GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government has assured that it will compensate owners of Assam-registered cars and vehicles damaged during the August 19 violence in Shillong. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Athgaon’s Vrindavan Market Lane Left in Limbo After Alleged Obstruction of GMC Work The assurance was given by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Dr. S. Dhar during a joint…
GUWAHATI: The 116th Durga Puja, organised by the Durga Puja Committee at Pandu, will showcase Assam’s tea garden heritage as the central theme of its pandal this year. ALSO READ: 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship to Begin in Guwahati on August 25 The theme, titled “Assam Tea Garden,” will seek to combine the religious…
GUWAHATI: The 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship 2026 will be held at the Assam Rifle and Shooting Association’s shooting range at the 4th APBn Complex in Kahilipara, Guwahati, from August 25 to 30. ALSO READ: Car Crashes Into Dinesh Goswami Flyover Railing In Guwahati, No Injuries Hosted by the Assam Rifle and Shooting Association…
KSU rally violence in Shillong spills into Assam, disrupting travel and straining ties between states Violence during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag rally in Shillong on Wednesday has triggered tension between Assam and Meghalaya, with Assam-registered vehicles allegedly targeted during the unrest and Meghalaya-registered vehicles subsequently stopped in Assam. ALSO READ: How Close Is…
A 53-year-old elephant named Joymoti, who was swept away by floodwaters in Nagaland in July, has been shifted to Vantara in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for further medical treatment. Joymoti was rescued by local communities with support from government agencies after being swept away during floods in the second week of July. She sustained multiple injuries…
₹1.88-Crore Cycle Track on Guwahati’s Kanaklata Path Lies in Deplorable Condition A 1.5-km stretch of cycle track on Guwahati’s Kanaklata Path, connecting Dakhingaon and Saukuchi and built at a cost of around ₹1.88 crore, continues to remain in a deteriorating condition, with residents and local shopkeepers raising concerns over its maintenance and lack of…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has removed the long-standing 12-minute-per-hour limit on television advertisements, giving broadcasters greater flexibility in scheduling commercial breaks. ALSO READ: ₹2 Crore Worth Codeine Syrup and Tramadol Seized in Assam’s Cachar The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2026, in the Gazette on August 21, removing the…
GUWAHATI: Cachar Police seized 15,900 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup and 2,600 Tramadol capsules from a godown at Gosaipur in Udharbond. ALSO READ: Riddhi-Siddhi Theme to Highlight Ganesh Utsav Celebrations in Guwahati's Lalganesh The seized substances are estimated to be worth around ₹2 crore. Police have arrested one person in connection with the seizure. The…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s Lalganesh is set to host its fifth Ganesh Utsav from September 14 to 17, with this year’s celebrations centred on the theme of Riddhi-Siddhi, symbolising prosperity, wisdom, success and spiritual fulfilment. ALSO READ: World’s First IVF Lakhimi Female Calf Born at Assam Veterinary & Fishery University The four-day celebration will feature a 16-foot…
GUWAHATI: Assam has achieved a historic milestone with the birth of the world’s first IVF female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed at Assam Veterinary and Fishery University. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Delegation Arrives in Guwahati for Talks Amid Ongoing Tensions The achievement marks a major step forward for Assam’s livestock and dairy sector, with the…
GUWAHATI: A large delegation from Meghalaya arrived at Koinadhora in Guwahati on Saturday, August 22, for talks with their Assam counterparts amid continuing tensions along the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Bongaigaon Medical College Gets Approval for 100 MBBS Seats, Assam Total Rises to 1,925 The delegation was escorted by Assam Police, with security stepped up…
GUWAHATI: Bongaigaon Medical College (BMC), Assam’s 15th medical college, has received approval to admit 100 MBBS students, taking the total number of MBBS seats in the state’s government medical colleges to 1,925. ALSO READ: Oil Tankers From Assam Stop Meghalaya Trips Amid Security Concerns; Fuel Queues Reported in Shillong The Ministry of Health and Family…
GUWAHATI: With the Byrnihat–Jorabat road remaining blocked in both directions for the past three days, the Ri-Bhoi district administration has issued an advisory asking commuters and travellers to avoid the stretch until further notice. ALSO READ: Bus Services between Imphal and Guwahati Resume After More Than Three Years In the advisory issued on Friday, August…
Five Indian school debating teams have secured places at the Harvard College Debating Union World Schools tournament to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April 2027, following the second edition of the Harvard College Debating Union World Schools – India Invitationals 2026. The tournament, organised by the Indian Debating League (IDL) in partnership with…
GUWAHATI: Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday, August 21, after remaining suspended for more than three years following the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur on May 3, 2023. ALSO READ: Eviction Underway at Guwahati’s Pandu for Proposed New Saraighat Bridge The resumption marks a significant step towards restoring inter-state connectivity…
GUWAHATI: An eviction drive is underway on both the northern and southern banks of the Brahmaputra as part of preparations for the proposed new Saraighat Bridge, which is planned to connect the two banks. ALSO READ: Harendra Daimary Path in Guwahati’s Ghoramara Remains Waterlogged for Years, Residents Seek Permanent Solution The eviction is being carried…
GUWAHATI: The “Shahi Ganesh Mahal” theme is set to add a royal touch to this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Shiv Mandir Loco Colony on Pandu Port Road in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Restrictions on Public Gatherings Imposed in Shillong Ahead of KSU Rally With a total budget of around ₹2.2 lakh, the organisers are preparing…
GUWAHATI: In view of the prevailing situation in Meghalaya, the Assam government, through Assam Police, has activated helpline numbers to assist people from Assam who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties in movement. ALSO READ: ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education Launched in Assam The Assam Police helpline can be…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has launched ‘Shiksha Yatra: From Challenges to Aspirations’, an initiative aimed at identifying, enrolling and mainstreaming out-of-school children (OoSC) during the 2026–27 financial year. ALSO READ: Badminton World Championships: Sindhu, Ayush Exit as India’s Singles Challenge Ends Under the initiative, District Quality Managers and Education Volunteers of Samagra Shiksha will conduct…
GUWAHATI: India's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2026 suffered a setback on Thursday, August 20, as PV Sindhu and rising star Ayush Shetty were knocked out in the round of 16, bringing the country's singles challenge to an end in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Centre Allows 10 Lakh MT of Raw Sugar Imports, No…
