Two community dogs found dead in Beltola spark outrage, raising questions over animal cruelty and accountability Kaani was 12 years old, partially blind, sterilised and vaccinated. She had spent most of her life being fed and cared for by residents of Lakhimi Path in Beltola. Known by name at tea stalls and along the…
GUWAHATI: Manipur gymnast Ariha Pangambam has created history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a gold medal in the senior women’s individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. ALSO READ: Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Separate Operations Across Guwahati The 22-year-old Indian gymnast secured the title at the 10th Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in…
Recognising developmental delays early can help children access support and build essential skills for everyday life A child’s earliest years are a crucial period of growth, marked by rapid development in learning, communication, movement and social interaction. From tracking objects with their eyes and recognising familiar faces to understanding cause and effect, identifying colours…
Kamrup sees a surge in cattle seizures as police intensify crackdown on suspected illegal transport networks Cattle smuggling has emerged as a major law and order concern across North Guwahati and parts of Kamrup district, with police stations and outposts reporting a series of interceptions involving trucks carrying livestock without valid documents, often under…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 8, said the state government will send a proposal to the Centre in New Delhi within the next two months, seeking to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park from the existing 10 km to 1 km. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Bhaskarnagar to Witness 'Xopunor…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati will witness the theme "Xopunor Axom – Bappar Agomon" during this year's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Bhaskarnagar, Aadi Path Opposite Bhaskarnagar Field from September 14. The theme has been conceptualised to showcase the rich culture, traditions and heritage of Assam while celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha. ALSO READ: Trump Signs Executive Order…
GUWAHATI: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending “birth tourism” in the United States, directing officials to take action against foreign nationals who enter the country on non-immigrant visas for the purpose of giving birth. ALSO READ: Ladakh Plans India’s First High-Altitude Wildlife Safari With Kaziranga-Style Jeeps Under the order,…
Flood relief scam triggers Assam crackdown, raising concerns over genuine aid As Assam continues to battle floods, another crisis has emerged alongside the disaster, fraudulent flood relief fund collection drives. From fake QR codes circulating on social media to unauthorised roadside donation campaigns, several scams have surfaced across Guwahati, exploiting people's willingness to help…
GUWAHATI: Ladakh is set to launch India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari, with guided jeep safaris planned across snow leopard and birdwatching trails in Hemis National Park, Changthang and Karakoram wildlife sanctuaries, as well as Drass, Nubra and Sham. ALSO READ: Two Held in Assam’s Tamulpur With Elephant Ivory Tusks Weighing 4.06 Kg Approved by Lieutenant…
GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police arrested two persons in Tamulpur district after recovering two elephant ivory tusks weighing a combined 4.06 kg during an operation at Bangalipara on the night of August 7. ALSO READ: India Officially Names 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations on Map Amid China’s Renaming Attempts The accused have…
GUWAHATI: India has formally identified 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard Indian names on the official Survey of India map, in a move that comes amid repeated attempts by China to rename locations in the northeastern state. ALSO READ: Jewellery Shop Owner Robbed by Miscreants While Returning Home in Guwahati’s Borbari The Union…
NBFC company Satin Creditcare Network has launched a ₹1 crore flood relief initiative in Assam to support around 15,000 families affected by floods in Upper Assam districts. A fleet of 15 vehicles carrying relief materials was flagged off on Thursday, August 6, marking the beginning of the distribution drive. The programme will cover nearly…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday August 6 expressed concern over the declining interest among students in pursuing Science, saying the growing preference for Arts over Science could have long-term consequences for the state's development and employment landscape. ALSO READ: Indian Chess Star R Praggnanandhaa Wins Saint Louis Title Speaking at the…
GUWAHATI: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has claimed his latest career milestone, winning the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, the fourth and final rapid/blitz leg of the Grand Chess Tour. The 20-year-old secured his maiden title in the event along with a $50,000 prize. ALSO READ: Four from Assam Secure Honours at National Handloom Awards…
GUWAHATI: Four awardees from Assam were honoured by President Droupadi Murmu during the National Handloom Day celebrations held on August 7, with the state securing two Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and two National Handloom Awards. ALSO READ: Assam Opens Campaign with Gold at 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships The Sant Kabir Handloom Awards, the…
GUWAHATI: Assam made a winning start at the 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships 2026, with swimmer Kasturi Gogoi clinching the state's first gold medal at the national meet being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. ALSO READ: Assam SRD Teachers Announce Indefinite Sit-in in Guwahati from August 12 Over Salary Disbursement Row The championship, which began…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Primary Teachers' Association (ASPTA) on Friday, August 7 announced an indefinite sit-in protest in Guwahati from August 12, escalating its agitation over the proposed change in the salary disbursement mechanism for Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) teachers regularised under the Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE). ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Denies Ordering Guwahati…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup (Metro) District Administration has dismissed reports claiming that bars and restaurants in Guwahati have been directed to provide pick-and-drop facilities for customers. ALSO READ: Schools in Assam’s Flood-Affected Districts to Reopen from August 10, Alternatives for Damaged Ones In a press note issued on Friday, August 7, the Office of the District…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has decided to resume regular classes in schools across flood-affected districts, including Sivasagar and Charaideo, from August 10, even as several institutions continue to deal with damage caused by the recent floods. ALSO READ: Two Minor Girls Abducted, Gang-raped in Moving Car in Assam’s Cachar; Three Arrested Education Minister Ranoj Pegu…
GUWAHATI: At least seven people, including the suspected gunman, were killed in a shooting at a school near Bangkok on Friday, August 7, in Thailand's deadliest mass shooting since 2022. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Toll Rises to 97; Over 11.84 Lakh People Affected Since April According to Thai police, the teenage suspect first shot dead…
