GUWAHATI: Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday, April 27, approved the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Upper House with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out in Oil Market in Assam’s Duliajan, No Casualties Reported With the move, AAP’s strength in the House has come…
GUWAHATI: More than a century ago, Rabindranath Tagore wrote about nature, humanity, truth, grief, and courage in ways that still feel deeply personal today. His words were not only poetic, they were reflections on how people live, connect, and understand the world around them. ALSO READ: Cyber Crimes in Assam on a Decline but Pendency…
The National Democratic Alliance’s sweeping return to power in Assam has delivered not just another electoral victory, but an enormous burden of expectations. A strong mandate is often celebrated as a sign of political stability and public confidence, but it also creates unprecedented pressure on a government to perform. This time, the NDA is…
If one has observed how elections mirror a city's soul and talking about the 2026 Assam Assembly polls weren't just about ballots; they were a raw, rain-soaked plea from Guwahati's heart. With the ruling alliance sweeping constituencies like Guwahati Central and New Guwahati amid an 84% turnout, voters didn't pick parties, they chose survival….
The people of Assam have delivered their verdict with clarity. It is, by any measure, a sweep for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, reaffirming their dominance and consolidating their position as the principal political force in the state. Yet, beneath the surface of this emphatic mandate lies a more complex political…
The real shift in education is not about degrees, it is about readiness Across the education landscape today, there is a growing conversation around the value of college degrees. Questions are being raised about outcomes, employability, and return on investment. ALSO READ: Opinion | Mandate Without Illusion: Assam After the Verdict A closer look suggests…
As published in GPlus on March 28, titled “No Rehab for Guwahati’s Juveniles?”, the issue raises a deeply unsettling and urgent question about the state of child protection in Assam. It is not merely a headline, it is a reflection of a growing humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold across the state, particularly in…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guwahati on Monday night, May 11, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the third consecutive BJP-led NDA government in Assam. The Prime Minister was received at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma along with senior BJP leaders and state officials. ALSO READ: Woman…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, May 11, announced the names of four leaders who will take oath as ministers alongside him in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ALSO READ: NEET UG 2026 under Scanner as Rajasthan Police Probes Alleged Guess Paper Leak In a post on X, Sarma said…
About Us We LIVE, BREATHE and SLEEP Guwahati! Projected to be a smart city by 2025, Guwahati is a major port on the banks of Brahmaputra, the capital of Assam and the urban hub of the North East. This metropolitan city is growing leaps and bounds, and for its unparalleled pace of growth, comes the…
GUWAHATI: A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed while returning from a Bihu function in Guwahati’s Japorigog area, police stated on Monday, May 11. ALSO READ: Daily Traffic Chaos Near Nepali Mandir in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar Raises Questions Over Traffic Management According to police, the incident came to light after Manika Kalita lodged a complaint at…
About Us We LIVE, BREATHE and SLEEP Guwahati! Projected to be a smart city by 2025, Guwahati is a major port on the banks of Brahmaputra, the capital of Assam and the urban hub of the North East. This metropolitan city is growing leaps and bounds, and for its unparalleled pace of growth, comes the…
Homework, an upcoming Assamese film slated for release on May 15, has been generating considerable buzz among audiences, largely due to its emotional association with the late singer Zubeen Garg. The film features a redone version of Jantra, which is sung by Zubeen Garg, making the release particularly emotional and significant for his fans…
A vibrant celebration of Assam’s spiritual and cultural traditions unfolded at Assam down town University on Sunday, May 10, as the Auniatiya Sanskritik Seva Samiti delivered a Nritya Natika performance showcasing the essence of the state’s Vaishnavite culture and performing arts. The event witnessed the participation of eminent scholars, cultural personalities, students, artists and…
GUWAHATI: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the India–Bangladesh border, with the work set to begin immediately and expected to be completed within 45 days. ALSO READ: Daily Traffic Chaos Near Nepali Mandir in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar Raises Questions…
GUWAHATI: Persistent traffic congestion near the Nepali Mandir area in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar locality continues to disrupt daily movement, raising questions over traffic regulation and enforcement in one of the city’s busiest transit corridors. ALSO READ: NHAI Undertakes Pre-Monsoon Drain Desiltation Along Guwahati’s Jalukbari–Jorabat Stretch The stretch frequently witnesses buses stopping for prolonged periods to…
GUWAHATI: As part of its pre-monsoon preparedness measures, the regional office of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Guwahati has begun intensive desiltation work along the Jalukbari–Jorabat stretch of NH-27. ALSO READ: Three Children Spotted Sniffing Substance Under Ulubari Flyover in Guwahati; Locals Raise Concern The ongoing exercise involves the removal of accumulated…
GUWAHATI: Fake Indian currency notes worth approximately ₹2.45 lakh were seized during an operation conducted at the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Guwahati on Sunday, May 10. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Issues Fresh Directions to High Courts for Speedy Disposal of Bail Pleas The operation led to the arrest of a youth identified as Geyon…
GUWAHATI: A special felicitation ceremony was organised by The Library in Guwahati on Saturday evening, May 9, to honour noted cultural organiser, environmental enthusiast, photographer and bonsai artist Labu Da for his longstanding contributions to the cultural and social landscape of the Northeast. ALSO READ: New Assam Cabinet to Be Announced After Discussion With BJP President…
GUWAHATI: In a concerning incident highlighting the growing issue of substance abuse among street children, three children were allegedly spotted sniffing substances under the Bishnu Ram Medhi Flyover in Ulubari on Monday, May 11, at around 12:30 PM. ALSO READ: Ranoj Pegu Clarifies Bodo Textbook Supply Status Amid Criticism and Delay Allegations The children were…
