Assam

Heavy rains and flooding in northeastern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have killed at least 82 people, with 10 recent deaths reported in Assam, India. The floods caused widespread damage to farmland, infrastructure, and public facilities, described as 'unprecedented devastation' by authorities.

Some people died due to 'flood curiosity' as the State Disaster Management Minister highlighted the grim flood situation in Assam. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma reported that 100 people remain missing in three worst-affected districts.

Africans, Russians, and Ukrainians were among 2,089 people deported from Assam since 2016. The Assam government reported detecting 1,72,673 foreigners, including 61,259 Hindus and Christians, by May 31.

21 people died in a day of heavy rain in Assam, bringing the total flood death toll to 31. The floods affected 5.65 lakh people across 16 districts.

The situation in Assam following floods has eased with fewer affected districts and people, but the death toll has risen to 11. As of the latest update, 3.11 lakh people remain affected across 11 districts, down from 16 on July 20.

Six people were killed in floods and landslides in the Northeast. Railway authorities in Assam cancelled or altered passenger train services, with at least 25 deaths reported across four states since late June.

Assam has launched a mission to convert Muga silk waste into high-value yarn. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted that 40% of Muga silk cocoons are unused due to lack of processing facilities.

The 2018 floods in Assam, India, raised concerns in New Delhi about weather control being used as a geopolitical tool or weapon. Security officials questioned if advancing technology could enable such control, with warnings from Assam's finance minister about Beijing's potential involvement.

Assam's 126-member Assembly is discussing strategies to mitigate conflicts between humans and animals, focusing on elephants and monkeys. The initiative includes studying the revival of wild elephant domestication as a potential solution.

The case involves proceedings before Assam's Foreigners Tribunals and former Illegal Migrants (Determination) Tribunals regarding the declaration of individuals as foreigners without a fair hearing.

The Konyak Union states that oil exploration should only proceed after resolving Assam-Nagaland border disputes, ensuring territorial clarity, landowners’ consent, and stronger border security. They emphasize these conditions must be met before implementing a bilateral agreement.

Pranab Doley, an Assam land rights activist, was detained in Guwahati on July 12 and arrested in Golaghat district on July 13 on charges of violent protest against the State government's plan to build a luxury hotel and a 'tea tribes' museum near Kaziranga National Park. U.S.-based academics have called for his release.

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 'ruthless' anti-drugs drive, including a state-level drugs disposal campaign. He cited improved inter-State coordination following the installation of a BJP government in West Bengal.

Pranab Doley, an Assam activist leading protests against Kaziranga luxury hotels, was detained by Guwahati police and will be transferred to Bokakhat police. He has been booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The BJP-led government in Assam proposes a 'green cess' on polluting industries as part of its budget. Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah highlighted a threefold increase in the state's budget size to over ₹2 lakh crore over 10 years. The cess will target stone crushers, coke-based industries, brick kilns, second-hand vehicle transfers, and groundwater extraction.

A study found that restricted decision latitude, characterized by a lack of control, autonomy, and flexibility, is the most common workplace stress risk factor affecting the mental health of tea garden executives in Assam.

7,948 schools in Assam lack the ideal pupil-teacher ratio. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu stated there are 2,670 single-teacher government primary schools.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's participation in a Meghalaya festival has drawn criticism. A regional party stated the invitation to Sarma was inappropriate due to an ongoing unresolved border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya.

Assam has recorded the highest cancer survival rate in the country at 62%. Health Minister Ashok Singhal credited this to the state’s decentralised cancer care model and a large-scale early detection programme.

Eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests in Assam are under encroachment. Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah reported that over 25,588 hectares out of 315,997 hectares under encroachment as of February 12, 2016, have been cleared.

Assam aims to strengthen ties with Japan in semiconductors and clean energy. The state seeks to contribute to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, as stated by Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam has documented 346 butterfly species in the Bodoland Territorial Region's 3,653 sq. km. forest landscape under a Sixth Schedule council. The area supports several rare, endemic, and threatened butterfly species.

Kayam Ansari was declared a non-citizen by a Foreigners’ Tribunal and ordered to leave India under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950. An Assam district has mandated his deportation following the tribunal's ruling.

Mridumudra Deka was assaulted by a stalker who was later killed in an encounter. Her cousin Madhurjya Barman died immediately during the attack.

An Assam duo has launched a digital bird repository named Pokkhi to showcase the region's avian diversity, including conservation status of species and documentation of their names in languages spoken by indigenous communities.

The article compares the existing Uniform Civil Codes (UCCs) in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam as West Bengal prepares to propose its own UCC bill. It highlights similarities and differences among the three states' implementations of the UCC framework.

A landslide triggered by heavy rain has dammed a river in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district, with officials warning of potential flash floods if the dam breaks. The Siji river, which flows into Assam as the Gai river, could endanger downstream homes.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached four hotels and two flats valued at ₹53.28 crore in a Directorate of Audit (DA) probe against an ex-IPS officer from Assam.

Assam has included tea landholdings in its farmers' registry portal. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the initiative will benefit small tea growers in the state.

Seven golden langurs were rescued from wildlife traffickers and released in an Assam national park. The species has a restricted primate range in western Assam and the foothills of Bhutan.

Assam is on high alert following flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri district, which recorded 72.8 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. The heavy rainfall has damaged houses and infrastructure in the area.

Japanese PM Sanai Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati has been cancelled, with meetings now to be held in Delhi. In 2019, the late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's Assam visit was also cancelled due to protests linked to the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Assam's 85% voter turnout aligns with the region's traditionally high voting figures. The high turnout is consistent with historical trends in the state and its neighboring areas.

An Assam hospital is implementing a policy denying free diagnostic services to women with more than three children. Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass, who leads a First Referral Unit in Barpeta district, has advised the State Health Minister to extend this policy to all government healthcare facilities in the state.

The EU has lifted its restrictive travel advisory for Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the removal will boost tourism in the state.

A Bangladeshi individual is among nine wildlife traffickers arrested in Assam. One of eight seized golden langurs, an endangered species with a blackmarket value of ₹16 lakh, was found dead, while the remaining animals will be released into their natural habitat.

Assam's government is providing zero-fee admission to 1.85 lakh undergraduate students. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the fee-waiver scheme ensures seamless continuity in education.

The National Health Mission (NHM) has confirmed seven Japanese encephalitis (JE) deaths in Assam this year. Assam accounts for 62% of 985 JE deaths in India since 2018, prompting government efforts to strengthen surveillance, case management, hospital preparedness, and vaccination coverage ahead of the peak JE season.

Ranjit Das was abducted from a no-man’s land in Assam by Bangladeshi nationals while working with 16 others on his plot. The incident highlights cross-border tensions involving the disputed area.

Assam is preparing to host a bilateral summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Guwahati. The event is described as a meeting with a 'powerful global leader' by Assam's Chief Minister.