News Desk Report

Upper Assam Floods Caused by 500 Per Cent Excess Rainfall, Not Cloudburst, Says Assam CM

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 24, said devastating floods in Upper Assam were caused by unprecedented rainfall over Nagaland and parts of Assam, ruling out any role of cloudbursts or water released from hydroelectric projects. ALSO READ: Assam CM Links Guwahati's Flood Crisis to Hill Cutting Near USTM, Urges Meghalaya to…

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Assam CM Links Guwahati's Flood Crisis to Hill Cutting Near USTM, Urges Meghalaya to Regulate Construction

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 24, warned that indiscriminate hill cutting and unregulated construction along the Assam-Meghalaya border, particularly in the Jorabat belt and around the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), are worsening Guwahati's flood crisis and pose a serious long-term threat to the city. ALSO READ: Viral…

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Viral Audio Allegedly Involving Guwahati Police Officer Sparks Questions Over Monitoring of Student Protest

  GUWAHATI: A viral audio clip, allegedly featuring a conversation between a Guwahati Police officer and a school student, has triggered a debate over whether students were being monitored ahead of a solidarity protest held in Guwahati in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) campaign for education reforms and activist Sonam Wangchuk. ALSO READ: Rajya…

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Rajya Sabha Introduces Bill to Give Vande Mataram Same Legal Protection as National Anthem

  GUWAHATI: The Centre on Friday, July 24 introduced the National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the Vande Mataram Bill, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to extend the same legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram that is currently provided to the National Anthem under the Prevention of…

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Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned Again as Opposition Demands Education Minister's Resignation

  GUWAHATI: Parliament witnessed continued disruptions for the fifth consecutive day on Friday, July 24, as proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were repeatedly interrupted over the NEET paper leak controversy and the Opposition's demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ALSO READ: Rukminigaon Remains Under Water as Flooding Disrupts…

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Rukminigaon Remains Under Water as Flooding Disrupts Daily Life in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: Several parts of Rukminigaon in Guwahati remained submerged on Friday, July 24, as floodwaters continued to inundate residential areas, forcing authorities to evacuate stranded residents using rubber boats. ALSO READ: CJP Says Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Non-Negotiable After Second Round of Talks with Centre Rescue operations have been underway since 7 am, with personnel from…

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CJP Says Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Non-Negotiable After Second Round of Talks with Centre

  GUWAHATI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday, July 24, reiterated that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains a non-negotiable demand, following the second round of talks with the Centre over the ongoing student protests against the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. ALSO READ: 53-Year-Old Elephant Swept Away by Dikhow River Rescued…

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Fiber Network Infrastructure and Digital Connectivity Businesses: A Framework for Evaluating Public Offerings in This Space

  As India's digital infrastructure continues expanding rapidly, companies operating within connectivity and network services occasionally enter public markets, and interest surrounding the Xtranet Technologies IPO reflects this broader trend. Businesses operating in this space carry distinct operational characteristics that differ from both traditional manufacturing and pure software companies, making a tailored evaluation approach necessary….

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Off-Grid, On-Grid, or Hybrid Solar Panel: Which System Fits Your Home Best?

  With electricity bills steadily climbing, switching your home to clean energy can help reduce dependence on conventional power and manage long-term electricity expenses.  However, there is no single setup that works for every household. Homeowners generally choose between three main types of solar systems: on grid, off grid, and hybrid. Each option differs in…

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"Can't Let This Go On Like This" Supreme Court Tells Centre to Strengthen the NEET System

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 24, expressed serious concern over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and told the Centre, "We can't let this go on like this," while stressing the need for permanent reforms to safeguard the examination system. ALSO READ: 53-Year-Old Elephant Swept Away by Dikhow River Rescued in Assam's Sivasagar Hearing…

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53-Year-Old Elephant Swept Away by Dikhow River Rescued in Assam's Sivasagar

  GUWAHATI: A 53-year-old female elephant that was swept away by the swollen Dikhow River from Namsang in Nagaland has been safely rescued after reaching Sivasagar district in Assam amid the ongoing flood situation. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 47; Over 7.2 Lakh People Affected The rescue was shared by Assam Forest Minister…

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Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 47; Over 7.2 Lakh People Affected

  GUWAHATI: Floods continue to affect large parts of Assam, with 11 districts remaining inundated and the cumulative death toll rising to 47, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Thursday, July 23. ALSO READ: Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Likely in Nagaland; Charaideo, Sivasagar Among Assam…

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Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Likely in Nagaland; Charaideo, Sivasagar Among Assam Districts on Alert

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has issued an important public notice warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over Nagaland between July 23 and July 24, cautioning that adjoining districts of Assam could also experience adverse weather conditions and flash flooding. ALSO READ: Wild Dogs Return to Assam's Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Signalling…

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Wild Dogs Return to Assam's Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Signalling Revival of Key Grassland Corridor

  GUWAHATI: Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Udalguri district has recorded direct, confirmed sightings of wild dogs (Cuon alpinus), commonly known as dholes, marking a significant conservation milestone and indicating improved ecological connectivity in the sanctuary's grassland-forest landscape. ALSO READ: Who Is Naresh Pal Gangwar, Newly Appointed Higher Education Secretary Amid NEET Protests? The confirmation is…

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Who Is Naresh Pal Gangwar, Newly Appointed Higher Education Secretary Amid NEET Protests?

  GUWAHATI: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, replacing Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. ALSO READ: US Imposes 10% Tariff On Goods Imported From India Under New Forced Labour Rules The appointment comes at a…

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US Imposes 10% Tariff On Goods Imported From India Under New Forced Labour Rules

  GUWAHATI: The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India under new forced labour enforcement measures announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. ALSO READ: Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains The tariffs,…

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Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains

  GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has diverted, cancelled and short-terminated several train services after severe flooding inundated railway tracks in Assam's Sivasagar district, disrupting operations in the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak According to an official statement issued by NFR, incessant heavy rainfall in…

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Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak

  GUWAHATI: In a significant administrative reshuffle amid mounting protests over examination paper leaks, the Centre has replaced Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, marking the first major bureaucratic move since demands for accountability intensified across the country. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Centre Assures NEET Reforms According to a late-night government notification issued…

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Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Centre Assures NEET Reforms

  GUWAHATI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 24, ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre gave written assurances to address the NEET paper leak issue, reform the country's examination system, and consider compensation for families of students who died by suicide following the controversy. ALSO READ: Centre to Send Team to Assess Assam…

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Centre to Send Team to Assess Assam Flood Damage, Home Minister Assures Support

  GUWAHATI: An inter-ministerial central team will soon visit Assam to assess the damage caused by the ongoing floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, July 22 after speaking with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License In a post on X, Sarma…

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