GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an eviction drive at Six Mile, near the VIP Road stretch on the night of June 29, 2026. The eviction drive was conducted to remove unauthorised roadside encroachments and ensure safer roads and smoother movement for commuters. ALSO READ: Electoral Roll Revision Begins for Mising Autonomous Council…
GUWAHATI: Two more medical institutions in Assam have secured NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) certification, taking the state closer to its goal of standardised test facilities across all medical colleges. ALSO READ: Assam: Twin Eviction Drives Remove Railway Encroachment in Sonari, Reclaim Government Land in Sribhumi The Chief Minister said Silchar…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) on Tuesday, June 30, issued a notification initiating the preparation and publication of electoral rolls for the forthcoming general elections to the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC). ALSO READ: 22-Year-Old Labourer Killed After Concrete Roof Collapses During Construction Work in Assam's Sivasagar According to the notification, the electoral roll…
GUWAHATI: A man has been arrested by Meghalaya Police after a video showing a woman being assaulted in public went viral on social media, prompting authorities to register a suo motu case despite no formal complaint being lodged. ALSO READ: Unattended Bag Containing ₹10 Lakh Worth of Foreign Currency Returned to Passenger The incident reportedly…
GUWAHATI: Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) has returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth more than ₹10 lakh to its rightful owner after tracing the passenger through CCTV footage and coordinating with airport authorities. ALSO READ: 37 Kg Gold Smuggling Case: Guwahati Police Reveals International Myanmar-Middle East Link, Accused Posed as Beggar The…
GUWAHATI: In what has been described as the largest seizure ever made by Assam Police, officers recovered 37.064 kg of suspected gold valued at more than ₹54 crore, along with 13 grams of silver nodules and flakes, during an operation in the Kharghuli area on the night of June 29-30. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and…
GUWAHATI: WhatsApp to introduced username reservations ahead of the rollout of a new feature that will allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers in first-time interactions. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and Street Vendors Turn Guwahati's Jalukbari Flyover Into Traffic Chaos The company said users can begin reserving usernames now, which will be activated…
GUWAHATI: The Jalukbari Flyover has increasingly turned into an unofficial bus terminus, with long-distance buses routinely stopping on the bridge to board and drop passengers, worsening congestion and disrupting traffic movement. ALSO READ: Assam Extends Cashless Dialysis Scheme in Private Hospitals Till Sept 30 Buses were seen occupying up to three of the flyover’s four…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has extended cashless dialysis treatment for eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana (MMJAY) in empanelled private hospitals till September 30, 2026. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Starts Special Intensive Revision 2026, House-to-House Electoral Roll Verification Underway Announcing the decision on X, Chief Minister Himanta…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Coast Guard rescued six people after a fishing boat suffered hull damage and started flooding in rough seas off the Mangaluru coast on Monday, June 29, averting a potential maritime tragedy. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The rescue operation was…
GUWAHATI: The sighting of a juvenile gharial in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong is being seen as a positive sign for Assam's river ecosystems and wildlife conservation efforts. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The presence of the critically endangered reptile indicates…
GUWAHATI: For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, Germany lost a match in a penalty shootout, as four-time world champions crashed out of the 2026 tournament following a stunning Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Monday, June 29 (local time). ALSO READ: One Dead, Another Injured…
GUWAHATI: A man was killed and another sustained serious injuries after a scooter and a motorcycle collided head-on on Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati past midnight on Monday. ALSO READ: Centre Unveils Two Major Reforms to Boost Indian Film Industry, Expand Cinema Infrastructure The deceased was identified as Parimal Medhi, who died on the spot…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has upheld a Shillong court’s April 2026 order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya in May 2025. ALSO READ: Centre Unveils Two Major Reforms to Boost Indian Film Industry, Expand Cinema Infrastructure A single…
Shree Ji Steel Private Limited has expanded its operations across Northeast India and the Kingdom of Bhutan, marking a significant step in the growth of India’s infrastructure and steel trading sector. As one of the country’s leading steel exporters, the company plays a key role in shaping India’s structural steel market while steadily strengthening…
GUWAHATI: A proposed Aerocity and satellite township near the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has triggered widespread concern among indigenous communities in Assam's Kamrup district, with local organisations alleging that more than one lakh people across 16 villages could face displacement if the project proceeds. ALSO READ: Slippery Road Conditions Reported on Maharaja Prithu Flyover…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Army rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-affected Arun Chapori in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday as part of a joint rescue operation with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the civil administration. ALSO READ: Six Cadres of Banned Outfits Held in Manipur's Kangpokpi District The operation was launched after incessant rainfall…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has enhanced the annual allocation under the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development (MLALAD) Scheme from ₹1 crore to ₹1.5 crore per MLA for the financial year 2026-27, while also expanding the list of permissible development activities under the scheme. ALSO READ: National Cyclist Aasha Malviya Reaches Assam's Dibrugarh During…
GUWAHATI: National-level cyclist, athlete and mountaineer Aasha Malviya has reached Assam's Dibrugarh as part of her solo cross-country cycling expedition aimed at promoting women empowerment, patriotism and resilience. ALSO READ: ICC Confirms Qualification Pathway for Cricket’s Return at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics The expedition began on January 11, 2026, coinciding with the 78th Indian Army…
GUWAHATI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, June 29, announced the qualification pathway for cricket's return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028 (LA28), including the introduction of the first-ever ICC Olympics Qualifier. ALSO READ: India Crash Out of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 After Six-Wicket Defeat…
