GUWAHATI: The long-pending demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six indigenous communities of Assam dominated proceedings in the Assembly on Tuesday, July 14, with the Opposition staging a walkout and accusing the BJP-led government of failing to fulfil a key poll promise despite being in power for nearly a decade. ALSO READ: WATCH |…
GUWAHATI: Assam cricket has scored a big win, with Devajit Saikia named Chairman of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Governance Committee. The appointment is being seen as a recognition of his extensive experience, leadership, and contributions to cricket administration in India. ALSO READ: 22-Year-Old Woman Found Hanging in Rented Accommodation at Guwahati's Silpukhuri Saikia, who…
GUWAHATI: A 22-year-old woman was found hanging inside her rented accommodation in Guwahati's Silpukhuri area on Tuesday morning, July 14, police said. ALSO READ: WATCH | India Women Create History with First-Ever Test Cricket Win at Lord's The deceased has been identified as Neha Saikia, originally from Orang in Assam's Udalguri district. According to officials…
GUWAHATI: Three tourists from Uttar Pradesh have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalisation of a homestay in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district. The arrests were made in Alipurduar, West Bengal, on Monday, July 13, following a coordinated interstate police operation. ALSO READ: Assam: Padma Shri Awardee and Sahitya Akademi Winner Geeta Upadhyay Passes…
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The Indian primary market has witnessed a steady stream of new listings over the past few quarters, and each fresh issue brings its own set of questions for retail participants. Understanding the mechanics behind a public offering — from price discovery to allotment — helps investors approach the process with more confidence. The Laser…
GUWAHATI: Renowned educationist, author and Padma Shri awardee Geeta Upadhyay has passed away, marking the end of a distinguished literary and academic career that enriched both Assamese and Nepali literature. She was also the recipient of the 2026 Sati Sadhani Award, recognising her lifelong contribution to literature and education. ALSO READ: "Citizenship Must Be Decided…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, July 13, emphasised that the determination of citizenship and foreigner status must be carried out through a "fair, lawful and reasonable" process, while setting aside Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld the declaration of 27 individuals as foreigners in Assam. ALSO READ: Man Dies After Alleged Assault by…
GUWAHATI: One Assam Rifles personnel was killed and several others were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) struck an Assam Rifles convoy near Sokhuvi village in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district on Monday, July 13. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Enters Day 16 as Calls for Government Action Grow According to officials, unidentified miscreants targeted…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday, July 13, that 1,679 illegal immigrants were repatriated from the state to Bangladesh between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Enters Day 16 as Calls for Government Action Grow The information was provided in a written statement tabled…
GUWAHATI: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has deteriorated after 16 days of his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) claiming he has lost 8.2 kg since the protest began. ALSO READ: 3 Assam Rifles Personnel Killed in IED Blast on Convoy in Nagaland; Massive Search Operation…
GUWAHATI: Three Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) struck an Assam Rifles convoy near Sokhuvi village in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district on Monday, July 13. ALSO READ: Water Drainage and Mud Clearance Underway at Jorabat After Flash Flooding According to officials, unidentified miscreants targeted the moving convoy,…
GUWAHATI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has swung into action after continuous rainfall since Sunday afternoon triggered flash flooding at Jorabat, causing significant disruption to traffic on the national highway. ALSO READ: Broken-Down Vehicles, Debris and Silt Cover NH27 Near Jorabat; Traffic Starts Moving In an official statement, NHAI said the flooding caused…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has made it mandatory for all student migrations under the Multiple Entry-Exit, Horizontal Mobility and Lateral Entry provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to be processed exclusively through the SAMARTH Lateral Entry Portal. ALSO READ: Amingaon Cricket Stadium Expected To Be Operational Soon; Swimming Pool…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, July 12, inspected the ongoing construction of a 20,000-seat cricket stadium and a high-performance swimming pool coming up at Amingaon, adjacent to the National Centre of Excellence for Badminton. ALSO READ: Missing Guwahati Youth Found Dead in Assam's Garbhanga Reserved Forest, Investigation Underway The Chief Minister said the…
GUWAHATI: A 25-year-old man from Guwahati's Fatasil area, who went missing during an outing to the Garbhanga Reserved Forest, was found dead on Monday, July 13. ALSO READ: Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah Trio Reunite In India's ODI Squad After 2.5 Years The deceased has been identified as Nikhil Jha. He visited the forest on Sunday with…
GUWAHATI: India's white-ball trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah is back together in the ODI setup, ending a wait of 968 days since the three last featured in the format as a unit. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the reunion on June 21, naming a 15-member…
GUWAHATI: Village roads in the Digaru–Topangtoli area are experiencing heavy, slow-moving traffic in the early part of Monday, July 13, as commuters seek alternate routes to avoid diversions on the main highway, according to local residents. ALSO READ: Assam Launches Second Chance Education Initiative for School Dropouts The congestion follows an urgent advisory issued by…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has launched the Second Chance Education (SCE) initiative to help out-of-school adolescents and young adults, especially girls and young women, complete their education and build better career opportunities. ALSO READ: 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Passes Away at 78 The programme was officially launched in Morigaon on July 9 through a…
GUWAHATI: Acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed that Neill passed away on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by his loved ones. ALSO READ: Religious Ritual Inside Indian Railways Saloon…
