GUWAHATI: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested and 111 grams of heroin seized during a targeted anti-narcotics operation carried out by Basistha Police in the Khanapara area of Guwahati, officials said on Sunday, June 7. The operation was conducted at Khanapara Golpark and near the Veterinary College parking area, resulting in the recovery of heroin…
GUWAHATI: Preparations for the annual Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Dham have begun, with field inspections and implementation of various arrangements already underway, said Swapnil Paul, the District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metropolitan). Speaking to the media, Paul said the administration has finalized plans to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for the lakhs of devotees expected to…
GUWAHATI: A woman from Assam's Lakhimpur district has been booked after a video showing her driving a car with a toddler seated on her lap behind the steering wheel went viral on social media, raising serious concerns about road safety. A team from Khanapara Traffic Outpost traced and brought Sabita Das to appear before authorities after…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, June 5, said that the allocation of portfolios to the newly inducted ministers will take some time, as the government intends to assess their past performance and individual strengths before assigning departments. Addressing a press conference following a Cabinet meeting yesterday, Sarma said that while ministerial portfolios…
GUWAHATI: A burglary at the Srimanta Sankar Kristi Bikash Namghar in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar area has triggered concern among devotees and local residents after unidentified miscreants allegedly broke into the religious institution and ran away with cash. According to reports, the incident took place on Thursday, June 4, when the accused reportedly entered the Namghar by…
GUWAHATI: The State GST Department held an awareness meeting with representatives of the motor parts and accessories trade sector in Guwahati to promote GST compliance and strengthen efforts to curb tax evasion. The meeting was conducted on Wednesday, June 3, at Kar Bhawan in Dispur and was chaired by Jitu Doley, Commissioner of Taxes, Assam. Senior…
GUWAHATI: Twelve MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the Assam Cabinet on Thursday, June 5, at a ceremony held at the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati. The oath-taking ceremony was administered in the presence of Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The ministers who took oath include Ashwini Ray…
GUWAHATI: A serious road accident at Hatigarh Chariali in Guwahati's Geetanagar area late Thursday night, June 4, left a young man critically injured and caused extensive damage to two vehicles, a traffic police official confirmed. According to preliminary information, a car was reportedly making a U-turn at the busy intersection when it was struck by another…
GUWAHATI: The publication of the merit list for Gauhati University's Four-Year Integrated Masters Programme (FYIMP) on June 3 sparked widespread speculation that more than 10 academic departments had been dropped from the university's undergraduate curriculum. However, the university administration has clarified that no department has been closed and no academic programme has been permanently discontinued. The…
GUWAHATI: A special cycling rally will be held at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium on Sunday, June 7, to celebrate World Bicycle Day 2026 and promote fitness, sustainability, and eco-friendly mobility. The event is being organised under the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative of the Fit India Movement, a nationwide campaign aimed…
GUWAHATI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a new semiconductor technology based on hybrid perovskite materials that could enhance solar energy harvesting and support next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) memory devices. The research team has successfully designed strategic devices capable of high-efficiency energy conversion and neuromorphic memory functions. Hybrid perovskites, a…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup district administration has restricted public access to the Brahmaputra and its tributaries to prevent drowning incidents and other water-related accidents during the ongoing monsoon season as water levels continue to rise following days of incessant rainfall. Kamrup District Magistrate Deba Kumar Mishra has issued a prohibitory order under Section 30 of the Disaster…
