GUWAHATI: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, were rescued safely following a massive seven-hour operation involving multiple agencies. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG The incident occurred around noon when Asia’s highest ropeway suddenly stopped…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday, May 25, announced the opening of online player registrations for the Assam Premier League 2026, with eligible cricketers invited to apply through the association’s official website. ALSO READ: CAG Flags Major Financial Irregularities in Assam; ₹509 Crore Spent Without Legislative Approval According to the notification issued by the…
GUWAHATI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged major lapses in financial management by the Government of Assam in its Audit Report for 2024-25, revealing unauthorised expenditure, massive pending utilisation certificates, and excess spending yet to be regularised by the State Legislature. ALSO READ: Assam CM Welcomes Muslim Committees’ Appeal Against Cow Sacrifice During…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2026, allowing domestic LPG consumers who obtain Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to either apply for termination of their LPG connection within 30 days or secure a transfer voucher for future restoration of the connection in non-PNG areas. ALSO READ: Bhutan…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Shri in the field of Art to eminent Assamese cultural figure Haricharan Saikia for his exceptional contribution to Sattriya dance and music. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Protest Put on Hold After VC Assures Fee Waiver Relief Widely recognised as a master of Sattriya dance and music, Saikia has…
GUWAHATI: Tension prevailed on late Monday night of May 25 at Gauhati University as students from multiple organisations including ruling party-backed, opposition-linked, and independent student bodies, launched a joint agitation demanding implementation of free admissions under the state’s fee waiver scheme along with reduction of various university fees. ALSO READ: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay’s Assam Visit…
GUWAHATI: The visit of Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to Assam on Monday, May 25, has further strengthened the longstanding relationship between Bhutan and the northeastern state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Unanimously Backs 33% Reservation for Women in Parliament, State Legislatures Reacting to Tobgay’s post on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, May 25, unanimously passed a resolution supporting 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and all state legislative assemblies, to be implemented after the completion of the delimitation process. ALSO READ: Assam’s Pension Burden Rises From 15.9% To 19.4% during 2021-25 The resolution was moved by Assam’s Minister for…
GUWAHATI: Assam government’s expenses on salaries, wages, pensions, and interest payments continue to pressure fiscal space, according to a CAG report. ALSO READ: Assam GDP Nearly Doubles in Five Years, but Fiscal Strain Deepens: CAG Report As per the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on State Finances for the year 2024-25 –…
GUWAHATI: The Government of India on Monday, May 25, announced the Padma Awards 2026, honouring 131 eminent personalities from across the country for their outstanding contribution in various fields, including art, sports, literature, medicine, public affairs, science, social work and trade. ALSO READ: Alka Yagnik, Mammootty Among 13 Padma Bhushan Awardees in 2026 The Padma Awards,…
GUWAHATI: Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik and Malayalam superstar Mammootty were among the 13 personalities conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, May 25. ALSO READ: Bollywood ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra Conferred Padma Vibhushan Posthumously; Hema Malini Receives Honour Three of the 13 Padma Bhushan…
GUWAHATI: Veteran actor Dharmendra, popularly known as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, was posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan for contribution to the field of art at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, May 25, with his wife and actor-politician Hema Malini accepting the honour on his behalf. ALSO READ: BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish…
GUWAHATI: The Governor of Assam has declared 28 May, 2026 (Thursday) as a public holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha, revising the earlier notified date of 27 May, 2026 (Wednesday). ALSO READ: Assam Reviews Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Operations Plan The decision was taken in pursuance of petitions received, according to an official notification. With the…
GUWAHATI: Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Guwahati Branch Office, carried out a search and seizure operation at Shree Sainath Jewellery located at Basistha Chariali on Bakrapara Road in Guwahati on May 22 following allegations of misuse of BIS hallmarking and unauthorized sale of gold jewellery. ALSO READ: Assam Reviews Census 2027 Houselisting and…
GUWAHATI: Assam has intensified preparations for Census 2027, India’s first fully digital Census, with around 83,535 enumerators and supervisors set to be deployed for Phase-I operations across the state. ALSO READ: Assam Police Issues Strict Advisory to Schools Against Sharing Children’s Data Amid Rising Cyber Threats A State Level Conference of Principal Census Officers (PCOs) on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Police has issued an advisory to schools, urging strict caution in the handling and publication of children’s photographs and personal information on social media platforms amid rising cyber safety concerns. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Class 12 Answer Book Deadline Till May 25 Midnight for Third Time; Govt Ropes in IIT Experts The…
GUWAHATI: A retired Assam Police Service (APS) officer succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, May 24, following an alleged assault triggered by a parking dispute in Guwahati’s Ghoramara area. ALSO READ: Four Dead, One Critically Injured After Head-On Bike Collision in Palashbari Near Guwahati The deceased has been identified as Girin Chandra Deka, a former APS…
GUWAHATI: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray resigned from the party’s primary membership on Monday, May 25, alleging that he was being “systematically belittled” within the organisation. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Class 12 Answer Book Deadline Till May 25 Midnight for Third Time; Govt Ropes in IIT Experts In his resignation letter addressed…
Apollo Hospitals Guwahati has launched a Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery programme under its Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery initiative, aiming to strengthen advanced spine care services across Northeast India. The announcement was made during a press meet held in Guwahati on Saturday, May 23, where senior neuro and spine surgeons, along with hospital officials, highlighted…
GUWAHATI: Central Board of Secondary Education has extended the deadline for students seeking scanned copies of evaluated Class 12 answer books till midnight of May 25, following widespread complaints over technical glitches on its post-result services portal. ALSO READ: Open Drug Consumption and Illegal Activities Raise Safety Concerns in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar The board, in…
