GUWAHATI: The South West Guwahati and South Central Guwahati water supply projects are expected to be completed by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai informed the Assam Legislative Assembly during the Budget Session on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Trafficking Racket in Hatigaon, Seize 47.38 kg Ganja The…
GUWAHATI: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, a team from Hatigaon Police Station under the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) busted a drug trafficking racket operating out of Arunoday Path near Mini Taj Mahal in Hatigaon, arresting three individuals allegedly involved in the racket. ALSO READ: 61-Year-Old Man Critical After Alleged Wrong Blood Transfusion…
GUWAHATI: A controversy has surfaced at Dhubri Medical College and Hospital after the family of a 61-year-old patient alleged that he was transfused with the wrong blood group during treatment. The hospital administration, however, has rejected the allegation, maintaining that the issue stemmed from a labelling error and not an incorrect transfusion. ALSO READ: ST…
GUWAHATI: The long-standing demand to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities in Assam is yet to reach its final stage, with the state government informing the Assembly on Thursday, July 9, that the proposal remains under the consideration of the Central Government and no timeline can be indicated for its completion. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has started scrutinising more than 25,000 applications received for school and teacher provincialisation under the Assam Education (Provincialisation of Services of Teachers and Reorganisation of Educational Institutions) Amendment Act, 2025, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu informed the Assembly during the Budget Session on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: WATCH | Railway Staff…
GUWAHATI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a biological material derived from blue-green algae that can remove toxic lead from contaminated water, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional water treatment methods. ALSO READ: Assam Eyes ₹500 Crore Investment to Develop Luxury River Cruise Tourism on Brahmaputra The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government is exploring a proposal to develop luxury river cruise tourism on the Brahmaputra with a potential investment of over ₹500 crore, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said in a post on X. The initiative aims to strengthen the state's tourism infrastructure and position the Brahmaputra as a premier inland water tourism…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has initiated measures to expedite the renovation of Rabindra Bhawan, one of the state's premier cultural venues, with the aim of restoring it for public use after remaining closed for nearly four years. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies 'VIP Dining Hall' Row, Says Project Meant to Expand Guest House Facilities Culture…
GUWAHATI: A rare Himalayan flowering plant, Cyananthus hookeri, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district after 158 years, marking its first confirmed record in India since it was last collected in Sikkim by British botanist Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1867. ALSO READ: 38.959 km of Indo-Bangladesh Border in Assam Yet to Be Fenced,…
GUWAHATI: Nearly 38.959 km of the India-Bangladesh border in Assam remains unfenced, Assam Accord Implementation Minister Atul Bora informed the Assembly on Wednesday. ALSO READ: AIUDF Urges Assam CM to Reconsider UCC, Ensure Due Process in Pushbacks, Rehabilitate Eviction-Affected Families Replying to a question by AGP MLA Prakash Chandra Das during Question Hour, Bora said…
GUWAHATI: Amid questions over the proposed "VIP Dining Hall" at the Gauhati University Guest House, the University has issued a clarification stating that the project is intended to strengthen its common guest house infrastructure and is not meant to create an exclusive facility for VIPs. ALSO READ: Guwahati-Based Businessman Arrested In Fake ITC Scam Worth…
GUWAHATI: One Hrishikesh Kalita, proprietor of M/S Saibya Traders has been apprehended by GST Intelligence officials on Wednesday, July 8, over charges of availing fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth over ₹12 crore. ALSO READ: 275 Players To Go Under Hammer At Assam Premier League Auction On July 19 According to officials, the person was issuing…
Most of the medical education is known for its extensive syllabus and the need for continuous learning. Along with attending classes and more clinical postings, students often make use of additional study resources to revise concepts and prepare for more competitive examinations. Over the years, digital learning platforms have become a part of medical…
GUWAHATI: A total of 275 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming Assam Premier League (APL) auction, set to be held on July 19 at the Barsapara Stadium. At the auction, franchises will select players to form their respective squads. ALSO READ: Guwahati Floods After Heavy Rain, IMD Predicts More Showers Till July…
GUWAHATI: Heavy rainfall on Wednesday, July 8, led to widespread waterlogging across several parts of Guwahati, severely disrupting traffic and daily life. Areas including Maligaon, Ambari, Rajgarh, Lamb Road, Kahilipara, Lokhra Road, Boragaon, Silpukhuri and Chandmari witnessed inundated roads, while the National Highway beneath the Jorabat flyover was submerged, bringing traffic on the lower…
GUWAHATI: Mizoram has partnered with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) to enable its residents to receive cashless cancer treatment at cancer centres across Assam under the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS). ALSO READ: Assam’s Majuli to Get London-Style Double-Decker Bus to Boost Tourism The announcement marks the third such interstate collaboration by the foundation,…
GUWAHATI: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, in New Delhi on Wednesday, July 8, to discuss various aspects of India-Afghanistan bilateral relations. ALSO READ: Assam’s Majuli to Get London-Style Double-Decker Bus to Boost Tourism The meeting focused on ongoing cooperation for the…
GUWAHATI: Majuli is set to add a new attraction to its tourism landscape with the introduction of a London-style double-decker bus, an initiative announced by the Auniati Satra to enhance the visitor experience on the river island. ALSO READ: Over 15.43 Lakh Registered as Unemployed in Assam, Assembly Told During Budget Session The announcement was…
GUWAHATI: More than 15.43 lakh people are currently registered as unemployed in Assam, according to data tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on the opening day of the Budget Session, underscoring the magnitude of the state's employment challenge. ALSO READ: 61-Year-Old Man Critical After Alleged Wrong Blood Transfusion at Assam’s Dhubri Medical College The figures…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a fine of ₹1,000 on a business establishment on Bhupen Hazarika Path in Ward No. 23 for dumping garbage on the road, as part of the civic body's ongoing enforcement drive against violations of municipal regulations. ALSO READ: “He Was Guilty”: Wife of West Bengal Minor Rape-Murder…
