GUWAHATI: Normal train operations have been restored in the Lumding–Badarpur Hill Section of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) after the derailment of a locomotive of the Silchar–Guwahati Express (Train No. 15616) on Thursday morning, October 29, according to a railway press release. ALSO READ: Man Attacks Four People with Machete in Guwahati's Dhirenpara The incident took…
GUWAHATI: A man allegedly attacked four people with a machete in the Dhirenpara area of Guwahati on Thursday, October 29, leaving all of them injured. ALSO READ: 26 Dogs Rescued from Suspected Dog Meat Trade in Assam's Karbi Anglong According to a police official from Fatasil Ambari Police Station, the incident took place among people…
GUWAHATI: Twenty-six dogs were rescued from a suspected dog meat trade in Bakalia, Karbi Anglong district of Assam, in an operation by Assam Police along with animal welfare organisations. ALSO READ: Silchar-Guwahati Express Locomotive Derails in Assam, No Casualties Reported After the rescue, the dogs were transported to the Integrated Care and Resource Centre for…
GUWAHATI: The locomotive of the Silchar-Guwahati Express derailed in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Thursday morning, October 29. No casualties or injuries have been reported, according to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). ALSO READ: Manas National Park to Resume Elephant Safaris From November 1 With New Routes The incident occurred at around 8:50 AM when…
Kaimari Government Primary School in Assam’s Barpeta district has been rebuilt and handed over nearly four years after it was destroyed in the 2022 floods, restoring access to a proper learning environment for around 160 children in the village. The newly constructed school building was inaugurated on Thursday, October 29, by Group Legrand India in…
GUWAHATI: Patients will see lower prices for several cancer medicines from November 9 after the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) revised the maximum retail prices (MRPs) of 543 brands of anti-cancer drugs. ALSO READ: Assam GST Department Raids Popular Eatery in Guwahati Over Suspected Tax Evasion The revision follows the Centre’s October 17 decision to…
GUWAHATI: Assam has registered 460 cases and arrested 537 people in its ongoing crackdown on child marriage, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, reiterating the state government's commitment to eradicating the practice. ALSO READ: Assam GST Department Raids Popular Eatery in Guwahati Over Suspected Tax Evasion In a post on X, Sarma said,…
GUWAHATI: The Cotton University Students’ Union, in collaboration with the Zubeen Fan Club, organised a peaceful protest on Wednesday, October 28, demanding justice for late singer Zubeen Garg, as another hearing in the case took place. ALSO READ: No Charging Between 11 PM and 5 AM: Indian Railways Orders 6-Hour Shutdown of Train Charging Points…
GUWAHATI: The Railway Board has directed all zonal railways to ensure that mobile charging points in train coaches remain switched off between 11 PM and 5 AM, after a passenger's power bank exploded with smoke on a train in the South Eastern Railway (SER) zone. ALSO READ: More Than 100 Cotton University Students Face Hurdles…
GUWAHATI: A Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court has issued strict directives to Assam Police regarding the custody, safety and treatment of Ghanakanta Gogoi, the accused in the Guwahati hotel shooting case. ALSO READ: Why a Proposed Mega Dam on the Siang River Has Sparked Tensions in Arunachal Pradesh The court has cautioned that the concerned…
GUWAHATI: A proposed mega dam on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh has become the centre of a growing dispute between the government’s water security concerns and local communities’ fears over their land, livelihoods and cultural heritage. ALSO READ: Eight Owl Species Found Across Guwahati in New Study The 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP)…
GUWAHATI: A new scientific study has recorded eight owl species across Guwahati, highlighting the city’s nocturnal biodiversity and the importance of protecting its remaining green spaces. ALSO READ: Instagram Moves Beyond Reels With New 90-Minute Video Feature in Push to Challenge YouTube The findings were announced by Assam Minister for Finance, Environment and Forest, Mines…
GUWAHATI: Indian para-athlete Neeraj Yadav, a three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist, was found dead at his residence on Tuesday night, October 27. A post-mortem examination was underway at Delhi Hospital on Wednesday, October 28, while the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear. ALSO READ: Instagram Moves Beyond Reels With New 90-Minute Video Feature in…
GUWAHATI: Instagram is testing a new feature called Features that allows selected creators to upload horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes, marking a shift beyond its traditional short-form video format. ALSO READ: India Invites Pakistan for SCO Dialogue in Delhi, First Since Operation Sindoor The feature is currently being tested with a select group…
GUWAHATI: India has invited Pakistan’s National Heritage and Culture Minister Aurangzeb Khan Khichi to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi on November 20 and 21, according to reports. ALSO READ: Centre Orders Probe to Namibian Cheetah’s Death In Madhya Pradesh After First-Ever Gunshot Incident The invitation marks the first…
GUWAHATI: The Union Government has deputed a high-level central team to investigate the death of a 19-month-old male cheetah after five firearm pellets were recovered from its body in Madhya Pradesh. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Garchuk Pamohi Bridge Closed to Vehicles on October 28 and 29 The cheetah, identified as KNG22, was an offspring of female…
GUWAHATI: The 71st Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy 2026 began across 20 districts of Assam on Tuesday, October 27, marking the start of the state’s prestigious football tournament aimed at providing competitive opportunities to emerging players. ALSO READ: Assam’s Ruptu Gogoi Wins Silver at Malaysian Open Lawn Bowls Championship The tournament was inaugurated in…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Ruptu Gogoi won a silver medal in the men’s singles event at the Malaysian Open – The Royal Patrons Cup Lawn Bowls Championship 2026 in Terengganu, Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 27. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Garchuk Pamohi Bridge Closed to Vehicles on October 28 and 29 Representing Assam A, Gogoi secured the silver medal…
GUWHAATI: Juria Police in Assam’s Nagaon district have arrested five people in connection with an alleged child marriage, as the state continues its crackdown on the illegal practice. ALSO READ: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Step Up Preparations for Cyclone Arnab; Evacuations and School Closures Announced The arrests were made following information about a suspected child marriage…
GUWAHATI: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have intensified preparedness measures ahead of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast on Wednesday, October 28. Authorities have initiated evacuations, suspended fishing activities, ordered school closures in affected areas and deployed disaster response teams to manage potential emergencies. ALSO READ: ‘Newsrooms Will Shut…
