GUWAHATI: The Pro Panja League’s Northeast Trials concluded in Guwahati on October 4, bringing together promising arm-wrestling talent from across the region and beyond. ALSO READ: Three Including Minor Drown After Boat Capsizes In Assam’s Lakhimpur The trials gave athletes a platform to compete across multiple weight categories and showcase their strength on the Pro…
GUWAHATI: Three people, including a 10-year-old boy, died after a country boat capsized in the Ghilamara area of Lakhimpur district while they were crossing a river to take cattle for grazing on the other side. ALSO READ: Mass Voter Deletions “Strike at the Heart of the Constitution”: SC Judge on SIR The deceased have been…
GUWAHATI: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Sunday, October 4, criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying any process that disenfranchises millions of Indian citizens is intrinsically arbitrary and strikes at the heart of the Constitution. ALSO READ: 60 New Libraries Planned Across Guwahati, One in Each Municipal Ward Speaking at…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government plans to set up 60 libraries across Guwahati, with one library proposed in each municipal ward, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. ALSO READ: Madhupur Satra to Get ₹1 Lakh Monthly Support After Assam Cabinet Nod The initiative is aimed at creating accessible spaces for students, researchers and readers, while expanding…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved financial support for the functioning of Madhupur Satra and changes to rules governing municipal corporation elections in the state. ALSO READ: Assam Shifts National Highway Work to PWD Roads, Approves Jal Jeevan Mission Plan for Hill Areas The Cabinet approved ₹1 lakh per month from the Chief Minister's Scheme…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Sunday, October 4, approved a 12% reservation for Assam-domiciled Ex-Agniveers in recruitment to 11 categories of posts across various state departments and services. ALSO READ: Assam to Levy ₹3,000 Green Cess on Transfer of Vehicles Over 3 Years Old The reservation will apply to recruitment in Assam Police, Assam Police…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Sunday, October 4, approved the levying of a Green Cess on the transfer of ownership of vehicles to support afforestation and environment conservation activities. ALSO READ: Guwahati Riverfront Project Set for Expansion from Kamakhya Bazar to Nilachal Hills A cess of ₹3,000 will be applicable when the ownership of a…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the engagement of Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase II of the Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project. ALSO READ: Assam Police Arrest Two Men For Allegedly Spying For Pakistan The decision was taken at the Assam Cabinet meeting held on Sunday, October 4….
GUWAHATI: Assam Police have arrested two people on allegations of passing security-related information to Pakistan, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference on Sunday. ALSO READ: Assam Government Declares October 17 Holiday for Maha Saptami One of the accused is a retired Army jawan who was re-employed on a contractual basis with…
GUWAHATI: The 24th Durga Puja celebration at Dhirenpara’s Itabhata area in Guwahati is set to focus on an eco-friendly approach, with the organisers opting for organic colours and locally sourced materials. ALSO READ: Large Quantity of Fake LPG Hoses Seized in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar The puja pandal will be crafted by local Assamese artists using…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has declared October 17, as an additional public holiday for state government employees on the occasion of Maha Saptami of Durga Puja. ALSO READ: Large Quantity of Fake LPG Hoses Seized in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, the decision was taken in pursuance…
GUWAHATI: Massive traffic congestion is currently being reported on MG Road, particularly on the stretch from ITA Machkhowa to the Brahmaputra Riverfront, with heavy vehicular movement in both directions. ALSO READ: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Win Asian Games T20 Gold A traffic official said such congestion occurs daily during peak vehicular movement…
The 12th Annual National Conference of the All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) was inaugurated at Assam down town University (AdtU) in Guwahati on September 30, with medical social work professionals, academicians, healthcare practitioners, researchers and students from across India attending the two-day event. The conference is being organised by the…
Kaziranga Heritage will officially open its doors to guests from 4 October 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the destination’s hospitality landscape. Set against the natural beauty of Kaziranga, the property brings together the region’s rich heritage, wilderness and contemporary comfort, creating a stay that is deeply connected to its sense…
GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, October 3, said that narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh has been successfully deported to India from Türkiye. ALSO READ: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Win Asian Games T20 Gold “Modi govt has achieved a historic milestone by securing the deportation of hardened narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from…
GUWAHATI: India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday, October 3, to claim the men’s T20 cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. ALSO READ: Guwahati Administration Issues Safety SOP Ahead of Durga Puja Batting first after Pakistan elected to field, India posted a formidable 211/6 in their 20 overs….
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati administration on Friday issued a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations in the city, focusing on public safety, traffic management, fire safety, noise control and idol immersion. ALSO READ: Assam’s Tezpur University Approved as Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Assamese As per the…
Low contraceptive use among teenagers points to the need for greater awareness and reliable reproductive health information For many teenagers, conversations around contraception and sexual health still remain difficult to have openly. Yet, as doctors continue to see young patients with unintended pregnancies, the need for early and accurate awareness is becoming increasingly important. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Education through an Office Memorandum issued on October 1, approved the establishment of five Centres of Excellence for studies in five classical languages-Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit. ALSO READ: Gauhati University PGSU Election Results Declared After Days of Controversy For studies in Classical Assamese, Tezpur University in Assam has been…
GUWAHATI: Lovlina Borgohain has added another major achievement to her boxing career, winning the gold medal in the women’s 75kg category at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. ALSO READ: Gauhati University PGSU Election Results Declared After Days of Controversy She defeated China's Ziyi Bao by a 5-0 unanimous decision in the final match held…
