GUWAHATI: Mobile internet services were reportedly suspended in parts of Central Delhi on Monday as thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Jantar Mantar for the 'Chalo Sansad' march. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Temporary Release from Hospital to Join Parliament March The suspension was reportedly enforced around sensitive areas,…
GUWAHATI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday, July 20, appealed to the authorities at Safdarjung Hospital to allow him to temporarily leave the facility so he could participate in the 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament. ALSO READ: CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' March Halted as Police Lathi-Charge Protesters in Delhi In a handwritten note addressed to the Director…
GUWAHATI: The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' protest march was stopped by police in the national capital on Monday, July 20, amid heavy security arrangements, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued to remain at Safdarjung Hospital after being removed from Jantar Mantar last week. ALSO READ: Spain Crowned FIFA World Cup Champions After Beating Argentina…
GUWAHATI: Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after substitute Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner to seal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final. ALSO READ: AASU Hosts Candlelight Gathering to Back Sonam Wangchuk's Democratic Protest Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute, firing a powerful close-range effort past…
Most people buying term insurance focus entirely on one number. The death benefit. How much will the family receive if the insured person passes away? That calculation gets done carefully. Income replacement, outstanding loans, future goals, existing assets. The cover amount is arrived at thoughtfully. The critical illness component, if it gets thought about…
GUWAHATI: Responding to the call of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), the Kamrup Metro District Students' Union on Sunday, July 19, organised a candlelight vigil at Swahid Udyan in Guwahati's Chandmari, expressing solidarity with educationist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk and his ongoing non-violent democratic protest. ALSO READ: AASU Hosts Candlelight Gathering to Back…
GUWAHATI: Denish Das emerged as the most expensive marquee player at the Assam Premier League (APL) Player Auction after Barpeta Braves signed him for ₹12.60 lakh during the opening marquee player round held in Guwahati on Sunday, July 19. ALSO READ: Meghalaya, Manipur and Kerala Declare Holiday on July 20 for Educational Institutions For FIFA…
GUWAHATI: Football fever has gripped India, with the governments of Meghalaya, Manipur and Kerala declaring a holiday for educational institutions on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. ALSO READ: Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras Temporarily Suspended Amid Heavy Rain Forecast The much-anticipated title clash…
GUWAHATI: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra and Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra from Sunday, July 19, following forecasts of inclement weather across the Union Territory. ALSO READ: Guwahati Tourist Rescued After 100-Foot Fall While Trekking to Dzükou Valley in Nagaland The decision was taken as a precautionary measure after the…
GUWAHATI: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the proposed felling of around 3,000 trees for the Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala four-lane highway project has been put on hold until a consensus is reached among all stakeholders. ALSO READ: Guwahati Tourist Rescued After 100-Foot Fall While Trekking to Dzükou Valley in Nagaland The decision comes amid mounting…
GUWAHATI: A 19-year-old tourist from Guwahati was rescued after falling nearly 100 feet from a trekking trail leading to Dzükou Valley in Nagaland's Viswema area, following a swift rescue operation involving trained local guides and youth volunteers. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Mural Removed from Guwahati's Basistha Flyover After Two Days The tourist, identified as Hisahetuk…
GUWAHATI: A mural of Ladakh-based environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk, painted beneath the Basistha Chariali Flyover in Guwahati, was removed on Sunday, July 19, two days after it appeared. ALSO READ: ‘Juiphool’ Wins Best Assamese Film at 72nd National Film Awards The artwork had been created by students of Guwahati Art College on a…
GUWAHATI: Juiphool, produced and directed by acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Jadumoni Dutta, has won the Rajat Kamal for Best Assamese Film at the 72nd National Film Awards, 2024, announced on Saturday, July 18. ALSO READ: PV Sindhu Scripts History, Becomes First Indian to Win Japan Open Title The film was recognised for its poignant portrayal of…
GUWAHATI: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu ended a long title drought in emphatic fashion by defeating home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open crown at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday, July 19. ALSO READ: Assam Tops Northeast, Ranks 14th Nationally in NITI Aayog’s First Investment Friendliness Index The…
GUWAHATI: Assam has emerged as the highest-ranked state in the Northeast in NITI Aayog’s inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), securing the 14th position among 36 states and Union Territories with an overall score of 47.3. ALSO READ: Assam Tops Northeast, Ranks 14th Nationally in NITI Aayog’s First Investment Friendliness Index The index, prepared by Crisil…
GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Saturday, July 18, held an extensive consultation with tourism stakeholders at the Forest Convention Centre in Kohora to review preparations for the upcoming wildlife tourism season and chart a long-term roadmap for conservation and sustainable tourism in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil…
GUWAHATI: The Indian cricket fraternity paid heartfelt tributes to legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday at the age of 89, just 10 days before his 90th birthday. ALSO READ: GMC Imposes ₹5,000 Fine for Putting Up Posters on Public Property in Guwahati Cricket legend…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has announced a ₹5,000 fine for anyone found putting up unauthorised posters or defacing government walls, electric poles, railings and other public property in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Green Bus Seizure Drive Continues in Guwahati Over Repeated Traffic Violations The move is part of the civic body's campaign to keep…
Monsoon brings relief from heat but also increases health risks, with Assam witnessing a rise in seasonal infections and diseases After months of scorching heat, the arrival of monsoon often brings a welcome sense of relief. The fresh smell of rain, cooler temperatures and greenery create an atmosphere of calm and rejuvenation. ALSO READ: Too…
A new Assam Police campaign highlights the hidden risks of sharing children's photos and videos on social media In today's digital age, where every smile, first step and playful moment is just a tap away from being shared online, babies and toddlers have increasingly become a regular feature on social media. Parents, grandparents and…
