GUWAHATI: A pandal inspired by a temple in Rajasthan is set to be one of the attractions of this Durga Puja in Guwahati, with local artisans working on the structure to bring the theme to life. The idol of Maa Durga is being brought from Kolkata, and pandal is designed by the local artisans, while…
GUWAHATI: Geetanagar Police Station has been shifted to its new premises at Hem Baruah By-lane in AIDC, Zoo Road, Guwahati. The new premises were inaugurated on Wednesday, October 14, by Guwahati Police Commissioner Parthasarathi Mahanta. MLA Diplu Ranjan Sarmah was also present at the inauguration ceremony. The relocation marks a change in the address of…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has launched a Spot Fine App to record and manage penalties for civic violations, including littering, improper waste disposal, illegal dumping, open defecation and damage to public infrastructure. The app allows fines to be collected through both cash and online payments. It was launched on Tuesday, October 13 by…
GUWAHATI: The Zubeen Garg Mahotsav Organising Committee has temporarily suspended all programmes scheduled for the Zubeen Festival on November 18, 19 and 20, stating that no celebratory events will be organised until the late singer receives justice. In a special appeal issued on Wednesday, October 14, the committee said the decision was taken after considering…
GUWAHATI: A Kolkata-based pandal artist has allegedly left Guwahati after collecting over ₹10 lakh from two Durga Puja committees for theme and structural design work, leaving organisers struggling to complete their pandal ahead of the festival. According to media reports, the artist, identified as Sudipta Pal from Jadavpur in Kolkata, was engaged by the Chatribari…
GUWAHATI: Amritprava Mahanta, one of the seven accused in the Zubeen Garg murder case, was released from a jail in Haflong on Tuesday, October 13, after spending 369 days in judicial custody as an undertrial. The Gauhati High Court granted her bail on October 9, observing that the materials available on record did not make…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, October 12, challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to seek the resignation of congress led state governments formed during Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s tenure and announce that the Congress would not contest upcoming elections as long as Kumar remains in office. Speaking to the media…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s Geetanagar will feature a Durga Puja pandal themed on the Nepal flash floods this year, with a budget of ₹35 lakh allocated for the celebrations. The pandal is being designed by artisans from Kolkata, while the Durga idol is being crafted by an artisan from Guwahati. The celebrations will also feature cultural programmes…
GUWAHATI: A proposed three-day Zubeen Mahotsav in Guwahati has triggered controversy after details of the event and its organising committee surfaced, with several prominent individuals named in the committee clarifying that they had no knowledge of or association with the festival. The proposed Zubeen Mahotsav is scheduled to be held at Latasil field in Guwahati…
GUWAHATI: Basistha Police arrested an alleged ganja peddler and seized 7 kg of cannabis during an anti-drug operation in Amrit Nagar, Nabin Bazar, on Monday, October 12. The operation was led by Inspector-in-Charge Kapil Pathak as part of the police station’s ongoing drive against drug trafficking. The arrested person has been identified as Zohurul Ali….
GUWAHATI: Basistha Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized 60 grams of heroin during an anti-drug operation in Lalmati on Monday, October 12. The operation was led by Inspector-in-Charge Kapil Pathak as part of the police station’s ongoing anti-drug drive. During the operation, police recovered 51 containers filled with heroin, weighing a total of…
GUWAHATI: Seven individuals were arrested during a police raid at a private residence in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area for their involvement in gambling activities. Officials of Hatigaon Police Station raided House No. 42 on Shankar Path, where the individuals were found gambling. Udipta Kalita (21), the son of the house owner, was also brought to Hatigaon…
GUWAHATI: A Durga Puja pandal at Guwahati’s Bamunimaidan will take visitors into a world of magic and wonder this year, with a “Disneyland” theme marking the 39th year of the celebrations. Built around the motto “Magic, Joy, Togetherness,” the pandal aims to offer devotees and families a festive experience that combines devotion with entertainment. The…
GUWAHATI: A quick-service delivery executive was seriously injured after an SUV allegedly rammed into his scooter outside Spanish Garden in Guwahati around 6 AM on Monday, October 12. The incident triggered protests by fellow delivery workers, with a large group gathering outside the residential complex. The injured worker, reportedly Montu Pathak, a native of Jorhat…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police seized 60 kg of ganja during a raid at 12th Mile in Ambher on Friday evening, October 9, and arrested one person in connection with the case. The raid was conducted by a team from Basistha Police Station, led by Officer-in-Charge Inspector Kapil Pathak, following specific input. The arrested person has been…
GUWAHATI: Ashadeep observed World Mental Health Day 2026 with an awareness programme featuring a panel discussion and a short video competition at NEDFI House, Dispur, Guwahati, on Saturday, October 10. The programme aimed to encourage open conversations about mental health, challenge social stigma and highlight the importance of seeking support without fear of judgement. The…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has decided to organise the Swachh Durga Puja Competition 2026 to promote cleanliness and environmentally friendly celebrations across the city during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities. A special general meeting was held at the GMC’s municipal office in Betkuchi on Friday, October 9, to discuss the competition and finalise…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the allotment of four bighas of land in Palasbari Revenue Circle for setting up the Lovlina Boxing Academy, with the premium waived to just ₹1. The decision was taken at the state Cabinet meeting on Friday, October 9. The proposed academy will be established near Guwahati. The academy is…
GUWAHATI: Fifty-seven people suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals were detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Kamakhya railway station in Guwahati in the evening on October 8. The group was intercepted aboard the Brahmaputra Mail at the Maligaon-based station. According to the RPF, the group is suspected to have travelled from Srinagar in Jammu…
GUWAHATI: Electric vehicle (EV) auto-rickshaw drivers in Guwahati will stop operating through Ola and Uber from October 10 and shift to Peindia, the All Guwahati Auto Drivers’ Unity Forum announced at a press conference at the Guwahati Press Club on Thursday, October 8. The organisation said the decision follows Peindia’s acceptance of several demands raised…
