GUWAHATI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to her maiden Super 750 final at Japan Open on Saturday, July 18, after China's Chen Yufei retired due to a hamstring injury during their semi-final. Sindhu was in complete control of the 44-minute contest, leading 21-19, 15-10 when the fourth seed was forced to concede the…
GUWAHATI: Two individuals were arrested by Guwahati Police on Saturday morning, July 18, for painting activist Sonam Wangchuk's portrait at a public place without taking prior permission from the authorities. ALSO READ: WATCH | Sonam Wangchuk Removed from Protest Site, Taken to Hospital by Delhi Police on Day 21 of Hunger Strike "Our police patrolling…
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GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued an official order restricting leave for employees engaged in Census 2027 duties, citing preparations for the upcoming nationwide exercise. ALSO READ: Assam's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan Reaches Nearly 1 Lakh Beneficiaries According to the order issued by the Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer, no leave of any kind, including Casual…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has said that nearly one lakh aspiring entrepreneurs have received support under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA), with financial assistance, skill development and institutional support aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship across the state. ALSO READ: Is Lord's Set to Be Rohit Sharma's Final ODI for India? Biman Borah,…
GUWAHATI: Speculation over Rohit Sharma's international future has reached fever pitch ahead of India's third and final ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday, July 19, with multiple reports suggesting the match could mark his farewell to international cricket. ALSO READ: Assam Marks World Snake Day with Rescuer Training, New App and Booklet on Bodoland's…
GUWAHATI: A two-day snake rescuer training workshop got underway in Kokrajhar on Wednesday, July 16, marking World Snake Day and bringing together some of the most experienced snake handlers in the state. ALSO READ: Assam Police Becomes Northeast's First Offline Aadhaar Verification Entity Organised under the SERPENT Assam initiative, the programme has drawn around 30…
GUWAHATI: In a significant step towards strengthening digital policing, Assam Police has become the first state police agency in the Northeast to be registered as an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). ALSO READ: First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Launched in India With this registration, Assam Police has also…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Jind railway station in Haryana. ALSO READ: GMC Seizes Nearly 300 Bags of Banned Single-Use Plastic in Overnight Drive The train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route and cover the distance in around two hours, with 12…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out a major enforcement drive against banned single-use plastics (SUP) last night, seizing a total of 297 bags across two locations in the city. ALSO READ: Man Allegedly Slashes Limbs And Brutally Kills Dog In Assam's Rangia According to an official statement from GMC, 209 bags of banned…
GUWAHATI: A disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty has come to light in Vehbari Chuk under Rangia Police Station in Kamrup (Rural) district. According to a complaint filed with police, a local resident identified as Tapan Das allegedly attacked a puppy with a sharp weapon on July 14, 2026, inflicting fatal injuries on the…
GUWAHATI: A 21-year-old man from Shillong, who was wanted in connection with a POCSO and rape case, surrendered before police at Laitumkhrah Police Station on July 16 and was later arrested, East Khasi Hills Police confirmed. ALSO READ: 'I Will Stay Alive Until July 20': Sonam Wangchuk Vows to Continue Hunger Strike Ahead of Parliament…
GUWAHATI: Activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 17, announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until July 20 so that he could lead the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Sansad Chalo" march to Parliament, despite his deteriorating health. ALSO READ: Guwahati Residents Join Protest in Support of Sonam Wangchuk at Nehru…
GUWAHATI: People from Guwahati joined a protest organised by the SFI and DYFI at Nehru Park on Friday, July 17, expressing solidarity with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk. Holding placards and raising slogans, participants called for reforms in the country's education system and extended support to Wangchuk's ongoing campaign. ALSO READ: Debabrata Saikia Urges…
GUWAHATI: Former Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has written to Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass, urging him to uphold the impartiality of the Speaker's office and protect the parliamentary traditions of the House. ALSO READ: Global Indigenous Rights Body Condemns Arrest of Assam Activist Pranab Doley In his letter, Saikia expressed concern…
GUWAHATI: The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), a global organisation working for the rights of Indigenous peoples, has condemned the arrest of Indigenous human rights defender Pranab Doley by the Assam Police, alleging that the action may be linked to his campaign against the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded solar power project in…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday, July 16 announced the results of the NEET UG 2026 examination, with more than 11.21 lakh candidates clearing the national-level medical entrance test. The declaration of results keeps the schedule for undergraduate medical admissions and counselling on course. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Kamakhya Access Corridor Construction Begins as…
GUWAHATI: A tragic incident unfolded during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri on Thursday, July 16, with one devotee losing their life and more than 100 others falling ill amid an overwhelming rush of pilgrims. ALSO READ: Dibrugarh Celebrates Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra; Assam Governor Joins Devotees Officials said the deceased reportedly experienced…
GUWAHATI: Devotees in Dibrugarh celebrated the annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra with great enthusiasm and devotion on Thursday as hundreds gathered to witness the grand procession organised by the Shri Shri Jagannath Cultural Trust. ALSO READ: High-Level Meeting Held After Firing on Assam Forest Personnel in Behali Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya also joined the…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reached a major milestone in modernising its passenger services, having converted every long-distance train running through its network from the older ICF coaches to the more advanced Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. With this conversion now complete, 103 long-distance trains are running on LHB rakes across the zone,…
