GUWAHATI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of four workers in an explosion at a metal processing factory in Assam's Cachar district earlier this week. ALSO READ: Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu, Kills 13 The incident occurred on July 26 at the premises of Kade Global…
GUWAHATI: At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, disrupting transport and power supplies, and triggering large-scale rescue operations. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drive in Kalapahar to Clear Encroachments The earthquake struck in the…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) recently conducted an eviction drive at Colony Bazar in Kalapahar to remove encroachments from public spaces. ALSO READ: Census 2027 Self-Enumeration in Assam to Begin on August 2; Check How to Apply The drive was aimed at clearing unauthorised occupation of public areas to facilitate smoother traffic movement and…
GUWAHATI: Residents of Assam will be able to submit their household information online through the Self-Enumeration (SE) facility for Census 2027 from August 2 to August 16. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Free Duplicate Board Documents for Students in Four Flood-Hit Districts The Self-Enumeration portal will allow residents to provide their household details online before the…
Power interruptions, rising electricity costs, and the growing adoption of renewable energy have encouraged many households and businesses to rethink how they store electricity. Choosing the right battery is an important part of building a dependable solar energy system, yet the variety of available technologies can make the decision difficult. Lithium solar batteries have…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the free issuance of duplicate board examination documents for students affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts, offering relief to those who lost important academic records during the disaster. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 75, Over 11.44 Lakh People Affected since…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s flood-related death toll has risen to 75, with 11,44,733 people affected across 25 districts, according to the latest flood update covering the period from April 29 to July 28. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Announces Expanded Flood Relief, Education and Compensation Measures for Affected Families The highest number of deaths has been reported from…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a series of relief and rehabilitation measures for people affected by the ongoing floods, including enhanced financial assistance for families of deceased and missing persons, cash relief for severely affected households, and support for students who have lost educational materials. ALSO READ: Assam Dairy Goes International, Exports Ice Cream…
GUWAHATI: Purabi Dairy has dispatched its first export consignment to neighbouring Bhutan, marking the first export of dairy products from Assam. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Suspected Contraband Worth ₹3.18 Crore in Sribhumi, Two Held Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off the 5,627-litre consignment from Dispur. The shipment will make Purabi ice cream available…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police seized 31,800 bottles of suspected contraband worth ₹3.18 crore in two anti-drug operations carried out in Sribhumi district. ALSO READ: No Flood Deaths Reported in Assam in Last 24 Hours as Floodwaters Gradually Recede The seizure was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on X on Tuesday, July 28. Sharing the…
GUWAHATI: A 13-year-old boy lost his life while trying to save his pet puppy from floodwaters in Assam's Nazira, in a heartbreaking incident that has left his family and the local community in mourning. ALSO READ: No Flood Deaths Reported in Assam in Last 24 Hours as Floodwaters Gradually Recede Hridip Panika, a Class 7…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Tuesday, July 28, with no deaths reported in the last 24 hours as water levels continued to recede across the affected districts. ALSO READ: Guwahati Satellite City Project Bill Passed by Assam Assembly According to the latest flood bulletin, 4,45,495 people remain affected by…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has approved the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) proposal to introduce polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations for field trials, while clarifying that there is no proposal to replace existing paper currency with polymer notes, the Ministry of Finance informed the Lok Sabha. ALSO READ: Parliamentary IT Panel Calls Meta, X,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, July 28, passed the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish an authority for the planned development of notified townships and satellite cities in and around Guwahati. ALSO READ: Parliamentary IT Panel Calls Meta, X, Google, Snapchat On August 3 Over Privacy And Content…
Three students from Guwahati — Parth Jain, Abhigya Kashyap, and Chaitanya Siotia — secured first place in the zonal round of TechnoXian World Robotics Championship, earning a spot in the national-level competition. The zonal championship was held at Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology and Sports Complex in Kolkata. TechnoXian, organized by the…
GUWAHATI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has called representatives of Meta, X, Snapchat and Google to appear before it on August 3 amid increasing scrutiny over social media regulation, user privacy and platform accountability. ALSO READ: RSS Leader's 'Open Fire' and 'Gang Rape' Remark on NEET Protesters Sparks Police Probe in…
GUWAHATI: A police investigation has been launched in Kerala following complaints over controversial remarks allegedly made by RSS leader T G Mohandas, in which he reportedly suggested that police should "open fire" on protesters and claimed that "gang rapes will happen" during demonstrations linked to the alleged NEET question paper leak. ALSO READ: Supreme Court…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 28, observed that allegations of injuries suffered by students and police personnel during nationwide student protests require a fair and independent investigation, and indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former Supreme Court judge. ALSO READ: 39 Injured After Amarnath Yatra Bus…
GUWAHATI: At least 39 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were injured after a bus carrying them skidded off the road and crashed onto a house in the Kangan area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Tuesday, July 28. No fatalities were reported. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Silpukhuri Park Reopens After Renovation, Free Entry Till 10 AM The…
GUWAHATI: The renovated Silpukhuri Park was inaugurated on Monday, July 27, by Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai, with the state government announcing free entry for all visitors from 5:30 AM to 10 AM daily and free admission throughout the day for senior citizens aged 60 years and above. The park has…
