GUWAHATI: The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of 96.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, May 18, weakened by soaring crude oil prices, a strong dollar, and rising global geopolitical tensions. ALSO READ: ‘ChatGPT Images 2.0 Loves India,’ Says Sam Altman as India Crosses 1 Billion AI Images According to…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has approved the naming and renaming of seven roads and bylanes across different parts of the city, including areas such as Zoo Road, Beltola, Maligaon and Rehabari. ALSO READ: Brahmaputra Board to Hold Key River Management Meeting in Guwahati on May 19 According to an official notification issued by…
GUWAHATI: The 14th meeting of the High-Powered Review Board (HPRB) of the Brahmaputra Board will be held in Guwahati on Tuesday, May 19, to review the progress of river basin management initiatives and discuss the future roadmap of the Board, according to a press release on Monday, May 19. ALSO READ: Suspected Drug Peddler Held…
GUWAHATI: AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after falling ill. ALSO READ: Speeding Car Crashes Into Raha Toll Gate in Assam’s Nagaon, Three Injured The senior AIUDF leader is currently undergoing medical treatment. His scheduled journey for the holy Hajj pilgrimage later this week has been postponed following his illness….
GUWAHATI: Restoration work is underway at the old Power House building in Assam’s Kokrajhar after severe weather conditions damaged the control room of the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) on Sunday evening, May 17. ALSO READ: AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal Hospitalised in Mumbai After Falling Ill Strong winds during the storm blew away the tin…
GUWAHATI: A suspected drug peddler, who was also wanted in a theft case, was arrested by Palashbari Police with 41 suspected heroin vials weighing 47.28 grams, a four-wheeler, and four mobile phones seized from his possession. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Tripura Road Garbage Transit Point to Be Shifted to Panjabari The accused has been identified as…
GUWAHATI: Residents and commuters using Tripura Road in Guwahati’s Beltola area have long complained about heaps of garbage dumped along the busy stretch, which currently functions as a transit point for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Supreme Court Grants Bail in UAPA Narco-Terror Case, Says ‘Bail Is the Norm, Jail the Exception’ The…
GUWAHATI: India has become one of the fastest-growing markets for AI-generated visual content, with users creating more than one billion images using ChatGPT Images 2.0. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Tripura Road Garbage Transit Point to Be Shifted to Panjabari Sharing the update on X, Sam Altman wrote, “ChatGPT Images 2.0 loves India. Already more than 1…
GUWAHATI: A labourer lost his life and three others sustained injuries after a wall collapsed at a construction site in the BBC Colony area of Pandu in Guwahati during the wee hours of Sunday, May 17. ALSO READ: Speeding Car Crashes Into Raha Toll Gate in Assam’s Nagaon, Three Injured Speaking to GPlus, an official from…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, granted bail to an accused in a narco-terror case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and raised concerns over prolonged incarceration under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) without speedy trial. ALSO READ: Trade Body Seeks Fewer IPL Venues, Reduced Team Flights and Closed-Door Matches Amid…
GUWAHATI: A toll plaza employee and two occupants of a car were seriously injured after the vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed into the Raha toll gate on the Nagaon–Guwahati four-lane highway on Sunday, May 17. ALSO READ: Youth Killed, Two Critically Injured as Truck Hits Motorcycle in Assam’s Jagiroad The incident, captured on the toll…
GUWAHATI: A tree collapsed onto a moving passenger bus during a massive thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds that wreaked havoc in Chapar of Assam’s Dhubri district on Sunday evening, May 17. Despite the impact, all passengers onboard narrowly escaped without major injuries. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rhino Attacks Safari Jeep in Assam’s Manas…
GUWAHATI: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Centre to reconsider the scheduling of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and reduce extensive travel by teams amid the prevailing national situation. ALSO READ: President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on May 25; Five from…
GUWAHATI: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Keralam after a decade as senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister on Monday, May 18, at a grand ceremony held at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. ALSO READ: WATCH | Fire Erupts in Rajdhani Express near Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam,…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards for 2026 during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25. ALSO READ: ₹8.8 Lakh Worth Suspected Fake Currency Seized in Guwahati, Two Vehicles Recovered In a social media post on Sunday, May 17, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated…
GUWAHATI: A tense wildlife encounter inside Assam’s Manas National Park was caught on camera after a wild rhinoceros charged at a safari jeep carrying tourists in the park’s Bansbari range on May 16. The dramatic video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions online. ALSO READ: Youth Killed, Two Critically…
GUWAHATI: In a major breakthrough, police seized suspected Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth ₹8.8 lakh during a search operation conducted in Guwahati’s Azara area in connection with Dispur Police Station Case No. 272/26. ALSO READ: TISS Guwahati Awards Degrees to 116 Students at 12th Convocation The operation was carried out based on disclosures made…
GUWAHATI: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Guwahati Off-Campus held its 12th Convocation on Sunday, May 17, at the Zubeen Garg Auditorium of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, celebrating the graduation of 116 students from the 2025 batch. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability The ceremony…
GUWAHATI: A youth was killed and two others sustained critical injuries after a truck rammed into a motorcycle near the under-construction Semiconductor project in Assam’s Jagiroad late on Saturday night, May 16. ALSO READ: Assam’s Manas National Park to Close for Tourists from June 5 Ahead of Monsoon Season Speaking to GPlus, an official from Jagiroad…
GUWAHATI: The Manas National Park in Assam will remain closed for tourists from June 5 until further notice as authorities suspend all ecotourism activities ahead of the monsoon season. ALSO READ: Two Missing Girls Rescued from Train in Assam’s Bongaigaon After Being Lured with Job Offers The decision was announced by the authorities of Manas Tiger…
