Buddhist monks' body distributes relief, Rs 1 lakh cash aid to flood-hit families in Assam
Aug 02, 2026The Purvanchal Bhikkhu Sangha, a Buddhist monks' organisation representing Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday, August 2, distributed relief materials and cash assistance to families affected by the recent floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.
Adivasi students' body AATASU launches paddy sowing drive for flood-hit farmers in Assam's Sivasagar
Aug 02, 2026The All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (AATASU) on Sunday, August 2, organised a community paddy seed-sowing programme in Assam's Sivasagar district to help farmers affected by the recent floods resume cultivation.
Assam minister Pijush Hazarika launches community paddy sowing drive for flood-hit farmers in Charaideo
Aug 02, 2026Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday, August 2, inaugurated a community paddy seed-sowing programme in Charaideo district aimed at helping farmers affected by the recent floods resume cultivation and recover from crop losses.
Alleged cow slaughter sparks tension in Assam's Silchar; Bajrang Dal issues 24-hour ultimatum
Aug 02, 2026Tension gripped the Ghaniala area of Malugram in Assam's Silchar town on Sunday, August 2, after an alleged incident of cow slaughter triggered protests, police intervention and allegations of mob assault, prompting authorities to deploy additional security personnel in the locality.
Assam boxer Lovlina flags omission of Northeast from India map on Glasgow restaurant napkins
Aug 02, 2026Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has objected to an inaccurate map of India printed on paper napkins at a popular Indian restaurant in Glasgow, alleging that the country's Northeastern region was omitted from the depiction.
Assam: Passenger dies after falling from train at New Bongaigaon Junction
Aug 02, 2026A passenger died after allegedly falling from a moving train at New Bongaigaon Junction in Assam's Bongaigaon district on Sunday, August 2, raising concerns over passenger safety at the busy railway station.
Census 2027: Assam CM urges people to participate in self-enumeration exercise
Aug 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, August 2, urged residents to participate in the Census 2027 self-enumeration exercise, which began across the state, and appealed to citizens to submit accurate information while filling in their details online.
Assam floods: CM begins tour of worst-hit districts as affected population drops to 1.78 lakh
Aug 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, August 2, began a tour of the state's worst flood-affected districts to review relief operations and oversee preparations for damage assessment, even as the overall flood situation showed signs of improvement with the affected population declining to 1.78 lakh.
Assam floods: 222 relief camps shelter 72,532; nearly 13,600 houses damaged
Aug 02, 2026The devastating floods in Assam have claimed 82 lives and affected more than 1.14 lakh people across 25 districts since April 29, according to the latest flood situation update released by the state government.
Gaurav Gogoi targets BJP IT cell over alleged online abuse, doxxing
Aug 02, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on August 2 alleged that supporters of the ruling BJP were engaging in online abuse, including rape threats, derogatory remarks and doxxing, and described the party’s IT cell as a “pit of toxic masculinity”.
Reliance Foundation contributes Rs 21 crore to Assam flood relief fund
Aug 02, 2026Reliance Foundation founder and chairperson Nita Ambani has contributed Rs 21 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support families affected by the recent floods in Upper Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam floods: Cattle deaths leave Sivasagar’s Nepali Khuti residents staring at livelihood crisis
Aug 02, 2026A severe livelihood crisis is looming over the Nepali Khuti area of Assam’s Sivasagar district after devastating floods swept away cattle, damaged homes and caused extensive destruction to local infrastructure.
Assam flood situation improves slightly; 1.78 lakh people still affected across 7 districts
Aug 02, 2026The flood situation in Assam showed slight improvement on August 1, with the number of affected people declining to nearly 1.78 lakh, although the number of flood-hit districts increased to seven, according to an official bulletin.
Assam's Lovlina Borgohain settles for Commonwealth Games boxing silver in women's 75kg
Aug 01, 2026Lovlina Borgohain finished with silver in the women's 75kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The medal is her first at the Games and adds to an already decorated international career.
Gaurav Gogoi criticises Assam govt over NSA invocation, says law cannot be used to silence dissent
Aug 01, 2026Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday, August 1, criticised the state government's use of the National Security Act (NSA), alleging that the law was being invoked to suppress dissent rather than address genuine threats to national security.
Assam floods force APSC to postpone Assistant Engineer recruitment exam, details inside
Aug 01, 2026The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has postponed the Assistant Engineer (Public Health Engineering) recruitment examination that was scheduled to be held on August 9, following requests from candidates in flood-affected districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday, August 1.
Assam’s ancient Sanchi-Pat manuscripts go digital at Historic Madhupur Dham Satra
Aug 01, 2026A technical team has begun digitising rare Sanchi-pat manuscripts at Shri Shri Madhupur Dham Satra after talks with Assam-based stakeholders. The exercise is being presented as a long-awaited preservation step and as proof the manuscripts have not been destroyed.
Assam flood relief: Sivasagar and Charaideo get 1-year land tax waiver
Aug 01, 2026The Assam government on Saturday, August 1, announced a one-year waiver of land revenue (mati khajana) for residents of the flood-ravaged districts of Sivasagar and Charaideo as part of its relief and rehabilitation measures.
Assam man arrested in wife's suicide case over alleged dowry harassment and extramarital affair
Aug 01, 2026Police have arrested a man in connection with the alleged abetment of his wife's suicide in Assam's Goalpara district, following allegations of dowry harassment, domestic abuse and an extramarital affair.
Massive protest erupts against proposed Kulsi dam at Assam–Meghalaya border
Aug 01, 2026Thousands of residents from Assam and Meghalaya protested at Ukiam against the proposed Kulsi River dam. The demonstration underscored fears over displacement, seismic risk, environmental damage and renewed agitation.
Assam waives July electricity bills for households using up to 300 units in flood-hit Sivasagar, Charaideo
Aug 01, 2026Addressing a Facebook Live session, Sarma said the relief measure is aimed at easing the financial burden on families affected by the recent floods.
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