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GUWAHATI: European Union (EU) member states have revised their travel advisories and removed restrictive guidance for citizens travelling to Assam following a review of the state's security situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in a post on X on Saturday, June 20. ALSO READ: Kamrup (Metro) Becomes First Assam District to Surpass HPV Vaccination…
GUWAHATI: Kamrup Metropolitan district has become the first district in Assam to exceed its target under the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme, achieving 100.9 per cent coverage among eligible beneficiaries. ALSO READ: Assam's Lovlina Borgohain Wins Gold at Grand Prix Boxing Tournament in Czech Republic According to a press release, a total of 12,655 adolescent…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds across Guwahati and several parts of Assam over the next two to three days, prompting authorities to issue an alert and advise residents to remain vigilant. ALSO READ: Assam: Teachers Get 7-Year Jail Term as Court Rules Corporal Punishment Led…
GUWAHATI: The Additional Sessions Court at Amingaon in Kamrup has sentenced a school vice principal and a computer teacher to seven years' imprisonment in connection with the death of a 12-year-old student following corporal punishment in 2010. ALSO READ: Forester Suspended, Ranger Transferred Over Alleged Corruption in North Kamrup Forest Division in Assam The case…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Forest Department has suspended a forester and transferred a forest ranger following allegations of illegal collection of money and other irregularities in the Hajo and Rangia Forest Ranges under the North Kamrup Division in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Traffic Delays Expected on Jalukbari–Airport Route Till June 23 Due to Road Repair Work…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission(ASRLM), under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, will observe the International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21 across the state in collaboration with the Department of AYUSH, Government of Assam, with active participation from Self-Help Group (SHG) members. ALSO READ: No AI-Generated Content Found, Says DCP Central;…
School bags light, NEP heavy: Can Assam carry the weight of education reform? By all appearances, Assam's education department has launched yet another compliance drive. Circulars have been issued. Inspectors have been activated. Schools have been warned. The latest directive from the Inspector of Schools, Kamrup (Metro), marked "Most Urgent", instructs institutions to ensure…
GUWAHATI: The National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has said there has been no unusual increase in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases or deaths in the state this year, while urging media organisations to accurately distinguish between JE and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in their reporting. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Rolls Out Fourth-Year Undergraduate Programme Guidelines In…
GUWAHATI: Assam is ramping up investments in its power transmission infrastructure with plans to add new substations, expand grid capacity and strengthen transmission networks as part of efforts to improve electricity supply across the state. ALSO READ: Assam to Get Drone-Powered Mail Delivery Services Across 40 Remote Locations According to figures posted by Himanta Biswa…
GUWAHATI: In a major step towards modernising postal services in remote regions, India Post has partnered with drone logistics company Skye Air Mobility to transport mail bags across difficult terrains in Assam and Himachal Pradesh through what is being described as India's largest postal drone network. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Guwahati Hallmarking Centre, Seizes Fake…
GUWAHATI: As Assam prepares to host international delegates and dignitaries, the state government has announced plans to transform the route from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Dharapur into a vibrant cultural corridor showcasing the state's rich heritage and traditions. ALSO READ: Karbi and Rabha Councils Formally Constituted as Members Take Oath in Guwahati Sharing…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police have seized narcotic substances worth an estimated ₹14.5 crore in a series of successful anti-drug operations carried out in Sribhumi and Nagaon districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday, June 18. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Mural Row: Artist to Repaint Portrait at Ganeshguri as GMC Denies Role in Removal According…
GUWAHATI: Assam is moving ahead with plans to establish a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing and innovation ecosystem, with the state government holding discussions with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the proposed Assam Semiconductor Ecosystem on Manufacturing and Innovation (A-SEMI) initiative. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Winners of Bishnu Rabha, Sati Sadhani and Ajan…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the recipients of its prestigious state awards, recognising distinguished contributions to the fields of culture, literature and the arts. The awards will be conferred on June 20 in Guwahati as part of the observance of Bishnu Rabha Divas. ALSO READ: Karbi Anglong Leader Habbey Teron Named Candidate for Assam…
GUWAHATI: Dr. Habbey Teron, MLA from the newly created Amri (ST) constituency, was on Thursday, June 18, announced as the NDA's candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. ALSO READ: Footpath Vendors Evicted from Guwahati’s Zoo Road, RG Baruah Road Amid Cleanup Drive A medical professional by training, Dr. Teron…
GUWAHATI: The Assam STF and State GST Department have arrested eight persons in connection with an alleged fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud involving more than ₹47 crore during coordinated operations in Guwahati, Bihar and West Bengal. ALSO READ: Telegram Temporarily Restricted in India Until June 22 Ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Exam According to…
GUWAHATI: A man was found dead at Sewali Path in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area on June 15, Monday, a police official from Hatigaon PS said. ALSO READ: Assam: Gas Leak in ONGC Pipeline at Sivasagar Brought Under Control, Says Official The police said they suspect that the death may have occurred around three days ago. “The…
GUWAHATI: A gas leak from an ONGC pipeline at Silakuti Bhakat Gaon under Nazira in Assam's Sivasagar district was brought under control on Monday, June 15, shortly after it was reported. ALSO READ: Authorities to Identify and Remove Ageing, Dead Trees Across Guwahati After Kalipur Fatality According to an ONGC official, immediate measures were taken…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has officially notified that the Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly will commence on July 6, 2026. ALSO READ: Student Killed, Another Critically Injured After Tree Falls on Two Wheeler in Guwahati According to a notification issued on Thursday, June 11, the order was passed by Governor…
GUWAHATI: A tripartite agreement to facilitate energy exploration and extraction across more than 1,000 square kilometres along the Assam-Nagaland border was signed on Thursday, June 11, paving the way for the development of hydrocarbon and mineral resources in the region and boosting India's energy security efforts. The agreement was signed in the presence of…
