GUWAHATI: Three newborns were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a district hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati around 3:30 am on August 24. ALSO READ: 18.64 Kg Crude Heroin Linked to Northeast Seized in Uttar Pradesh The fire reportedly erupted on the third floor following an explosion…
GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has seized 18.64 kg of crude heroin in two back-to-back operations near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. The contraband originated from the northeastern region and was being trafficked to Uttar Pradesh for consumption, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance. ALSO READ: NFR Conducts Anti-Encroachment Drive…
GUWAHATI: Around 8.7 crore Indian youth aged 15 to 29 are not studying, working or receiving any form of training, according to a NITI Aayog report, highlighting concerns over youth employability and skill development. ALSO READ: ‘Naglok’ Theme to Mark Platinum Jubilee of Guwahati’s Bishnupur Durga Puja The report, titled ‘Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047’,…
GUWAHATI: Marking its 76th year and Platinum Jubilee, the Bishnupur Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee is set to unveil ‘Naglok’ as the theme for this year’s Durga Puja celebrations. ALSO READ: Assam CM Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Flood Damage and Rehabilitation The committee has allocated a budget of ₹60 lakh for the celebrations, with the theme…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday evening met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on the flood situation in the state, the damage caused by the recent floods and the measures being taken for relief and rehabilitation. ALSO READ: Guwahati Sees 350+ Runners at First Promo Run…
GUWAHATI: The countdown to the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon Guwahati began on Sunday with its first promotional run at the Brahmaputra River Front Park, drawing more than 350 runners. ALSO READ: ₹20,000 Penalty Imposed for Unauthorised Building Material Stocking in Guwahati’s Ambikagiri Nagar The promo run was flagged off by Air Vice Marshal Shekhar…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹20,000 after building materials were found stocked without authorisation on Dhrubajyoti Path in Ambikagiri Nagar. ALSO READ: Normal Vehicular Movement Restored Between Assam and Meghalaya The action was taken during an enforcement drive against the unauthorised use of roads and public spaces. Materials placed on…
GUWAHATI: Normal vehicular movement between Assam and Meghalaya has been restored after road blockades were withdrawn following deliberations between the Meghalaya Government and protesting organisations, Assam Minister Atul Bora said on Sunday. ALSO READ: India Open 2028 Shifted to Guwahati, Delhi to Host 2027 and 2029 Editions Bora said Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister S. Dhar conveyed…
GUWAHATI: The 2028 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament will be held in Guwahati instead of New Delhi due to Republic Day security arrangements in the national capital, Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary general Sanjay Mishra said on Sunday, August 23. ALSO READ: Illegal Dog Smuggling Bid Foiled in Assam’s Karbi Anglong, Dogs Rescued…
GUWAHATI: Karbi Anglong Police rescued a group of dogs from an illegal smuggling attempt after intercepting a vehicle travelling from Diphu towards Dimapur. ALSO READ: India to End Boarding Pass Stamping From September 1: What International Travellers Need to Know Acting on a tip-off, police stopped the vehicle and found the dogs confined in jute…
GUWAHATI: International passengers flying out of India will no longer be required to get their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, 2026, as the Bureau of Immigration moves to simplify the departure process at international airports across the country. ALSO READ: GST Raids Underway at Five Rubber Businesses in Assam's Sribhumi Over Suspected…
GUWAHATI: A GST enforcement operation is underway at five rubber-related business establishments in Sribhumi district over alleged tax evasion and the suspected use of fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) to discharge tax liabilities. ALSO READ: East Bengal Beat Mohun Bagan 4-1 to Win Record-Equalling 17th Durand Cup The operation is being conducted in Ratabari and…
GUWAHATI: East Bengal FC defeated arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the final of the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday, August 23, to win the title for the 17th time. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Host Northeast India Space Workshop on August 26–27 The victory saw East Bengal draw…
GUWAHATI: A 40-year-old man was grievously injured after coming into contact with a high-voltage electric wire in Guwahati’s Bhagaduttapur area on Sunday morning, August 23, police said. ALSO READ: Several Northeast Students Shifted To Alternate Hostel After Tension At Nursing College In Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh The injured man, identified as Nekibur Ali, is a welding worker,…
GUWAHATI: More than 200 stakeholders from government, defence, space, telecommunications, industry, startups, investment, academia and international organisations are expected to attend the Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 in Guwahati on August 26–27. ALSO READ: Centre Restricts Certain Cold Medicine Combinations for Children Below Four The workshop will be organised by the Space Industry Association of…
GUWAHATI: Two teachers from Assam are among the 48 recipients of the National Teachers Awards 2026, with eight teachers from the Northeast selected for the prestigious annual honour. ALSO READ: Several Northeast Students Shifted To Alternate Hostel After Tension At Nursing College In Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh The Assam awardees are Dr. Manisha Khetrapal, from PM SHRI…
GUWAHATI: Several students from the northeastern states were shifted to an alternative hostel in Kakinada on Saturday after a dispute with local Telugu-speaking students at SK College of Nursing escalated into a confrontation, officials said. ALSO READ: No-Vending Zone Rules to Take Effect on Two Roads in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar from September 1 The situation was…
GUWAHATI: No-vending regulations on M.S. Road and H.B. Road in Fancy Bazar will take effect from September 1, 2026, with commercial vehicles allowed on the two roads only between 9 pm and 7 am as part of measures to regulate traffic and parking in the busy commercial area. ALSO READ: ED Attaches ₹3.50 Crore Assets in…
GUWAHATI: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Guwahati Zonal Office has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth approximately ₹3.50 crore in a money laundering case linked to late Ranjit Kumar Borah, who served as Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer (Construction) with the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) in Maligaon, Guwahati. ALSO READ: Centre Restricts Certain Cold Medicine Combinations for Children Below…
GUWAHATI: Assam teacher Rajesh Bordoloi from Kalbari in Jorhat has been selected for the National Teachers Awards 2026, with seven teachers from the Northeast featuring among the 48 awardees announced for this year. ALSO READ: Scooter Rider Injured After Colliding with Cab Near Guwahati’s Ulubari Flyover President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards at…
