Women’s cricket is being reshaped not only by visibility or broadcast reach, but by financial infrastructure that determines how reliably money moves across borders, tiers, and participants. As the sport expands globally, traditional banking frictions – slow settlement, high fees, and currency barriers – disproportionately affect women’s leagues, where margins are thinner and operational…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, has re-arrested three officials of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation (AFDC) Ltd as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities and corruption within the state-run corporation. ALSO READ: Ninth Arrest in Assam Fishery Fund Scam; Former AFDCL Project Director Held Among those arrested is former Officer…
The modern sports fan has become difficult to impress. At home, there are ultra-HD broadcasts, instant statistics, multiple camera angles, live betting markets, and endless second-screen content. To justify the cost and effort of attending games in person, stadiums are being forced to reinvent themselves. Around the world, sports organizations, technology companies, and entertainment…
GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre and the governments of Assam and Nagaland on Thursday, June 11, aimed at facilitating the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in areas along the inter-state border. ALSO READ: Nepal Has Not Banned…
GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has clarified that reports claiming Nepal has imposed a ban or suspension on the import of Indian mangoes are "factually incorrect and misleading." ALSO READ: Banned Ripening Chemical Hidden in Cartons Seized in Guwahati's Fancy Bazaar, 50 Kg Mangoes Destroyed In a press release, the ministry said…
Homebuyer priorities are evolving as people seek properties that offer comfort, convenience, and long-term value. Cities that combine modern infrastructure with a high quality of life are attracting increasing attention, and Coimbatore is among the destinations benefiting from this trend. Known for its growing economy, pleasant climate, and improving connectivity, the city appeals to…
GUWAHATI: An auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested on charges of allegedly abducting a young woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Guwahati, police confirmed on Thursday, June 11. ALSO READ: Kamakhya Temple to Discontinue Offline Special Darshan Tickets, Online Booking Mandatory from June 15 The accused, identified as Monowar Hussain, was taken into custody following…
GUWAHATI: In a joint anti-rhino poaching operation based on specific intelligence inputs, forest and police officials apprehended two suspected poachers before they could allegedly enter Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve for hunting wildlife. ALSO READ: 11 Artistes, Including Veteran Actress Chetana Das, Receive Sangeet Natak Akademi Recognition from Assam The operation was carried out…
GUWAHATI: The Maa Kamakhya Devalaya has announced that booking for Special Darshan tickets will be shifted entirely to an online platform from June 15, marking a major move aimed at streamlining pilgrim services and managing the growing influx of devotees. ALSO READ: Guwahati: PWD Carries Out Temporary Pothole Repair Near Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Ambari According…
GUWAHATI: Assam artistes have brought national recognition to the state after several performers were selected for the prestigious 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards' and 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar' for 2024 and 2025, announced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Among them, veteran actor, Chetana Das has been chosen for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2025…
GUWAHATI: Dima Hasao Police achieved a significant breakthrough in their ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, arresting two individuals and seizing 446.62 grams of heroin during a targeted operation carried out on Wednesday, June 10. ALSO READ: Assam Ranks Third in India’s Rubber Production; Gets World’s First Genetically Modified Rubber Plant The operation was launched based on…
GUWAHATI: After Japan, neighbouring Nepal has also reportedly banned the import of mangoes and several other fruits from India after quarantine inspectors detected excessive levels of chemical pesticide residues in imported consignments. ALSO READ: Assam Ranks Third in India’s Rubber Production; Gets World’s First Genetically Modified Rubber Plant According to reports, Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture…
GUWAHATI: Assam has emerged as one of India's leading natural rubber-producing states, ranking third in the country after Kerala and Tripura, while also becoming home to the world's first genetically modified (GM) rubber plant developed specifically for the Northeast region. ALSO READ: Guwahati: PWD Carries Out Temporary Pothole Repair Near Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Ambari…
GUWAHATI: Four employees of the District Jail in Assam's Sribhumi district, including two assistant jailers and two warders, have been arrested for allegedly supplying mobile phones and narcotic substances to inmates inside the prison, police said on Wednesday. June 10. ALSO READ: Assam: Tribal Organisations Oppose Township and Dam Projects, Submit Memorandum to CM The…
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…
For most of sports history, fans had one job: watch. A television broadcast arrived at a fixed time, commentators controlled the narrative, and viewers consumed the event exactly as producers intended. That model is already changing. Streaming platforms, advanced statistics, second-screen experiences, and personalized content have started turning passive audiences into active participants. Betting…
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…
