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…
GUWAHATI: The North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA) 2026 began at the Lariti Complex in New Shillong on Monday, June 15, bringing together Union and Northeast state leadership to discuss infrastructure development and investment across the region. ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Schools Directed to Comply With Class-Wise School Bag Weight Limits The summit,…
GUWAHATI: The Inspector of Schools, Kamrup (Metro) District, has directed all government, provincialised and private schools to strictly comply with government guidelines aimed at reducing the weight of school bags carried by students. ALSO READ: ASTC Makes Display of Driving Licences Mandatory on AC Green Buses in Guwahati According to an official notification issued on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has made it mandatory for drivers operating its air-conditioned "Green Buses" to prominently display their driving licences inside the vehicle. This move is aimed at enhancing passenger safety and promoting transparency in public transport services. ALSO READ: Assam Motor Transport Association Seeks Bus Fare Revision Amid Rising Fuel Costs…
GUWAHATI: A man was found dead at Sewali Path in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area on June 15, Monday, a police official from Hatigaon PS said. ALSO READ: Assam: Gas Leak in ONGC Pipeline at Sivasagar Brought Under Control, Says Official The police said they suspect that the death may have occurred around three days ago. “The…
GUWAHATI: A gas leak from an ONGC pipeline at Silakuti Bhakat Gaon under Nazira in Assam's Sivasagar district was brought under control on Monday, June 15, shortly after it was reported. ALSO READ: Authorities to Identify and Remove Ageing, Dead Trees Across Guwahati After Kalipur Fatality According to an ONGC official, immediate measures were taken…
GUWAHATI: A private school in Guwahati has initiated an inquiry after allegations emerged regarding the creation and circulation of digitally manipulated or deepfake images allegedly involving certain students and staff members. ALSO READ: Eight Child Labourers Rescued in Guwahati on World Day Against Child Labour In an official press release issued on Friday, June 12,…
There is a very specific sound that activates a parent’s nervous system faster than a fire alarm. It’s that tiny, rattling, whistling noise coming from the crib. You spend the entire day wiping a mildly runny nose, thinking, “Okay, this isn’t so bad.” But the moment you lay them down for the night, it’s…
GUWAHATI: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from all international cricket with immediate effect on Friday, June 12, bringing the curtain down on one of the most celebrated careers in the sport's modern era. ALSO READ: Electoral Roll Update Process Starts Ahead of Municipal Elections in Assam’s Silchar The 35-year-old played…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated the process for the upcoming election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation by announcing the schedule for the preparation, revision and publication of the electoral roll. ALSO READ: Budget Session of Assam Legislative Assembly Scheduled to Begin on July 6 According to a notification issued on Friday,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has officially notified that the Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly will commence on July 6, 2026. ALSO READ: Student Killed, Another Critically Injured After Tree Falls on Two Wheeler in Guwahati According to a notification issued on Thursday, June 11, the order was passed by Governor…
GUWAHATI: Self-taught cybersecurity researcher Nisarga Adhikary, who recently came into the spotlight for uncovering security vulnerabilities in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal, has been appointed as an OSINT and Threat Intelligence Engineer at C3iHub, the cybersecurity and cyber defence research centre at IIT Kanpur.. ALSO READ: Mutilated Tiger Carcass…
GUWAHATI: Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49, dealing a major blow to the country's shooting fraternity. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026 Rana, who was serving as India's high-performance coach for pistol shooters, reportedly…
GUWAHATI: The centre has imposed temporary restrictions on the bulk purchase of high-speed diesel (HSD) from retail fuel outlets across the country, directing institutional and commercial consumers to source their fuel requirements through authorised consumer pumps or captive facilities. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026 According to…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday, June 12, announced a set of candidate-friendly measures for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, aimed at making the examination process more comfortable while maintaining fairness and security standards. ALSO READ: Centre, Assam and Nagaland Sign Agreement to Boost Energy Exploration Along Border Region…
