GUWAHATI: The Union Government has allowed duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of raw sugar until October 31, 2026, under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme, in a move aimed at easing raw sugar availability. ALSO READ: Assam-Meghalaya Tensions Continue, Cab Restrictions Leave Commuters Stranded The Directorate General of Foreign Trade…
GUWAHATI: The situation along the Assam-Meghalaya border remained tense for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, with restrictions on inter-state cab movement disrupting travel between the two states. ALSO READ: Meghalaya HC Seeks Report on KSU Rally Violence, Calls Incident Serious Assam-registered cabs are currently not being allowed to enter Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Meghalaya-registered…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has directed authorities in the state to take swift and stringent action to arrest those involved in the violence during the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) rally in Shillong on August 19. ALSO READ: Guwahati: 8 Arrested Over Alleged Encroachment of Former CM Prafulla Mahanta’s Land Taking up a suo motu…
GUWAHATI: The North Guwahati Water Supply Project, being implemented by the Guwahati Jal Board, is targeted for completion by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai said during a review of the project on Thursday, August 20. ALSO READ: Mohun Bagan Knock Out Defending Champions NorthEast United to Reach Durand Cup Final The…
GUWAHATI: Mohun Bagan Super Giant booked their place in the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup after defeating defending champions NorthEast United FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Thursday, August 20. ALSO READ: Meghalaya, Assam CMs Agree on Joint Efforts to Restore Peace,…
GUWAHATI: A six-year-old boy died after allegedly being assaulted by his school teacher over homework at a school in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday morning, August 20. ALSO READ: Guwahati Durga Puja Committee To Present 3D Show With Movie-Style Special Effects According to officials of Vizag One Town Police Station, a case has been registered…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s New Colony area in Pandu is set to witness a unique Durga Puja experience this year, with a 3D show featuring special effects inspired by cinematic presentations. ALSO READ: Akashwani’ to Take Centre Stage at Guwahati's Durga Puja Pandal to Honour Assam’s Artists The puja committee, which is celebrating its 74th year, has…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya Tourism Department has issued a public notice for tourists and visitors amid the ongoing law and order situation in Shillong, urging those requiring assistance to contact the department’s toll-free helpline. ALSO READ: U-Turn Turns Into Parking Spot Under Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Guwahti's GNB Road, Commuters Face Trouble In the advisory, the…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹4,000 on a property owner for unauthorised stocking of building materials along MT Road, acting under Division 3 of its jurisdiction. ALSO READ: Two Guwahati-Bound Passengers Held with ₹68.53 Lakh Unaccounted Cash at Delhi Airport The action is part of GMC's ongoing enforcement drive…
GUWAHATI: CISF personnel at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi have detected unaccounted cash worth ₹68.53 lakh from two passengers travelling to Guwahati, in the latest instance of a currency seizure at the country's busiest airport. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Tourism Bodies Condemn Protest Violence, Call for Security Review and Strict Action The detection…
GUWAHATI: Tourism stakeholders in Meghalaya have condemned the vandalism and attacks on out-of-state vehicles during Wednesday’s protest rally, warning that growing safety concerns could threaten the livelihoods of more than 30% of the state’s population dependent on the tourism sector. ALSO READ: Congress Reaffirms Stand on Vande Mataram, Says It Will Sing Only its First…
GUWAHATI: The Congress on Wednesday, August 19, said its stand on Vande Mataram is clear and that it will follow the decision taken by the Congress Working Committee (CWC) in 1937 to sing only its first two stanzas. ALSO READ: New Flood Warning System Planned for Guwahati to Improve Disaster Response Congress General Secretary (Organisation)…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to strengthen its flood preparedness with the planned operationalisation of the LODESTAR dashboard, a multi-hazard early warning system aimed at providing real-time flood information and advance forecasts for the city. ALSO READ: Assam Driver Association Suspends Guwahati–Shillong Car Services After Violence Assam Chief Secretary held a meeting with Prof. Anamika Barua…
GUWAHATI: Assam State Driver Association has suspended all Guwahati–Shillong and Shillong–Guwahati car services following the alleged targeting, vandalism and torching of Assam-registered vehicles during the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag rally violence in Shillong on Wednesday, August 19. ALSO READ: Stricter SIM Rules From August 24, 9-SIM Limit Across India, 6 in Assam and Northeast…
GUWAHATI: The Department of Telecommunications has issued a new circular tightening how it enforces the long-standing cap on mobile connections per person. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get New Sub-Registrar Offices for Easier Property Registration Under rules dating back to 2012, an individual can hold a maximum of nine mobile connections across all telecom operators and…
GUWAHATI: At the inauguration of the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish around nine to ten new sub-registrar offices across the city to make land and flat registration services more accessible. ALSO READ: Three KSU Leaders Arrested After Shillong Black Flag Rally Turns Violent He said…
GUWAHATI: At least three Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) leaders, including its president Raymond, general secretary Rueben and vice-president Pynkmenlang, were arrested on Wednesday, August 19, following incidents of stone-pelting and damage to vehicles during a Black Flag Bike Rally in Shillong, according to reports. ALSO READ: 57-Year-Old Woman Rescued From Brahmaputra After Falling From Ferry…
GUWAHATI: A 57-year-old woman was rescued from the Brahmaputra River after she reportedly fell overboard from a ferry near the Gateway of Guwahati on Wednesday, August 19. ALSO READ: Assam Swimmers Win Four Medals at Junior National Aquatic Championship at Odisha The woman was identified as Khanteshwari Khatnar, 57, a resident of Dhupartal in Nalbari. …
GUWAHATI: Assam swimmers have secured four medals, including a gold, two silver and a bronze, at the ongoing 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championship 2026 being held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from August 18 to 23. ALSO READ: Camera Trap Confirms Tiger Presence in Assam’s Dihing Patkai National Park On the opening day, Jahnavi Changmai clinched gold…
GUWAHATI: A male tiger has been camera-trapped inside Dihing Patkai National Park, providing scientific confirmation of the big cat’s presence in the rainforest reserve. ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out at Guwahati Shop After Bus Hits Electric Pole Near Sukreshwar Devalaya The sighting was recorded during camera-trap monitoring conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)…
