GUWAHATI: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra and Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra from Sunday, July 19, following forecasts of inclement weather across the Union Territory. ALSO READ: Guwahati Tourist Rescued After 100-Foot Fall While Trekking to Dzükou Valley in Nagaland The decision was taken as a precautionary measure after the…
GUWAHATI: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the proposed felling of around 3,000 trees for the Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala four-lane highway project has been put on hold until a consensus is reached among all stakeholders. ALSO READ: Guwahati Tourist Rescued After 100-Foot Fall While Trekking to Dzükou Valley in Nagaland The decision comes amid mounting…
GUWAHATI: A 19-year-old tourist from Guwahati was rescued after falling nearly 100 feet from a trekking trail leading to Dzükou Valley in Nagaland's Viswema area, following a swift rescue operation involving trained local guides and youth volunteers. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Mural Removed from Guwahati's Basistha Flyover After Two Days The tourist, identified as Hisahetuk…
GUWAHATI: A mural of Ladakh-based environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk, painted beneath the Basistha Chariali Flyover in Guwahati, was removed on Sunday, July 19, two days after it appeared. ALSO READ: ‘Juiphool’ Wins Best Assamese Film at 72nd National Film Awards The artwork had been created by students of Guwahati Art College on a…
GUWAHATI: Juiphool, produced and directed by acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Jadumoni Dutta, has won the Rajat Kamal for Best Assamese Film at the 72nd National Film Awards, 2024, announced on Saturday, July 18. ALSO READ: PV Sindhu Scripts History, Becomes First Indian to Win Japan Open Title The film was recognised for its poignant portrayal of…
GUWAHATI: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu ended a long title drought in emphatic fashion by defeating home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open crown at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday, July 19. ALSO READ: Assam Tops Northeast, Ranks 14th Nationally in NITI Aayog’s First Investment Friendliness Index The…
GUWAHATI: Assam has emerged as the highest-ranked state in the Northeast in NITI Aayog’s inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), securing the 14th position among 36 states and Union Territories with an overall score of 47.3. ALSO READ: Assam Tops Northeast, Ranks 14th Nationally in NITI Aayog’s First Investment Friendliness Index The index, prepared by Crisil…
GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Saturday, July 18, held an extensive consultation with tourism stakeholders at the Forest Convention Centre in Kohora to review preparations for the upcoming wildlife tourism season and chart a long-term roadmap for conservation and sustainable tourism in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil…
GUWAHATI: The Indian cricket fraternity paid heartfelt tributes to legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday at the age of 89, just 10 days before his 90th birthday. ALSO READ: GMC Imposes ₹5,000 Fine for Putting Up Posters on Public Property in Guwahati Cricket legend…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has announced a ₹5,000 fine for anyone found putting up unauthorised posters or defacing government walls, electric poles, railings and other public property in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Green Bus Seizure Drive Continues in Guwahati Over Repeated Traffic Violations The move is part of the civic body's campaign to keep…
Monsoon brings relief from heat but also increases health risks, with Assam witnessing a rise in seasonal infections and diseases After months of scorching heat, the arrival of monsoon often brings a welcome sense of relief. The fresh smell of rain, cooler temperatures and greenery create an atmosphere of calm and rejuvenation. ALSO READ: Too…
A new Assam Police campaign highlights the hidden risks of sharing children's photos and videos on social media In today's digital age, where every smile, first step and playful moment is just a tap away from being shared online, babies and toddlers have increasingly become a regular feature on social media. Parents, grandparents and…
Assam’s elephant crisis deepens as electrocution and conflict claim hundreds of lives over a decade The death of a female elephant in Tinsukia district after an electrocution incident has once again brought Assam’s growing human-elephant conflict into focus, with the state government revealing that the crisis has claimed 1,147 human lives and 246 elephant…
Projects worth crores in Guwahati raise questions over revenue, maintenance and cost recovery Guwahati’s urban infrastructure challenges have repeatedly raised questions over the performance of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), particularly regarding projects designed to generate revenue through user charges. ALSO READ: Excessive Honking Continues Despite Traffic Rules in Guwahati While GMDA was established…
GUWAHATI: A day ahead of the auction for the inaugural edition of the Assam Premier League (APL), Taranga Gogoi, President of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), said the event would be a key moment for players who will be part of the auction process. ALSO READ: Wild Elephant Found Dead Near Forest Reserve in Assam’s…
Resolving Guwahati’s urban floods requires political will, something that has been in short supply. The city’s flooding problem is not new, not unknown, and not unsolvable. What is missing is the urgency to act decisively. ALSO READ: Poultry Transport in Assam Raises Questions Over Animal Welfare A few minutes of hail and intense rainfall, nothing…
GUWAHATI: A wild elephant was found dead near a forest reserve in Sonari area of Assam’s Charaideo district, forest officials said on Saturday, July 18. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Dies in Road Accident While Carrying Mother’s Body for Last Rites According to a forest official who visited the spot, a post-mortem examination will be conducted…
GUWAHATI: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a man while he was carrying his mother's body for the final rites in Guwahati's Azara area on Saturday, July 18. ALSO READ: 1.35 Kg Heroin, ₹14.06 Lakh Cash Seized in Assam’s Dibrugarh, One Held The deceased, identified as Parag Das, was serving as the Sub-Postmaster…
GUWAHATI: Dibrugarh Police under Tingkhong Police Station seized 1.35 kg of heroin, ₹14.06 lakh in cash, and two vehicles during an anti-narcotics operation in Naharkatia, Assam. ALSO READ: Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 Becomes India’s First Privately Developed Rocket to Reach Orbit The heroin was found concealed in 107 soap boxes. One person has been apprehended in…
GUWAHATI: India’s private space sector achieved a historic milestone as Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 successfully completed its maiden orbital mission, becoming the country’s first privately developed launch vehicle to reach orbit. ALSO READ: GMC Carries Out Eviction Drive in Guwahati's Ganeshguri to Clear Unauthorised Encroachments The rocket achieved all mission objectives, with its final burn successfully…
