Assam News

Assam Cabinet clears Taj Gateway Hotel Project at Jagiroad, boosts rural infrastructure push

The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, August 11 approved a series of infrastructure and development measures, including the proposed construction of a Taj Gateway five-star hotel at Jagiroad and a package of rural infrastructure projects under the VB-G RAM G scheme

19-year-old Assam woman found dead in Noida PG, man who accompanied her missing

A 19-year-old woman from Assam was found dead at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Noida’s Baraula area, with police suspecting the involvement of a man who had accompanied her to the city in search of a private-sector job, officials said on Tuesday, August 11.

Assam Cabinet approves measures to end caste discrimination in prisons

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, August 11 approved amendments to the state's jail management rules aimed at ending caste and gang-based discrimination in prisons, while also clearing a 25-year power purchase agreement for electricity from a 25 MW solar photovoltaic project.

Assam Cabinet approves Rs 2,100 crore satellite city project, Rs 450 crore BTR fund

The Assam Cabinet approved a raft of welfare, infrastructure and administrative measures on Tuesday. The decisions included Rs 2,100 crore for the Guwahati Aerotropolis project and tax, recruitment and identity relief measures.

Assam ramps up flood health measures to ‘safeguard public health’: Health Minister Ashok Singhal

Assam has intensified health and disease-prevention measures across flood-affected areas as post-deluge risks mount. The response focuses on safe water, sanitation, surveillance and care for vulnerable groups as waters recede.

Assam youth group protests, demands reopening of Margherita coal mines

Assam’s wild rice conservation project reviewed by rainfed agriculture authority chief

A conservation project to protect Assam’s wild rice is under way at Borjuli in Sonitpur district. The effort highlights the Biodiversity Heritage Site’s role in preserving locally significant plant genetic resources.

‘Sister states’: Assam CM thanks Manipur for Rs 1 crore flood relief contribution

Manipur has contributed Rs 1 crore to Assam's relief fund for flood response. Himanta Biswa Sarma said the gesture reflected shared history, kinship and Northeast solidarity.

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 1.12 lakh people remain affected

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Tuesday, August 11, with the number of affected people declining to 1.12 lakh across seven districts, while no fresh fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, according to an official bulletin.

How Sivasagar's only Gurudwara became a shelter for Assam's flood-hit

As floods hit Sivasagar, the Gurudwara Sahib has kept its langar and shelter open for affected families. The effort has continued even as several sevadars, including Ashok Sharma, have seen their own homes go under water.

Assam Women’s Commission launches mobile app for online complaint registration

The Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) has launched a dedicated mobile application to enable women across the state to register complaints and seek assistance without having to visit the commission’s office in person.

Assam's Morigaon district holds cycle rally, Kayaking competition under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign ahead of I-Day

The Morigaon district administration organised a cycle rally and a kayaking competition on Tuesday, August 11 as part of preparations for Independence Day and the Central Government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

Assam to get 5 Compressed Biogas plants to convert waste, farm residue into clean energy: Himanta

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam will get five compressed biogas plants in Tinsukia and Jorhat. The projects aim to convert municipal waste and agricultural residue into cleaner energy under the state's green push.

Assam students’ group calls blockade against Arunachal over Badati-Mingmang violence

TMPK has called a road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh from August 12 over the Badati-Mingmang incident. The group said the protest will continue until those involved are identified, arrested and acted against.

Assam: Bir Lachit Sena opposes alleged hill mining at Sonaikuchi, seeks CM’s intervention

Bir Lachit Sena submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging immediate intervention against alleged hill excavation and blasting activities at Sonaikuchi in Jagiroad.

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika slams Congress over Jharkhand student protests, challenges Rahul Gandhi to debate

Pijush Hazarika accused the Congress-JMM government of using force against students protesting in Ranchi. He also challenged Rahul Gandhi to let Parliament function and join a debate on the issue.

Assam: NEERI-ZAR water filters bring safe drinking water to flood-hit Jorhat villages

At Jonakimondal village, five household-based and five community-based NEERI-ZAR units were demonstrated and distributed among affected residents. The units are designed to treat locally available water and provide potable water during floods and other emergency situations.

After the flood, Sivsagar's Nepali Khuti picks up the pieces, one home at a time

Organisations including the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), the All Assam Gorkha Students' Union and 'Ek Haath, Ek Saath' from Sikkim are helping set up temporary relief shelters for the flood-affected families.

Assam CM reviews construction workers welfare schemes, directs faster infrastructure and skill initiatives

Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the construction workers welfare board and ordered faster project execution. The push covers training, registration, essential facilities and cess collection for broader worker support.

Gauhati HC to take up pleas seeking reopening of Siddharth Sharma linked-Mahavir Aqua, bank account operation

The Gauhati High Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday, August 11, two petitions filed by Siddharth Sharma, including a plea seeking permission to reopen Mahavir Aqua and another concerning the operation of a bank account.

Teacher-student tension escalates at Assam's Nagaon school, police complaint filed

A controversy has erupted at Alitangani ME School under Kathiatoli Education Block in Nagaon district after a science teacher allegedly smashed a ceiling fan inside a classroom in front of students, triggering tension on the school premises.