GUWAHATI: At least 162 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after massive flash floods swept through communities along the Nepal-China border, with authorities attributing the disaster to a glacial collapse that triggered seismic activity, causing catastrophic downstream impact. ALSO READ: More Than 100 Indians Missing After Flash Flood Hits Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River…
GUWAHATI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at one of the world's highest drop zones. The trial took place in Nyoma, south-eastern Ladakh, near the Line of Control, where the Indian Air Force recently set up an airbase that is among the highest…
GUWAHATI: At least 105 Indians are among 384 people reported missing after a sudden flash flood swept through Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa region on Wednesday, August 26, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. The missing includes 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. ALSO READ: Pandu Durga Puja Committee Announces ‘Prakriti: From Destruction…
Ri Sai, a new stopover along the Guwahati-Shillong highway in Nongpoh, brings together dining, accommodation, local crafts and Meghalaya’s textile heritage at a single destination. The property includes the Ri Sai Restaurant, Ri Sai Home Stays, the Ri Sai Emporium and the Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre (ITTC), developed by the Government of Meghalaya’s…
GUWAHATI: Dolly Parton, the country music icon known for songs such as “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” has died in Nashville at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. ALSO READ: Youth Arrested in Assam’s Hailakandi for Links to Pakistan-Based SBN, Fourth Arrest in Case Parton died peacefully on Tuesday…
GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF), Assam, arrested a 21-year-old man allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) in Hailakandi in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, taking the total number of arrests in the case to four. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drive in Guwahati’s Sijubari Near Kanaklata Path The accused,…
GUWAHATI: A teacher and Census official from Assam has drawn attention on social media after sharing a video showing her twin children accompanying her while she carries out her official duties. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹5,000 Crore Housing Package for Flood-Hit Assam Rumi Deka, a teacher and Census official from Assam, shared the video showing…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has approved nearly ₹5,000 crore in housing assistance for flood-affected families in Assam under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), with 3.8 lakh houses sanctioned for the state. ALSO READ: Rape Convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Gets 21-Day Furlough, Out of Jail for 17th Time The approval was announced after Assam Chief Minister…
Gauhati University organised its first-ever Job Fair on Tuesday, August 25, bringing together 65 companies and more than 500 job aspirants on the university campus. The participating companies represented sectors including banking and financial services, information technology, healthcare, telecommunications, insurance and education. Recruiters included HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, Paytm, Reliance Jio and…
GUWAHATI: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for the rape of two women disciples, has once again been granted a 21-day furlough. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Temporary Bridge Fails to Ease Gorchuk-Deepor Beel Traffic Congestion Ram Rahim, lodged at Haryana’s Sunaria jail in Rohtak, has been…
GUWAHATI: This year’s Durga Puja at Athgaon Pukhuripar will depict the devastation caused by the recent Assam floods, with a particular focus on the impact witnessed in Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo. ALSO READ: National Teachers’ Awards 2026: Gauhati University’s Ankuran Dutta Among 9 Northeast Awardees The theme will portray the circumstances surrounding the breach of…
GUWAHATI: The National Awards to Teachers of Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics, 2026, will recognise nine teachers from the Northeast, including Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Professor and Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University. ALSO READ: guwahati: Garbage Dumping Continues Outside Pragjyotish College Despite Warning Sign Dutta has been selected in the…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s 75th Durga Puja celebration will bring the timeless story of Mahisasura Mardini to life through an immersive 3D projection mapping experience. ALSO READ: WATCH | Chocolate Factory Dumps Expired Stock in Kanpur, Locals Rush to Grab Cartons The six-day celebration, scheduled from October 16 to 21, will combine traditional devotion with modern visual…
GUWAHATI: A gold theft case has come to light in Assam’s Jorhat, where a young man, identified as Yash Dhanuka, allegedly took gold jewellery worth over ₹50 lakh and ₹2 lakh in cash from his own house while his parents were out of the state. ALSO READ: ₹1.5 Crore GST Recovered From Traders In Assam’s…
GUWAHATI: The GST enforcement operation at Ratabari in Assam’s Sribhumi district continued on Tuesday, with the investigation team so far recovering ₹1.50 crore in tax from traders involved in tax evasion. ALSO READ: Assam CM Discusses Jorabat Flooding and Key Road Projects With Nitin Gadkari “There are still many traders where operations will be conducted….
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday held a meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to discuss issues concerning Assam’s road infrastructure, with emphasis on restoring flood-damaged National Highways and making the State’s highway network more resilient to floods and flash floods. ALSO READ: Missing…
GUWAHATI: A minor girl reported missing from Dadara was recovered from the Panbazar area of Guwahati early on August 24, after which five persons were arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault case. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Broken Footpath on GNB Road Under Maharaja Prithu Flyover Puts Pedestrians at Risk According to police, information was…
GUWAHATI: A child from Kamrup district has been formally placed with adoptive parents from Spain in an inter-country adoption case completed under India’s legal adoption framework. ALSO READ: Three Newborns Die in Early-Morning NICU Fire at Amravati Hospital in Maharashtra The official handover ceremony was held on Monday, August 24 at the District Commissioner’s Office…
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…
