GUWAHATI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its final stage, with France, Spain, England and Argentina advancing to the semi-finals after winning their respective quarter-final matches. The four teams will now battle for a place in the final, while the losing semi-finalists will contest the third-place playoff. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Disposes ₹472 Crore…
GUWAAHTI: The Assam government intensified its fight against narcotics with a large-scale Drug Disposal Programme held at the 4th Assam Police Battalion in Daulasal, Nalbari district on Sunday, July 12. ALSO READ: 15 Indian Tourists Killed as Speedboat Capsizes Off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island The programme was headed by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Senior officials,…
GUWAHATI: At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a tourist speedboat capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, prompting Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung to order a comprehensive investigation into the incident and direct authorities to provide all necessary assistance to the victims and their families. ALSO READ: Assam's Abhijit Bhattacharya Wins Prestigious IOC…
GUWAHATI: Former captain of the Indian men's national volleyball team and Assam's own Abhijit Bhattacharya has been honoured with the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Champions Global Award. He received the honour from IOC President Kirsty Coventry at the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport Global Summit held…
GUWAHATI: The Cotton University Students' Union (CUSU) has expressed disappointment over the absence of a dedicated budget allocation for Cotton University in the Assam Budget, despite the state government announcing infrastructure funding for several other universities. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Signs MoUs to Expand Market Access for Pineapple Growers In a statement issued on Friday, July…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government on Friday, July 10, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with e-commerce platform Flipkart and the National E-Market Services Limited (NeML) to expand market access for the state's pineapple growers. ALSO READ: Centre Makes Prescription Mandatory for Medicines with Over 12% Alcohol The agreements were signed during the inauguration of the fourth…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 to revise the provisions relating to oral formulations containing more than 12% alcohol by volume (ethyl alcohol) packed and sold in packings or bottles of more than 30 millilitres. The rules will…
GUWAHATI: Cancer remains the world's second leading cause of death, claiming nearly 10 million lives annually and recording 20.6 million new cases each year, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Status Report on Cancer 2026. The report warns that without urgent action, annual cancer cases could rise to almost 35 million by…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 10, visited the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, where he reviewed the progress of the zoo's ongoing modernisation project and checked on the health of three rescued red pandas being cared for at the facility. ALSO READ: FSSAI Issues Nine Notices to Swiggy Instamart Over…
GUWAHATI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging food safety violations. ALSO READ: Assam CM Unveils Roadmap to Revamp Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha The company has been directed to submit a detailed explanation and compliance report. FSSAI said…
Helmet choices in Guwahati reflect the growing gap between affordability, safety and legal compliance Every day, thousands of two-wheelers navigate Guwahati's crowded roads. While helmets have become a common sight, so have riders riding without them. As traffic violations continue to rise, one question stands out: are people wearing helmets because they genuinely value…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth ₹5.54 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to M/s Jeevan Suraksha Group of Companies and its Directors. ALSO READ: Woman Gives Birth At Guwahati Railway Station Platform, Rescued Along With Newborn And Elder Daughter The…
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…
