GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the allotment of 1,174 bighas (388 acres) of land in Nagaon and Kamrup Metropolitan districts for the development of industrial estates and a land bank in the state. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves Land in Nagaon, Kamrup for Industrial Estates, Approves New Business Reforms The land will be allotted…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved an allocation of ₹109 crore for various infrastructure and development projects at Gauhati University, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, August 30. ALSO READ: Sexual Harassment, Misconduct Allegations Raised Against Assam AYUSH Official The allocation will cover the construction of a G+5 academic building, a G+4 hostel…
GUWAHATI: Allegations of sexual harassment, inappropriate messaging and other alleged acts of misconduct have been raised against Manash Kamal Gogoi, currently serving as HIMIS Manager under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), Assam. ALSO READ: Assamese Filmmaker Killed in Road Accident in Majuli The allegations were made in a representation submitted by social worker Jugantar Kalita…
GUWAHATI: Assamese filmmaker Nimananda Das, 55, died in a road accident in Majuli in the early hours of Sunday, August 30. ALSO READ: 275 Indians Still Missing Amid Nepal Floods, 108 Rescued: MEA The accident occurred at around 2:30 AM near Kamalabari in Majuli, when the vehicle in which Das was travelling reportedly lost control…
GUWAHATI: At least 275 Indian nationals remain missing amid the floods in Nepal, according to the latest update issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday, August 29. ALSO READ: CWRC Completes 25 Years, Handles Over 10,000 Wildlife Rescue Cases in Assam The MEA said 108 Indian nationals have been rescued, while contact…
GUWAHATI: The Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) at Panbari near Kaziranga has completed 25 years of dedicated service to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation in Assam. ALSO READ: CM Visits Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong, First Assam CM to Do So Since Dispur Became Capital Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah highlighted the milestone…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, August 29, visited the Assam Regimental Centre, the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment, in Shillong. ALSO READ: Eight Missing Assam Residents Rescued in Nepal; Others Still Being Traced Established in Shillong in 1941 during World War II, the Assam Regimental Centre has a long…
GUWAHATI: Eight people from Assam who were reported stranded in Nepal following a flash flood have been safely rescued, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday, August 29. ALSO READ: India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record $729.33 Billion: RBI In a post on X, the Chief Minister said Pankaj Verma, Samar Bezbaruah, Gautam Das, Gopal…
GUWAHATI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to an all-time high of $729.328 billion in the week ended August 21, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Weekly Statistical Supplement released on August 28. ALSO READ: National Sports Day 2026 Celebrated at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium The country’s total reserves increased by $12.422 billion over…
GUWAHATI: National Sports Day 2026 was celebrated on Saturday, August 29, at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Sarusajai, with a series of sporting competitions, demonstrations and programmes aimed at promoting sports, fitness and Assam’s rich indigenous sporting traditions. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Upcoming Asian Games After Ankle Ligament Tear The programme…
GUWAHATI: With Meghalaya set to host the 39th National Games in 2027, the state government on Saturday, August 29, announced a series of measures to strengthen athlete support and preparations for the mega sporting event. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Upcoming Asian Games After Ankle Ligament Tear Speaking at the National Sports Day…
GUWAHATI: A 35-year-old man from Assam’s Sribhumi district, who went missing on Thursday morning near the India-Bangladesh border, has been found in Bangladesh, where the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has alleged that he was involved in drug and arms smuggling. ALSO READ: Gorchuk-Deepor Beel Road in Poor Condition, Repairs Promised Before Durga Puja The man,…
There’s a particular comfort in watching a Jason Statham action movie. You know what you’re getting into. The story might take a few turns, the villains might have their plans, but sooner or later, Statham is going to start throwing punches, and that’s usually when the fun begins. ALSO READ: Movie Review | Spider-Man: Brand…
GUWAHATI: Dr Varnali Deka has become the first woman IAS officer from Assam to be empanelled for appointment as Joint Secretary to the Government of India, marking a significant milestone for the state. ALSO READ: GMC Seizes 29,620 Kg of Single-Use Plastic in Guwahati Prior to her deputation to the Centre in August 2025, Dr…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has seized 29,620 kg of single-use plastic as part of its ongoing drive to curb plastic use and promote responsible waste management in the city. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Bishnupur Bimala Nagar Durga Puja Sets ‘Kischkindha’ Theme for 60th Anniversary The civic body on Saturday, August 29, said on the…
GUWAHATI: The Bishnupur Bimala Nagar Sarbajanin Durga Puja will mark its 60th anniversary this year with the theme “Kischkindha”, inspired by the mythical kingdom of the Vanaras, or monkey warriors, from the Hindu epic Ramayana, ruled by King Sugriva and famously associated with Lord Hanuman. ALSO READ: Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 626 as…
GUWAHATI: At least 626 people have died in devastating flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region, according to Nepal Police, while Chinese state media reported seven deaths on the Tibetan side. ALSO READ: UGC-NET June 2026 Results Declared for 84 Subjects Nearly 2,500 stranded people, including 163 foreign nationals, have been evacuated as rescue and…
Guwahati’s realty dream turns into a debt trap as unsold flats, rising costs push sector into recession Guwahati’s once-booming real estate industry is now staring at an uncomfortable reality: the city is building more homes than its economy can absorb. Across the rapidly expanding urban landscape, newly constructed apartment blocks stand with shuttered windows,…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination for 84 subjects on August 28, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding the examination. ALSO READ: National Centre of Excellence for Swimming Inaugurated in Guwahati’s Amingaon The UGC-NET June 2026 examination was conducted from June 22 to…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 28, inaugurated the National Centre of Excellence for Swimming at Amingaon, marking a major addition to the state’s sports infrastructure. ALSO READ: Guwahati Green Bus Passengers Raise Concerns Over AC Failures, Loose Windows Built by the Assam Government at an estimated cost of ₹50 crore,…
