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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. ALSO READ: Kamakhya Temple to Discontinue Offline Special Darshan Tickets, Online Booking Mandatory from June 15 The accused, identified as Monowar Hussain, was taken into custody following…
GUWAHATI: In a joint anti-rhino poaching operation based on specific intelligence inputs, forest and police officials apprehended two suspected poachers before they could allegedly enter Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve for hunting wildlife. ALSO READ: 11 Artistes, Including Veteran Actress Chetana Das, Receive Sangeet Natak Akademi Recognition from Assam The operation was carried out…
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. ALSO READ: Guwahati: PWD Carries Out Temporary Pothole Repair Near Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Ambari According…
GUWAHATI: Assam artistes have brought national recognition to the state after several performers were selected for the prestigious 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards' and 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar' for 2024 and 2025, announced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Among them, veteran actor, Chetana Das has been chosen for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2025…
GUWAHATI: Dima Hasao Police achieved a significant breakthrough in their ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, arresting two individuals and seizing 446.62 grams of heroin during a targeted operation carried out on Wednesday, June 10. ALSO READ: Assam Ranks Third in India’s Rubber Production; Gets World’s First Genetically Modified Rubber Plant The operation was launched based on…
GUWAHATI: After Japan, neighbouring Nepal has also reportedly banned the import of mangoes and several other fruits from India after quarantine inspectors detected excessive levels of chemical pesticide residues in imported consignments. ALSO READ: Assam Ranks Third in India’s Rubber Production; Gets World’s First Genetically Modified Rubber Plant According to reports, Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture…
GUWAHATI: Assam has emerged as one of India's leading natural rubber-producing states, ranking third in the country after Kerala and Tripura, while also becoming home to the world's first genetically modified (GM) rubber plant developed specifically for the Northeast region. ALSO READ: Guwahati: PWD Carries Out Temporary Pothole Repair Near Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Ambari…
GUWAHATI: Four employees of the District Jail in Assam's Sribhumi district, including two assistant jailers and two warders, have been arrested for allegedly supplying mobile phones and narcotic substances to inmates inside the prison, police said on Wednesday. June 10. ALSO READ: Assam: Tribal Organisations Oppose Township and Dam Projects, Submit Memorandum to CM The…
GUWAHATI: Several tribal organisations have jointly submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, demanding the cancellation of proposed township projects in the Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) and Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas, along with the proposed Ukiam Multipurpose Dam Project on the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Guwahati's MC Road Chokes During…
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. ALSO READ: Truck-Motorcycle Collision in Guwahati's Six Mile…
GUWAHATI: Renowned wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman from Assam has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Wayfinder Award. The honour recognises her pioneering contribution to the conservation of the endangered greater adjutant stork, popularly known in Assam as the hargila. ALSO READ: Reserved Forests Cannot Be Occupied, Says Gauhati High Court;…
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed the Assam government's authority and constitutional responsibility to remove encroachments from reserved forest areas, while granting alleged encroachers a 30-day period to vacate the land before the eviction process begins. ALSO READ: TMC’s Sushmita Dev Resigns as Rajya Sabha MP, Meets Assam CM in Delhi The ruling was delivered…
For most of sports history, fans had one job: watch. A television broadcast arrived at a fixed time, commentators controlled the narrative, and viewers consumed the event exactly as producers intended. That model is already changing. Streaming platforms, advanced statistics, second-screen experiences, and personalized content have started turning passive audiences into active participants. Betting…
GUWAHATI: Rajya Sabha MP and senior Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on Wednesday, June 10, triggering fresh political speculation after she reportedly met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Assam Launches Free School Transport Facility for Tea Garden Students from Classes I to X In…
GUWAHATI: In a bid to ensure that transportation challenges do not prevent children from attending school, the Assam government has launched a Transport/Escort Facility for students residing in tea garden areas across the state. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Says Consensual Pre-Marital Physical Relationship Not a Reflection of Bad Character The initiative, announced by Assam Education…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a consensual pre-marital relationship cannot, by itself, be treated as a blemish on a person's character, observing that authorities must be sensitive to evolving social norms while assessing candidates for public employment. ALSO READ: Vehicles Spill Onto Footpath as Parking Crunch Persists Near AT Road Flyover in Guwahati…
GUWAHATI: The Chennai Police have recovered the severed head and other missing body parts of a man from Assam whose torso was discovered inside a suitcase at Perambur Railway Station last week, unraveling a gruesome murder case that has led to the arrest of the victim’s wife and her associate. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹13,000 Crore…
Muga, an Assamese short film that shines a spotlight on Assam's iconic silk heritage and the lives of traditional weavers, has been selected for the prestigious Prism Section at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026, marking another significant achievement for regional cinema from the Northeast. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Samujjal Kashyap,…
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. ALSO READ: Guwahati Planetarium to Host Free Sky-Watching Programme for Rare Jupiter-Venus Conjunction The meeting was chaired by GMC…
