GUWAHATI: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Cachar Police intercepted a vehicle during naka checking and seized 60,000 YABA tablets valued at approximately ₹18 crore in the black market. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death Case: Gauhati High Court Rejects Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared details of the operation on X,…
GUWAHTI: The Gauhati High Court on Friday, May 29, rejected the bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with the Zubeen Garg death case, marking the second time his plea for release has been denied. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Allows Vinesh Phogat To Participate In Asian Games Selection Trials The court had earlier reserved its…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday, May 29, allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held on May 30, refusing to stay a Delhi High Court order that had granted her relief. ALSO READ: Residents’ Forum Submits Complaint to Jal Board Over Delay in…
GUWAHATI: A residents’ forum working for the early implementation of the South East Guwahati Water Supply Scheme has submitted a complaint letter to the Jal Board, raising concerns over the prolonged delay in providing drinking water to several areas of Guwahati. ALSO READ: Four Killed In Car Crash After Vehicle Hits Parked Car In Guwahati’s…
GUWAHATI: A rare dragonfly species has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after more than 100 years, marking a significant breakthrough in India’s biodiversity records. ALSO READ: Rare Himalayan Plant Species Rediscovered in Arunachal After 188 Years The species, Gynacantha khasiaca, commonly known as the long-tailed duskhawker, was recently spotted in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve…
GUWAHATI: Eminent Assamese scholar, educationist and literary critic Dr Hiren Gohain will be honoured with the prestigious Swahid Kushal Konwar Award for 2026 by the TYPA Golaghat District Committee. ALSO READ: Drugs Worth ₹2.44 Crore Seized in Assam’s Barpeta; Heroin and YABA Tablets Recovered The award will be presented on June 15 in recognition of Dr…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday, May 29, revised its monsoon forecast for 2026, stating that rainfall over the country is likely to be 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), lower than the 92 per cent forecast issued in April. ALSO READ: ICC Names All-Female Match Officials Panel for Women’s…
GUWAHATI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, thereby continuing this initiative for the third successive edition of the tournament. ALSO READ: CBI Arrests Retired Judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma Death Case A total of 14 umpires and four match referees…
GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday, May 28, arrested Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, from her residence in Bhopal in connection with the alleged dowry death case that has sparked widespread attention. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Directs Nationwide Integration of Emergency Helplines Into 112 Within Three Months CBI officials arrived at…
Some outfits are bought for a single night. Party wear sarees usually stay longer than that. They move easily from engagement evenings to wedding receptions, from festive Diwali gatherings to those unexpected celebrations where ordinary outfits suddenly don’t feel enough. That’s probably why more women today are choosing them over predictable western dresses. There’s…
Online shopping decisions are often made within minutes, but the final payment step still determines whether revenue is realised. Shopify reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.17 billion, up 34% year-on-year, while gross merchandise volume crossed $100.74 billion for the second consecutive quarter. This highlights how quickly transaction volumes are growing across online stores. For…
GUWAHATI: Recognising trauma care as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to integrate emergency and ambulance helplines into the common emergency number 112 within three months. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drives in Guwahati's Lalmati and Kharguli…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out eviction drives in the Lalmati and Kharguli areas as part of its ongoing efforts to ease congestion and improve pedestrian movement for community use. ALSO READ: Karnataka’s Longest-Serving CM Siddaramaiah Steps Down, Paving Way for DK Shivakumar According to a post on X, the drives targeted unauthorised…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) intercepted a cargo vessel near the Mundra coast on the intervening night of May 25 and May 26 and seized cocaine worth more than ₹1,150 crore, officials said. ALSO READ: Karnataka’s Longest-Serving CM Siddaramaiah Steps Down, Paving Way for DK Shivakumar The midnight operation, conducted off…
GUWAHATI: Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday, May 28, after months of speculation, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to take over the top post. ALSO READ: Drugs Worth ₹2.44 Crore Seized in Assam’s Barpeta; Heroin and YABA Tablets Recovered In his farewell remarks, Siddaramaiah said he would continue…
GUWAHATI: In a major anti-drug operation, police in Assam’s Barpeta district seized narcotics worth approximately ₹2.44 crore, including 671 grams of heroin and 22,000 YABA tablets. ALSO READ: Kaziranga National Park to Close for Tourists from May 29 Ahead of Monsoon Season Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared details of the operation on X on…
GUWAHATI: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve will officially close its gates to tourists from May 29, marking the end of the current tourism season as authorities prepare for the monsoon period, when large parts of the park become inaccessible due to flooding. ALSO READ: First-Ever Sighting of Bent-Toed Gecko Reported in Assam’s Urpad Beel…
GUWAHATI: The Tinsukia District Administration has imposed strict restrictions in parts of Doomdooma Co-District following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Uttar Rangpuria village under Kakopothar. ALSO READ: ED Busts Illegal IPL Betting Racket in Assam; ₹13 Lakh Cash, Luxury Vehicles Seized According to an official order issued on Tuesday, May 26, Uttar Rangpuria…
GUWAHATI: Muslims across Assam joined the rest of the country in celebrating Eid al-Adha on Thursday, May 28, with thousands gathering at mosques and Eidgahs to offer prayers amid tight security arrangements. ALSO READ: GMC Intensifies Eviction Drive in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazaar to Ease Traffic Congestion In Guwahati, large congregations assembled at several Eidgahs and mosques…
GUWAHATI: Double Paralympic champion Sumit Antil created history by breaking his own world record in the men’s javelin throw F64 event at the 8th Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 on Wednesday, May 27. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Revised CUET 2026 Dates; Admit Cards for May 31 Exam Released Representing Haryana, Antil clinched the…
