GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Traffic Police on Thursday, June 18, issued a detailed traffic advisory for the upcoming Ambubachi Mela 2026 to ensure the smooth movement of devotees, visitors and emergency services during the annual religious congregation at Maa Kamakhya Temple. ALSO READ: Ambubachi Mela 2026: Two Devotee Camps, 7 Help Desks and 24×7 Services Planned…
GUWAHATI: The district administration and Guwahati Traffic Police on Thursday, June 18 announced detailed arrangements and advisories for the upcoming Ambubachi Mela 2026 to ensure smooth management of devotees and visitors. ALSO READ: Assam Explores ₹2,272-Crore Semiconductor Ecosystem Project with JICA Support Addressing the media, Deputy Commissioner Swapneel Paul said two designated camps have been…
GUWAHATI: Assam is moving ahead with plans to establish a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing and innovation ecosystem, with the state government holding discussions with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the proposed Assam Semiconductor Ecosystem on Manufacturing and Innovation (A-SEMI) initiative. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Winners of Bishnu Rabha, Sati Sadhani and Ajan…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the recipients of its prestigious state awards, recognising distinguished contributions to the fields of culture, literature and the arts. The awards will be conferred on June 20 in Guwahati as part of the observance of Bishnu Rabha Divas. ALSO READ: Karbi Anglong Leader Habbey Teron Named Candidate for Assam…
GUWAHATI: Dr. Habbey Teron, MLA from the newly created Amri (ST) constituency, was on Thursday, June 18, announced as the NDA's candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. ALSO READ: Footpath Vendors Evicted from Guwahati’s Zoo Road, RG Baruah Road Amid Cleanup Drive A medical professional by training, Dr. Teron…
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Taking a step toward unifying its former students, the Tezpur University Alumni Association (TUAA) officially marked the commencement of its newly formed Guwahati Chapter. The chapter successfully conducted its 1st Executive Committee meeting in Jayanagar, Guwahati, on June 13, under the foundational motto: "Strengthening Alumni Connections, Building a Stronger Future Together." During the inaugural…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have busted a prostitution racket operating from a parlour-cum-spa in the Geetanagar area of Guwahati and rescued eight women. ALSO READ: Multiple Arrests Made in Snatching, Theft and Reckless Driving Cases in Guwahati Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from Geetanagar Police Station carried out a raid at SNB Parlour &…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have arrested multiple individuals in separate cases of snatching, theft and reckless driving across the city. ALSO READ: Three Arrested in Guwahati’s Beharbari Showroom Robbery Attempt; Stolen Goods Recovered A team from Basistha Police Station arrested two snatchers from the Gorchuk area and recovered stolen items, including two mobile phones and a…
GUWAHATI: Basistha Police have arrested two alleged thieves in connection with an attempted robbery at a four-wheeler showroom in the Beharbari area in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Inter-School Football Tournament to Be Held at Sarusajai in Guwahati from June 22 The accused have been identified as Mridul Ali and Shankar Pathak (alias Sona Apa). According to…
GUWAHATI: The Sports Office of Kamrup Metropolitan district is set to organise a three-day inter-school football tournament in Guwahati from June 22 at the practice ground of Sarusajai Stadium. ALSO READ: Special Trains Announced for Ambubachi Mela 2026 Between Kamakhya and North Bengal The tournament will be held in three categories: Under-15 boys, Under-17 boys…
GUWAHATI: A pregnant passenger safely delivered a baby aboard the 15910 Lalgarh–Dibrugarh Avadh Assam Express on June 14 after she went into labour while the train was approaching Rangiya, with Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) personnel and a fellow passenger who is a nurse coordinating emergency assistance. ALSO READ: Assam to End Dialysis Coverage under Ayushman…
GUWAHATI: To facilitate the movement of pilgrims attending the Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced several special train services between Kamakhya and different parts of North Bengal. ALSO READ: Assam to End Dialysis Coverage under Ayushman Scheme at Private Hospitals from July 1, Patients Voice Concerns According to NFR,…
GUWAHATI: Ahead of an upcoming visit by a delegation from Japan, civic agencies have launched a cleanup and beautification drive at multiple locations across Guwahati. Tayabulla Road and the adjoining Digholi Pukhuri area are among the sites where the work has been carried out. ALSO READ: Kamakhya Temple to Close at 10:08 PM on June…
GUWAHATI: The Kamakhya Temple will close its doors to devotees at 10:08 PM on June 22 as the annual Ambubachi Mela begins, and will reopen to the public on June 26 following the completion of the sacred rituals. ALSO READ: NCERT Restores Original ‘Dancing Girl’ Image in Class 9 Arts Textbook After Criticism The temple…
GUWAHATI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has decided to replace the altered image of the iconic Indus Valley Civilisation “Dancing Girl” figurine in its Class 9 arts textbook with the original photograph following criticism from historians, academicians and educators. ALSO READ: WATCH | US Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes in California,…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday, June 16, issued a notification making a doctor’s prescription mandatory for the purchase of all syrups, including cough syrups, across the country. ALSO READ: FSSAI Bans Use of Metallic Pins and Wires in Food Packaging The decision comes into effect following the publication of…
GUWAHATI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) across the country to immediately discontinue the use of metallic pins, staple pins, wires, and similar materials in food products and packaging, citing serious food safety concerns. ALSO READ: Assam STF, GST Department Arrest 8 in ₹47 Crore…
GUWAHATI: The Assam STF and State GST Department have arrested eight persons in connection with an alleged fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud involving more than ₹47 crore during coordinated operations in Guwahati, Bihar and West Bengal. ALSO READ: Telegram Temporarily Restricted in India Until June 22 Ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Exam According to…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (National Testing Agency) on Tuesday, June 16, imposed temporary restrictions on Telegram in India until June 22 ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, stating that the move is aimed at curbing organised cheating attempts and safeguarding the integrity of the examination process. ALSO READ: NEIINFRA 2026 Begins in New…
