GUWAHATI: A labourer lost his life and three others sustained injuries after a wall collapsed at a construction site in the BBC Colony area of Pandu in Guwahati during the wee hours of Sunday, May 17. ALSO READ: Speeding Car Crashes Into Raha Toll Gate in Assam’s Nagaon, Three Injured Speaking to GPlus, an official from…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, granted bail to an accused in a narco-terror case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and raised concerns over prolonged incarceration under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) without speedy trial. ALSO READ: Trade Body Seeks Fewer IPL Venues, Reduced Team Flights and Closed-Door Matches Amid…
GUWAHATI: A toll plaza employee and two occupants of a car were seriously injured after the vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed into the Raha toll gate on the Nagaon–Guwahati four-lane highway on Sunday, May 17. ALSO READ: Youth Killed, Two Critically Injured as Truck Hits Motorcycle in Assam’s Jagiroad The incident, captured on the toll…
GUWAHATI: A tree collapsed onto a moving passenger bus during a massive thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds that wreaked havoc in Chapar of Assam’s Dhubri district on Sunday evening, May 17. Despite the impact, all passengers onboard narrowly escaped without major injuries. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rhino Attacks Safari Jeep in Assam’s Manas…
GUWAHATI: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Centre to reconsider the scheduling of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and reduce extensive travel by teams amid the prevailing national situation. ALSO READ: President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on May 25; Five from…
GUWAHATI: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Keralam after a decade as senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister on Monday, May 18, at a grand ceremony held at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. ALSO READ: WATCH | Fire Erupts in Rajdhani Express near Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam,…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards for 2026 during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25. ALSO READ: ₹8.8 Lakh Worth Suspected Fake Currency Seized in Guwahati, Two Vehicles Recovered In a social media post on Sunday, May 17, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated…
GUWAHATI: A tense wildlife encounter inside Assam’s Manas National Park was caught on camera after a wild rhinoceros charged at a safari jeep carrying tourists in the park’s Bansbari range on May 16. The dramatic video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions online. ALSO READ: Youth Killed, Two Critically…
GUWAHATI: In a major breakthrough, police seized suspected Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth ₹8.8 lakh during a search operation conducted in Guwahati’s Azara area in connection with Dispur Police Station Case No. 272/26. ALSO READ: TISS Guwahati Awards Degrees to 116 Students at 12th Convocation The operation was carried out based on disclosures made…
GUWAHATI: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Guwahati Off-Campus held its 12th Convocation on Sunday, May 17, at the Zubeen Garg Auditorium of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, celebrating the graduation of 116 students from the 2025 batch. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability The ceremony…
GUWAHATI: A youth was killed and two others sustained critical injuries after a truck rammed into a motorcycle near the under-construction Semiconductor project in Assam’s Jagiroad late on Saturday night, May 16. ALSO READ: Assam’s Manas National Park to Close for Tourists from June 5 Ahead of Monsoon Season Speaking to GPlus, an official from Jagiroad…
GUWAHATI: The Manas National Park in Assam will remain closed for tourists from June 5 until further notice as authorities suspend all ecotourism activities ahead of the monsoon season. ALSO READ: Two Missing Girls Rescued from Train in Assam’s Bongaigaon After Being Lured with Job Offers The decision was announced by the authorities of Manas Tiger…
GUWAHATI: A fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of the Kerala–Delhi Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district on Sunday morning, May 17, prompting an emergency response from railway authorities. No injuries were reported, officials confirmed. ALSO READ: CBSE Makes Three-Language Study Compulsory for Class IX From July 1 According to railway officials, the blaze…
GUWAHATI: Two minor girls from Diphu who had gone missing were rescued late Saturday night, May 16, from a moving train by Bongaigaon Police, while three youths suspected to be involved were detained. ALSO READ: Man Arrested in Guwahati Over Alleged Relationship Fraud and Forced Miscarriage Speaking to GPlus, Sanjib Chowdhury, the Sub-Inspector (SI) of Government…
GUWAHATI: A man was arrested by the Panbazar All Women Police Station in connection with a case involving allegations of deception in a relationship, criminal intimidation, and forced miscarriage, police said on Sunday, May 17. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability The accused, identified as Chinmoy Dutta (30)…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 16, said the state government is preparing a series of major policy initiatives in the healthcare and mining sectors following high-level departmental review meetings held in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability Sharing details on social media,…
GUWAHATI: A protest was organised by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) in Guwahati on Saturday, May 16, against the NEET-UG question paper leak, with the student body accusing the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) of failing to ensure a fair examination process. ALSO READ: World Dengue Day Observed Across Kamrup Metro; Awareness Programmes…
GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, May 2, announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur set to lead the side in the tournament to be jointly hosted by England and Wales. ALSO READ: Centre Launches Emergency Messaging System for Instant…
GUWAHATI: Ahead of the vote counting for five Legislative Assembly Constituencies in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district, the administration has imposed strict restrictions around the designated counting venue in Guwahati. ALSO READ: AIIMS Guwahati Steps Up Food Safety Measures Amid Student Complaints Over Mess Hygiene According to an order issued by District Magistrate Swapneel Paul on Saturday,…
GUWAHATI: World Dengue Day was observed across the Kamrup Metropolitan district on Saturday, May 16, with a series of awareness programmes aimed at educating students and the public about dengue prevention and control. ALSO READ: One Held in Guwahati Theft Case; Three Stolen Two-Wheelers, Two LPG Cylinders Recovered The event was held at Sonaram Higher Secondary…
