GUWAHATI: The Centre has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to examine population shifts arising from infiltration and other unnatural factors, and to suggest a planned and time-bound solution to address the issue. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X,…
GUWAHATI: Eco-tourism and visitor activities in Nameri Tiger Reserve will remain closed from June 1, until further orders. ALSO READ: River Rafting, Elephant Safaris at Manas Tiger Reserve to Remain Closed from June 1 The closure includes trekking in the Core Zone of Nameri Tiger Reserve, the Bhalukpong Picnic Zone, and the Seijosa Picnic Zone. The…
GUWAHATI: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing of Assam conducted early morning searches on Tuesday, May 26, at multiple locations across Guwahati, Belsor (Nalbari), Gauripur (Dhubri) and Raha (Nagaon), in connection with alleged misappropriation of funds of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation Ltd. (AFDC). ALSO READ: River Rafting, Elephant Safaris at Manas Tiger Reserve to Remain Closed…
GUWAHATI: Tourism activities, including river rafting and elephant safaris, at the Manas Tiger Reserve will remain closed from June 1, until further orders, according to an official notification issued on Tuesday, May 26. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rare Albino Hog Deer Spotted in Kaziranga National Park The decision modifies an earlier order issued on May 16….
GUWAHATI: A rare Himalayan plant species believed to have been lost for nearly 188 years has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant development for biodiversity research and conservation in the Eastern Himalaya. ALSO READ: 60,000 Kg Smuggled Areca Nuts Seized in Assam and Mizoram, Five Arrested The species, Vaccinium piliferum, an endangered wild relative…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has declined to 84, dropping below the national average of 88 for the first time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26, describing the development as a “historic achievement” for the State. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Frames Murder Charges Against Four Accused, Trial…
GUWAHATI: A fast-track court on Tuesday, May 26, framed charges against all seven accused in the death case of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, with four individuals facing murder charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). ALSO READ: CAG Flags Major Financial Irregularities in Assam; ₹509 Crore Spent Without Legislative Approval The charges were framed by the…
GUWAHATI: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, were rescued safely following a massive seven-hour operation involving multiple agencies. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG The incident occurred around noon when Asia’s highest ropeway suddenly stopped…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday, May 25, announced the opening of online player registrations for the Assam Premier League 2026, with eligible cricketers invited to apply through the association’s official website. ALSO READ: CAG Flags Major Financial Irregularities in Assam; ₹509 Crore Spent Without Legislative Approval According to the notification issued by the…
GUWAHATI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged major lapses in financial management by the Government of Assam in its Audit Report for 2024-25, revealing unauthorised expenditure, massive pending utilisation certificates, and excess spending yet to be regularised by the State Legislature. ALSO READ: Assam CM Welcomes Muslim Committees’ Appeal Against Cow Sacrifice During…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2026, allowing domestic LPG consumers who obtain Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to either apply for termination of their LPG connection within 30 days or secure a transfer voucher for future restoration of the connection in non-PNG areas. ALSO READ: Bhutan…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Shri in the field of Art to eminent Assamese cultural figure Haricharan Saikia for his exceptional contribution to Sattriya dance and music. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Protest Put on Hold After VC Assures Fee Waiver Relief Widely recognised as a master of Sattriya dance and music, Saikia has…
GUWAHATI: Tension prevailed on late Monday night of May 25 at Gauhati University as students from multiple organisations including ruling party-backed, opposition-linked, and independent student bodies, launched a joint agitation demanding implementation of free admissions under the state’s fee waiver scheme along with reduction of various university fees. ALSO READ: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay’s Assam Visit…
GUWAHATI: The visit of Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to Assam on Monday, May 25, has further strengthened the longstanding relationship between Bhutan and the northeastern state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Unanimously Backs 33% Reservation for Women in Parliament, State Legislatures Reacting to Tobgay’s post on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, May 25, unanimously passed a resolution supporting 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and all state legislative assemblies, to be implemented after the completion of the delimitation process. ALSO READ: Assam’s Pension Burden Rises From 15.9% To 19.4% during 2021-25 The resolution was moved by Assam’s Minister for…
GUWAHATI: Assam government’s expenses on salaries, wages, pensions, and interest payments continue to pressure fiscal space, according to a CAG report. ALSO READ: Assam GDP Nearly Doubles in Five Years, but Fiscal Strain Deepens: CAG Report As per the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on State Finances for the year 2024-25 –…
GUWAHATI: The Government of India on Monday, May 25, announced the Padma Awards 2026, honouring 131 eminent personalities from across the country for their outstanding contribution in various fields, including art, sports, literature, medicine, public affairs, science, social work and trade. ALSO READ: Alka Yagnik, Mammootty Among 13 Padma Bhushan Awardees in 2026 The Padma Awards,…
GUWAHATI: Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik and Malayalam superstar Mammootty were among the 13 personalities conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, May 25. ALSO READ: Bollywood ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra Conferred Padma Vibhushan Posthumously; Hema Malini Receives Honour Three of the 13 Padma Bhushan…
GUWAHATI: Veteran actor Dharmendra, popularly known as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, was posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan for contribution to the field of art at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, May 25, with his wife and actor-politician Hema Malini accepting the honour on his behalf. ALSO READ: BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish…
GUWAHATI: The Governor of Assam has declared 28 May, 2026 (Thursday) as a public holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha, revising the earlier notified date of 27 May, 2026 (Wednesday). ALSO READ: Assam Reviews Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Operations Plan The decision was taken in pursuance of petitions received, according to an official notification. With the…
