GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court, on Thursday, May 21, issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) introducing virtual hearings, staff roster regulations, and fuel conservation measures across its Principal Seat, outlying benches, and district courts under its jurisdiction. ALSO READ: Cycle Factory–Lal Ganesh Flyover to Be Inaugurated in Guwahati Today The notification follows a communication from…
GUWAHATI: In a significant boost to Guwahati’s urban infrastructure and traffic management, the much-awaited Cycle Factory–Lal Ganesh flyover is set to be inaugurated this evening. The flyover, constructed to ease congestion along one of the city’s busiest traffic corridors, is expected to provide major relief to commuters travelling through the Lal Ganesh, Lokhra and Cycle…
GUWAHATI: A group of five traders was allegedly looted of ₹21.85 lakh in cash and five mobile phones in a daylight incident near the Radisson Blu Hotel area in Guwahati, on Thursday, May 21. According to reports, the incident took place near the Boragaon flyover stretch. The victims were returning from Umsning in Meghalaya…
GUWAHATI: In a major boost to Assam’s strategic and emergency preparedness infrastructure, the Nalbari district administration has approved the development of a 5-kilometre Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on National Highway-27 between Tihu and Madhapur in Lower Assam. ALSO READ: Centre Seeks to Amend Anti-Doping Law, Proposes Jail Term of Up to 5 Years for Suppliers…
GUWAHATI: The Union government has proposed amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 aimed at strengthening enforcement against the trafficking, distribution, and misuse of banned performance-enhancing substances in sports. The revised framework seeks to make doping-related violations more stringent by introducing criminal liability for those involved in supplying or facilitating prohibited substances. ALSO READ: Bodo…
GUWAHATI: A Bodo translation of the literary work of noted Assamese writer Dr Bhabendra Nath Saikia was officially released at Gauhati University during a programme organised by the Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies. ALSO READ: Nearly 3 Lakh E-Cigarettes Worth ₹120 Crore Seized Across Four States in India The translated book, titled…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a large-scale e-cigarette, or vape, smuggling racket through coordinated operations carried out across ports, airports, and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, and West Bengal over the past few days. ALSO READ: Assam: Dhubri Administration Prepares For Smooth Conduct of Idd-Uz-Zuha, Engages With Mosque…
GUWAHATI: Administration in Dhubri on Thursday, May 21, held a preparatory meeting to discuss arrangements for the upcoming Idd-Uz-Zuha celebrations scheduled for May 28. ALSO READ: Indian Railways Urges Passengers To Report Suspicious Activity, Person After Recent Incidents The meeting was chaired by the District Commissioner of Dhubri, Megha Nidhi Dahal, who urged all concerned…
GUWAHATI: Indian Railways on Thursday, May 21, urged passengers to remain alert and vigilant while travelling and report to authorities if any suspicious activity or suspicious person is noticed on railway premises. ALSO READ: Thunderstorm And Lightning Alert Issued For Several Assam Districts On May 21: IMD Passengers can immediately report on the Railway helpline…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday, May 21, issued a thunderstorm and lightning alert for several districts of Assam, warning of light to moderate rainfall over the next three hours. ALSO READ: No Injectable Products Can Be Classified as Cosmetics; Clarifies CDSCO According to the advisory shared by the Assam State Disaster Management…
GUWAHATI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public notice warning that cosmetic products supplied in injectable form are not permitted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. ALSO READ: Old Saraighat Bridge to Remain Fully Closed Overnight for Emergency Repair Work In the notice dated May 18, the country’s apex drug…
GUWAHATI: Vehicular movement on the old Saraighat Bridge will remain completely suspended for eight hours from Thursday night, May 21, due to emergency repair work being undertaken by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). ALSO READ: Ranjeet Kumar Dass Elected Speaker of 16th Assam Legislative Assembly Unanimously According to an official communication issued by the Office…
GUWAHATI: Senior BJP leader Ranjeet Kumar Dass was on Thursday, May 21, elected unanimously as the Speaker of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly, becoming the first person to hold the post twice in the State’s legislative history. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get Vertical Gardens Across 20 Flyovers, Corridors Under Green Infrastructure Push He had earlier…
GUWAHATI: The X (formerly Twitter) account of the satirical political group Cockroach Janata Party has been withheld in India just days after gaining widespread attention online. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get Vertical Gardens Across 20 Flyovers, Corridors Under Green Infrastructure Push The outfit’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, shared a screenshot of the notice displayed on the…
GUWAHATI: A satire-based social media campaign called the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), launched only a few days ago, has surpassed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Instagram followers, drawing significant attention online. ALSO READ: PM Modi Gifts Assam’s Eri Silk Stole to Italy PM Giorgia Meloni During Rome Visit According to publicly visible data accessed…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a traditional Muga silk stole from Assam to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Rome, showcasing one of India’s most celebrated handloom traditions on the global stage. ALSO READ: First Session of 16th Assam Assembly Begins; UCC Bill Likely to Be Tabled on May 26 Muga…
GUWAHATI: The first session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly began on Thursday, May 21, marking the formal commencement of the new government’s term following the recently concluded Assembly elections. ALSO READ: AASU Announces Statewide Protest on May 22 Against Rising Prices The four-day session, scheduled to continue till May 26, began with the oath-taking…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati police recovered a stolen four-wheeler vehicle from Imphal with the assistance of local authorities, police said on Wednesday, May 20. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Re-engages Two Retired Civil Service Officers in Senior Administrative Roles The recovered SUV vehicle was linked to Dispur Police Station Case No. 385/2021. The vehicle was handed over to…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has re-engaged two retired IAS officers in senior administrative positions following Cabinet approval, according to separate notifications issued by the Personnel Department. ALSO READ: AASU Announces Statewide Protest on May 22 Against Rising Prices As per the notifications dated May 14, retired IAS officer Raj Chakrabarty has been re-engaged as Special…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government, on Tuesday, May 18, issued a new set of austerity measures aimed at ensuring fiscal prudence and reducing non-developmental expenditure amid the prevailing crisis in West Asia. ALSO READ: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Suspend Jeep Safari Services From May 25 In an executive order issued by the Finance (Budget) Department, the government…
