Assam floods: Nearly Rs 150 crore disbursed as interim relief, damage assessment 75 per cent complete
Aug 16, 2026Nearly Rs 150 crore has been disbursed as interim relief to flood-affected people in Assam, while the remaining eligible claims are expected to be cleared by Monday, August 17, according to the state government’s latest review of the flood response.
Assamese Sattriya dancer Rodali Bora opens ‘Nritya Sangam’ in London, showcasing Assam’s rich cultural heritage
Aug 16, 2026Rodali Bora opened Nritya Sangam at The Nehru Centre in London with Krishna Vandana and a showcase of Sattriya. The evening brought Assam’s classical and folk traditions to a full house and underlined the state’s expanding global cultural presence.
Government jobs not enough for all agriculture graduates, youth must embrace agri-preneurship: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika
Aug 16, 2026At AAU Jorhat, Pijush Hazarika urged agriculture graduates to pursue farming, horticulture and agri-preneurship. He said government jobs cannot absorb all graduates and highlighted new state measures to raise farm incomes.
‘Vande Mataram’ should not be forced on those who do not wish to sing it': AIUDF’s Rafiqul Islam
Aug 16, 2026All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) leader Rafiqul Islam has said that there should be no objection to people singing Vande Mataram voluntarily, but argued that it should not be made compulsory for those who do not wish to sing it.
No major disease outbreak reported in Assam flood-hit areas, says Union Minister Pabitra Margherita
Aug 16, 2026Union Minister Pabitra Margherita on Sunday, August 16 said the Centre and Assam governments were closely monitoring water quality and public health in flood-affected areas of the state, with no severe or major disease outbreak reported so far.
Assam: Tricolour disrespected at Jongakhuli Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Kamrup, residents raise concern
Aug 16, 2026An incident involving alleged improper handling of the national flag at the Jongakhuli Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) under the Boko-Chaygaon LAC in Kamrup district has triggered concern among local residents.
Elder brother killed in front of mother over ancestral property dispute in Assam's Sribhumi
Aug 16, 2026A sensational murder has been reported from West Nayagram, a border-area village under Nilambazar Police Station in Sribhumi district, where a man was allegedly killed by his two brothers over a long-standing ancestral property dispute.
711 bottles of banned cough syrup seized from secret compartment of auto in Assam's Sribhumi, driver arrested
Aug 16, 2026Patharkandi police intercepted an autorickshaw at Moina Bypass and recovered 711 bottles of banned cough syrup from a secret compartment underneath. The seizure has led investigators to probe a suspected interstate smuggling network linked to Tripura.
Assam Congress expels four leaders, including former Dhubri MLA Rasul Hoque
Aug 16, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Sunday, August 16 expelled four party leaders from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress with immediate effect, including former Dhubri MLA Rasul Hoque (Bahadur).
Break conventional mindset, build careers in farming: Assam minister Pijush Hazarika to agriculture students
Aug 16, 2026Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday, August 16 urged agriculture graduates to move beyond the conventional pursuit of government jobs and explore farming and agri-entrepreneurship as viable career options.
Guwahati likely to receive heavy rain, thunderstorms over next 24 hours: IMD
Aug 16, 2026Guwahati and neighbouring areas are likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and spells of heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, according to a weather warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Guwahati, under the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday, August 16.
Veer Lachit Sena condemns alleged death threat to Assam CM, ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan in Morigaon
Aug 16, 2026The Morigaon district committee of the Veer Lachit Sena, Assam, has strongly condemned an alleged incident in Bhuragaon in which a local resident reportedly issued a death threat against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media and allegedly raised slogans of “Pakistan Zindabad” on Independence Day.
Assam CM reviews Project Sadbhavana, calls for faster resolution of public grievances
Aug 16, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed Project Sadbhavana and pending public cases with senior officials. He asked departments to speed up grievance resolution while advancing flood restoration work in affected districts.
Golaghat administration prepares to resume eviction drive against 59 families along Assam-Nagaland border
Aug 16, 2026The Golaghat district administration and the Forest Department are preparing to resume an eviction drive against 59 families residing at No. 2 Negheribil along the Assam-Nagaland border in Merapani, officials said.
24 para athletes from Assam's Nagaon leave for State Para Sports Meet in Guwahati
Aug 16, 2026A 24-member para athletics contingent from Nagaon left for Guwahati on 16 August for the 6th All Assam Para Sports Meet 2026. Selected through a district camp, the team now gets a state platform to test its talent.
Assam planning large-scale horticulture expansion, Rabi crop cultivation: Pijush Hazarika
Aug 16, 2026Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika said the state government is working on a comprehensive plan to promote large-scale horticulture and Rabi crop cultivation across the state, while also providing compensation to farmers affected by the recent floods.
Three-Day Aronbarim Youth Convention Concludes in Diphu, Celebrating Karbi Faith and Cultural Heritage
Aug 16, 2026The three-day Aronbarim Youth Convention concluded in Diphu with religious and cultural programmes. The gathering underscored efforts to involve Karbi youths in preserving faith, customs and heritage.
Man dies at rehab centre in Guwahati, family alleges murder
Aug 16, 2026A man died at a rehabilitation centre in Guwahati on Saturday evening, August 15, with his family alleging that he was killed at the facility.
Assam's Hojai reschedules school timings amid heatwave; classes to begin at 7:30 AM
Aug 16, 2026Hojai has advanced school timings for all government, provincialised and private schools amid severe heat. The order also mandates classroom assemblies, drinking water and emergency care safeguards for students.
Tezpur Titans edge Guwahati Royals by two wickets in thrilling APL run-fest
Aug 16, 2026Tezpur Titans chased down 201 to beat Guwahati Royals by two wickets in Guwahati. The result capped a run-heavy contest marked by Nipan Deka's late onslaught and a tense finish.
Assam: Man found dead along Cachar bypass, family seeks probe
Aug 16, 2026A 32-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances along the Sonabarighat bypass road in Cachar district of Assam on Sunday, August 16,prompting his family to demand a thorough investigation.
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