GUWAHATI: A Supreme Court hearing was disrupted on Friday, July 10, after a petitioner appearing in person allegedly threw case papers inside the courtroom and verbally abused Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The incident took place around 11 AM before a Bench comprising Justices KV Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe. ALSO READ: Durand Cup Trophies…
A currency investigation that began with a tip-off now points to a wider alleged network A fortnight-long investigation by Dispur Police into the circulation of counterfeit currency in Guwahati has uncovered a suspected larger network involving a fake currency printing setup in the city and another alleged operation in Lakhimpur district. ALSO READ: Despite Record…
GUWAHATI: The three trophies of the 135th Durand Cup arrived in Shillong on Saturday, marking the beginning of the tournament's trophy tour in Meghalaya ahead of the competition, which is scheduled to begin later this month. ALSO READ: Palashbari-Sualkuchi Bridge In Assam To Be Completed By June 2028 A flag-off ceremony was held at the…
GUWAHATI: The upcoming bridge connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi in Assam, to be named after former Chief Minister Bishnuram Medhi, is expected to enhance connectivity and drive economic activity in lower Assam. ALSO READ: Woman Gives Birth At Guwahati Railway Station Platform, Rescued Along With Newborn And Elder Daughter The 12.21-kilometre bridge project is being constructed…
The makers of the upcoming Assamese feature film Adrishyya officially announced that the suspense drama will release in theatres on November 20, during a press conference held in Guwahati on Friday, July 11. The event marked the launch of the film's promotional campaign and was attended by the producers, director, writer, cast members and…
GUWAHATI: A 35-year-old man who was out on anticipatory bail in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case allegedly killed six people, including his wife, two young sons, a 17-year-old girl who had accused him of sexual harassment, and two members of her family in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district. ALSO READ: E20 Petrol…
GUWAHATI: Assam is likely to witness a fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of waterlogging, localised flooding, landslides and traffic disruptions as active weather systems continue to influence the region. ALSO READ: 147 Japanese Encephalitis Cases, 10 Deaths Reported in Assam, Says…
GUWAHATI: The seasonal surge of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has triggered intense debate in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Responding to a query by Opposition MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Health Minister Ashok Singhal confirmed that 147 cases and 10 deaths have been officially reported so far in 2026. ALSO READ: CCTV Footage Reignites National Debate on School…
GUWAHATI: The tragic death of 10-year-old Amaira, a Class 4 student at a private school in Jaipur, has once again brought the issue of school bullying into the national spotlight, with renewed public debate over how educational institutions respond when children seek help. ALSO READ: Assam Police Issue Traffic Advisory; Old Saraighat Bridge to Close…
GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge over the river Brahmaputra will remain completely closed to all vehicular movement for two months starting July 13, as N.F. Railway authorities undertake repair and restoration works on the bridge, Assam Police said in a press advisory. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Ganeshguri Flyover Should Honour Terror Victims, Not Personalities: Assam CM…
GUWAHATI: Amid the controversy surrounding the removal of a portrait depicting singer Zubeen Garg at the Ganeshguri flyover, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 10, said the issue was not about any individual but about the historical significance of the location. ALSO READ: "Zubeen's Portrait Can Be Painted, But Not In Che…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 10, said singer Zubeen Garg's portrait can be painted, but not in the style of Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara. ALSO READ: Painters Didn't Recognise Zubeen Garg in Mural, Erased It Themselves: Assam CM Speaking on the controversy surrounding a recently erased mural, Sarma said Zubeen…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 10, clarified that the government did not order the removal of the mural that was believed to depict singer Zubeen Garg. ALSO READ: Assam to Introduce Green Cess on Polluting Industries and Activities Addressing the controversy, Sarma said the two painters who erased the artwork…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has announced an allocation of ₹500 crore over the next five years to accelerate infrastructure development in the Second State Capital Region (SCR)-Dibrugarh, according to the Assam Budget 2026–27 presented in the state assembly on Friday, July 10. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: New Government Press Branch to be Set Up in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the establishment of a new Assam Government Press branch in Lakhimpur, as part of efforts to expand the state's printing and public communication infrastructure, according to the state budget presented in the assembly. ALSO READ: Social Media Alert Leads to Rescue of Mother and Four-Month-Old Infant in Guwahati The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Budget for 2026–27 lays out an expansive and politically calibrated roadmap that blends welfare commitments with an ambitious push toward economic transformation. With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, infrastructure expansion, cultural identity, and emerging sectors such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence, the government has attempted to present a vision of Assam…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has taken strict action against the illegal stocking of construction and demolition materials on A.M. Road, Guwahati, imposing a penalty of ₹15,000 on the violator. ALSO READ: Delhi High Court Sends Rajpal Yadav To Jail Again, Sentences Him To 3 Months In Cheque Bounce Case According to a receipt…
GUWAHATI: The Delhi High Court on Friday, July 10, sentenced Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to three months’ simple imprisonment in a cheque bounce case filed by M/s Murli Projects Private Limited. ALSO READ: Power Sector Gets ₹2,579 Crore Allotment In Assam Budget Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order in a batch of seven cases…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed an allocation of ₹2,579 crore to the Power Department, as part of a broader push to strengthen the state's electricity infrastructure, according to budget documents presented in the state assembly. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Bihu in Delhi, Films on Lachit Barphukan and Kushal Konwar Among Key Cultural Announcements The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday, July 10, that more than 28 per cent of sanctioned posts in the state's government medical colleges and hospitals are lying vacant. ALSO READ: Assam Budget 2026: Govt to Seek UNESCO Recognition for Dima Hasao Monolithic Jars, Rangpur-Sivasagar Heritage Sites Replying to a question from…
