Assam begins doorstep assessment of flood damage across affected districts: Himanta
Aug 09, 2026The Assam government has begun a doorstep assessment of damage caused by the ongoing floods across all affected districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, August 9.
108 cattle recovered from alleged illegal slaughterhouse in Kamrup: Himanta
Aug 09, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, August 9, said police recovered 108 cattle during an operation against an alleged illegal slaughterhouse in Bezera Simelibari in Kamrup district.
Assam flood death toll reaches 100 as nearly 1.4 lakh remain affected
Aug 09, 2026The death toll in Assam’s floods this year rose to 100 on Sunday, August 9, after two more people drowned in floodwaters in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Assam State Museum launches flood damage assessment of heritage sites in Sivasagar, Charaideo
Aug 09, 2026The Assam State Museum has launched an assessment and documentation exercise to determine the extent of flood damage to cultural heritage in Nazira, Sivasagar and Charaideo.
Delhi rice scam: AAP alleges Assam corporation diverted subsidised grain to Haryana
Aug 09, 2026A fresh political controversy has erupted in Delhi after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that subsidised rice meant for the city’s poor was diverted through an Assam-based corporation and subsequently sold to a private company in Haryana.
Buddhist monks from Arunachal distribute relief materials in flood-hit Sivasagar, Charaideo
Aug 09, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh Bhikkhu Sangha, in collaboration with Buddhist devotees from Arunachal Pradesh, distributed relief materials and financial assistance among flood-affected people in Assam’s Sivasagar and Charaideo districts on Sunday, August 8.
When floodwater became drinking water: How Tripura University researchers brought hope to Sivasagar villages
Aug 09, 2026For residents of flood-hit villages in remote parts of Sivasagar, access to safe drinking water became a major challenge as floodwaters disrupted normal supplies. A team of researchers from Tripura University has now brought a portable solution directly to the affected communities.
Assam: Second wave of flooding hits Bokakhat as Dhansiri River swells, Atul Bora reviews relief and damage assessment
Aug 09, 2026A second wave of flooding has affected Assam’s Bokakhat sub-division, with rising waters of the Dhansiri River inundating several areas and forcing families to move to relief camps.
Guwahati: Police seize suspected beef, buffalo meat packets in Hatigaon, one arrested
Aug 09, 2026Police in Guwahati seized 9.640 kg of suspected beef and 3 kg of meat packets labelled as buffalo meat during a raid at a rented premises in the Hatigaon area on August 7 morning, and arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the alleged illegal possession and sale of meat products.
Assam: Elephant herd on the move through Kheroni villages, residents fear crop damage
Aug 09, 2026A herd of wild elephants has been roaming through villages and agricultural areas in Kheroni under the Southern Forest Range of Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district for several days, causing concern among local residents.
'Zubeen is still there; Bhupen Hazarika, Jayanta Hazarika are alive again through the people': Garima Garg in Sivasagar
Aug 09, 2026Speaking to the media during a relief distribution programme in Betbari near Sivasagar town on Sunday, August 9, Garima Garg, wife of late singer and musician Zubeen Garg, said the values represented by Zubeen Garg, Bhupen Hazarika and Jayanta Hazarika continue to live through the people of Assam.
Assam: Body of missing 42-year-old woman recovered in Cachar, probe launched
Aug 09, 2026The body of a 42-year-old woman, who had reportedly been missing since Thursday, was recovered from a drain at Punikhal near the East Devipur cremation ground under the Dholai Assembly constituency in Assam’s Cachar district, prompting a police investigation.
Heavy rain submerges several areas in Assam's Bokoliaghat, roads waterlogged
Aug 09, 2026A flood-like situation has emerged in Bokoliaghat following incessant heavy rainfall since Sunday, August 9 morning, with several areas under the Bokoliaghat Town Committee inundated and normal life disrupted.
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Assam's Mahur, houses and school damaged, locals blame NH-27 construction
Aug 09, 2026Heavy rainfall over the past few days triggered a landslide in Mahur under Mahur Police Station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, damaging four houses and Soron Presbyterian High School, according to local residents.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews preparations in Raha for relaunch of subsidised essential commodities distribution
Aug 09, 2026Pijush Hazarika reviewed preparations in Raha ahead of the relaunch of subsidised sugar and dal distribution. The exercise is meant to help eligible NFSA families access essential commodities at affordable prices.
1.25 lakh native saplings to be planted across 50 hectares in Assam’s Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
Aug 09, 2026Assam has begun planting more than 1.25 lakh native saplings across 50 hectares in Behali Wildlife Sanctuary. The drive aims to turn previously encroached land into forest and improve the sanctuary’s habitat.
Assam: Jorhat flood situation under control as water levels recede, says Union Minister Pabitra Margherita
Aug 09, 2026The first phase of the flood situation in Assam’s Jorhat district is now under control, with water levels receding after floods affected around 1.66 lakh people across 304 villages, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita said.
Drug peddler arrested in Assam's Jagiroad with 21.97 gm heroin
Aug 09, 2026A suspected drug peddler was arrested in Jagiroad after 21.97 gm of heroin was seized from him. The case adds to Assam's continuing anti-drug drive as investigators probe the contraband's source and possible network links.
‘99 dead, many bodies yet to be recovered’: Congress alleges Assam government failed in flood response
Aug 09, 2026Congress leader Ripun Bora has alleged that the Assam government has failed to effectively carry out rescue operations and provide adequate relief to people affected by the floods, claiming that the actual death toll could be higher than the official figure
GMCH Mother & Child Hospital gets 5-star GRIHA rating for sustainable infrastructure
Aug 09, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said the GMCH Mother and Child Hospital has received a five-star GRIHA rating. He called it a milestone for Assam’s healthcare infrastructure and patient-friendly hospital design.
Diju River swells, several areas in Assam’s Kaliabor inundated
Aug 09, 2026Floodwaters from the Diju River have inundated several areas of Kaliabor in Assam, affecting residential areas, agricultural land and fishery ponds as the river continues to rise.
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