswa Sarma said the donation showed Northeastern solidarity during the crisis.
Assam: Golaghat man dies after falling into illegal brick kiln excavation pit, residents demand action
Aug 04, 2026A man died after falling into a deep excavation pit near a brick kiln in Assam's Golaghat district, with residents alleging that the pit was created through illegal soil extraction and blaming the authorities for failing to curb hazardous excavation practices in the area.
Assam: North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council allocates Rs 1232 crore for Dima Hasao development
Aug 04, 2026The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) on Tuesday, August 4 presented a Rs 1,232-crore budget for the 2026-27 financial year, outlining a development-focused roadmap for Assam's Dima Hasao district with priority accorded to education, sports, youth empowerment, tourism and employee welfare.
School Management Committees mandatory in all Assam government schools under new notification
Aug 04, 2026Assam has revised the rules for School Management Committees across all government and provincialised schools. The move replaces earlier panels and seeks to strengthen decentralised, participatory school governance.
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah inspects Tamulpur Medical College, says project nearing completion
Aug 04, 2026Jayanta Malla Baruah and Ashok Singhal reviewed work at the under-construction Tamulpur Medical College and Hospital in Kachubari. The visit underscored the push to complete the project on time and expand healthcare access in the Bodoland Territorial Region.
No illegal mining in Assam, Nagaland issue to be raised with Centre: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 4 said the state government will begin assessing damage to flood-affected houses from August 9 to expedite relief and rehabilitation for families affected by the recent floods.
Himanta Biswa Sarma takes stock of flood situation in Assam's Sivasagar, assures continued assistance
Aug 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, August 4 visited flood-affected Sivasagar to review the prevailing situation, interact with affected residents and assess the government's ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures. During the visit, he emphasised the need for timely assistance, expedited damage assessment and continued support for families impacted by the floods.
Union Minister JP Nadda to inspect flood-hit areas in Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
Aug 04, 2026JP Nadda has begun a three-day tour of flood and landslide-affected areas in Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. The visit includes camp inspections, meetings with residents and reviews of relief, rehabilitation and health services.
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