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29 Jul

Debabrata Saikia seeks special rehabilitation project for flood-hit Upper Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Former Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and former Nazira MLA Debabrata Saikia has urged the Assam government to launch a *Special Integrated Dikhow River Basin Rehabilitation Project* under the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) and the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), 2024, to support flood-affected families and strengthen long-term flood management in Upper Assam. In a detailed representation submitted to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Saikia said the recent floods had caused widespread destruction across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and neighbouring districts, with Nazira Co-District among the worst affected. He said prolonged flooding had displaced…

28 Jul

Assam Flood Relief Package: DBT, Revised Compensation, Free Books And Uniforms Announced

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled a comprehensive relief package for families affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Golaghat and Jorhat, announcing direct financial assistance, revised compensation norms for victims' families and special educational support for students.The Chief Minister said the flood death toll in the state has risen to 75, while seven people, mostly from Nazira in Sivasagar district, remain missing.Sarma announced that the next of kin of those who died in the floods will receive ₹9 lakh as ex-gratia assistance. The compensation includes ₹5 lakh from the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund and ₹4…

28 Jul

Indus Towers Expands Northeast Flood Relief Efforts, Reaches 1,100 Families in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

As severe floods continue to impact communities across Assam, Indus Towers, one of the world’s largest telecom infrastructure companies, has extended support to approximately 1,100 affected families in Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts.The relief distribution was carried under the company’s flagship CSR programme, Pragati, across centres in Sonari and Teok. The initiative provided affected families with comprehensive support kits to help meet immediate food, healthcare and hygiene needs. The kits included dry rations, WASH and medical supplies, along with customized kits for pregnant women, new mothers and children between six months and two years of age.Speaking on the initiative, Mr.…

28 Jul

Relief Efforts Intensify as Assam Flood Crisis Continues

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam remained serious on Monday, with more than 4.45 lakh people affected across six districts, even as rescue and relief operations continued in the worst-hit areas, according to the latest report of the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS).The affected districts are Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Kamrup (Metropolitan). Floodwaters have inundated villages, damaged roads and agricultural land, and disrupted normal life in several parts of the state. No human fatalities have been reported so far.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), data released at 8 pm on July 27 showed that…

27 Jul

Assam minister inspects health facilities in flood-hit areas

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam's Minister for Health Family Ashok Singhal on Monday visited flood-affected areas, relief camps and health institutions in Charaideo and Sivasagar districts to assess the health condition of flood-affected people and review the ongoing relief, rescue and healthcare measures. The visit began with an inspection of the No. 1 Parachani Habi Flood Relief Camp in Charaideo district, where the Minister interacted with the displaced families and enquired about their well-being. He reviewed the healthcare services being provided at the camp, including medical consultations, distribution of medicines, disease prevention measures and the overall preparedness of healthcare personnel. Thereafter, he travelled by…

27 Jul

Gorkha Development Council steps up flood relief in Upper Assam; Chairman Prem Tamang vows continued support to affected families

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As floods continue to affect large parts of Assam, the Gorkha Development Council (Assam) has intensified relief efforts across the upper Assam districts of ⁠Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat. Led by Chairman Prem Tamang, the Council has been distributing relief materials, visiting affected areas and supporting families displaced by the floods caused by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Thousands of families in ⁠Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat have been forced to leave their homes. Many are staying in relief camps or remain stranded in floodwaters. Houses have been damaged, livelihoods have been lost and many people are struggling to meet their daily…

27 Jul

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita Reviews Flood Relief Measures In Jorhat

Preeti SinghAssam

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally, with nearly 6.55 lakh people still affected across six districts, while four deaths were reported in a day that took the toll in this year's deluge in the state to 66.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), four people have lost their lives in the deluge in a day, with Sivasagar accounting for three deaths, and Charaideo one.So far, 66 people have died in this year's flood in the state.Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita on Saturday chaired a meeting in Jorhat on Saturday to assess…

26 Jul

Guwahati Marks Kargil Vijay Diwas With Floral Tributes And Tribute To Nation’s Heroes

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, attended the Kargil Vijay Diwas programme organised by Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam at the State War Memorial at Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati to commemorate India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War and to honour the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the nation’s armed forces.Paying floral tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, the Governor said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is a solemn reminder of the indomitable spirit, valour and patriotism displayed by the Indian Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Addressing the gathering,…

25 Jul

Assam STF Nabs 3 Linked To ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network In Dhubri, Chirang, Barpeta Ops

Preeti SinghAssam

The Assam Special Task Force (STF), with support from the district police of Dhubri, Chirang and Barpeta, has arrested three suspected operatives allegedly associated with the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) during a coordinated operation. The action was carried out in connection with STF Police Station Case No. 06/2026 following intelligence inputs regarding the activities of the alleged network in Assam and other parts of the country. According to the STF, the Shahzad Bhatti Network is suspected of carrying out recruitment, online radicalisation, reconnaissance, logistics support, espionage, illegal arms procurement, creation of sleeper cells and facilitation of terrorist activities. Investigators…

25 Jul

Assam flood death toll climbs to 62

Paromita EditorAssam

With 21 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours, the toll in Assam floods has climbed to 62, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday."Assam flood death toll now stands at 62.May the departed souls rest in eternal peace," Sarma wrote on X.Yesterday, he said that death toll could rise further as rescue teams have still not been able to to reach many affected areas due to intense flooding."The situation continues to be grim with close to 11 lakh people affected in over 2,000 villages. Our Ministers are on ground overseeing the relief efforts, I will visit…