GUWAHATI: The District Development Committee (DDC) of Kamrup Metropolitan held a review meeting on Thursday, June 11, at the District Commissioner's office to assess the progress of various welfare schemes and public service initiatives being implemented across the district. The meeting was attended by Central Guwahati MLA Vijay Gupta, New Guwahati MLA Diplu Ranjan Sarma,…
GUWAHATI: An auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested on charges of allegedly abducting a young woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Guwahati, police confirmed on Thursday, June 11. The accused, identified as Monowar Hussain, was taken into custody following a complaint lodged by the victim. Law enforcement authorities have also seized the auto-rickshaw which was…
GUWAHATI: The Maa Kamakhya Devalaya has announced that booking for Special Darshan tickets will be shifted entirely to an online platform from June 15, marking a major move aimed at streamlining pilgrim services and managing the growing influx of devotees. According to a public notice issued by the temple authorities, the newly upgraded online portal for…
GUWAHATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formally assumed possession of over 10 acres of land allotted by the Assam government for the construction of a Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Guwahati, thereby advancing its nationwide initiative to establish temples dedicated to Lord Venkateswara in major state capitals. According to an official statement released by TTD,…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) convened a special meeting on Tuesday, June 9, to discuss a range of pressing urban issues ahead of the approaching monsoon season, covering everything from flood management to public health concerns. The meeting was chaired by GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania and attended by nearly all ward councillors of the corporation….
GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to India on Tuesday, June 9, launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati, focusing on the flavours, fragrance and AYUSH sectors, marking a new phase of cooperation between Assam, the North-East region and Europe. The initiative, led by the Assam government, is…
GUWAHATI: The four-day residential Master Trainers' Training Programme for the first phase of Census 2027 began at the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Lalmati, Guwahati, on Tuesday, June 8. The programme, which will continue until June 12, is aimed at preparing a pool of trainers for the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), the first phase…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an eviction drive against roadside encroachments in the Islam Nagar area of Mathgharia as part of its ongoing efforts to reclaim public spaces and ensure unobstructed access for commuters and pedestrians. According to GMC, the drive was undertaken to keep public roads clear and accessible, while restoring…
GUWAHATI: An incident in Guwahati's Arya Nagar that was widely reported as an Assamese-Bihari conflict was actually linked to an extortion case, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Balin Deuri said on Monday, June 8. Addressing the media, Deuri said that two individuals involved in the incident have a history of criminal activity. "Two people involved in…
GUWAHATI: Legendary rock band Guns N' Roses is set to perform in Guwahati on November 17, 2026, marking a major milestone for Assam's growing live entertainment scene. The announcement comes after the successful hosting of Post Malone's concert in the state, further strengthening Assam's position as an emerging destination for international music events. The concert…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Sunday, June 7, carried out a midnight eviction drive at Ganeshguri, one of the city's busiest commercial and traffic corridors, to remove roadside encroachments and clear public spaces. Sharing details of the operation on social media platform X, the GMC said its authorities removed encroachments occupying footpaths and…
GUWAHATI: A high-level delegation of European Union (EU) ambassadors, senior diplomats and business leaders will visit Guwahati on June 8 and 9 to explore trade, investment and industrial collaboration opportunities in Assam and the wider North-East, signalling growing European interest in the region's emerging manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. The "Team Europe" delegation will be led…
