GUWAHATI: Assam has secured the third spot among states across the country in the implementation of the new criminal laws, according to the latest assessment by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, marking two years since the legislations replaced the colonial-era legal framework. ALSO READ: Indian Army Facilitates Pilgrimage to Arunachal Pradesh's Kepang La Under…
GUWAHATI: The Proof of Concept (PoC) field trials for India's Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network were successfully conducted in Guwahati from June 29 to July 1, demonstrating strong performance across critical field test indicators including operational readiness, seamless interoperability, reliable voice and broadband data services, coverage effectiveness, network resilience, and mission-critical…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Army facilitated the pilgrimage of residents from Gelling, Norbuling, and Tuting to the sacred Chorten at Kepang La Pass in Arunachal Pradesh on, Tuesday, June 29 as part of the Ministry of Defence's Rann Bhoomi Darshan initiative. The visit coincided with the observance of Universal Smoke Prayer Day, enabling members of…
GUWAHATI: Assam Rifles personnel promptly responded to a road accident on June 30, 2026, in which a civilian vehicle fell off the road approximately 300 metres short of Zochachhua Bridge towards Zorinpui in Lawngtlai District, Mizoram, with a recovery operation launched at the site immediately. ALSO READ: Assam Forest Ministry Launches Statewide Crackdown on Illegal…
GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Tuesday announced a statewide mission to identify, seize and permanently shut down all illegal sawmills operating across the state, warning that strict departmental action will be taken against officials who fail to act against such operations within their jurisdictions. ALSO READ: GMC Carries Out Eviction Drive at Six…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an eviction drive at Six Mile, near the VIP Road stretch on the night of June 29, 2026. The eviction drive was conducted to remove unauthorised roadside encroachments and ensure safer roads and smoother movement for commuters. ALSO READ: Electoral Roll Revision Begins for Mising Autonomous Council…
GUWAHATI: Two more medical institutions in Assam have secured NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) certification, taking the state closer to its goal of standardised test facilities across all medical colleges. ALSO READ: Assam: Twin Eviction Drives Remove Railway Encroachment in Sonari, Reclaim Government Land in Sribhumi The Chief Minister said Silchar…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) on Tuesday, June 30, issued a notification initiating the preparation and publication of electoral rolls for the forthcoming general elections to the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC). ALSO READ: 22-Year-Old Labourer Killed After Concrete Roof Collapses During Construction Work in Assam's Sivasagar According to the notification, the electoral roll…
GUWAHATI: A man has been arrested by Meghalaya Police after a video showing a woman being assaulted in public went viral on social media, prompting authorities to register a suo motu case despite no formal complaint being lodged. ALSO READ: Unattended Bag Containing ₹10 Lakh Worth of Foreign Currency Returned to Passenger The incident reportedly…
GUWAHATI: Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) has returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth more than ₹10 lakh to its rightful owner after tracing the passenger through CCTV footage and coordinating with airport authorities. ALSO READ: 37 Kg Gold Smuggling Case: Guwahati Police Reveals International Myanmar-Middle East Link, Accused Posed as Beggar The…
GUWAHATI: In what has been described as the largest seizure ever made by Assam Police, officers recovered 37.064 kg of suspected gold valued at more than ₹54 crore, along with 13 grams of silver nodules and flakes, during an operation in the Kharghuli area on the night of June 29-30. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and…
GUWAHATI: WhatsApp to introduced username reservations ahead of the rollout of a new feature that will allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers in first-time interactions. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and Street Vendors Turn Guwahati's Jalukbari Flyover Into Traffic Chaos The company said users can begin reserving usernames now, which will be activated…
GUWAHATI: The Jalukbari Flyover has increasingly turned into an unofficial bus terminus, with long-distance buses routinely stopping on the bridge to board and drop passengers, worsening congestion and disrupting traffic movement. ALSO READ: Assam Extends Cashless Dialysis Scheme in Private Hospitals Till Sept 30 Buses were seen occupying up to three of the flyover’s four…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has extended cashless dialysis treatment for eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana (MMJAY) in empanelled private hospitals till September 30, 2026. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Starts Special Intensive Revision 2026, House-to-House Electoral Roll Verification Underway Announcing the decision on X, Chief Minister Himanta…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Coast Guard rescued six people after a fishing boat suffered hull damage and started flooding in rough seas off the Mangaluru coast on Monday, June 29, averting a potential maritime tragedy. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The rescue operation was…
GUWAHATI: The sighting of a juvenile gharial in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong is being seen as a positive sign for Assam's river ecosystems and wildlife conservation efforts. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The presence of the critically endangered reptile indicates…
GUWAHATI: For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, Germany lost a match in a penalty shootout, as four-time world champions crashed out of the 2026 tournament following a stunning Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Monday, June 29 (local time). ALSO READ: One Dead, Another Injured…
GUWAHATI: A man was killed and another sustained serious injuries after a scooter and a motorcycle collided head-on on Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati past midnight on Monday. ALSO READ: Centre Unveils Two Major Reforms to Boost Indian Film Industry, Expand Cinema Infrastructure The deceased was identified as Parimal Medhi, who died on the spot…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has upheld a Shillong court’s April 2026 order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya in May 2025. ALSO READ: Centre Unveils Two Major Reforms to Boost Indian Film Industry, Expand Cinema Infrastructure A single…
Shree Ji Steel Private Limited has expanded its operations across Northeast India and the Kingdom of Bhutan, marking a significant step in the growth of India’s infrastructure and steel trading sector. As one of the country’s leading steel exporters, the company plays a key role in shaping India’s structural steel market while steadily strengthening…
