GUWAHATI: The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup arrived in Guwahati on Thursday, July 16, ahead of the tournament's fifth consecutive edition in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now in Police Custody Organised by the Indian Army on behalf of the three Services, the Durand…
GUWAHATI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, July 16, directed the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is monitored daily and that any medical intervention required to address his deteriorating condition is provided without delay. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now…
GUWAHATI: The investigation into the death of Hiteshwar Deka in Guwahati's Santipur has made significant progress with the arrest of the prime accused, Sanwar Ali on July 16. Bharalumukh Police apprehended Sanwar after tracking him to a relative's house in Jalukbari, where he had allegedly been hiding since the July 14 incident. The arrest…
GUWAHATI: A large boulder came crashing down onto a residential house at Uldalbakra, off Bishnu Rabha Path, on Wednesday, July 15, evening in what could be called the latest sign of the city's worsening landslide problem. ALSO READ: Argentina Edge Past England with Two Late Goals to Reach World Cup Final The incident occurred around…
GUWAHATI: Argentina produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, booking their place in Sunday's final against Spain. ALSO READ: Quick Commerce Platform Introduces 10-Minute LPG Cylinder Delivery in India The defending champions appeared headed for elimination after England took…
GUWAHATI: Instamart has expanded its quick-commerce offerings by partnering with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to introduce on-demand LPG cylinder deliveries. The service, claimed to be the first of its kind on a quick-commerce platform in India, has been rolled out in Bengaluru, with plans for a phased expansion to other cities. ALSO READ: Direct…
GUWAHATI: Air India Express has announced the launch of direct international flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between Northeast India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict According to information shared with the Assam…
GUWAHATI: Assam-based spiritual organisation Kutumba Surakshya Parishad has expressed concern over the reported opposition to the construction of a common worship hall within the premises of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Shillong. ALSO READ: Assam's Multidimensional Poverty Drops to 14.47% From 32.67% in 2015: CM Sarma In a statement issued on Wednesday,…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, July 15, said that the state's multidimensional poverty rate had dropped from 32.67% in 2015 to 14.47% at present, attributing the improvement largely to direct cash benefit transfers (DBT) and welfare schemes. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict Speaking…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Forest Department may roll out a sterilisation programme for monkeys across the state to address the growing menace of damage to homes, agricultural fields and horticultural plantations caused by simian populations, Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced. ALSO READ: Guwahati Set for Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra as Festival Begins on…
GUWAHATI: The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, will commence tomorrow, July 16, with grand celebrations planned across the country. Millions of devotees are expected to take part in the chariot festival, with major events scheduled in Guwahati and Puri, Odisha. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Situation Deteriorates as Over 37,000 Affected, Death Toll Climbs to 4 In…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has worsened, with the death toll rising to four and the number of affected people increasing to 37,032 across six districts, according to the latest report released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ALSO READ: Akhil Gogoi Expelled from Assam Assembly Amid Debate Over Poverty Ranking The…
GUWAHATI: Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi was expelled from the Assam Legislative Assembly for the entire day during a heated discussion on the Assam Budget 2026–27, after a sharp exchange with the Chief Minister over the state's ranking on the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). ALSO READ: Assam Plans Four-Lane Digaru-Narengi Road to Reduce Pressure on…
GUWAHATI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday July 16, has sought responses from the centre and the Delhi govt on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. ALSO READ: Victim's Son-in-Law Behind Guwahati's Sarumotoria…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have solved the daylight robbery that took place at Sarumotoria near Dispur on June 29, arresting four persons, including the victim's son-in-law, who is alleged to have masterminded the crime. ALSO READ: DA and DR Hike to Cost Assam Government ₹49.82 Crore Every Month The robbery occurred at the residence of Golapi…
Guwahati is opening cafés, restaurants and bars at a pace that would make one think the city is on the verge of becoming the hospitality capital of the country. Every other week, there seems to be a new launch somewhere — a rooftop bar, a “premium” restaurant, a themed café or another aesthetically designed…
GUWAHATI: Two youths sustained grievous injuries while two others suffered minor injuries after two motorcycles collided head-on at Pandu Cabin in Guwahati on Tuesday night, July 14, police said. ALSO READ: Assam's Lisha Das Becomes State's First Para Athlete to Qualify for Commonwealth Games The accident took place at around 8:40 PM under the jurisdiction…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, July 15, announced an ambitious expansion of Assam's hydro power sector, stating that the state aims to increase its power generation capacity from the current 450 megawatts to 8,457 megawatts. ALSO READ: Stop Social Media Fearmongering That Damages Assam's Image, Says BJP MLA Manab Deka Speaking in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Tuesday, July 14, reviewed the progress of Mission Flood Free Guwahati following recent heavy rainfall that caused widespread waterlogging in Maligaon, Kahilipara and several other parts of the city. ALSO READ: YouTuber Manish Kashyap, 3 Influencers Booked Over Defamatory E20 Content On Nitin Gadkari During the meeting, the government reviewed…
GUWAHATI: BJP MLA from Lakhimpur, Manab Deka, on Tuesday urged an end to what he termed "intellectual terrorism", alleging that some individuals spread misinformation on social media, tarnishing Assam's image among global investors, businesses and tourists. ALSO READ: Restaurants in Guwahati to Remain Open Till 3:30 AM for FIFA World Cup Matches Participating in the…
