GUWAHATI: A Guwahati man has been arrested by Arunachal Police in connection with an alleged about ₹34.3 crore investment fraud case involving forged government documents, fake political connections and suspected digital impersonation, including the use of AI. ALSO READ: Messi Becomes World Cup's All-Time Leading Men's Scorer as Argentina Beat Austria 2-0 The accused, identified as Rishiraj…
GUWAHATI: Argentina captain Lionel Messi created another piece of World Cup history on Monday, June 22, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men's FIFA World Cup history during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ALSO READ: The goals helped Argentina secure a place in the Round of 32 with…
GUWAHATI: The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday honoured retired Colonel Dibya Shankar Bhattacharya of Assam with a Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card and Medal at an official ceremony in Tezpur. ALSO READ: Birthday Celebration on Guwahati Flyover Sparks Public Outrage, Probe Likely Presenting the award, General Dwivedi praised Col. Bhattacharya's…
GUWAHATI: A video showing a birthday celebration taking place on the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Flyover in Guwahati has triggered widespread criticism on social media, with citizens demanding action against those involved for allegedly violating traffic regulations and misusing public infrastructure. ALSO READ: More Than 14 Killed in Lucknow Fire; PM Modi Announced ₹2 Lakh Ex-Gratia…
GUWAHATI: More than 14 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out in a three-storey commercial building housing an animation and coaching centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, according to media reports. ALSO READ: Bhootnath Cremation Ground Packed with Devotees as Ambubachi Mela 2026 Begins in Guwahati Reports said…
GUWAHATI: Thousands of devotees from different parts of the country have arrived in Guwahati for the annual Ambubachi Mela, with the Bhootnath cremation ground witnessing a massive gathering of pilgrims, including sadhus, tantriks, and aghoris, ahead of the closure of the Kamakhya Temple. ALSO READ: Hardeep Singh Puri Chairs Oil and Gas Strategy Meet in…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday, 22 June, 2023, chaired the 12th Brainstorming Session on the future of India's oil and gas sector in Duliajan, Assam. The session brought together senior officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and the leadership of major energy…
GUWAHATI: Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Monday, June 22, chaired a high-level review meeting of the Assam Forest Department at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, with the Special Chief Secretary of the department also in attendance. ALSO READ: Man Abducted From Guwahati’s Beltola For ₹6L Ransom Is Rescued; Three Held The…
GUWAHATI: A 45-year-old man allegedly abducted from Guwahati’s Beltola area and held for a ransom of ₹6 lakh was rescued by police, who also arrested three accused persons and seized the vehicle allegedly used in the crime. ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out at Lucknow Coaching Centre, Students Jump to Safety as Rescue Operation Continues The…
GUWAHATI: A major fire broke out at a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, June 22, sparking panic among students and residents after flames and thick smoke engulfed parts of a commercial building where the institute was operating. ALSO READ: SC To Hear Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea On June 23 In Zubeen Garg…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the principal accused in the case related to the death of music icon Zubeen Garg, on Tuesday, June 23. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get Direct Air India Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from August 4 According to information available…
Ankita Biswas, a filmmaker from Tinsukia in Assam, has carved a distinctive route through Indian cinema, moving from regional short films and advertisements to high-profile commercial projects in Mumbai. Biswas credits a storytelling-rich childhood for shaping her imagination. Family narratives, she says, planted the earliest seeds of creativity and helped her see herself as…
GUWAHATI: A major examination fraud racket was uncovered during the NEET UG 2026 re-examination in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Sunday, June 21, leading to the arrest of 30 individuals, including nine alleged impersonators who were reportedly appearing in place of registered candidates. ALSO READ: UK PM Keir Starmer Announces Resignation, Sets Exit Timeline The arrests…
GUWAHATI: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, June 22, announced his resignation and set out a timetable for stepping down after coming under mounting pressure from within the Labour Party. ALSO READ: Thousands of Devotees Gather as Ambubachi Mela Begins at Kamakhya Temple In a televised statement, Starmer said he had accepted that Labour…
GUWAHATI: The Indian women’s hockey team won the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025–26 title after defeating hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final at Auckland on Sunday, June 21, securing their return to the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League next season. ALSO READ: Assam Premier League Launched; Eight Teams Announced for Inaugural…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday, June 21, officially launched the Assam Premier League (APL), a T20 competition aimed at creating a structured competitive platform for domestic cricketers. ALSO READ: Rohit, Kohli Return for England ODIs; Hardik Ruled Out Due to Injury The league was formally unveiled during an event held at the…
GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad on Sunday, June 21, for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli making their return to India's 50-over setup for the first time since January. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Ganeshguri Residents Take to…
GUWAHATI:: Residents of the Dr. R.P. Road stretch in Guwahati's Ganeshguri took matters into their own hands on the night of June 20, gathering with lathis after what they describe as months of unresolved disturbances around a bar. The incident took place around midnight. ALSO READ: Major Landslide Cuts Off Shillong–Dawki Road in Meghalaya,…
GUWAHATI: The East Khasi Hills district administration has ordered the closure of the Shillong–Dawki Road beyond Laitlyngkot village following a major landslide that completely cut off a section of the route. ALSO READ: Traffic Cop Caught Allegedly Taking Bribe in Guwahati's Ganeshguri, Suspended After Public Outcry According to an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner,…
GUWAHATI: A traffic police official posted near the Ganeshguri Flyover Traffic Point area was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹2,500 around 11:30 AM on Sunday, June 21, locals say, in an incident that quickly drew a large crowd to the spot. ALSO READ: NEET-UG 2026 Re-Test Underway; Over 22.79 Lakh Candidates Appear Across India According…
