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An Example Of Humanity! Student Donates Her Savings To Help Flood Victims
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An Example Of Humanity! Student Donates Her Savings To Help Flood Victims

In flood-hit Sivasagar, the cries of the flood victims are breaking everyone’s heart. After the floods washed away their dream homes, thousands of people are left helpless. The sudden floods have swept away cattle from cowsheds, ducks and chickens from poultry farms, and crops that were just about to grow in the fields. In such a situation, the only hope for the flood-affected people now lies in the little help being extended by the government, administration, organizations, and individuals. Sivasagar district, devastated by the floods, is now witnessing a grim picture. In these difficult times for the people, MLA Akhil Gogoi has been seen standing by them like a shadow. The MLA himself shared on social media that he was struggling to arrange money to distribute cash aid to the worst-h...
4 more deaths take Assam flood toll to 66
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4 more deaths take Assam flood toll to 66

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 the current flood situation in the district. During the meeting, the Minister took stock of the damage caused by the floods across the district and reviewed the relief and mitigation measu...
Landmark Guide: 281 Butterflies of Gibbon Sanctuary Catalogued After 12 Years Of Research By AssamNaturalist
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Landmark Guide: 281 Butterflies of Gibbon Sanctuary Catalogued After 12 Years Of Research By AssamNaturalist

A landmark scientific publication documenting the rich butterfly diversity of Northeast India has been released by Assam-based independent butterfly researcher and wildlife photographer Sarangapani Neog. Titled Butterflies of Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary – Second Edition, the book is the result of more than 12 years of dedicated field research conducted between 2012 and 2024 in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Assam's most important biodiversity hotspots.Published by Photo Musings Colour Lab, Guwahati, the 321-page full-colour volume documents 281 butterfly species recorded from the sanctuary, making it one of the most comprehensive references on the butterflies of the region. The publication has been developed as a scientific resource for researchers, students, forest officials...
Pakistan-Linked Terror Network Busted: Assam STF Arrests 3, Seizes Phones And Documents
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Pakistan-Linked Terror Network Busted: Assam STF Arrests 3, Seizes Phones And Documents

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 believe the network functions under the guidance of Pakistan's Inter-...
Routine Check Leads To Arms Recovery At New Bongaigaon Railway Station
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Routine Check Leads To Arms Recovery At New Bongaigaon Railway Station

Amid ongoing security checks at railway stations, a pistol and five live rounds were seized at New Bongaigaon Railway Station. Railway Police have taken a man from Bihar into custody and launched an investigation. During a routine checking operation on Monday night, the police team led by Sub-Inspector Sanjeev Choudhury noticed a suspicious person loitering in the station premises and began questioning him. On searching the trolley bag he was carrying, the police recovered a factory-made pistol and five live rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition. The detained person has been identified as 49-year-old Satish Kumar from Gopalganj district of Bihar. He failed to produce any valid license or required documents for possessing the weapon. The police have seized the pistol, five live rounds, ...
Assam Wildlife Trafficking Drive: Live Pangolin Recovered From Vehicle In LoharghatForest officials rescued a live pangolin and arrested one person during an anti-wildlife trafficking operation in Assam’s West Kamrup Forest Division, officials said.
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Assam Wildlife Trafficking Drive: Live Pangolin Recovered From Vehicle In LoharghatForest officials rescued a live pangolin and arrested one person during an anti-wildlife trafficking operation in Assam’s West Kamrup Forest Division, officials said.

The operation was conducted by personnel of the Loharghat Forest Range after they received specific intelligence about the illegal transportation of a protected wild animal. Acting on the information, the team intercepted a vehicle in the Loharghat area and recovered the live pangolin. The accused, identified as Suren Rabha, was taken into custody on charges of illegally transporting the animal. Forest officials have launched an investigation to determine where the pangolin was captured and whether the accused is part of a larger wildlife smuggling network operating in the region. They are also trying to identify others who may have been involved in the illegal trade. The rescued pangolin has been taken into the custody of the Forest Department, and legal proceedings have been in...
Assam TMC vows to stand by Mamata Banerjee regardless of West Bengal court verdict
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Assam TMC vows to stand by Mamata Banerjee regardless of West Bengal court verdict

The Assam unit of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday declared that it would continue to stand firmly behind party supremo Mamata Banerjee irrespective of any verdict delivered by a court in West Bengal. The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of state leaders and district-level workers held at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati. Nearly 90 per cent of the candidates who had contested the last Assam Assembly elections attended the meeting. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Assam TMC's lone MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed said the people of Assam identified the Trinamool Congress with Mamata Banerjee alone. "People in Assam know only Mamata Banerjee. They voted for the Trinamool Congress because of their faith in her leadership. We do not recognise any other leader. ...
Foundation Stone Laid For 33rd Foundation Day Of Nikhil Rabha Mahila Parishad At Rani
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Foundation Stone Laid For 33rd Foundation Day Of Nikhil Rabha Mahila Parishad At Rani

The 33rd Foundation Day of Nikhil Rabha Mahila Parishad will be held on 8th August at the premises of Rani Primary School Playground near Guwahati. The event is being organized by the Kamrup District Rabha Mahila Parishad with support from the Rani Regional Rabha Mahila Parishad, Rani Regional Rabha Students’ Union, Rani Regional 6th Schedule Demand Committee and local residents. The foundation stone for the Foundation Day was laid on 10th July. The ceremonial event was anchored by Lalita Rabha, President of Nikhil Rabha Mahila Parishad. In the morning, offerings were made to Langa Dewta as per the traditions and customs of the Rabha community. After the completion of the rituals by the priest, the foundation stone for the Foundation Day was laid by Motilal Rabha, President of Ni...
Shillong Homestay Attack: Police Nab 6 From Alipurduar With Assam Police Help
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Shillong Homestay Attack: Police Nab 6 From Alipurduar With Assam Police Help

Meghalaya Police have arrested six accused for allegedly creating a ruckus and causing damage at a homestay. Of the six, three are adults and three are minors. All of them were later released on bail after being produced in court. On July 11, the management of a homestay named 'Oko' located in Risa Colony, Shillong, filed a complaint with the police. According to the complaint, several people threatened the homestay staff and caused extensive damage to property. The accused fled the spot without paying compensation. Launching an investigation into the incident, police in East Khasi Hills District carried out an operation with the assistance of Assam Police. With help from Kokrajhar, Alipurduar and Sapatgram Police, Bikash Singh, Abhinash Singh and Akand Pratap Singh, along with thre...
Students Will Not Get Scooters From Next Year! Announcement By Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah
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Students Will Not Get Scooters From Next Year! Announcement By Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah

The Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes will resume from August. At the same time, around 18,000 students will be given scooters under the Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award this year. However, the state government has announced that the scooter scheme will be discontinued from next year and the funds will be used to further expand the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes. Presenting the budget for the 2026-27 financial year on Friday, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah made this announcement. He stated that so far, 5,44,479 girl students have benefited through the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes. Financial assistance worth ₹374 crore has already been distributed under the scheme. The Finance Minister also mentioned in the budget that around 5,30,718 students will avail the benefit...