GUWAHATI: Seven endangered Golden Langurs rescued from an alleged wildlife trafficking network in the previous week have been successfully released back into the wild at Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in Assam after undergoing rehabilitation and scientific monitoring. ALSO READ: Water Supply to Remain Affected in Two Guwahati Areas Until June 28 The langurs were among…
GUWAHATI: India ranked 13th globally in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, emerging as the highest-ranked country in South Asia and among lower-middle-income economies, as the report highlighted the country’s economic readiness for an artificial intelligence-driven future while warning of widening skill gaps. ALSO READ: GMC Suspends Two, Seeks Withdrawal of Junior Engineer Over…
GUWAHATI: Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides across several parts of Arunachal Pradesh, leaving one person dead and four others missing, officials said on Wednesday, June 24. ALSO READ: Two Back-to-Back Powerful Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, State of Emergency Declared The floods occurred after continuous heavy rain on the night of June 23 and 24,…
GUWAHATI: Venezuela has declared a state of emergency After two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck near the Venezuelan capital of Caracas at 6:04 PM local time on Wednesday, June 24. ALSO READ: GMC Suspends Two, Seeks Withdrawal of Junior Engineer Over Ambubachi Duty Lapses According to the United States Geological Survey…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has suspended two personnel and sought withdrawal of the attachment of a junior engineer over alleged dereliction of duty during Ambubachi Mahayog 2026. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Administrative Transfers and New Postings According to official orders, Abul Hussain, R/M, GMC, and Pradip Sarma, Assistant Executive Engineer, GMC, have been…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Wednesday, June 24, carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and reassigning several senior IAS and ACS officers across departments and district administrations. ALSO READ: Ferry Services Suspended in Guwahati as Brahmaputra Water Levels Rise The changes, notified by the Department of Personnel, include new departmental responsibilities, district-level postings, and…
GUWAHATI: In yet another tragic incident involving a roadside tree collapse this month, a father and his eight-year-old son lost their lives after an old tree fell on their scooter in the Chandubi Rajapara area on the outskirts of Guwahati on Monday, June 22. ALSO READ: Gauhati Medical College Radiology Department Gets NABH Accreditation The…
GUWAHATI: Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H), Guwahati, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, for a period of four years with effect from May 29. ALSO READ: Global Electronic Music Star Fred Again Announces India Tour for December…
GUWAHATI: Fred Again will perform in three Indian cities this December, starting in Delhi NCR on December 5, followed by Mumbai on December 9 and Bengaluru on December 13. ALSO READ: PM Modi Among World Leaders Invited to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral in July: Reports The shows will be held at Leisure Valley Ground, Mahalaxmi…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to reports. ALSO READ: 10 Apprehended in Guwahati’s Ganeshguri After Police Team Attacked During Anti-Social Activity Drive The funeral ceremonies are reportedly scheduled to take place from July 4…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Jal Board has begun a hydro testing exercise in parts of South Guwahati as part of the commissioning process under the South Guwahati West Water Supply Project. ALSO READ: The Guardian of Ao Heritage: Nagaland’s Sangyusang S. Pongener Awarded Padma Shri According to a post on X, the testing is being carried…
GUWAHATI: Guru Sangyusang S. Pongener of Nagaland was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of art and his lifelong efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Ao Naga community. ALSO READ: Assam Schools Directed to Tighten Security After Theft of Computers,…
GUWAHATI: The Samagra Shiksha Assam has directed district education authorities across the state to strengthen security measures in schools following repeated incidents of theft involving computers, tablets, interactive flat panels (IFPs), UPS units and other IT equipment. ALSO READ: 10 Bangladeshi Nationals Held in Guwahati, Handed Over to Border Police In an official order issued…
GUWAHATI: What was initially believed to be a tragic trekking accident at Maharashtra's Lohagad Fort has now turned into a suspected murder case, with police arresting a Pune woman and her alleged lover for the death of her fiancé. ALSO READ: Guwahati Flyover Birthday Case: All 14 Accused Released on Bail, Seized Cars Still in…
GUWAHATI: The individuals involved in the controversial birthday celebration held on the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Flyover in Guwahati has received bail and they have been set free after a medical check and other necessary police procedures. ALSO READ: Assam on High Alert as Flash Floods in Arunachal Raise Flood Threat Downstream “After the medical check…
GUWAHATI: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo created history by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups after finding the net in Portugal's Group K match against Uzbekistan. ALSO READ: Four From Assam Receive Padma Shri Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan Ceremony The 41-year-old forward opened the scoring in the sixth minute,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has issued a high alert across several districts following reports of heavy rainfall and flash floods in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, which are expected to trigger a rise in river water levels downstream over the next one to two days. ALSO READ: Four From Assam Receive Padma Shri Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan…
GUWAHATI: Five distinguished personalities from Assam were honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, during a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, June 23. President Droupadi Murmu presented a total of 65 Padma awards to recipients from across the country. ALSO READ: Crowds, Crime and Cleanliness Concerns Mark Another…
GUWAHATI: In a sweeping policy move with implications for land use, private higher education and school infrastructure, the Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved a set of decisions that collectively signal a clear attempt by the Himanta Biswa Sarma government to relax regulatory hurdles and speed up investment and institutional expansion across the state. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, June 23, approved two decisions with direct implications for welfare delivery and the functioning of a state-owned enterprise, extending the validity of licences of all Fair Price Shops across the state by another six months and sanctioning ₹9.75 crore for a proposed voluntary retirement scheme for executives of…
