GUWAHATI: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for the rape of two women disciples, has once again been granted a 21-day furlough. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Temporary Bridge Fails to Ease Gorchuk-Deepor Beel Traffic Congestion Ram Rahim, lodged at Haryana’s Sunaria jail in Rohtak, has been…
GUWAHATI: This year’s Durga Puja at Athgaon Pukhuripar will depict the devastation caused by the recent Assam floods, with a particular focus on the impact witnessed in Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo. ALSO READ: National Teachers’ Awards 2026: Gauhati University’s Ankuran Dutta Among 9 Northeast Awardees The theme will portray the circumstances surrounding the breach of…
GUWAHATI: The National Awards to Teachers of Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics, 2026, will recognise nine teachers from the Northeast, including Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Professor and Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University. ALSO READ: guwahati: Garbage Dumping Continues Outside Pragjyotish College Despite Warning Sign Dutta has been selected in the…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s 75th Durga Puja celebration will bring the timeless story of Mahisasura Mardini to life through an immersive 3D projection mapping experience. ALSO READ: WATCH | Chocolate Factory Dumps Expired Stock in Kanpur, Locals Rush to Grab Cartons The six-day celebration, scheduled from October 16 to 21, will combine traditional devotion with modern visual…
GUWAHATI: A gold theft case has come to light in Assam’s Jorhat, where a young man, identified as Yash Dhanuka, allegedly took gold jewellery worth over ₹50 lakh and ₹2 lakh in cash from his own house while his parents were out of the state. ALSO READ: ₹1.5 Crore GST Recovered From Traders In Assam’s…
GUWAHATI: The GST enforcement operation at Ratabari in Assam’s Sribhumi district continued on Tuesday, with the investigation team so far recovering ₹1.50 crore in tax from traders involved in tax evasion. ALSO READ: Assam CM Discusses Jorabat Flooding and Key Road Projects With Nitin Gadkari “There are still many traders where operations will be conducted….
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday held a meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to discuss issues concerning Assam’s road infrastructure, with emphasis on restoring flood-damaged National Highways and making the State’s highway network more resilient to floods and flash floods. ALSO READ: Missing…
GUWAHATI: A minor girl reported missing from Dadara was recovered from the Panbazar area of Guwahati early on August 24, after which five persons were arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault case. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Broken Footpath on GNB Road Under Maharaja Prithu Flyover Puts Pedestrians at Risk According to police, information was…
GUWAHATI: A child from Kamrup district has been formally placed with adoptive parents from Spain in an inter-country adoption case completed under India’s legal adoption framework. ALSO READ: Three Newborns Die in Early-Morning NICU Fire at Amravati Hospital in Maharashtra The official handover ceremony was held on Monday, August 24 at the District Commissioner’s Office…
GUWAHATI: Three newborns were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a district hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati around 3:30 am on August 24. ALSO READ: 18.64 Kg Crude Heroin Linked to Northeast Seized in Uttar Pradesh The fire reportedly erupted on the third floor following an explosion…
GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has seized 18.64 kg of crude heroin in two back-to-back operations near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. The contraband originated from the northeastern region and was being trafficked to Uttar Pradesh for consumption, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance. ALSO READ: NFR Conducts Anti-Encroachment Drive…
GUWAHATI: Around 8.7 crore Indian youth aged 15 to 29 are not studying, working or receiving any form of training, according to a NITI Aayog report, highlighting concerns over youth employability and skill development. ALSO READ: ‘Naglok’ Theme to Mark Platinum Jubilee of Guwahati’s Bishnupur Durga Puja The report, titled ‘Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047’,…
GUWAHATI: Marking its 76th year and Platinum Jubilee, the Bishnupur Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee is set to unveil ‘Naglok’ as the theme for this year’s Durga Puja celebrations. ALSO READ: Assam CM Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Flood Damage and Rehabilitation The committee has allocated a budget of ₹60 lakh for the celebrations, with the theme…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday evening met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on the flood situation in the state, the damage caused by the recent floods and the measures being taken for relief and rehabilitation. ALSO READ: Guwahati Sees 350+ Runners at First Promo Run…
GUWAHATI: The countdown to the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon Guwahati began on Sunday with its first promotional run at the Brahmaputra River Front Park, drawing more than 350 runners. ALSO READ: ₹20,000 Penalty Imposed for Unauthorised Building Material Stocking in Guwahati’s Ambikagiri Nagar The promo run was flagged off by Air Vice Marshal Shekhar…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹20,000 after building materials were found stocked without authorisation on Dhrubajyoti Path in Ambikagiri Nagar. ALSO READ: Normal Vehicular Movement Restored Between Assam and Meghalaya The action was taken during an enforcement drive against the unauthorised use of roads and public spaces. Materials placed on…
GUWAHATI: Normal vehicular movement between Assam and Meghalaya has been restored after road blockades were withdrawn following deliberations between the Meghalaya Government and protesting organisations, Assam Minister Atul Bora said on Sunday. ALSO READ: India Open 2028 Shifted to Guwahati, Delhi to Host 2027 and 2029 Editions Bora said Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister S. Dhar conveyed…
GUWAHATI: The 2028 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament will be held in Guwahati instead of New Delhi due to Republic Day security arrangements in the national capital, Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary general Sanjay Mishra said on Sunday, August 23. ALSO READ: Illegal Dog Smuggling Bid Foiled in Assam’s Karbi Anglong, Dogs Rescued…
GUWAHATI: Karbi Anglong Police rescued a group of dogs from an illegal smuggling attempt after intercepting a vehicle travelling from Diphu towards Dimapur. ALSO READ: India to End Boarding Pass Stamping From September 1: What International Travellers Need to Know Acting on a tip-off, police stopped the vehicle and found the dogs confined in jute…
GUWAHATI: International passengers flying out of India will no longer be required to get their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, 2026, as the Bureau of Immigration moves to simplify the departure process at international airports across the country. ALSO READ: GST Raids Underway at Five Rubber Businesses in Assam's Sribhumi Over Suspected…
