GUWAHATI: Several tribal organisations have jointly submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, demanding the cancellation of proposed township projects in the Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) and Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas, along with the proposed Ukiam Multipurpose Dam Project on the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Guwahati's MC Road Chokes During…
GUWAHATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formally assumed possession of over 10 acres of land allotted by the Assam government for the construction of a Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Guwahati, thereby advancing its nationwide initiative to establish temples dedicated to Lord Venkateswara in major state capitals. ALSO READ: Truck-Motorcycle Collision in Guwahati's Six Mile…
GUWAHATI: Renowned wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman from Assam has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Wayfinder Award. The honour recognises her pioneering contribution to the conservation of the endangered greater adjutant stork, popularly known in Assam as the hargila. ALSO READ: Reserved Forests Cannot Be Occupied, Says Gauhati High Court;…
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed the Assam government's authority and constitutional responsibility to remove encroachments from reserved forest areas, while granting alleged encroachers a 30-day period to vacate the land before the eviction process begins. ALSO READ: TMC’s Sushmita Dev Resigns as Rajya Sabha MP, Meets Assam CM in Delhi The ruling was delivered…
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GUWAHATI: Rajya Sabha MP and senior Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on Wednesday, June 10, triggering fresh political speculation after she reportedly met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Assam Launches Free School Transport Facility for Tea Garden Students from Classes I to X In…
GUWAHATI: In a bid to ensure that transportation challenges do not prevent children from attending school, the Assam government has launched a Transport/Escort Facility for students residing in tea garden areas across the state. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Says Consensual Pre-Marital Physical Relationship Not a Reflection of Bad Character The initiative, announced by Assam Education…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a consensual pre-marital relationship cannot, by itself, be treated as a blemish on a person's character, observing that authorities must be sensitive to evolving social norms while assessing candidates for public employment. ALSO READ: Vehicles Spill Onto Footpath as Parking Crunch Persists Near AT Road Flyover in Guwahati…
GUWAHATI: The Chennai Police have recovered the severed head and other missing body parts of a man from Assam whose torso was discovered inside a suitcase at Perambur Railway Station last week, unraveling a gruesome murder case that has led to the arrest of the victim’s wife and her associate. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹13,000 Crore…
Muga, an Assamese short film that shines a spotlight on Assam's iconic silk heritage and the lives of traditional weavers, has been selected for the prestigious Prism Section at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026, marking another significant achievement for regional cinema from the Northeast. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Samujjal Kashyap,…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) convened a special meeting on Tuesday, June 9, to discuss a range of pressing urban issues ahead of the approaching monsoon season, covering everything from flood management to public health concerns. ALSO READ: Guwahati Planetarium to Host Free Sky-Watching Programme for Rare Jupiter-Venus Conjunction The meeting was chaired by GMC…
Assam down town University officially inaugurated its newly developed 5-Star Standard Training Rooms under the Discipline of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management, marking a significant milestone in hospitality education The state-of-the-art facilities were formally inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Prof. (Dr.) N.C. Talukdar, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Pranveer Singh,…
GUWAHATI: Assam has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export journey with the shipment of 1,000 kg of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur Litchi to Dubai. ALSO READ: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi May Visit Guwahati in July, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma The export marks a major step in expanding the global footprint of one of Assam's…
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GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to India on Tuesday, June 9, launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati, focusing on the flavours, fragrance and AYUSH sectors, marking a new phase of cooperation between Assam, the North-East region and Europe. ALSO READ: Master Trainers' Training Programme Begins in…
GUWAHATI: A fleet of electric buses were flagged off in Meghalaya on Tuesday, June 9, under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, marking a significant step towards modernising urban public transport and promoting sustainable mobility in the state capital. ALSO READ: Saplings Planted in Shape of India Map Mark World Environment Day in Mawphlang The launch ceremony was held…
GUWAHATI: The four-day residential Master Trainers' Training Programme for the first phase of Census 2027 began at the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Lalmati, Guwahati, on Tuesday, June 8. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹13,000 Crore For Great Nicobar Greenfield Airport Project The programme, which will continue until June 12, is aimed at preparing a pool…
GUWAHATI: In a major push for regional infrastructure, the Central Government officially allocated a ₹13,000-crore budgetary package on Monday, June 8, for a new greenfield airport at Chingen on Great Nicobar Island. ALSO READ: Haflong Government College Students Lock Campus Gates Over Alleged Assam University Result Discrepancies The strategic funding will be shared equally, on…
GUWAHATI: Alleging anomalies in the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) odd semester examination results declared by Assam University, students of Haflong Government College escalated their protest by locking the college gates for three days. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drive Against Roadside Encroachments in Mathgharia's Islam Nagar The agitating students have demanded immediate intervention from the university authorities,…
GUWAHATI: A rapid recovery in crude oil production across West Asia, combined with strong output growth from non-OPEC producers and the possibility of a more aggressive production strategy by OPEC, is expected to push the global oil market back into oversupply in the latter part of 2026 once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, according to…
