GUWAHATI: A Banaras Ghats-themed pandal is set to be the major attraction at this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Joymatinagar, Pandu. The theme will recreate the ghats of Varanasi, highlighting the architectural and cultural beauty associated with the city, while the pandal will feature a distinctive South Indian-style Ganesh idol. The celebrations will begin with…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati will witness the theme "Xopunor Axom – Bappar Agomon" during this year's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Bhaskarnagar, Aadi Path Opposite Bhaskarnagar Field from September 14. The theme has been conceptualised to showcase the rich culture, traditions and heritage of Assam while celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha. The pandal and idol will reflect…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup (Metro) District Administration has dismissed reports claiming that bars and restaurants in Guwahati have been directed to provide pick-and-drop facilities for customers. In a press note issued on Friday, August 7, the Office of the District Commissioner, Kamrup Metropolitan District, clarified that no such order or decision has been taken by the…
GUWAHATI: All bars and hotels in Kamrup (Metro) permitted to operate round the clock have been directed to continue providing mandatory pick-up and drop-off services for customers to ensure their safety, following a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee held on Thursday, August 6. The directive was issued during the meeting chaired by Kamrup…
GUWAHATI: Gauhati University to issue duplicate academic documents free of cost to students who lost or damaged their original certificates in the recent floods affecting several districts of Assam. The decision was approved by the Vice Chancellor, on Thursday, August 6 is aimed at helping eligible flood-affected students continue their education without disruption. The facility…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government is examining the reasons behind the recurring flooding at Jorabat along the Meghalaya-Assam interstate border, with ongoing road construction emerging as one of the possible contributing factors, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday, August 5. Acknowledging the inconvenience faced by commuters travelling along the busy Shillong-Guwahati route, Sangma said…
GUWAHATI: The arrest of a man in connection with the deaths of two community dogs in Guwahati's Beltola-Hatigaon area has brought some relief to residents, even as police continue to investigate whether the two incidents were part of a deliberate pattern. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) T.R. Pegu said the investigation was taken up after…
GUWAHATI: The Drug Control Department has intensified its enforcement drive against irregularities in medicine shops across Guwahati, sealing multiple pharmacies in separate inspections conducted at Hatigaon's Sijubari area on August 5 and the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) premises on August 4. Acting on complaints regarding the functioning of pharmacies, officials carried out a…
GUWAHATI: One person was killed and another sustained serious injuries after an SUV crashed into a parked trailer on National Highway 27 near Boragaon in Guwahati late on Tuesday night, August 4. According to police, the accident occurred at around 11 pm when the SUV, travelling from Khanapara towards Jalukbari, rammed into a heavy-duty trailer…
GUWAHATI: A pickup truck collided with the railing of a railway overbridge on B. Barooah Road on the night of Monday, August 3, local police said. The impact caused significant damage to the bridge railing, with a portion of it reportedly bent and dislodged from its base following the collision. According to traffic police from…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Kamrup Metropolitan district over the coming days, prompting the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to issue a statewide advisory warning of possible waterlogging, flash floods, localised landslides and traffic disruptions. ASDMA said the heavy rainfall in Kamrup Metro, coupled with very heavy rain…
GUWAHATI: Several cases of fraudulent flood relief fund collection have surfaced across Guwahati in recent days, prompting concerns over scams exploiting public generosity during the ongoing flood situation. In one such incident in the city's Noonmati area, three youths were allegedly caught by local residents while collecting money in the name of flood relief. According…
