The State-Level Classical Music and Dance Competition concluded at the Rukmini Nagar Rangamanch Auditorium in Guwahati, bringing together emerging artists from across Assam for a celebration of classical music and dance. Organised jointly by ‘Stuti’, B.R.S.C.C. and R.M.C., and sponsored by Oil India Limited, the event featured performances spanning traditional ragas, rhythms and various…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has resumed the distribution of subsidised masur dal and sugar to ration card holders through Fair Price Shops across the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. ALSO READ: Indian Man Arrested In Germany After Girlfriend Found Dead In Arizona Under the scheme, masur dal is being sold at ₹70 per…
Directors of civil services coaching institute SPM IAS Academy met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 8 and contributed to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for people affected by the ongoing floods in the state. The contribution was made to support flood-affected families and communities across Assam. The institute said the initiative…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Monday, August 10, as the death toll reached 100 with two more flood-related deaths reported, while nearly 1.4 lakh people continued to reel under the impact of the deluge across seven districts, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…
GUWAHATI: A 20-year-old Indian man has been arrested in Germany after his 19-year-old girlfriend was found dead at her apartment in Tucson, Arizona, with police investigating her death as a homicide. ALSO READ: Joint Security Operation Leads to NSCN Cadre’s Arrest in Assam The suspect, Varun Batchigari, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death…
GUWAHATI: A Banaras Ghats-themed pandal is set to be the major attraction at this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Joymatinagar, Pandu. The theme will recreate the ghats of Varanasi, highlighting the architectural and cultural beauty associated with the city, while the pandal will feature a distinctive South Indian-style Ganesh idol. ALSO READ: West Bengal CM…
GUWAHATI: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday, August 9, announced a fresh investigation into the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, two years after the incident. ALSO READ: Assam’s Ashmita Chaliha Becomes First Indian to Win Korea Masters 2026 Badminton Title Adhikari said the…
GUWAHATI: India has crossed the 300 GW milestone in installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, reaching 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said on Sunday, August 9. ALSO READ: UPI Payments to Remain Free for Users, Government Says The achievement takes India past 60% of its…
GUWAHATI: The government on Saturday clarified that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users will not have to pay any transaction charges for making digital payments, amid concerns over a proposed amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. ALSO READ: Assam’s Ashmita Chaliha Becomes First Indian to Win Korea Masters 2026 Badminton Title The Finance…
GUWAHATI: Indian badminton player Ashmita Chaliha created history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian to win the Korea Masters 2026 badminton tournament, defeating China’s Han Qianxi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the women’s singles final. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Illegal Hallmarking Centre in Assam's Goalpara, Seizes Fake BIS-Marked Jewellery The 26-year-old Assam shuttler rallied from…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government will set up a new Meghalaya House in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, to meet the growing demand for accommodation among people from the state travelling to Mumbai for medical treatment, education, official work, business and tourism. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Illegal Hallmarking Centre in Assam's Goalpara, Seizes Fake BIS-Marked Jewellery The foundation…
GUWAHATI: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Guwahati Branch Office, conducted a search and seizure operation at an unauthorised hallmarking centre in Agia, Goalpara, on August 7, seizing equipment and jewellery allegedly used for fake hallmarking. The raid was conducted at the premises of M/s Paul Hallmarking Centre following several complaints regarding alleged violations…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has ordered a major reshuffle in the state police department, transferring and reassigning a large number of IPS and APS officers across various senior positions, including IG, DIG and SSP-level posts. ALSO READ: NEUFC Beat Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in Durand Cup at Guwahati's Sarusajai > Ratna Singha, IPS, Deputy…
GUWAHATI: Fresh landslides struck Burhapahar in Assam's Nagaon district on Saturday morning after continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic along a crucial national highway stretch. ALSO READ: Assam's Ashmita Chaliha Assured of Silver, Enters Korea Masters Super 300 Final According to reports, incessant rain since the early hours triggered landslides at five locations, sending rocks and…
GUWAHATI: Assam's Ashmita Chaliha has assured India of at least a silver medal after storming into the women's singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 on Saturday, August 8, with a hard-fought victory over compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj. ALSO READ: New Bill Seeks To Restrict Social Media Access For Children Under 13 The 26-year-old shuttler defeated…
GUWAHATI: Children below the age of 13 could soon be barred from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent, under a new private member's bill introduced in Parliament. ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant Seeks CM Dhami’s Help After 3-Year Struggle to Buy Land in Uttarakhand BJP MP Baijayant Panda has…
I watched Spider-Man: Brand New Day with high expectations, as I have always enjoyed the Spider-Man franchise. Unfortunately, the film does not fully live up to those expectations. It is not a bad movie, but it also does not stand among the best Spider-Man films. ALSO READ: Movie Review | The Odyssey The story starts on…
GUWAHATI: Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has sought the intervention of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to help him acquire land in the state, saying he wants to move his base from Delhi back to his native Uttarakhand. ALSO READ: Assam Likely To Receive Heavy Rain, IMD Predicts Very Heavy Rain On August 13-14 Pant, who hails…
GUWAHATI: Assam is likely to receive heavy rainfall over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy rain until August 12 and isolated very heavy rain on August 13 and 14. ALSO READ: Manipur’s Ariha Pangambam Becomes First Indian to Win Gold at Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships In its August 8…
Repeated flooding at Jorabat raises questions over drainage failures, construction impact, and the future of a key Assam-Meghalaya gateway For thousands of commuters, transporters and businesses passing through Jorabat every day, the biggest uncertainty during the monsoon is no longer the rain itself, it is whether the road will remain accessible. ALSO READ: Who Speaks…
