GUWAHATI: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination is being conducted across the country on Sunday, June 21, with more than 22.79 lakh candidates appearing at 5,440 centres spread across 551 cities in India and 14 overseas locations. ALSO READ: EU Lifts Travel Advisory Restrictions for Assam Following Security Review The re-test is being…
GUWAHATI: European Union (EU) member states have revised their travel advisories and removed restrictive guidance for citizens travelling to Assam following a review of the state's security situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in a post on X on Saturday, June 20. ALSO READ: Kamrup (Metro) Becomes First Assam District to Surpass HPV Vaccination…
GUWAHATI: Kamrup Metropolitan district has become the first district in Assam to exceed its target under the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme, achieving 100.9 per cent coverage among eligible beneficiaries. ALSO READ: Assam's Lovlina Borgohain Wins Gold at Grand Prix Boxing Tournament in Czech Republic According to a press release, a total of 12,655 adolescent…
GUWAHATI: Olympian and Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain added another international medal to her career by winning the Gold Medal at the Grand Prix Boxing Tournament held in the Czech Republic from June 16 to 20. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across Guwahati, Assam for Next 2 Days Lovlina's gold medal was among several medals…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds across Guwahati and several parts of Assam over the next two to three days, prompting authorities to issue an alert and advise residents to remain vigilant. ALSO READ: Assam: Teachers Get 7-Year Jail Term as Court Rules Corporal Punishment Led…
GUWAHATI: The Additional Sessions Court at Amingaon in Kamrup has sentenced a school vice principal and a computer teacher to seven years' imprisonment in connection with the death of a 12-year-old student following corporal punishment in 2010. ALSO READ: Forester Suspended, Ranger Transferred Over Alleged Corruption in North Kamrup Forest Division in Assam The case…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Forest Department has suspended a forester and transferred a forest ranger following allegations of illegal collection of money and other irregularities in the Hajo and Rangia Forest Ranges under the North Kamrup Division in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Traffic Delays Expected on Jalukbari–Airport Route Till June 23 Due to Road Repair Work…
GUWAHATI: Passengers travelling to and from the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport have been advised to start their journeys in adcance as road repair work on the Jalukbari–Airport route is expected to cause significant traffic congestion over the coming days. ALSO READ: Kamrup Metro’s New DC Office Set for August Shift, Ending Years of Congestion…
GUWAHATI: After years of overcrowded corridors, scattered offices and long public queues, Kamrup Metropolitan district is finally set to get a new administrative headquarters, with the Deputy Commissioner’s office complex at Rupnagar nearing completion and likely to be inaugurated on August 15. ALSO READ: ASRLM to Mark International Day of Yoga Across Rural Assam With AYUSH Department…
I really enjoyed Raakh. The eight-episode series kept me engaged throughout, and I ended up finishing it wanting more. Since it's inspired by true events, there is an added layer of interest, and the makers have handled the story in a way that keeps the suspense alive without going overboard. ALSO READ: Movie Review |…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission(ASRLM), under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, will observe the International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21 across the state in collaboration with the Department of AYUSH, Government of Assam, with active participation from Self-Help Group (SHG) members. ALSO READ: No AI-Generated Content Found, Says DCP Central;…
Five academicians from Assam down town University (AdtU) have been ranked among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Registry. The faculty members recognised in the ranking are Prof. Narayan Chandra Talukdar, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Saikat Sen, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science; Prof. Partha Pratim Dutta, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical…
GUWAHATI: The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) on Saturday, June 20, addressed the media regarding the alleged "AI photo generation" controversy involving two private schools in the city, stating that no AI-generated images, videos, or victims were found in either case after a detailed investigation. ALSO READ: Indian Railways Doubles Minimum Fine for Ticketless Travel to…
GUWAHATI: Indian Railways has increased the minimum penalty for ticketless travel from ₹250 to ₹500 under the provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026, in a move aimed at curbing unauthorised travel and improving compliance with railway regulations. ALSO READ: Eight Golden Langurs Rescued, Nine Arrested in Wildlife Trafficking Case in Assam’s Chirang In a…
Sanitary napkin vending machines are meant to support students, but across Guwahati colleges many remain absent or non-functional Periods don't check class schedules, exam timetables, or attendance records before arriving. And when they do show up unexpectedly, students often rely on one thing, a sanitary napkin vending machine. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Growth Comes at a…
GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police rescued eight Golden Langurs and arrested nine alleged wildlife traffickers in an operation conducted in Assam’s Chirang district between June 19 and 20, police officials said on Saturday. ALSO READ: Centre Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination Drugs Over Public Health Concerns The rescued Golden Langurs, which…
School bags light, NEP heavy: Can Assam carry the weight of education reform? By all appearances, Assam's education department has launched yet another compliance drive. Circulars have been issued. Inspectors have been activated. Schools have been warned. The latest directive from the Inspector of Schools, Kamrup (Metro), marked "Most Urgent", instructs institutions to ensure…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs for human use with immediate effect, citing lack of therapeutic justification and potential risks to public health. ALSO READ: NEET Aspirant from Nagpur Allotted Exam Centre in Abu Dhabi; NTA Assures Correction…
GUWAHATI: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Nagpur was left stunned after discovering that his examination centre had been allotted in Abu Dhabi, despite not opting for any overseas test location. Following the complaint, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said the issue was being addressed and assured that a centre in Nagpur would be allotted…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) will declare the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Compartmental Examination 2026 on June 23 (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM. ALSO READ: 13 Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals Detained By Guwahati Police, To Be Pushed Back Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to access their…
