Closure of the Jail Road parking facility in Fancy Bazar has triggered congestion, disrupted trade, and affected business activity The continued closure of the Jail Road parking facility in Fancy Bazar has triggered concern among traders, residents, and business organisations, who say the lack of organised parking is disrupting trade, worsening congestion, and affecting…
GUWAHATI: Preparations for the annual Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Dham have begun, with field inspections and implementation of various arrangements already underway, said Swapnil Paul, the District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metropolitan). ALSO READ: Woman Booked After Viral Video Shows Toddler on Lap While Driving in Guwahati Speaking to the media, Paul said the administration has finalized…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Higher Education Department has made Aadhaar details and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students seeking benefits under various government welfare schemes administered by the department. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike, Declares Dibrugarh as Second State Capital Region In an official communication issued by the Director of Higher Education, Assam on…
GUWAHATI: A woman from Assam's Lakhimpur district has been booked after a video showing her driving a car with a toddler seated on her lap behind the steering wheel went viral on social media, raising serious concerns about road safety. ALSO READ: Unused Traffic Booth at Guwahati's Paltan Bazar Turns into Garbage Dump, Raises Civic Concerns…
GUWAHATI: The Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Assam has recorded an impressive diversity of storks and birds of prey, with a recent survey documenting six of India's eight stork species and nearly 45 per cent of the country's raptor species. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike, Declares Dibrugarh as Second State Capital Region The…
GUWAHATI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scripted history on Friday, June 5, by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. The 20-year-old secured the title in Oslo with a crucial final-round victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer, capping off a remarkable comeback campaign in one of the strongest events on the global chess calendar….
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, June 5, approved a series of key decisions, including a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners, the declaration of Dibrugarh as the state's second capital region, and an enhancement of MLA Local…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, June 5, said that the allocation of portfolios to the newly inducted ministers will take some time, as the government intends to assess their past performance and individual strengths before assigning departments. ALSO READ: Thieves Breach Wall of Namghar in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar; Cash Stolen Addressing a…
GUWAHATI: As countries around the world struggle to halt deforestation and meet climate targets, Kamrup Metropolitan is facing its own environmental challenge; the gradual loss of forest cover amid rapid urban expansion. ALSO READ: Assam Achieves 1.2 Crore Saplings Milestone in 8 Hours; CM Sarma Praises Women's Efforts According to Global Forest Watch, Assam recorded…
GUWAHATI: A burglary at the Srimanta Sankar Kristi Bikash Namghar in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar area has triggered concern among devotees and local residents after unidentified miscreants allegedly broke into the religious institution and ran away with cash. ALSO READ: Eviction Drive Conducted in Guwahati’s Birubari; Over 30 Houses Affected According to reports, the incident took place…
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Friday, June 4, inaugurated ARHI Hospital at Jorabat, marking a landmark moment for healthcare in Meghalaya and the Northeast. The facility is a unit of Far East Wellness Pvt Ltd. Addressing the gathering, Nadda called the inauguration a significant milestone in healthcare delivery for the region, crediting…
GUWAHATI: Assam marked World Environment Day with a landmark environmental initiative, planting more than 1.2 crore saplings across the state in a little over eight hours, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday, June 5. ALSO READ: Ashok Singhal, Pijush Hazarika Among 12 Ministers Named for Assam Cabinet Expansion Taking to social media platform X,…
GUWAHATI: Three people were killed and several houses were set on fire after unidentified armed assailants launched an attack on Loibol village under the New Keithelmanbi area in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district during the early hours of Friday, June 5. ALSO READ: GST Department Sensitises Guwahati Motor Parts’ Dealers on Compliance, Prevention of Tax Evasion The…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC-NET June 2026 city intimation slips on June 10 and admit cards on June 15 for candidates appearing in the national eligibility examination. The computer-based test will be conducted from June 22 to June 30 across the country. ALSO READ: Eviction Drive Conducted in Guwahati’s Birubari;…
GUWAHATI: The State GST Department held an awareness meeting with representatives of the motor parts and accessories trade sector in Guwahati to promote GST compliance and strengthen efforts to curb tax evasion. ALSO READ: Eviction Drive Conducted in Guwahati’s Birubari; Over 30 Houses Affected The meeting was conducted on Wednesday, June 3, at Kar Bhawan in…
GUWAHATI: Twelve MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the Assam Cabinet on Thursday, June 5, at a ceremony held at the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati. The oath-taking ceremony was administered in the presence of Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. ALSO READ: Assam: Two Orphaned Asiatic Black Bear…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has ruled that candidates who conceal their higher educational qualifications while applying for posts meant exclusively for individuals with lower qualifications cannot claim protection under law, emphasizing that such actions undermine the integrity of the recruitment process. ALSO READ: FSSAI Introduces New Vegan Logo for Food Products; Mandatory Use from July 2027…
GUWAHATI: Two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs have been successfully released into the wild at Dehing Patkai National Park after undergoing months of rehabilitation and care at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Kaziranga. ALSO READ: Shreyas Iyer Set to Replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20 Captain: Reports According to a post…
GUWAHATI: A serious road accident at Hatigarh Chariali in Guwahati's Geetanagar area late Thursday night, June 4, left a young man critically injured and caused extensive damage to two vehicles, a traffic police official confirmed. ALSO READ: Four Family Members Killed as Fire Engulfs Residential Compound in Guwahati’s Jalukbari According to preliminary information, a car was…
GUWAHATI: Shreyas Iyer is set to become India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the upcoming series against Ireland and England. The official announcement is expected on Saturday, June, when the selection committee meets to pick the squad for the tour. ALSO READ: Four Family Members Killed as Fire Engulfs Residential Compound in…
