GUWAHATI: National Sports Day 2026 was celebrated on Saturday, August 29, at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Sarusajai, with a series of sporting competitions, demonstrations and programmes aimed at promoting sports, fitness and Assam’s rich indigenous sporting traditions. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Upcoming Asian Games After Ankle Ligament Tear The programme…
GUWAHATI: With Meghalaya set to host the 39th National Games in 2027, the state government on Saturday, August 29, announced a series of measures to strengthen athlete support and preparations for the mega sporting event. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of Upcoming Asian Games After Ankle Ligament Tear Speaking at the National Sports Day…
GUWAHATI: A 35-year-old man from Assam’s Sribhumi district, who went missing on Thursday morning near the India-Bangladesh border, has been found in Bangladesh, where the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has alleged that he was involved in drug and arms smuggling. ALSO READ: Gorchuk-Deepor Beel Road in Poor Condition, Repairs Promised Before Durga Puja The man,…
There’s a particular comfort in watching a Jason Statham action movie. You know what you’re getting into. The story might take a few turns, the villains might have their plans, but sooner or later, Statham is going to start throwing punches, and that’s usually when the fun begins. ALSO READ: Movie Review | Spider-Man: Brand…
GUWAHATI: Dr Varnali Deka has become the first woman IAS officer from Assam to be empanelled for appointment as Joint Secretary to the Government of India, marking a significant milestone for the state. ALSO READ: GMC Seizes 29,620 Kg of Single-Use Plastic in Guwahati Prior to her deputation to the Centre in August 2025, Dr…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has seized 29,620 kg of single-use plastic as part of its ongoing drive to curb plastic use and promote responsible waste management in the city. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Bishnupur Bimala Nagar Durga Puja Sets ‘Kischkindha’ Theme for 60th Anniversary The civic body on Saturday, August 29, said on the…
GUWAHATI: The Bishnupur Bimala Nagar Sarbajanin Durga Puja will mark its 60th anniversary this year with the theme “Kischkindha”, inspired by the mythical kingdom of the Vanaras, or monkey warriors, from the Hindu epic Ramayana, ruled by King Sugriva and famously associated with Lord Hanuman. ALSO READ: Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 626 as…
GUWAHATI: At least 626 people have died in devastating flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region, according to Nepal Police, while Chinese state media reported seven deaths on the Tibetan side. ALSO READ: UGC-NET June 2026 Results Declared for 84 Subjects Nearly 2,500 stranded people, including 163 foreign nationals, have been evacuated as rescue and…
Guwahati’s realty dream turns into a debt trap as unsold flats, rising costs push sector into recession Guwahati’s once-booming real estate industry is now staring at an uncomfortable reality: the city is building more homes than its economy can absorb. Across the rapidly expanding urban landscape, newly constructed apartment blocks stand with shuttered windows,…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination for 84 subjects on August 28, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding the examination. ALSO READ: National Centre of Excellence for Swimming Inaugurated in Guwahati’s Amingaon The UGC-NET June 2026 examination was conducted from June 22 to…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 28, inaugurated the National Centre of Excellence for Swimming at Amingaon, marking a major addition to the state’s sports infrastructure. ALSO READ: Guwahati Green Bus Passengers Raise Concerns Over AC Failures, Loose Windows Built by the Assam Government at an estimated cost of ₹50 crore,…
GUWAHATI: A woman was allegedly caught stealing goods worth around ₹8,000 from a shopping mall at Dergaon Chariali in Assam on Thursday night. ALSO READ: Assam to Revive 71 Beels Under ₹796.88-Crore Project, Boost Fish Production and Livelihoods According to mall staff, the woman entered M Bazaar posing as a customer and allegedly concealed several…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set to revive 71 traditional beels across the state under Project S.W.I.F.T., a major initiative aimed at restoring water bodies, increasing fish production and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. ALSO READ: Assam's Tulika Kalita Selected for National Teachers' Award-2026 The ₹796.88-crore project, supported by the Asian Development Bank, will rejuvenate…
GUWAHATI: A faculty member from Assam has earned national recognition for her contribution to skill education. Tulika Kalita, who teaches at the North East Skill Centre under the Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM), has been named a recipient of the National Teachers' Award-2026, conferred by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati will soon have a direct air connection with Bangkok, with IndiGo set to begin flights between the two cities from October 27, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on X on Friday, August 28. ALSO READ: Police Personnel Dies After Allegedly Shooting Himself in Guwahati's Basistha The announcement comes after the launch…
GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway's ticket-checking squads caught 76,989 passengers travelling without valid tickets or with irregular ones across its network in July, collecting ₹10.95 crore in fares and penalties in the process. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Normal Traffic Movement Resumes at Jorabat After Floodwater Recedes Most of that figure, 55,988 people were travelling with no ticket…
GUWAHATI: A massive flash flood in Nepal has killed more than 469 people, while nearly 1,500 remain missing after devastating floods struck the country on August 26, particularly in Rasuwa district near the Nepal-China border. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Normal Traffic Movement Resumes at Jorabat After Floodwater Recedes Indians account for the largest number of missing…
GUWAHATI: Normal traffic movement has resumed at Jorabat Crossing after the floodwater completely receded from the area. ALSO READ: R Praggnanandhaa Makes History as First Indian to Win Grand Chess Tour All traffic restrictions and diversions imposed earlier have now been withdrawn, allowing vehicles to move normally through Jorabat. Earlier, severe waterlogging at 9th Mile,…
GUWAHATI: A 45-foot-tall depiction of Mahavatar Narsimha will be the main attraction at this year’s Durga Puja celebration at Bhaskarnagar in Guwahati, with the organisers promising an immersive experience featuring visual lighting shows and synchronised sound effects. ALSO READ: 76 Kg Drugs Seized in Assam and Mizoram, Two Arrested in Separate DRI Operations The Durga…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 76 kg of suspected methamphetamine tablets in two intelligence-led operations conducted in Assam and Mizoram, leading to the arrest of two persons under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. ALSO READ: Suspected Chinese Garlic Stock Sealed During Joint Enforcement Drive in Guwahati According…
