NEEPCO releases excess water from Doyang reservoir, downstream areas in Assam put on alert
Aug 05, 2026A controlled release of water from the Doyang Hydro Electric Project in Nagaland on Wednesday, August 5 prompted authorities to issue precautionary advisories for downstream regions in Assam, as rising reservoir levels necessitated regulated discharge to maintain dam safety.
Lovlina Borgohain returns to SAI, says speaking up on India map row was necessary
Aug 05, 2026Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Wednesday, August 5, returned to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Guwahati, calling it her "second home" and saying she had no regrets about speaking out against the incorrect map of India printed on paper napkins at a restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland.
Brahmaputra erosion threatens Lakhimpur embankment, Jayanta Mallabaruah assures immediate protection measures
Aug 05, 2026Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday, August 5 visited the erosion-hit Bonpuroi-Jamuguri area in Lakhimpur district and assured immediate government intervention to prevent further erosion after the Brahmaputra River posed a serious threat to the Jamuguri-Arimora embankment, a key flood protection structure for the region.
Assam: Senior Baksa Administrative Assistant receives district-level Lok Sewa Award 2026
Aug 05, 2026Senior District Administrative Assistant James Kerketta of the District Commissioner's Office, Baksa, was honoured with the District-Level Lok Sewa Award 2026 by the Government of Assam in recognition of his exemplary service to the public.
'I can help in every way, but I cannot bring your son back': Himanta consoles family of 13-year-old who died saving puppy
Aug 05, 2026The grief inside the Panika household was palpable as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the family of 13-year-old Hridip Panika, who lost his life while trying to save his beloved puppy, Borun, during the recent floods in Assam.
Assam: Rising Brahmaputra threatens embankment in Lakhimpur, authorities deploy geo-bags
Aug 05, 2026A 120-metre stretch of an embankment in Assam's Lakhimpur district has come under critical pressure due to rising water levels and strong currents of the Brahmaputra River, prompting the state government to initiate emergency reinforcement measures to prevent erosion and safeguard vulnerable areas.
Assam: Fresh Brahmaputra erosion damages historic flood protection spur in Dibrugarh
Aug 05, 2026Fresh riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River has damaged the historic Kohair No. 1 Spur in Assam's Dibrugarh district, raising concerns over the safety of one of the town's most important flood protection structures.
Raijor Dal, Jatiya Yuva Bahini demand immediate clarification on delay in UGC-NET 2026 results
Aug 05, 2026Raijor Dal and Jatiya Yuva Bahini on Wednesday demanded an immediate clarification from the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the delay in the declaration of the UGC-NET 2026 results and provisional answer key, alleging that the prolonged wait has left thousands of candidates across the country in uncertainty. The organisations also sought a definite timeline for the publication of the results and warned of protests if the issue remains unresolved.
ED raids 6 locations across Barak Valley in suspected illegal Burmese areca nut trade case
Aug 05, 2026The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 5 conducted searches at six locations across Assam’s Barak Valley in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal trade of Burmese areca nuts, commonly known as Burmese supari.
Assam: Morigaon DC reviews Nijut Moina scheme implementation, focuses on girls’ enrolment
Aug 05, 2026Morigaon District Commissioner Srishti Singh, IAS, chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Nijut Moina scheme in the district, with a focus on improving the enrolment and retention of girl students in educational institutions.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s brother Sushanta Biswa Sarma appointed Barpeta SP
Aug 05, 2026The Assam government has transferred Assam Police Service (APS) officer Sushanta Biswa Sarma, the younger brother of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and appointed him as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) of Barpeta.
Assam flood damage enormous, restoring normalcy will take time: JP Nadda
Aug 05, 2026JP Nadda visited flood-hit Nepalikhuti in Assam with Himanta Biswa Sarma and met affected families. He said the damage was extensive and assured full support from the Centre.
Silchar administration removes illegal encroachments to make way for four-lane road
Aug 05, 2026The Cachar district administration on Wednesday, August 5, launched a major eviction drive along the Meherpur–Medical Road in Silchar, removing illegal encroachments on government land to pave the way for the construction of a four-lane road.
‘Worse than animals’: Badruddin Ajmal launches scathing attack on Assam government
Aug 05, 2026AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Assam government, urging political leaders to rise above Hindu-Muslim divisions and prioritise humanity.
Guwahati Police recover rented vehicle being taken to Nagaland for illegal sale; Six arrested
Aug 05, 2026Guwahati Police recovered a rented vehicle allegedly being taken to Nagaland for illegal sale. The case has led to six arrests and a wider probe into a possible vehicle theft network.
Assam: Drugs worth Rs 28 crore seized in Cachar, 3 suspected traffickers arrested
Aug 05, 2026Narcotics worth an estimated Rs 28 crore were seized and three suspected drug traffickers arrested during a joint operation by Assam Police and the Assam Rifles in Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
‘No shortage of relief’: JP Nadda assures Assam of full Centre support during Sivasagar flood visit
Aug 05, 2026Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on August 5 assured Assam of full support from the Centre for relief and rehabilitation in flood-hit areas, saying there would be “no shortage” of assistance for the state.
Assam floods: Walking through knee-deep water with CM, survivor recounts how a roller saved his family
Aug 05, 2026Walking through knee-deep floodwaters alongside Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during his visit to Nazira, flood survivor Utpal recounted how a road roller became a lifeline for his family during the devastating July 19 floods.
Charaideo: Flood-hit families allege favouritism, irregularities in Rs 15,000 relief distribution
Aug 05, 2026Tension gripped Ranga Pothar village under Chaphrai Gaon Panchayat in Assam’s Charaideo district after flood-affected residents alleged irregularities and favouritism in the distribution of the government’s interim flood relief assistance.
JP Nadda visits flood-ravaged Santak, Nepali Khuti in Sivasagar; meets affected families
Aug 05, 2026Union Health Minister and BJP national president J.P. Nadda on August 5 visited the flood-ravaged Santak and Nepali Khuti areas of Assam’s Sivasagar district to assess the extent of devastation caused by the recent floods and interact with affected residents.
Assam floods: ‘Everything we earned was destroyed in seconds’—Sivasagar’s Bihari Basti struggles to rebuild
Aug 05, 2026Bihari Basti, Bihubor, Nepali Khuti and Railwayghat are among the worst-affected areas in Assam’s Sivasagar district following the devastating floods of July 19, with several families losing their homes, belongings and livelihoods.
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