Akhil Gogoi seeks transparent flood relief, long-term measures to tackle Assam floods
Jul 31, 2026Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi on July 31 addressed a press conference in Sivasagar, highlighting the prevailing flood situation in the district and raising concerns over relief and rehabilitation measures for affected residents.
Assam minister reviews Bhogdoi flood damage in Jorhat, directs speedy relief measures
Jul 31, 2026Assam minister Atul Bora visited flood-affected villages in Teok to review damage caused by the Bhogdoi River. He told officials to hasten relief and rehabilitation so affected families receive help quickly.
Heavy rains keep Gujarat, Himachal on alert; Assam strengthens flood relief as nationwide preparedness intensifies
Jul 31, 2026States intensified emergency measures as heavy rain and rising rivers raised flood risks across Gujarat, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Alerts, dam releases, relief reviews and political outreach underscored a wider monsoon preparedness push.
Assam: AASU alumni from Tinsukia extend flood relief to affected families in Sivasagar
Jul 31, 2026Former members of the All Tinsukia District Students Union (AASU) have extended relief assistance to flood-affected families in Sivasagar district, expressing solidarity with people impacted by the recent floods in Upper Assam.
Assam sought Rs 8,394 crore in NDRF aid, received only Rs 205 crore: Gaurav Gogoi
Jul 31, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has raised concerns over Assam’s limited receipt of central disaster assistance and the alleged underutilisation of funds available under state disaster relief mechanisms, amid the ongoing flood crisis.
Silchar Medical College: Ambulance driver stabbed multiple times in parking dispute, accused arrested
Jul 31, 2026An ambulance driver was seriously injured after being allegedly stabbed during a clash between two ambulance drivers over a parking-related dispute at the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) premises on July 31.
Muslim Rashtriya Manch announces financial aid for Assam flood victims, to contribute to CM's Relief Fund
Jul 31, 2026Muslim Rashtriya Manch has announced financial aid for Assam's flood-affected people and will contribute to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The decision follows a field assessment that underlined widespread devastation and the need for expanded relief work.
Assam BJP MPs meet Amit Shah, seek advance wages for flood-hit farmers under VB-G RAM G Act
Jul 31, 2026A delegation of Assam BJP MPs met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Parliament House and apprised him of the flood situation in the state, seeking additional support for affected communities.
Assam CM urges empathy for flood-hit Nagaland, says border issue will be discussed after crisis
Jul 31, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 31 said discussions on the flood-related concerns and the border issue involving Nagaland would be held after the immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts are completed, stressing that the focus must currently remain on supporting people affected by the disaster.
APL to begin as scheduled, BCCI joint secretary urges ACA to keep event low-key amid Assam flood crisis
Jul 31, 2026The Assam Premier League (APL) will begin as scheduled on August 1, with the tournament set to continue until August 23, even as the state continues to recover from the recent flood crisis.
Assam Assembly constitutes Public Accounts Committee; Rekibuddin Ahmed named chairperson
Jul 31, 2026The Assam Legislative Assembly has constituted the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the year 2026, appointing Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed as its chairperson.
Assam: Dima Hasao to begin first phase of Census 2027 after August 16; self-enumeration from August 2
Jul 31, 2026The first phase of Census 2027, comprising House Listing and Housing Census, will begin in Assam's Dima Hasao district after August 16, while citizens will be able to submit their household details online through the newly introduced self-enumeration facility from August 2, Deputy Commissioner Gayatri Devidas Hailing announced on Friday, July 31.
Newborn baby's body recovered near fuel station in Assam's Haflong
Jul 31, 2026A newborn baby's body was recovered near an Indian Oil fuel station in Lower Haflong on July 31. Police have registered a case and are awaiting the post-mortem report as they investigate.
Assam Agriculture Minister visits Sivasagar flood-hit village, reviews community nursery for farmers
Jul 31, 2026Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora visited Sivasagar's 2 No. Bhatgaj Gaon to review a community nursery for flood-hit farmers. The initiative is meant to deliver paddy seedlings in time and support agricultural recovery.
Barpeta schools collect 41,000 textbooks for flood-hit students in Upper Assam
Jul 31, 2026The Barpeta District Education Department has launched an initiative to support students affected by the devastating floods in Upper Assam, collecting around 41,000 textbooks from school book banks for distribution in flood-hit districts.
Assam floods wash away woman's livelihood, leave family struggling to repay SHG loan
Jul 31, 2026Assam’s floods washed away Moni Bora’s ducks, fishery and much of her stored paddy in Jorhat. The losses have left her family struggling to repay a self-help group loan and rebuild.
Assam CM to meet insurance companies on August 5 over flood claims
Jul 31, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma will meet insurance companies and NBFCs on August 5 over flood relief. The talks will centre on faster claim settlements and easing repayment pressure on affected borrowers.
'I am mentally shattered': Assam flood survivor struggles to cook a meal, asks, 'Where will we live now?'
Jul 31, 2026When India Today NE, visited these villages on July 25, residents walked through what remained of their homes, pointing to destroyed furniture, mud-filled rooms and belongings that could no longer be salvaged. Amid the destruction, one question echoed across every household: "Where will we live now?"
Assam Cabinet approves Compressed Biogas Policy 2026, declares two proposed reserve forests
Jul 31, 2026The Assam Cabinet on July 31 approved the Assam Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026, aimed at promoting clean energy and creating a comprehensive framework for the development of the sector in the state.
Assam: Four die while cleaning water tank in Cachar; RSS worker retrieves bodies
Jul 31, 2026Four people died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning an underground water tank at a newly constructed house in Kumarpara under the Barkhola Assembly constituency in Assam’s Cachar district, police said.
Assam government allocates Rs 8 crore for school uniforms in flood-affected district
Jul 31, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced cash aid, school support and a damage survey for flood-hit Upper Assam. The measures aim to restart classes, restore infrastructure and speed up rehabilitation in the worst-affected districts.
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