GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, May 31, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, focusing on expanding Assam’s role in India’s Act East Policy and strengthening trade and tourism links with Southeast Asia. ALSO READ: Defence Manufacturing Push for Assam Taken Up in High-Level Meeting The meeting,…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s push to emerge as a defence manufacturing hub figured prominently in a meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, May 31. ALSO READ: Decomposed Tiger Carcass Found in Kaziranga Range, Kohora; Cause of Death Unclear The Chief Minister said the discussions focused on positioning Assam as…
GUWAHATI: A sub-adult tiger was found dead in the Mihimukh area under the Kaziranga Range, Kohora, on May 30, with forest authorities unable to ascertain the cause of death due to the advanced decomposition of the carcass. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Expansion on June 5, Announces Himanta Biswa Sarma The carcass, estimated to be around…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Council of Ministers will be expanded on June 5, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday, May 31, setting the stage for the induction of several MLAs into the BJP-led NDA government's ministry. ALSO READ: ₹39.08-Crore IIM Guwahati Academic Block 80% Complete; Academic Session to Begin July 20 Announcing the decision…
GUWAHATI: The ₹39.08-crore Academic Block of the IIM Guwahati Transit Campus at Bongora has achieved approximately 80 per cent overall progress and is targeted for completion by June 30. The transit campus is expected to accommodate at least 70 students, with classes scheduled to commence from July 20. ALSO READ: Assam Tightens Security Ahead of…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has stepped up security and administrative preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21, with over 43,000 candidates set to appear at 88 centres across 17 examination districts. ALSO READ: Assam CM, Railway Minister Review 1,300-km Track Expansion, 50 Station Upgrades Reviewing the State's preparedness, Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 30, met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and reviewed major railway infrastructure projects in the state, including over 1,300 km of track expansion and the redevelopment of more than 50 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. ALSO READ: GMC Removes Illegal Roadside Encroachments in…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Sunday, May 31, carried out an eviction drive in the Bhangagarh area, removing unauthorised roadside encroachments that were obstructing public spaces and hampering pedestrian movement. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Arrest Man Wanted in Multiple Snatching Cases; Stolen Two-Wheeler Recovered The operation was conducted by the Enforcement Branch of…
GUWAHATI: Basistha Police have arrested a man wanted in multiple snatching cases across the city and recovered a stolen two-wheeler during an operation linked to a recent snatching incident reported from Beharbari. ALSO READ: Assam CM Meets PM Modi After Beginning Second Term, Reviews Assam NDA 3.0 Priorities The accused, identified as Abdul Aziz Sharkar…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to don a vibrant new look as the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) plans to promote a “Purple City” theme as part of its city-wide cleanliness and beautification drive. Inspired by the Kopou Phool (Foxtail Orchid), a flower deeply associated with Assam’s Bihu celebrations, the initiative encourages localities to paint lanes, public…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Saturday, May 30, launched “Swachh Abhiyan 2.0”, a city-wide cleanliness campaign aimed at encouraging public participation and strengthening sanitation and beautification efforts across the city. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Illegal Houses Demolished in Eviction Drive at Jalukbari for Railway Project Addressing the media, Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania announced that the…
GUWAHATI: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG 2026) faced major disruption on Saturday, May 30, after a technical glitch delayed examinations at several centres across the country, forcing authorities to revise schedules and announce a re-examination for affected candidates. ALSO READ: Assam Reviews Preparations for NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination Across 88 Centres The examination, originally scheduled…
GUWAHATI: A police officer posted at Satgaon Police Station in Guwahati is facing serious allegations after a local youth accused him of physical assault without provocation in the Panjabari area during the early hours of Saturday, May 30. ALSO READ: Man Arrested for Theft at Under-Construction Building in Guwahati; Stolen Items Recovered The complainant, identified as…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has intensified preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21, with senior officials directed to ensure a secure, transparent and student-friendly examination process across the State. ALSO READ: Man Arrested for Theft at Under-Construction Building in Guwahati; Stolen Items Recovered Sharing details on X on Saturday,…
GUWAHATI: A Basistha Police team arrested a man in connection with the theft of electrical items from an under-construction building at Saurav Nagar in Guwahati, police officials said on Saturday, May 30. ALSO READ: GMC Launches ‘Guwahati Swachh Abhiyan 2.0’, Announces City-Wide Cleanliness Contest with Cash Rewards The accused has been identified as Pranab Deka (32),…
Guwahati’s Nehru Stadium enters a new era as redevelopment work begins to transform the ageing venue into a modern football-specific arena aimed at boosting Assam’s sporting infrastructure Guwahati’s Nehru Stadium is undergoing a massive transformation, with the Assam government moving ahead with a ₹765 crore redevelopment project aimed at converting the aging multi-purpose venue…
Is Guwahati still a city where ordinary people can afford land? For thousands of middle-class families in Guwahati, the dream of owning a small plot of land is quietly slipping away. ALSO READ: Guwahati No Longer Feels Like an Affordable City, Say Residents In a city that once offered affordable outskirts and expanding residential neighbourhoods,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has terminated the contractual re-employment of 12 retired officers and employees serving in various departments of the Assembly. ALSO READ: Kaziranga Records Highest-Ever Tourist Footfall, Assam CM Highlights Conservation Success An official order issued by the Secretariat on Friday, May 29, stated that the services of the re-employed personnel had…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Saturday, May 30, announced the launch of Guwahati Swachh Abhiyan 2.0, a city-wide cleanliness competition aimed at encouraging public participation and raising awareness about sanitation and beautification across the city. ALSO READ: Pre-Monsoon Drain Desiltation Drive Underway Along Guwahati Bypass on NH-27 Addressing the media, Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed its highest-ever tourist footfall, with visitor numbers crossing 4.68 lakh during 2025–26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, May 29. ALSO READ: Three Dead, One Critical After Falling Into Septic Tank in Assam’s Goalpara Sharing the details in a series of posts on X,…
