Stranger’s timely rescue saves pregnant woman, unborn child after ambulance crash in Haflong
Jul 30, 2026An unidentified Bolero driver has been hailed for his swift and selfless response after rescuing a pregnant woman, her husband and another injured person following an ambulance accident near Gurubari, around 25 km from Haflong in Assam’s Dima Hasao district.
Assam: Lakhs of geo bags lie unused in Palasbari as erosion ravages riverbanks
Jul 30, 2026Lakhs of geo bags procured for riverbank protection have reportedly been lying unused for years at the Water Resources Department’s inspection bungalow premises near Simina Chowk in Assam’s Kamrup district, even as erosion continues to threaten several areas along the Brahmaputra.
Assam announces six-month loan moratorium for flood victims in four districts
Jul 30, 2026The Assam government has announced a six-month moratorium on loan instalments for flood-affected borrowers in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat, providing relief to families and farmers hit by the devastating floods.
Assam: Suspected heroin seized on NH-6 in Cachar, Meghalaya resident detained
Jul 30, 2026Gumrah Police seized a large quantity of suspected heroin during a special operation on National Highway-6 at Digar Khal in Assam’s Cachar district and detained an alleged drug trafficker, officials said on July 30.
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary launches ‘Chief Relief Fund’, appeals for public support
Jul 30, 2026Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on July 30 launched the “Chief Relief Fund” to provide financial assistance for healthcare, education, disaster relief and the welfare of people across the BTC region.
Dibrugarh petrol depot manager tied up, brutally assaulted; Rs 3 lakh allegedly looted
Jul 30, 2026A petrol depot manager was allegedly tied up and brutally assaulted by unidentified miscreants, who reportedly fled with around Rs 3 lakh in cash, in Assam’s Dibrugarh district during the early hours of July 30.
UPPL leader found dead in Assam's Chirang; murder suspected after hotel altercation
Jul 30, 2026A UPPL leader was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Chatianguri in Assam’s Chirang district on July 30, with police suspecting that he may have been murdered.
Sushmita Dev backs re-inclusion of ‘Vande Mataram’ verses, cites Nehru-era decision
Jul 30, 2026Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev on July 30 defended the re-inclusion of two verses of Vande Mataram that were earlier excluded, saying secularism requires equal respect for all religions.
BTC passes Rs 1.59 lakh crore budget, major push for education, healthcare and infrastructure
Jul 30, 2026The Bodoland Territorial Council Legislative Assembly (BTCLA) on July 30 passed the BTC Budget for the financial year 2026–27, amounting to Rs 1,58,831.32 lakh, with a major focus on education, healthcare, agriculture, road connectivity and infrastructure development across the Bodoland Territorial Region.
Assam floods: AJP seeks six-month loan moratorium for affected families
Jul 30, 2026The Assam Jatiya Parishad has urged the Centre, the state government, the RBI and lenders to grant a six-month moratorium on loans and EMIs in flood-hit areas. The party said borrowers also need penalty-free relief and rehabilitation support as lakhs struggle to recover losses.
Assam: Consumer body seeks mandatory doorstep weighing of LPG cylinders in Dhubri
Jul 30, 2026The ABGP in Dhubri has urged the district administration to enforce doorstep weighing of domestic LPG cylinders. The demand cites a Supreme Court ruling and seeks stronger consumer safeguards against underweight deliveries.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya visits flood-hit Sivasagar, Charaideo to review relief measures
Jul 30, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday, July 30 visited the flood-affected districts of Sivasagar and Charaideo to assess the prevailing situation and review relief measures being undertaken for affected residents.
Assam seeks special status for Upper Assam floods, dedicated Central aid
Jul 30, 2026Assam has asked the Centre for a dedicated support package after the Upper Assam floods. The state also wants the disaster specially classified to widen aid and damage assessment.
Assam: Silchar’s long-awaited Capital Point–Rangirkhari flyover project moves forward with pile testing preparations
Jul 30, 2026The long-awaited flyover project connecting Capital Point and Rangirkhari in Silchar has moved a step closer to implementation, with preparations beginning for pile testing and soil investigation at the proposed project site.
Assam: Women protest at Batadrava police station over delay in arresting accused in theft case
Jul 30, 2026A group of women staged a protest outside the Batadrava Police Station in Assam's Nagaon district, alleging police inaction over the failure to arrest the accused nearly 72 hours after the reported spray-theft incident at Narua Satra.
Assam: Two child labourers rescued during special drive at Hailakandi’s Algapur market
Jul 30, 2026The Hailakandi district administration has intensified its efforts to eliminate child labour, with a district-level task force rescuing two child labourers during a special operation at Algapur market.
Nearly 13,000 Assam households still without power 11 days after floods
Jul 30, 2026Nearly 13,000 households in flood-hit Assam remain without electricity 11 days after the deluge. Officials are restoring supply where conditions are safe as fresh heavy rain is forecast.
Assam floods: Two bodies found buried under silt as villagers return to Sivasagar's Nepalikhuti
Jul 30, 2026As floodwaters continued to recede in Assam's worst-affected areas, a grim discovery was made in Nepalikhuti village of Sivasagar district, where returning residents found two bodies buried beneath thick layers of silt left behind by the recent floods.
Assam ex-servicemen donate Rs 25 lakh to CM Relief Fund for flood relief
Jul 30, 2026Assam's ex-servicemen handed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma a Rs 25 lakh cheque for flood relief. The donation and their volunteer work underline the veterans' continued role in Assam's public service efforts.
African Swine Fever reaches Assam's Kaliabor, farmer loses livestock worth nearly Rs 20 lakh
Jul 30, 2026African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported from Assam's Kaliabor, leaving a local pig farmer with substantial financial losses after the disease wiped out his entire livestock.
'Assam's security and identity will not be undermined': Himanta on action against 18 infiltrators
Jul 30, 2026Assam authorities stopped 18 foreign nationals from entering India, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He said the action reflected round-the-clock vigilance as border monitoring remains tightened.
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