GUWAHATI: A disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty has come to light in Vehbari Chuk under Rangia Police Station in Kamrup (Rural) district. According to a complaint filed with police, a local resident identified as Tapan Das allegedly attacked a puppy with a sharp weapon on July 14, 2026, inflicting fatal injuries on the…
GUWAHATI: A 21-year-old man from Shillong, who was wanted in connection with a POCSO and rape case, surrendered before police at Laitumkhrah Police Station on July 16 and was later arrested, East Khasi Hills Police confirmed. ALSO READ: 'I Will Stay Alive Until July 20': Sonam Wangchuk Vows to Continue Hunger Strike Ahead of Parliament…
GUWAHATI: Activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 17, announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until July 20 so that he could lead the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Sansad Chalo" march to Parliament, despite his deteriorating health. ALSO READ: Guwahati Residents Join Protest in Support of Sonam Wangchuk at Nehru…
GUWAHATI: People from Guwahati joined a protest organised by the SFI and DYFI at Nehru Park on Friday, July 17, expressing solidarity with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk. Holding placards and raising slogans, participants called for reforms in the country's education system and extended support to Wangchuk's ongoing campaign. ALSO READ: Debabrata Saikia Urges…
GUWAHATI: Former Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has written to Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass, urging him to uphold the impartiality of the Speaker's office and protect the parliamentary traditions of the House. ALSO READ: Global Indigenous Rights Body Condemns Arrest of Assam Activist Pranab Doley In his letter, Saikia expressed concern…
GUWAHATI: The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), a global organisation working for the rights of Indigenous peoples, has condemned the arrest of Indigenous human rights defender Pranab Doley by the Assam Police, alleging that the action may be linked to his campaign against the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded solar power project in…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday, July 16 announced the results of the NEET UG 2026 examination, with more than 11.21 lakh candidates clearing the national-level medical entrance test. The declaration of results keeps the schedule for undergraduate medical admissions and counselling on course. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Kamakhya Access Corridor Construction Begins as…
GUWAHATI: A tragic incident unfolded during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri on Thursday, July 16, with one devotee losing their life and more than 100 others falling ill amid an overwhelming rush of pilgrims. ALSO READ: Dibrugarh Celebrates Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra; Assam Governor Joins Devotees Officials said the deceased reportedly experienced…
GUWAHATI: Devotees in Dibrugarh celebrated the annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra with great enthusiasm and devotion on Thursday as hundreds gathered to witness the grand procession organised by the Shri Shri Jagannath Cultural Trust. ALSO READ: High-Level Meeting Held After Firing on Assam Forest Personnel in Behali Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya also joined the…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reached a major milestone in modernising its passenger services, having converted every long-distance train running through its network from the older ICF coaches to the more advanced Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. With this conversion now complete, 103 long-distance trains are running on LHB rakes across the zone,…
GUWAHATI: The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup arrived in Guwahati on Thursday, July 16, ahead of the tournament's fifth consecutive edition in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now in Police Custody Organised by the Indian Army on behalf of the three Services, the Durand…
GUWAHATI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, July 16, directed the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is monitored daily and that any medical intervention required to address his deteriorating condition is provided without delay. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now…
GUWAHATI: The investigation into the death of Hiteshwar Deka in Guwahati's Santipur has made significant progress with the arrest of the prime accused, Sanwar Ali on July 16. Bharalumukh Police apprehended Sanwar after tracking him to a relative's house in Jalukbari, where he had allegedly been hiding since the July 14 incident. The arrest…
GUWAHATI: A large boulder came crashing down onto a residential house at Uldalbakra, off Bishnu Rabha Path, on Wednesday, July 15, evening in what could be called the latest sign of the city's worsening landslide problem. ALSO READ: Argentina Edge Past England with Two Late Goals to Reach World Cup Final The incident occurred around…
GUWAHATI: Argentina produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, booking their place in Sunday's final against Spain. ALSO READ: Quick Commerce Platform Introduces 10-Minute LPG Cylinder Delivery in India The defending champions appeared headed for elimination after England took…
GUWAHATI: Instamart has expanded its quick-commerce offerings by partnering with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to introduce on-demand LPG cylinder deliveries. The service, claimed to be the first of its kind on a quick-commerce platform in India, has been rolled out in Bengaluru, with plans for a phased expansion to other cities. ALSO READ: Direct…
GUWAHATI: Air India Express has announced the launch of direct international flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between Northeast India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict According to information shared with the Assam…
GUWAHATI: Assam-based spiritual organisation Kutumba Surakshya Parishad has expressed concern over the reported opposition to the construction of a common worship hall within the premises of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Shillong. ALSO READ: Assam's Multidimensional Poverty Drops to 14.47% From 32.67% in 2015: CM Sarma In a statement issued on Wednesday,…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, July 15, said that the state's multidimensional poverty rate had dropped from 32.67% in 2015 to 14.47% at present, attributing the improvement largely to direct cash benefit transfers (DBT) and welfare schemes. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict Speaking…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Forest Department may roll out a sterilisation programme for monkeys across the state to address the growing menace of damage to homes, agricultural fields and horticultural plantations caused by simian populations, Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced. ALSO READ: Guwahati Set for Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra as Festival Begins on…
