GUWAHATI: In a sweeping policy move with implications for land use, private higher education and school infrastructure, the Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved a set of decisions that collectively signal a clear attempt by the Himanta Biswa Sarma government to relax regulatory hurdles and speed up investment and institutional expansion across the state. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, June 23, approved two decisions with direct implications for welfare delivery and the functioning of a state-owned enterprise, extending the validity of licences of all Fair Price Shops across the state by another six months and sanctioning ₹9.75 crore for a proposed voluntary retirement scheme for executives of…
GUWAHATI: Seeking to formalise Assam’s fast-growing tourism accommodation sector and make it easier for small operators to enter the market, the state Cabinet on Tuesday, June 23, approved The Assam Tourism Accommodation (Development & Registration) Rules, 2026, introducing a simplified registration system for homestays and other tourism accommodation units, along with an auto-renewal mechanism every…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, June 23, said that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will not visit Assam during her upcoming trip to India, effectively ending speculation over the possibility of Guwahati hosting the annual India-Japan Summit. ALSO READ: Assam to Get Natural Gas Supply Across North Bank in Historic First…
GUWAHATI: In a significant boost to Assam's industrial and commercial sector, natural gas produced in Upper Assam will for the first time flow through the North East Gas Grid across the North Bank of the state up to Baihata Chariali, with plans to further extend the supply to Guwahati and other parts through the…
GUWAHATI: Assam has officially launched the e-Zero FIR initiative, a new system aimed at speeding up action against cyber financial crimes by automatically converting eligible complaints into First Information Reports (FIRs). ALSO READ: Northeast Leads Nation on UPI Adoption, Shows SBI Data Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the rollout of the initiative on social…
Guwahati: News Desk Report (NDR Multimedia) has officially announced the launch of registrations for “Akonir Dhemali – 2026”, a talent platform dedicated to discovering and promoting young talents across Assam. The programme aims to provide children with an opportunity to showcase their abilities before a wider audience and gain recognition through a professionally organized platform….
গুৱাহাটীঃ অসমৰ শিশু-কিশোৰসকলৰ সুপ্ত প্ৰতিভা বিকাশ আৰু প্ৰদৰ্শনৰ লক্ষ্যৰে News Desk Report (NDR Multimedia)-ৰ উদ্যোগত পুনৰ আয়োজন কৰা হৈছে জনপ্ৰিয় শিশু প্ৰতিভা অনুষ্ঠান “অকণিৰ ধেমালি – 2026”। এই অনুষ্ঠানত অসমৰ বিভিন্ন প্ৰান্তৰ প্ৰতিভাশালী শিশুসকলে অংশগ্ৰহণৰ সুযোগ লাভ কৰিব। গীত, অভিনয়, আবৃত্তি, বাদ্যযন্ত্ৰ পৰিবেশন আদি বিভিন্ন বিভাগত শিশুসকলে নিজৰ প্ৰতিভা প্ৰদৰ্শন কৰিব পাৰিব। আয়োজকসকলে জনোৱা অনুসৰি…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast region has surged ahead of the national average in digital payments through UPI, according to data presented by the State Bank of India at a regional media conference in Guwahati on Tuesday, June 23. ALSO READ: Two Women from Assam Die in Tamil Nadu Factory Ammonia Gas Leak, Toll Rises to Nine…
GUWAHATI: The death toll in the ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district has risen to nine, with two women from Assam among those who lost their lives. ALSO READ: NTA Releases CUET UG 2026 Results for Undergraduate Admissions The deceased from Assam have been identified as Sita Hasda…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday, June 23, announced the results of the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. Candidates can now access and download their scorecards from the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in. ALSO READ: Assam Records Highest Number of Road Accidents in Northeast in 2024 According to data released by…
GUWAHATI: Devotees attending the Ambubachi Mela at Guwahati’s Kamakhya Temple are facing significant inconvenience due to inadequate civic arrangements, with public sanitation emerging as a major concern at the pilgrimage site. ALSO READ: Japan PM’s Guwahati Visit Unlikely, Summit May Shift to Delhi: Reports Public toilets in and around the temple premises are reportedly in…
GUWAHATI: Plans to hold the annual India-Japan Summit in Guwahati have reportedly been shelved, with the high-level meeting now expected to take place in New Delhi during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden visit to India next month, as per reports on Tuesday, June 23. ALSO READ: WATCH | No Injuries Reported After Transformer Fire…
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GUWAHATI: After nearly a week of disruption, Telegram services are gradually being restored across India, with the messaging platform once again available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Many users have also reported that messages are being delivered normally after days of restricted access. ALSO READ: US May Allow…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 23, issued notice to the Assam government on a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in a case linked to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, and scheduled the matter for hearing at the end of July. ALSO READ: US May Allow Iran to Use…
GUWAHATI: The United States may allow Iran to access some of its frozen funds to purchase American agricultural products, including soybeans, corn and wheat, following recent peace talks held in Switzerland. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Detain Key Accused in Flyover Birthday Party Case, Interrogation Underway Speaking after an extended round of discussions with Iranian Parliament…
GUWAHATI: The key accused in the controversial birthday celebration held on the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Flyover in Guwahati has been detained, and a case has been registered at Bharalumukh Police Station. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Arrested By Arunachal Police Over ₹34 Crore Fraud Charges Police identified the accused as Gautam Baruah, who has been interrogated…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers, with President Droupadi Murmu accepting his resignation with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Alka Yagnik and Rohit Sharma Among 65 Honourees to Receive Padma Awards 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu on June 23 In a communique issued on…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony being held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. A total of 65 distinguished personalities will be honoured, including recipients of two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri awards. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Arrested…
