New anti-paper leak Bill won't work either, claims Gaurav Gogoi in Parliament
Jul 28, 2026Congress 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
Jul 28, 2026Prime 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
Jul 28, 2026Assam 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
Jul 28, 2026Assam 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
Jul 28, 2026Assam 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
Jul 28, 2026Floodwaters 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
Jul 28, 2026Assam 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
Jul 28, 2026A 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, 2026An 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
Jul 28, 2026Kamrup 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
Jul 28, 2026Flood 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
Jul 28, 2026The 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
Jul 28, 2026The 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
Jul 27, 2026In 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
Jul 27, 2026The 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, 2026A 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
Jul 27, 2026Atul 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
Jul 27, 2026The 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
Jul 27, 2026Himanta 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
Jul 27, 2026Actor 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, 2026A 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.
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