GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 24, expressed serious concern over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and told the Centre, "We can't let this go on like this," while stressing the need for permanent reforms to safeguard the examination system. ALSO READ: 53-Year-Old Elephant Swept Away by Dikhow River Rescued in Assam's Sivasagar Hearing…
GUWAHATI: A 53-year-old female elephant that was swept away by the swollen Dikhow River from Namsang in Nagaland has been safely rescued after reaching Sivasagar district in Assam amid the ongoing flood situation. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 47; Over 7.2 Lakh People Affected The rescue was shared by Assam Forest Minister…
GUWAHATI: Floods continue to affect large parts of Assam, with 11 districts remaining inundated and the cumulative death toll rising to 47, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Thursday, July 23. ALSO READ: Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Likely in Nagaland; Charaideo, Sivasagar Among Assam…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has issued an important public notice warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over Nagaland between July 23 and July 24, cautioning that adjoining districts of Assam could also experience adverse weather conditions and flash flooding. ALSO READ: Wild Dogs Return to Assam's Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Signalling…
GUWAHATI: Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Udalguri district has recorded direct, confirmed sightings of wild dogs (Cuon alpinus), commonly known as dholes, marking a significant conservation milestone and indicating improved ecological connectivity in the sanctuary's grassland-forest landscape. ALSO READ: Who Is Naresh Pal Gangwar, Newly Appointed Higher Education Secretary Amid NEET Protests? The confirmation is…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, replacing Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. ALSO READ: US Imposes 10% Tariff On Goods Imported From India Under New Forced Labour Rules The appointment comes at a…
GUWAHATI: The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India under new forced labour enforcement measures announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. ALSO READ: Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains The tariffs,…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has diverted, cancelled and short-terminated several train services after severe flooding inundated railway tracks in Assam's Sivasagar district, disrupting operations in the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak According to an official statement issued by NFR, incessant heavy rainfall in…
GUWAHATI: In a significant administrative reshuffle amid mounting protests over examination paper leaks, the Centre has replaced Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, marking the first major bureaucratic move since demands for accountability intensified across the country. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Centre Assures NEET Reforms According to a late-night government notification issued…
GUWAHATI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 24, ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre gave written assurances to address the NEET paper leak issue, reform the country's examination system, and consider compensation for families of students who died by suicide following the controversy. ALSO READ: Centre to Send Team to Assess Assam…
GUWAHATI: An inter-ministerial central team will soon visit Assam to assess the damage caused by the ongoing floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, July 22 after speaking with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License In a post on X, Sarma…
GUWAHATI: A commercial establishment on A.T. Road, Maligaon (Ward No. 8) has been fined ₹1,50,000 after being found operating without a valid Trade License during an enforcement drive conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹10,000 Fine Imposed for Illegally Pasting Posters on Ulubari Foot Bridge According to a post shared by…
GUWAHATI: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday, 23 July, observed a two-hour maun andolan (silent protest) at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, extending his support to students protesting in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities. ALSO READ: Guwahati Satellite City Bill to Be Taken Up for Consideration in Assam Assembly on July 28…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish an authority for the planned development of notified townships and satellite cities in and around Guwahati, will be taken up for consideration, discussion and passage in the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 28. ALSO READ: Guwahati-Based LPG Distributor’s License Cancelled Over Alleged…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup (Metro) district administration has cancelled the licence of Guwahati-based LPG distributor M/s Nabajyoti Gas Agency over alleged serious irregularities and repeated violations of the conditions of its trade licence. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Wash Away 540 Animals in 24 Hours; Nearly 1.39 Lakh Livestock Affected According to the authorities, the licensee had…
GUWAHATI: The ongoing floods in Assam have taken a severe toll on livestock, with 540 animals washed away in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ALSO READ: Lovlina Borgohain Assured of Commonwealth Games Medal Before Opening Bout The losses include 10 large animals,…
GUWAHATI: Lovlina Borgohain has already been assured of India's first medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, and she got the news before the opening ceremony even took place ALSO READ: “Nagaland Government Informed Assam Immediately After The Cloud Burst”, Says Assam CM The Indian boxer received a bye straight into the women's 75kg semi-finals,…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Nagaland government alerted Assam's Chief Secretary within about ten minutes of the cloudburst that struck Mon district of Nagaland on July 19, pushing back against claims of poor inter-state coordination. ALSO READ: Pawan Khera Appears Before Assam CID In Defamation Case Speaking in flood-hit Charaideo, Sarma…
GUWAHATI: Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Pawan Khera on Thursday, July 23, appeared before the CID branch of Assam Police in Guwahati in connection with a defamation case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma over allegations related to a fake passport. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore in Cachar, Three Held…
GUWAHATI: A huge crowd of people gathered at Chachal in Guwahati on Thursday, July 23, to protest against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and express solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk and student protesters demanding education reforms. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore in Cachar, Three Held The protest began around 12…
