News Desk Report

Poor Condition of Lakkhipriya Road in Guwahati’s Satgaon Hampers Emergency Services

  GUWAHATI: Lakkhipriya Road in Satgaon has been in a severely dilapidated condition for a long time, significantly affecting daily movement and restricting access for emergency and essential services in the area. ALSO READ: Storm Damages APDCL Control Room in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Restoration Work Underway The stretch is marked by extensive mud accumulation and persistent waterlogging,…

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NorthEast United FC Aims To End Disappointing ISL Season On A High Note Against Mohammedan FC

  GUWAHATI: NorthEast United FC will play their final match of the 2025-26 Indian Super League season on Tuesday, May 19, against Mohammedan SC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, seeking to end a difficult campaign on a positive note. ALSO READ: Guwahati City Under-9 Chess Championship to be Held on May 23 and 24…

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Wild Elephants Enter Army Cantonment Area in Guwahati’s Satgaon

  GUWAHATI: Three wild elephants strayed from the nearby Amsang Wildlife Sanctuary into the Army Cantonment area of Satgaon in Guwahati on Sunday night, May 17, raising serious concern among local residents and commuters. ALSO READ: GMC Approves Naming and Renaming of Seven Roads Across Guwahati The tuskers were spotted moving through the streets of the cantonment…

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NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests Maharashtra-Based Institute Founder in Latur, Total 10 Arrested

  GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Career Centre (RCC) in Latur, Maharashtra, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, officials said on Monday. ALSO READ: Assam CM Orders Strict Monitoring to Prevent Rise in Prices of Essential Commodities The arrest was made on Sunday…

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Centre Explores Fusion of Eri Silk and Kota Doria to Develop Premium Handloom Fabric

  GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is exploring a collaboration between the Northeast’s Eri silk and Rajasthan’s traditional Kota Doria fabric to develop a premium handloom textile aimed at domestic and international markets. ALSO READ: Poor Condition of Lakkhipriya Road in Guwahati’s Satgaon Hampers Emergency Services As part of the initiative,…

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Assam Cricket Association Holds Special General Body Meeting, Forms Key Committees for 2026–27 Season

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday, May 18, held a Special General Body Meeting at the auditorium of 91 Yards Club at the ACA Stadium Complex in Guwahati, with representatives from all affiliated and playing member units participating in the session. ALSO READ: GMC Approves Naming and Renaming of Seven Roads Across Guwahati…

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Assam CM Orders Strict Monitoring to Prevent Rise in Prices of Essential Commodities

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, May 18, reviewed the price monitoring mechanism for essential commodities in the state and directed officials to take strict measures to maintain market stability and prevent any abnormal increase in prices. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Association Holds Special General Body Meeting, Forms Key Committees for 2026–27…

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Rupee Hits Record Low of 96.39 Against US Dollar Amid Rising Crude Prices and Global Uncertainty

  GUWAHATI: The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of 96.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, May 18, weakened by soaring crude oil prices, a strong dollar, and rising global geopolitical tensions. ALSO READ: ‘ChatGPT Images 2.0 Loves India,’ Says Sam Altman as India Crosses 1 Billion AI Images According to…

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AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal Hospitalised in Mumbai After Falling Ill

  GUWAHATI: AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after falling ill. ALSO READ: Speeding Car Crashes Into Raha Toll Gate in Assam’s Nagaon, Three Injured The senior AIUDF leader is currently undergoing medical treatment. His scheduled journey for the holy Hajj pilgrimage later this week has been postponed following his illness….

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Storm Damages APDCL Control Room in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Restoration Work Underway

  GUWAHATI: Restoration work is underway at the old Power House building in Assam’s Kokrajhar after severe weather conditions damaged the control room of the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) on Sunday evening, May 17. ALSO READ: AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal Hospitalised in Mumbai After Falling Ill Strong winds during the storm blew away the tin…

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Suspected Drug Peddler Held With Heroin Vials, Car and Phones in Guwahati’s Palashbari

  GUWAHATI: A suspected drug peddler, who was also wanted in a theft case, was arrested by Palashbari Police with 41 suspected heroin vials weighing 47.28 grams, a four-wheeler, and four mobile phones seized from his possession. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Tripura Road Garbage Transit Point to Be Shifted to Panjabari The accused has been identified as…

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Guwahati’s Tripura Road Garbage Transit Point to Be Shifted to Panjabari

  GUWAHATI: Residents and commuters using Tripura Road in Guwahati’s Beltola area have long complained about heaps of garbage dumped along the busy stretch, which currently functions as a transit point for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Supreme Court Grants Bail in UAPA Narco-Terror Case, Says ‘Bail Is the Norm, Jail the Exception’ The…

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‘ChatGPT Images 2.0 Loves India,’ Says Sam Altman as India Crosses 1 Billion AI Images

  GUWAHATI: India has become one of the fastest-growing markets for AI-generated visual content, with users creating more than one billion images using ChatGPT Images 2.0. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Tripura Road Garbage Transit Point to Be Shifted to Panjabari Sharing the update on X, Sam Altman wrote, “ChatGPT Images 2.0 loves India. Already more than 1…

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Supreme Court Grants Bail in UAPA Narco-Terror Case, Says ‘Bail Is the Norm, Jail the Exception’

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, granted bail to an accused in a narco-terror case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and raised concerns over prolonged incarceration under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) without speedy trial. ALSO READ: Trade Body Seeks Fewer IPL Venues, Reduced Team Flights and Closed-Door Matches Amid…

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Speeding Car Crashes Into Raha Toll Gate in Assam’s Nagaon, Three Injured

  GUWAHATI: A toll plaza employee and two occupants of a car were seriously injured after the vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed into the Raha toll gate on the Nagaon–Guwahati four-lane highway on Sunday, May 17. ALSO READ: Youth Killed, Two Critically Injured as Truck Hits Motorcycle in Assam’s Jagiroad The incident, captured on the toll…

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Tree Crashes Onto Moving Bus During Thunderstorm in Assam’s Dhubri, No Major Injuries Reported

  GUWAHATI: A tree collapsed onto a moving passenger bus during a massive thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds that wreaked havoc in Chapar of Assam’s Dhubri district on Sunday evening, May 17. Despite the impact, all passengers onboard narrowly escaped without major injuries. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rhino Attacks Safari Jeep in Assam’s Manas…

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Trade Body Seeks Fewer IPL Venues, Reduced Team Flights and Closed-Door Matches Amid Fuel Concerns

  GUWAHATI: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Centre to reconsider the scheduling of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and reduce extensive travel by teams amid the prevailing national situation. ALSO READ: President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on May 25; Five from…

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