GUWAHATI: CISF personnel at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi have detected unaccounted cash worth ₹68.53 lakh from two passengers travelling to Guwahati, in the latest instance of a currency seizure at the country's busiest airport. The detection was made at the Random X-BIS checkpoint at ASG Delhi. CISF personnel grew suspicious of…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to strengthen its flood preparedness with the planned operationalisation of the LODESTAR dashboard, a multi-hazard early warning system aimed at providing real-time flood information and advance forecasts for the city. Assam Chief Secretary held a meeting with Prof. Anamika Barua and Prof. Debanga Raj Neog, Principal Investigators at IIT Guwahati, and…
GUWAHATI: Assam State Driver Association has suspended all Guwahati–Shillong and Shillong–Guwahati car services following the alleged targeting, vandalism and torching of Assam-registered vehicles during the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag rally violence in Shillong on Wednesday, August 19. The association said the decision was taken citing concerns over the safety of Assam-registered vehicles and drivers…
GUWAHATI: At the inauguration of the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish around nine to ten new sub-registrar offices across the city to make land and flat registration services more accessible. He said the move would reduce repeated visits by citizens to registration offices, while greater…
GUWAHATI: A 57-year-old woman was rescued from the Brahmaputra River after she reportedly fell overboard from a ferry near the Gateway of Guwahati on Wednesday, August 19. The woman was identified as Khanteshwari Khatnar, 57, a resident of Dhupartal in Nalbari. The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) launched a river rescue…
GUWAHATI: Three persons were arrested after the Guwahati Government Railway Police (GRPS) seized around 55 kg of suspected cannabis during a checking operation at Guwahati Railway Station. According to reports, the contraband was allegedly found in the possession of the three accused, following which they were taken into custody. The seizure comes amid efforts by…
GUWAHATI: A 23-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a rented accommodation in Guwahati’s Hengrabari area on Tuesday night, August 18, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide. The deceased has been identified as Rimpi Kalita, a native of Hajo in Assam. She had reportedly married around two months ago….
GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam on Wednesday, August 19, inaugurated the new Integrated District Commissioner's (DC) Office for Kamrup Metropolitan District at Rupnagar, Guwahati. The ceremony was held at 10 AM, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief guest. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Sarma expressed his gratification in inaugurating the project that…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to witness a towering 65-foot statue of Sai Baba as one of the major attractions this Durga Puja, with the theme combining spirituality, traditional craftsmanship and festive celebrations. The puja committee has allocated an estimated budget of ₹6–7 lakh for the celebrations. The main artistic work will involve a mix of…
GUWAHATI: Jai Hind Club, Pandu, is gearing up to celebrate the 80th year of its Sarbajanin Durga Puja in 2026 with a grand pandal inspired by the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya. The club has set aside an estimated budget of ₹35 lakh for this milestone celebration. The centrepiece of this year's festivities will be a spectacular…
GUWAHATI: The riverbank of the Brahmaputra near Sukreswar Temple in Guwahati has been left littered with garbage, raising concerns over pollution and the condition of one of the city’s most prominent riverfront areas. The problem has reportedly worsened following the Bol Bom festivities, during which several bhandaras were organised near the temple. Waste generated from…
GUWAHATI: Two men were arrested by Basistha Police on Sunday night, August 16, for allegedly stealing mobile phones from devotees at Basistha Mandir during the ongoing Bol Bom celebrations. According to police, the accused had dressed like Bol Bom pilgrims to blend into the large crowds of devotees and avoid detection. The arrests followed multiple…
