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Assam targets completion of two lakh PMAY-G houses in next 100 days

Assam targets completion of two lakh PMAY-G houses in next 100 days

Jul 08, 2026

Assam has set a 100-day target to complete and hand over two lakh PMAY-G houses. The announcement in the Assembly came as the government agreed to examine allegations over geo-tagging irregularities.

Assam's Longtong village celebrates Tuluni festival with cultural performances and traditional rituals

Jul 08, 2026

The traditional Tuluni harvest festival of the Sümi Naga community was celebrated with enthusiasm and cultural fervour at the historic Longtong Sema Naga Village in Assam's Tinsukia district on Wednesday, bringing together community members, scholars, officials and visitors from different parts of the state.

Assam: Baksa launches entrepreneurship development programme for 1438 CMAAA 2.0 beneficiaries

Assam: Baksa launches entrepreneurship development programme for 1438 CMAAA 2.0 beneficiaries

Jul 08, 2026

The district administration on Wednesday launched a three-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for beneficiaries under CMAAA 2.0, with the inaugural session held at Baksa Polytechnic, the nodal institute for conducting the training programme.

MLA Akhil Gogoi blames Arunachal hydropower projects for flood crisis in Assam

Jul 08, 2026

Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday, July 8 alleged that large hydropower projects under construction in Arunachal Pradesh are contributing to the worsening flood and erosion situation in Assam, claiming that sudden releases of water from the dams are aggravating the state's annual flood crisis.

Two youths arrested with country-made pistol, live ammunition in Assam's Chirang

Two youths arrested with country-made pistol, live ammunition in Assam's Chirang

Jul 08, 2026

Two youths were arrested after police recovered a country-made pistol and four rounds of live ammunition from their possession during an operation in Assam's Chirang district, officials said.

Central team begins four-day assessment of flood losses in Assam

Central team begins four-day assessment of flood losses in Assam

Jul 08, 2026

A six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from the Government of India arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday, July 7, for a four-day assessment of flood damage in Assam, covering losses caused by floods during 2025 and 2026.

Assam youth dies at Hyderabad worksite, family seeks help

Assam youth dies at Hyderabad worksite, family seeks help

Jul 08, 2026

In yet another tragic incident involving an Assamese migrant worker, a youth from Margherita in Tinsukia district died after allegedly falling from the top of an under-construction building in Hyderabad, leaving his family devastated.

Dibrugarh battles fresh Brahmaputra erosion as water resources dept launches overnight protection work

Jul 08, 2026

The Water Resources Department carried out overnight erosion-control operations using geo bags and mega bags along the Brahmaputra riverbank at Tingkhong Bhanga Ali in Mohanaghat, Dibrugarh, after a fresh spell of severe erosion triggered panic among residents.

'Genuine Indians being pushed back from Assam to Bangladesh in the dark': AIUDF

Jul 08, 2026

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on July 8 submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, raising a range of issues including the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), eviction drives, the pushback of illegal immigrants and law and order.

Assam: Parents begin hunger strike seeking justice for 14-year-old daughter who died by suicide

Jul 08, 2026

The parents of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly died by suicide following mental harassment by a school teacher and the father of a classmate have launched a 25-hour hunger strike in Assam's Moran, demanding the immediate arrest of those they hold responsible for their daughter's death.

Assam considers new Rongpur Development Block office, Panchayat infrastructure upgrade in Cachar after delimitation

Assam considers new Rongpur Development Block office, Panchayat infrastructure upgrade in Cachar after delimitation

Jul 08, 2026

The Assam Government is considering a proposal to construct a new office building for the newly created Rongpur Development Block in Cachar district, along with the construction and renovation of several Panchayat office buildings affected by the recent delimitation exercise.

Assam's Joysagar milk chilling plant lies defunct, locals allege waste of public funds

Jul 08, 2026

A milk chilling plant built over a decade ago at Joysagar in Assam's Sivasagar district has fallen into complete disrepair, with locals alleging that the project has become a symbol of wasted public funds and administrative neglect.

Assam identifies erosion-prone areas in Cachar, plans flood protection works in Udharbond

Assam identifies erosion-prone areas in Cachar, plans flood protection works in Udharbond

Jul 08, 2026

The Assam Government told the Assembly it has identified erosion-prone stretches in Cachar and proposed permanent protection works in Udharbond. The update comes as recurring monsoon floods continue to endanger villages, farmland and infrastructure in the district.

Congress MLA flags reckless green bus operations in Guwahati

Jul 08, 2026

Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar on July 8 said Green Buses operating in Guwahati must strictly adhere to traffic rules, asserting that reckless operations have led to public complaints and road accidents.

Five arrested as Barpeta police seize heroin, yaba, cough syrup in anti-drug crackdown

Five arrested as Barpeta police seize heroin, yaba, cough syrup in anti-drug crackdown

Jul 08, 2026

Barpeta Police arrested five alleged drug peddlers during a series of coordinated anti-narcotics operations conducted across Barpeta, Howly, Sarthebari and Barpeta Road, recovering suspected heroin, Yaba tablets, cough syrup, cash and other incriminating materials.

AASU questions Rs 2.08 crore VIP guest house project at Gauhati University amid financial crunch

AASU questions Rs 2.08 crore VIP guest house project at Gauhati University amid financial crunch

Jul 08, 2026

All Assam Students' Union (AASU) president Utpal Sarma has questioned the decision to spend Rs 2.08 crore on constructing a VIP dining room, kitchen and staff quarters at Gauhati University, arguing that the expenditure is difficult to justify when the university is facing financial constraints.

63 green bus drivers lose licences as Guwahati tightens enforcement against traffic violations

63 green bus drivers lose licences as Guwahati tightens enforcement against traffic violations

Jul 07, 2026

The Kamrup Metropolitan district administration has announced stringent enforcement measures against violations by CNG and electric-operated green buses in Guwahati, including suspending offending vehicles from operation for seven days, amid growing public concern over traffic indiscipline and commuter safety.

Assam: Old Saraighat Bridge to shut for repairs, authorities announce temporary traffic diversion plan

Assam: Old Saraighat Bridge to shut for repairs, authorities announce temporary traffic diversion plan

Jul 07, 2026

The old Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra will remain closed to vehicular traffic for two months, from July 13 to September 15, to facilitate major repair and maintenance work, Kamrup (Metro) District Commissioner Swapneel Paul said on Tuesday, July 7.

BRICS adopts Guwahati Declaration to tighten joint action on drug trafficking

BRICS adopts Guwahati Declaration to tighten joint action on drug trafficking

Jul 07, 2026

BRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration at the anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati. The move underscored a push for faster intelligence sharing and joint action against evolving trafficking networks.

Assam Assembly Speaker warns MLAs against quoting expunged Assembly proceedings

Assam Assembly Speaker warns MLAs against quoting expunged Assembly proceedings

Jul 07, 2026

Assam Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass warned MLAs against quoting expunged remarks outside the House. He also pushed for orderly proceedings while rejecting curbs on media comments as a free speech issue.

Assam records over 1,100 human-animal conflict deaths since 2016: Minister

Assam records over 1,100 human-animal conflict deaths since 2016: Minister

Jul 07, 2026

Jayanta Mallabaruah told the Assam Assembly that 1,147 people died in human-animal conflict between 2016 and 2026. He said the figures also highlighted elephant deaths, encroachment and limited forest recovery.