Assam floods: Govt announces Rs 37,500 aid per lost cow, compensation for goats and poultry
Aug 03, 2026The Assam government has announced financial assistance for flood-affected families who lost livestock in the recent devastating floods across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat districts, offering support for the loss of cattle, goats, pigs and poultry under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms.
Assam floods: Death toll stands at 87 as affected population drops to 1.28 lakh
Aug 03, 2026The flood situation in Assam has shown further signs of improvement, with the number of affected people dropping to 1.28 lakh, even as the death toll from this year's floods remained at 87, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS).
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti alleges illegal mining nexus behind Upper Assam floods, seeks CBI probe
Aug 03, 2026Peasants' organisation Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on Monday, August 3, alleged that the recent floods in Upper Assam were "man-made" and blamed an alleged nexus between illegal coal and stone mafias and influential political leaders for the devastation. The organisation also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the issue.
Assam: Drugs, firearm and live ammunition seized in Jagun; Arunachal man arrested
Aug 03, 2026The Lekhapani and Jagun Police seized suspected narcotics, a firearm and live ammunition from an alleged drug trafficker in Assam's Tinsukia district and arrested one person from neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam: Drugs worth Rs 28 crore seized in Cachar, three arrested in joint anti-narcotics operation
Aug 03, 2026The Cachar Police and the 38 Assam Rifles seized Yaba tablets and heroin worth an estimated Rs 28 crore and arrested three alleged drug traffickers in Assam's Cachar district.
RoboDog steals spotlight at Assam Premier League with 'Assam needs you' flood relief message
Aug 03, 2026A RoboDog carrying a placard reading "Assam Needs You" captured the attention of spectators at the Assam Premier League (APL) match between Guwahati Royals and Jorhat Stallions at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, using the platform of sport to highlight the continuing plight of flood-affected families across the state.
Assam: Minor girl with disabilities found pregnant; man arrested for alleged sexual assault in Moran
Aug 03, 2026A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl with disabilities in Assam's Moran after the abuse came to light when the survivor was found to be pregnant, police said.
Assam MP Gaurav Gogoi demands Amit Shah's statement in Parliament over action against student protesters
Aug 03, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi asked Amit Shah to make a statement in Parliament on alleged action against student protesters in BJP-ruled states. He also alleged a vendetta against protesters and raised concerns over targeting of female students online.
Assam: Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council tables Rs 1,678.55 crore Budget for 2026–27
Aug 03, 2026The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) on Monday, August 3, tabled a Rs 1,678.55 crore Budget for the financial year 2026–27, with a focus on infrastructure development, education, sports and culture across Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts of Assam.
Magisterial inquiry ordered into death of Phunkha Basumatary in Raimona National Park
Aug 03, 2026The Kokrajhar district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of Phunkha Basumatary, who was killed in a firing incident involving forest protection personnel inside Raimona National Park along the India–Bhutan international border on July 28.
Over 150 advocates accuse Assam's Dhubri Sub-Registrar of corruption, seek CM Himanta Sarma's intervention
Aug 03, 2026More than 150 advocates and citizens in Dhubri submitted a memorandum alleging corruption and harassment at the sub-registrar's office. The complaint has prompted an assurance of a formal inquiry and a call for action from the Chief Minister.
Centre sanctioned Rs 2,537 crore for 263 flood management projects in Northeast till March 2026
Aug 03, 2026The Centre told the Rajya Sabha it has sanctioned Rs 2,536.96 crore for 263 flood management projects across the Northeast and Sikkim till March 2026. The reply also outlined forecasting systems, data-sharing and long-term planning aimed at improving flood preparedness.
"Whoever is making fun of us doesn't know us": CM Himanta defends Assam flood relief
Aug 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, August 3, hit back at criticism over the state's Rs 15,000 interim assistance for flood-affected families, asserting that those mocking the government's relief measures "don't know us" and insisting that the administration would continue supporting victims throughout the rehabilitation process.
Assam floods: ‘Devastation is massive, but CM is on the ground,’ says Pijush Hazarika
Aug 03, 2026Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on August 3 assured that the state government will rebuild the flood-ravaged villages in Sivasagar and other severely affected areas, following Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's visit to assess the extensive damage.
Woman killed in wild elephant attack in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong
Aug 03, 2026A woman was killed after a wild elephant attacked a group of villagers in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district late on Sunday night, August 2, officials said.
AJP launches seedling drive to help flood-hit farmers resume cultivation; Lurinjyoti Gogoi slams Assam govt
Aug 03, 2026The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has intensified its seedling collection, distribution and plantation campaign to help farmers affected by the recent floods return to cultivation, with party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi sharply criticising the state government’s flood management and relief distribution mechanism.
Leopard cat found dead by roadside in Assam's Palashbari, vehicle collision suspected
Aug 03, 2026A leopard cat was found dead by the roadside in Palashbari's Kokjhar area on August 3. The incident has renewed concern over vehicle threats to wildlife near forest habitats.
‘Damage far worse than what television shows’: Assam CM says entire villages may need rebuilding in Sivasagar, Charaideo
Aug 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 3 said the scale of devastation caused by the recent floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts was far more severe than what was visible on television, stressing that financial relief alone would not be sufficient to help affected communities recover.
Assam floods: Golaghat families remain displaced despite improving situation
Aug 03, 2026Floodwaters have receded in parts of Golaghat, but several families remain unable to return home. Residents say the annual crisis will continue without a permanent drainage outlet.
Assam BJP MLA Suruj Dehingia hits back at Akhil Gogoi over flood relief allegations
Aug 03, 2026Mahamara BJP MLA Suruj Dehingia has strongly criticised Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi over his allegations of irregularities and corruption in the distribution of the Assam government's flood relief kits.
Assam to build 1 km road named after first woman Everest summiteer Rupamoni Gorh
Aug 03, 2026The Assam government will construct a one-kilometre road leading to the residence of Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from the state to scale Mount Everest, and name the road in her honour, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced.
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