GUWAHATI: A large delegation from Meghalaya arrived at Koinadhora in Guwahati on Saturday, August 22, for talks with their Assam counterparts amid continuing tensions along the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Bongaigaon Medical College Gets Approval for 100 MBBS Seats, Assam Total Rises to 1,925 The delegation was escorted by Assam Police, with security stepped up…
GUWAHATI: Bongaigaon Medical College (BMC), Assam’s 15th medical college, has received approval to admit 100 MBBS students, taking the total number of MBBS seats in the state’s government medical colleges to 1,925. ALSO READ: Oil Tankers From Assam Stop Meghalaya Trips Amid Security Concerns; Fuel Queues Reported in Shillong The Ministry of Health and Family…
GUWAHATI: With the Byrnihat–Jorabat road remaining blocked in both directions for the past three days, the Ri-Bhoi district administration has issued an advisory asking commuters and travellers to avoid the stretch until further notice. ALSO READ: Bus Services between Imphal and Guwahati Resume After More Than Three Years In the advisory issued on Friday, August…
Five Indian school debating teams have secured places at the Harvard College Debating Union World Schools tournament to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April 2027, following the second edition of the Harvard College Debating Union World Schools – India Invitationals 2026. The tournament, organised by the Indian Debating League (IDL) in partnership with…
GUWAHATI: Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday, August 21, after remaining suspended for more than three years following the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur on May 3, 2023. ALSO READ: Eviction Underway at Guwahati’s Pandu for Proposed New Saraighat Bridge The resumption marks a significant step towards restoring inter-state connectivity…
GUWAHATI: An eviction drive is underway on both the northern and southern banks of the Brahmaputra as part of preparations for the proposed new Saraighat Bridge, which is planned to connect the two banks. ALSO READ: Harendra Daimary Path in Guwahati’s Ghoramara Remains Waterlogged for Years, Residents Seek Permanent Solution The eviction is being carried…
GUWAHATI: The “Shahi Ganesh Mahal” theme is set to add a royal touch to this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Shiv Mandir Loco Colony on Pandu Port Road in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Restrictions on Public Gatherings Imposed in Shillong Ahead of KSU Rally With a total budget of around ₹2.2 lakh, the organisers are preparing…
GUWAHATI: In view of the prevailing situation in Meghalaya, the Assam government, through Assam Police, has activated helpline numbers to assist people from Assam who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties in movement. ALSO READ: ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education Launched in Assam The Assam Police helpline can be…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has launched ‘Shiksha Yatra: From Challenges to Aspirations’, an initiative aimed at identifying, enrolling and mainstreaming out-of-school children (OoSC) during the 2026–27 financial year. ALSO READ: Badminton World Championships: Sindhu, Ayush Exit as India’s Singles Challenge Ends Under the initiative, District Quality Managers and Education Volunteers of Samagra Shiksha will conduct…
GUWAHATI: India's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2026 suffered a setback on Thursday, August 20, as PV Sindhu and rising star Ayush Shetty were knocked out in the round of 16, bringing the country's singles challenge to an end in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Centre Allows 10 Lakh MT of Raw Sugar Imports, No…
GUWAHATI: The Union Government has allowed duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of raw sugar until October 31, 2026, under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) scheme, in a move aimed at easing raw sugar availability. ALSO READ: Assam-Meghalaya Tensions Continue, Cab Restrictions Leave Commuters Stranded The Directorate General of Foreign Trade…
GUWAHATI: The situation along the Assam-Meghalaya border remained tense for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, with restrictions on inter-state cab movement disrupting travel between the two states. ALSO READ: Meghalaya HC Seeks Report on KSU Rally Violence, Calls Incident Serious Assam-registered cabs are currently not being allowed to enter Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Meghalaya-registered…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has directed authorities in the state to take swift and stringent action to arrest those involved in the violence during the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) rally in Shillong on August 19. ALSO READ: Guwahati: 8 Arrested Over Alleged Encroachment of Former CM Prafulla Mahanta’s Land Taking up a suo motu…
GUWAHATI: The North Guwahati Water Supply Project, being implemented by the Guwahati Jal Board, is targeted for completion by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai said during a review of the project on Thursday, August 20. ALSO READ: Mohun Bagan Knock Out Defending Champions NorthEast United to Reach Durand Cup Final The…
GUWAHATI: Mohun Bagan Super Giant booked their place in the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup after defeating defending champions NorthEast United FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Thursday, August 20. ALSO READ: Meghalaya, Assam CMs Agree on Joint Efforts to Restore Peace,…
GUWAHATI: A six-year-old boy died after allegedly being assaulted by his school teacher over homework at a school in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday morning, August 20. ALSO READ: Guwahati Durga Puja Committee To Present 3D Show With Movie-Style Special Effects According to officials of Vizag One Town Police Station, a case has been registered…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s New Colony area in Pandu is set to witness a unique Durga Puja experience this year, with a 3D show featuring special effects inspired by cinematic presentations. ALSO READ: Akashwani’ to Take Centre Stage at Guwahati's Durga Puja Pandal to Honour Assam’s Artists The puja committee, which is celebrating its 74th year, has…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya Tourism Department has issued a public notice for tourists and visitors amid the ongoing law and order situation in Shillong, urging those requiring assistance to contact the department’s toll-free helpline. ALSO READ: U-Turn Turns Into Parking Spot Under Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Guwahti's GNB Road, Commuters Face Trouble In the advisory, the…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹4,000 on a property owner for unauthorised stocking of building materials along MT Road, acting under Division 3 of its jurisdiction. ALSO READ: Two Guwahati-Bound Passengers Held with ₹68.53 Lakh Unaccounted Cash at Delhi Airport The action is part of GMC's ongoing enforcement drive…
GUWAHATI: CISF personnel at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi have detected unaccounted cash worth ₹68.53 lakh from two passengers travelling to Guwahati, in the latest instance of a currency seizure at the country's busiest airport. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Tourism Bodies Condemn Protest Violence, Call for Security Review and Strict Action The detection…
