GUWAHATI: The Assam government has prohibited strikes by employees engaged in the state's oil and gas sector for six months under the Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980, citing public interest and the need to ensure uninterrupted essential services. ALSO READ: Orunodoi 3.0 Hoardings in Guwahati Draw Criticism Amid Assam’s Flood Recovery In a notification,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government’s promotion of the additional ₹2,500 Orunodoi 3.0 assistance has drawn criticism after advertising hoardings appeared across parts of Guwahati, including Six Mile, while several flood-affected areas of the state continue to recover from the recent disaster. ALSO READ: Renowned Mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja Confirmed Dead After Avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak…
GUWAHATI: Nepali-born British mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck an expedition team on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, his adventure company Elite Exped confirmed on Saturday, August 1. ALSO READ: Relief Truck Carrying Flood Supplies Meets Accident in Assam’s Sivasagar, Locals Rescue Materials Purja was among 10 climbers who…
The legislation lays down the legal framework for planning, governing and regulating satellite city development, land use and infrastructure around Guwahati The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated authority to plan, coordinate, execute and supervise the development of…
GUWAHATI: A dispute over a parking space at Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam’s Cachar district turned violent on Saturday, August 1, leaving one ambulance driver critically injured and another arrested. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Introduces Northeast India's First Undergraduate Minor Degree in Quantum Technology The incident reportedly began with an argument between two ambulance drivers…
NH-27 faces repeated waterlogging during heavy rain, affecting commuters, businesses and residents along the stretch On Guwahati’s National Highway 27 bypass, it does not take hours of rainfall for traffic to come to a standstill. Residents living along the 23-kilometre stretch between Jalukbari and Khanapara say that just 30 minutes of incessant rain is…
From relief materials to medical camps, people across Assam are coming together to support flood-hit communities For Assam, floods have long been more than a natural disaster; they have become an annual reality that shapes the lives of millions. Every monsoon, swollen rivers, particularly the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, inundate villages, damage homes, destroy…
The flood impact in Sivasagar extends beyond submerged homes, affecting households, businesses, transport and essential supplies While thousands of homes remain submerged in Sivasagar, the impact of the flood has spread far beyond areas directly affected by rising waters. Prolonged power outages, disrupted food supplies, suspended transport services and losses faced by tourism and…
Guwahati residents taxed without services, raising questions over GMC's accountability At a time when the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) is tightening its grip on civic discipline with a sweeping "Spot Fine Schedule for a Cleaner, Healthier & Greater Guwahati," a more fundamental question is beginning to echo across the city's flooded lanes and garbage-strewn…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has advanced the disbursement of the August instalment under the Orunodoi 3.0 scheme, releasing payments from August 1, two days ahead of the earlier scheduled date of August 3. The revised timeline applies to all beneficiaries enrolled under the state's flagship direct benefit transfer programme. ALSO READ: India Claim Double Podium…
GUWAHATI: India secured two medals in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday, July 31, with Neeraj Chopra winning the silver medal and Yashvir Singh claiming a surprise bronze. ALSO READ: Two Chhattisgarh Migrant Workers Killed in Terror Attack in J&K's Kulgam Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra recorded a season-best throw…
GUWAHATI: Two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh were killed after terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday evening. One worker died at the scene, while the other succumbed to his injuries during treatment on Saturday, August 1. ALSO READ: Day After Bail, Activist Pranab Doley Booked Under National…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against indigenous land rights activist Pranab Doley, a day after a local court granted him bail in connection with protests against a proposed luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park. ALSO READ: Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh Win India's First Commonwealth Games Judo Golds Doley…
GUWAHATI: Indian judo scripted history at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh clinched gold medals, becoming India's first-ever Commonwealth Games judo champions. ALSO READ: NCB, Assam Agencies Meet in Guwahati to Step Up Fight Against Drug Trafficking Asmita Dey became the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold…
GUWAHATI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) convened the 2nd Quarter State-Level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting of 2026 for Assam in Guwahati on Thursday, July 30, aimed at further strengthening coordinated action against drug trafficking in the region. ALSO READ: ‘No Need to Insist on PM’s Visit Now’: Sarma Says Centre Backing Assam Flood Relief…
GUWAHATI: Responding to questions about demands for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 31, said there was no need to insist on a high-profile visit at this stage, as the Centre was already extending financial support and giving the state government the flexibility to take…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 31, said that school uniforms worth approximately ₹8 crore will be distributed to students affected by the floods immediately. ALSO READ: Assam CM Announces August 5 Talks on Insurance, Loan Relief for Flood-Hit People Textbook distribution is already underway, while the Education Department has begun assessing…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 31, said the Assam Government is working on a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for flood affected people in the upper Assam districts, as he announced a series of measures to support families, farmers, students and businesses impacted by the floods. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves CBG Policy…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Friday, July 31, approved the Assam Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026, aimed at creating a comprehensive framework for converting the state’s organic waste into clean energy. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Burglar and Two Receivers of Stolen Property Arrested by Dispur Police Under the new policy, the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce…
GUWAHATI: A team from the Dispur Police Station, operating under the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD), has arrested a burglar along with two individuals accused of receiving and dealing in stolen property, police announced via social media. ALSO READ: Odisha PG Medical Exam Paper Shared on WhatsApp During Test, Probe Underway According to Guwahati Police,…
