GUWAHATI: India's campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end on Sunday, June 29, after they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Australia in a must-win Group A match at Lord’s. ALSO READ: CBSE Issues Fresh Three-Language Policy Guidelines, Exempts Current Class 10 Students Chasing a challenging target of 171, the…
GUWAHATI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday, June 29 released fresh guidelines on the three-language policy, clarifying that the current batch of Class 10 students will not have to follow the new rules. ALSO READ: 300-Metre Iron Bridge Washed Away by Floodwaters in Assam's Dhemaji, Connectivity Severed The board also said that…
GUWAHATI: A 300-metre-long iron bridge over the Kemi River connecting Kemi and Oyan in Assam's Dhemaji district was washed away by strong floodwaters on Sunday, June 28 cutting off road connectivity between the Kemi-Purana Jelom area and Jonai Sadar. ALSO READ: One Missing, Two Rescued After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters in Assam's Dhemaji The…
GUWAHATI: Police have busted an inter-state dog theft gang from Guwahati, arresting 5 accused in an operation launched by Basistha PS, Officer in Charge Kapil Pathak told media on June 29, Monday. ALSO READ: Truck Rams Hydra Crane on NH 27 in Guwahati, Operator Killed According to police, the arrested were identified as Rangsina Rangkhang,…
Walk into any dealership in Hyderabad or Pune. SUVs everywhere. The showroom floor reflects the current market trend: tall, boxy vehicles dominating floor space. Yet step up to the sales counter, and things get interesting – a steady stream of buyers still walks past those vehicles and asks about sedans. Not out of nostalgia….
GUWAHATI: The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 in and around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve following the ongoing flood situation, which has forced wild animals to move towards higher ground. ALSO READ: England Captain Ben Stokes Announces Retirement from International Cricket According…
GUWAHATI: England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 15-year career at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. ALSO READ: Floods Hit Assam as Over 22,000 Affected Across Six Districts The announcement came in dramatic fashion on Sunday,…
GUWAHATI: Floods continued to affect several parts of Assam on Sunday, with over 22,000 people impacted across six districts, while heavy rainfall also disrupted railway connectivity in Dhemaji district. ALSO READ: BRO Restores Key Road After Floods Disrupt Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh According to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management…
GUWAHATI: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored the crucial Kimin–Potin road in Arunachal Pradesh within 36 hours after torrential monsoon rains, flash floods and landslides caused extensive damage and disrupted connectivity across parts of the state. ALSO READ: Train Services Suspended Between Archipathar and Simen Chapari as Floods Damage Railway Bridge in Assam According…
GUWAHATI: Train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations in Assam have been suspended following heavy rainfall and severe riverbank erosion that destabilised a railway bridge in Dhemaji district, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) stated in a press release. ALSO READ: After Meghalaya, Assam Launches FIFA Fan Parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh According to the release,…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dedicated public viewing venues as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 28, announced the launch of Chief Minister's FIFA Fan Parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh. ALSO READ: CID Assam Busts Fake Government Job Racket; Seven Arrested in Water Resources Department Recruitment…
GUWAHATI: The Special Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Bodo, Garo, Hmar and Manipuri medium schools was held across Assam on Sunday, June 28, with 87.96 per cent attendance and no disruptions reported at any centre. ALSO READ: Forest Minister's Revenue Push Triggers Backlash, Activists Say Conservation Must Come First The Assam State School Education Board…
GUWAHATI: Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah's remarks on boosting revenue collection in the Forest Department have sparked criticism from environmental activists, who argue that the department's primary responsibility is to protect forests and wildlife rather than generate revenue. ALSO READ: CID Assam Busts Fake Government Job Racket; Seven Arrested in Water Resources Department…
GUWAHATI: The Crime Investigation Department (CID), Assam, has made a major breakthrough in dismantling an organised job fraud racket that targeted aspirants seeking employment in the Water Resources Department of the Government of Assam. ALSO READ: Heavy Rain Likely in Assam Over Next Five Days, Says IMD According to CID, the accused allegedly duped job…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday warned of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Assam and Meghalaya, with heavy to very heavy rain likely across the Northeast over the next five days. ALSO READ: India Rejects Pakistan's Allegations Over Karachi Terror Attack, Calls Them 'Baseless' According to the IMD, Assam and Meghalaya are expected…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police, in a joint operation with Cachar Police and Assam Rifles, seized 942 grams of heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets valued at approximately ₹5 crore during a late-night operation. Two persons were arrested in connection with the seizure. ALSO READ: India Rejects Pakistan's Allegations Over Karachi Terror Attack, Calls Them 'Baseless' Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
GUWAHATI: India on Sunday, June 28, rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the recent terrorist attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, calling the claims "baseless" and asking Islamabad to take action against terror infrastructure operating from its own territory. ALSO READ: NAAC Introduces New Accreditation Framework for Higher Education In response to media queries, Ministry…
GUWAHATI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory for Indian citizens undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators after receiving several requests for assistance from pilgrims stranded in Nepal without the required entry permit and visa for China. ALSO READ: NAAC Introduces New Accreditation Framework for Higher Education In a statement…
GUWAHATI: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has introduced major reforms to India’s higher-education accreditation system under the National Education Policy 2020, shifting the emphasis from periodic grading toward continuous institutional improvement. ALSO READ: Farmer IDs introduced for small tea growers under Assam registry portal Under the revised framework, NAAC will adopt a Binary Accreditation model…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has initiated the rollout of Farmer IDs for small tea growers by including tea and plantation-class land holdings in the farmers' registry portal, a move aimed at improving their access to government schemes and agricultural support. ALSO READ: Six arrested with 198 bottles of codeine syrup in Sonapur Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
