GUWAHATI: Tourism stakeholders in Meghalaya have condemned the vandalism and attacks on out-of-state vehicles during Wednesday’s protest rally, warning that growing safety concerns could threaten the livelihoods of more than 30% of the state’s population dependent on the tourism sector. ALSO READ: Congress Reaffirms Stand on Vande Mataram, Says It Will Sing Only its First…
GUWAHATI: The Congress on Wednesday, August 19, said its stand on Vande Mataram is clear and that it will follow the decision taken by the Congress Working Committee (CWC) in 1937 to sing only its first two stanzas. ALSO READ: New Flood Warning System Planned for Guwahati to Improve Disaster Response Congress General Secretary (Organisation)…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to strengthen its flood preparedness with the planned operationalisation of the LODESTAR dashboard, a multi-hazard early warning system aimed at providing real-time flood information and advance forecasts for the city. ALSO READ: Assam Driver Association Suspends Guwahati–Shillong Car Services After Violence Assam Chief Secretary held a meeting with Prof. Anamika Barua…
GUWAHATI: Assam State Driver Association has suspended all Guwahati–Shillong and Shillong–Guwahati car services following the alleged targeting, vandalism and torching of Assam-registered vehicles during the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag rally violence in Shillong on Wednesday, August 19. ALSO READ: Stricter SIM Rules From August 24, 9-SIM Limit Across India, 6 in Assam and Northeast…
GUWAHATI: The Department of Telecommunications has issued a new circular tightening how it enforces the long-standing cap on mobile connections per person. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get New Sub-Registrar Offices for Easier Property Registration Under rules dating back to 2012, an individual can hold a maximum of nine mobile connections across all telecom operators and…
GUWAHATI: At the inauguration of the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish around nine to ten new sub-registrar offices across the city to make land and flat registration services more accessible. ALSO READ: Three KSU Leaders Arrested After Shillong Black Flag Rally Turns Violent He said…
GUWAHATI: At least three Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) leaders, including its president Raymond, general secretary Rueben and vice-president Pynkmenlang, were arrested on Wednesday, August 19, following incidents of stone-pelting and damage to vehicles during a Black Flag Bike Rally in Shillong, according to reports. ALSO READ: 57-Year-Old Woman Rescued From Brahmaputra After Falling From Ferry…
GUWAHATI: A 57-year-old woman was rescued from the Brahmaputra River after she reportedly fell overboard from a ferry near the Gateway of Guwahati on Wednesday, August 19. ALSO READ: Assam Swimmers Win Four Medals at Junior National Aquatic Championship at Odisha The woman was identified as Khanteshwari Khatnar, 57, a resident of Dhupartal in Nalbari. …
GUWAHATI: Assam swimmers have secured four medals, including a gold, two silver and a bronze, at the ongoing 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championship 2026 being held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from August 18 to 23. ALSO READ: Camera Trap Confirms Tiger Presence in Assam’s Dihing Patkai National Park On the opening day, Jahnavi Changmai clinched gold…
GUWAHATI: A male tiger has been camera-trapped inside Dihing Patkai National Park, providing scientific confirmation of the big cat’s presence in the rainforest reserve. ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out at Guwahati Shop After Bus Hits Electric Pole Near Sukreshwar Devalaya The sighting was recorded during camera-trap monitoring conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)…
GUWAHATI: Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, on Wednesday, August 19, said that his ministry would review the existing provisions governing subcontracting of highway works to ensure that contractual requirements are strictly adhered to and that responsibility for quality and timely execution remains clearly with the principal contractor. ALSO READ: 3 Arrested…
GUWAHATI: Three persons were arrested after the Guwahati Government Railway Police (GRPS) seized around 55 kg of suspected cannabis during a checking operation at Guwahati Railway Station. ALSO READ: 23- Year Old Woman Found Dead at Rented House in Guwahati, Police Suspect Suicide According to reports, the contraband was allegedly found in the possession of…
GUWAHATI: A 23-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a rented accommodation in Guwahati’s Hengrabari area on Tuesday night, August 18, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rajdhani Express Halts as Elephant Herd Crosses Railway Track in Assam The deceased has been identified as Rimpi…
GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam on Wednesday, August 19, inaugurated the new Integrated District Commissioner's (DC) Office for Kamrup Metropolitan District at Rupnagar, Guwahati. The ceremony was held at 10 AM, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief guest. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Sets Up FCRA Cell Amid Concerns Over Proposed 2026 Changes…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government has set up a dedicated FCRA Cell under the Home Department to assist organisations in the state with compliance-related issues under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). ALSO READ: Guwahati To Get 65-Foot Sai Baba Statue Pandal as Durga Puja Theme The move comes amid growing discussion over the proposed Foreign…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to witness a towering 65-foot statue of Sai Baba as one of the major attractions this Durga Puja, with the theme combining spirituality, traditional craftsmanship and festive celebrations. ALSO READ: Five-Year Policy for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Upstream Development Approved by Assam Cabinet The puja committee has allocated an estimated budget of…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Cabinet has approved the Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026, aimed at strengthening the state’s hydrocarbon exploration and production ecosystem. ALSO READ: PM CARES Receives ₹1,279 Crore in Donations in FY 2024-25, Spends Only 0.1% The policy will remain valid for five years from the date of…
GUWAHATI: The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund received total donations of ₹1,279.9 crore in FY 2024-25, of which it spent only ₹87.85 lakh, amounting to 0.1% of the total amount received. ALSO READ: Private Coaching Institutes in Assam to Face New Registration and Safety Rules The PM CARES…
The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, August 18, approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, aimed at strengthening the safety, security, dignity and well-being of children across the state. The Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur. The policy has been approved as…
GUWAHATI: The Government has announced the National Sports Awards 2025, recognizing athletes and coaches for their outstanding contributions to Indian sports. ALSO READ: 18-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Jorhat Under Mysterious Circumstances, Family Suspects Foul Play Chess Grandmaster Gukesh D and Indian hockey star Harmanpreet Singh, for Hokey, Manu Bhaker for Shooting are among the…
