GUWAHATI: NorthEast United FC staged a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Shillong Lajong FC 5-2 in the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup quarter-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday, August 17. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Government Inaugurates State’s First Eco-sustainable ‘Pine Home’ The Highlanders, who trailed 2-1 at half-time in heavy rain, scored four…
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday, August 17, inaugurated the state’s first eco-sustainable habitat, the ‘Pine Home’, at Mawlangwir village in South West Khasi Hills, while the Twahlongwar Open-Air Museum in Mawsynram was inaugurated remotely. ALSO READ: Assam Records 95.42% Census Self-Enumeration With 12.2 Lakh Households The Pine Home, developed with an…
GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a 95.42% completion rate in the Self-Enumeration exercise under the House Listing Operations for Census 2027. A total of 12,20,536 households across all 35 districts have completed the process. ALSO READ: Garbage Piles Up Along Brahmaputra Bank Near Guwahati’s Sukreswar Temple After Bol Bom The high participation reflects strong public involvement…
GUWAHATI: The riverbank of the Brahmaputra near Sukreswar Temple in Guwahati has been left littered with garbage, raising concerns over pollution and the condition of one of the city’s most prominent riverfront areas. ALSO READ: CM Sarma Calls P Chidambaram ‘Pure Naxal’, Seeks Probe Into His Tenure as Home Minister The problem has reportedly worsened…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, August 17, termed Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram a “pure Naxal” while responding to Chidambaram’s recent remark describing himself as a “Dimaagi Naxal”. ALSO READ: Two Mobile Thieves Disguised as Bol Bom Pilgrims Arrested at Guwahati's Basistha Mandir Addressing a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan…
GUWAHATI: Durga, a wild Asian elephant in Assam’s Golaghat district who had been struggling with a heavy, non-functional radio collar around her neck for several months, died on Monday afternoon. ALSO READ: Assam Congress Protests Proposed Reduction of Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Her body was found at Doigrung Tea Estate under the Khumtai constituency. According to…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) staged a protest in Kohora on Monday, August 17, opposing the Assam government’s proposal to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park from 10 km to 1 km. ALSO READ: Two Mobile Thieves Disguised as Bol Bom Pilgrims Arrested at Guwahati's Basistha Mandir The protest was…
GUWAHATI: Two men were arrested by Basistha Police on Sunday night, August 16, for allegedly stealing mobile phones from devotees at Basistha Mandir during the ongoing Bol Bom celebrations. ALSO READ: ‘Sethon Ka Seth Ganpati’ Theme to Define 51st Ganesh Janmotsav in Guwahati's Ganeshguri According to police, the accused had dressed like Bol Bom pilgrims…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati's Ganeshguri is set to celebrate the 51st Shree Ganesh Janmotsav on September 14 with this year’s theme centred around ‘Sethon Ka Seth Ganpati’, highlighting Lord Ganesha as the revered lord of prosperity and abundance. ALSO READ: 10-Km ESZ Around Kaziranga Will Threaten Survival of People in Kaliabor, Bokakhat, Says CM Sarma The day-long…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, August 17, said the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park up to 10 kilometres would threaten the survival and livelihood of people living in areas such as Kaliabor and Bokakhat. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Arrest Man in Basistha Kali Mandir Theft Case, ₹1.63 Lakh Recovered…
GUWAHATI: A CISF personnel has been suspended after allegedly taking photographs of a woman without her consent inside a Delhi Metro train, following a confrontation with passengers. ALSO READ: A video of the incident, which reportedly took place on Saturday night, has gone viral on social media. The footage shows the woman and other…
GUWAHATI: Two Air India pilots have tested non-negative for psychoactive substances during an expanded drug screening programme covering around 350 pilots, according to reports. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Maligaon to Feature Futuristic Chrome and Steel Ganesh Chaturthi Pandal This Year The two pilots have been taken off the flying roster pending confirmatory test reports, as required…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati's Maligaon is set to have a unique Ganesh Chaturthi pandal this year, with a futuristic ‘MukhoMukhi’ (eye to eye) theme that aims to create a direct connection between art and its viewers. ALSO READ: Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Kill Assam CM for ₹1 Crore The pandal will feature a modern installation…
GUWAHATI: The accused arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a social media live broadcast has been remanded to five days of police custody. ALSO READ: 31,951 Flood-Affected Assam Families Receive ₹15,000 Each in Second Relief Phase Abdul Mutaleb was produced before a court on Sunday following his arrest…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Monday, August 17, executed the second phase of interim flood financial assistance, transferring ₹47.93 crore directly into the bank accounts of 31,951 flood affected families in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Golaghat. ALSO READ: Seven Dead, Several Injured in Stampede-Like Incident at Bihar Temple Under this effort, every impacted family was…
GUWAHATI: Seven people were killed and several others injured in a stampede-like incident at the Ashokdham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai early Monday, according to reports. ALSO READ: UGC NET 2026: Three Papers to Be Re-Conducted in September After Errors The incident took place amid a heavy rush of devotees who had gathered at the temple…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-conduct of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination for English, Commerce and Sociology after a committee identified multiple errors in the question papers. ALSO READ: Two Killed As Trucks Collide, Catch Fire In Assam’s Lakhimpur The UGC-NET June 2026 examination was conducted from June 22 to 30…
GUWAHATI: The 6th All Assam Para Sports Meet, Guwahati 2026, kicked off in Guwahati on August 16 and will continue until August 18, bringing together 343 para-athletes from 23 districts across Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati Likely to Receive Rain, Thunderstorms Over Next 24 Hours The three-day flagship event is being organised by the Paralympic Association…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers over the next 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its weather bulletin issued on August 16. ALSO READ: Census 2027: Caste-Based Question Included for the First Time in Independent India The maximum…
GUWAHATI: The Union Home Ministry has notified 40 questions to be asked during the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, marking the first time since 1931, and the first time in independent India, that caste details will be recorded for all communities, not just Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. ALSO READ: Door-to-Door Census Enumeration To Begin Across…
