GUWAHATI: A man was detained by law enforcement authorities on Tuesday, May 12, after live bullets were found in his possession during security screening at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the Assam government in Guwahati. ALSO READ: BJP President Nitin Nabin Offers Prayers at Kamakhya Temple during Assam Visit for NDA Government Swearing-In Ceremony…
A man was arrested after security forces recovered several rounds of live ammunition during a routine check at the entrance to the Veterinary College grounds in Khanapara, where the new Assam government was sworn in on Tuesday. Police said the man was taken into custody and taken to Vasishta police station for questioning after ammunition…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday, May 12, announced the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and said the medical entrance test will be re-conducted on fresh dates to be announced later. ALSO READ: Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Oath as Assam CM for Second Consecutive Term In an…
NEET UG exam canceled due to alleged question paper leak. On May 3, the medical admission test was held across the country. However, the question paper is being leaked from Monday. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also raised the issue. In such circumstances the admission test is cancelled. The National Testing Agency…
GUWAHATI: BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday, May 12, visited the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati with his family ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government. ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu Orders Closure of 717 Liquor Shops Near Temples, Schools and Bus Stands After offering prayers, Nabin said the…
GUWAHATI: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday, May 12, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma. ALSO READ: Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Oath As Assam CM For Second Consecutive Term Speaking to the press after his arrival, Adhikari congratulated the people of Assam…
GUWAHATI: Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 12, as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term following the BJP-led NDA’s sweeping victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections. ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu Orders Closure of 717 Liquor Shops Near Temples, Schools and Bus Stands Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of…
Himanta Biswa Sharma was sworn in as Assam chief minister for the second consecutive term on Tuesday, days after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a decisive mandate in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, BJP National President Nitin…
GUWAHATI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday, May 12, instructed officials to shut down 717 liquor outlets operating within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state over the next two weeks. ALSO READ: Woman Killed After Tree Branch Falls On Her in Assam’s Gossaigaon The…
GUWAHATI: A woman lost her life after a tree branch fell on her in Thanda Bazar area located near Gossaigaon in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Monday, May 11. ALSO READ: PM Modi, Top NDA Leaders Reach Guwahati Ahead of NDA Government’s Swearing-In Ceremony The incident occurred at around 9 pm when the deceased, identified as Dipti…
GUWAHATI: Basistha Police on Monday, May 11, arrested three persons, including an alleged receiver of stolen property, and recovered a significant quantity of gold and silver ornaments during an operation. ALSO READ: Assam Government’s First Four Ministers Balance Woman Representation, Allies and Tea Tribe Outreach The arrested individuals have been identified as Yusuf Ali (28),…
The newly appointed Education Minister of NDA-ruled Bihar has made a statement that has created a stir across the country as the central government focuses on education and empowerment of women under the slogan ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Shikhtar Karan’. Bihar’s new Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has made it clear to the media that there is…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 11 announced that four leaders, Ajanta Neog, Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora and Charan Boro, will take oath as ministers in the Assam Cabinet in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ALSO READ: Woman killed, Another Critically Injured in Two-Wheeler Accident Near Kamakhya Gate in…
GUWAHATI: Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday, April 27, approved the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Upper House with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out in Oil Market in Assam’s Duliajan, No Casualties Reported With the move, AAP’s strength in the House has come…
GUWAHATI: More than a century ago, Rabindranath Tagore wrote about nature, humanity, truth, grief, and courage in ways that still feel deeply personal today. His words were not only poetic, they were reflections on how people live, connect, and understand the world around them. ALSO READ: Cyber Crimes in Assam on a Decline but Pendency…
The National Democratic Alliance’s sweeping return to power in Assam has delivered not just another electoral victory, but an enormous burden of expectations. A strong mandate is often celebrated as a sign of political stability and public confidence, but it also creates unprecedented pressure on a government to perform. This time, the NDA is…
If one has observed how elections mirror a city's soul and talking about the 2026 Assam Assembly polls weren't just about ballots; they were a raw, rain-soaked plea from Guwahati's heart. With the ruling alliance sweeping constituencies like Guwahati Central and New Guwahati amid an 84% turnout, voters didn't pick parties, they chose survival….
The people of Assam have delivered their verdict with clarity. It is, by any measure, a sweep for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, reaffirming their dominance and consolidating their position as the principal political force in the state. Yet, beneath the surface of this emphatic mandate lies a more complex political…
The real shift in education is not about degrees, it is about readiness Across the education landscape today, there is a growing conversation around the value of college degrees. Questions are being raised about outcomes, employability, and return on investment. ALSO READ: Opinion | Mandate Without Illusion: Assam After the Verdict A closer look suggests…
As published in GPlus on March 28, titled “No Rehab for Guwahati’s Juveniles?”, the issue raises a deeply unsettling and urgent question about the state of child protection in Assam. It is not merely a headline, it is a reflection of a growing humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold across the state, particularly in…
