GUWAHATI: Kamakhya Saikia of Assam has been appointed as the Manager of the Senior Indian Cricket Team for its tour of Zimbabwe, scheduled to be held from July 20 to July 28. ALSO READ: SC Seeks Centre, Assam's Reply on Plea to Launch NRC Appeals, Issue ID Cards Saikia's appointment is being seen as a…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has said that nearly one lakh aspiring entrepreneurs have received support under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA), with financial assistance, skill development and institutional support aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship across the state. ALSO READ: Is Lord's Set to Be Rohit Sharma's Final ODI for India? Biman Borah,…
GUWAHATI: A disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty has come to light in Vehbari Chuk under Rangia Police Station in Kamrup (Rural) district. According to a complaint filed with police, a local resident identified as Tapan Das allegedly attacked a puppy with a sharp weapon on July 14, 2026, inflicting fatal injuries on the…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, July 15, said that the state's multidimensional poverty rate had dropped from 32.67% in 2015 to 14.47% at present, attributing the improvement largely to direct cash benefit transfers (DBT) and welfare schemes. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict Speaking…
GUWAHATI: BJP MLA from Lakhimpur, Manab Deka, on Tuesday urged an end to what he termed "intellectual terrorism", alleging that some individuals spread misinformation on social media, tarnishing Assam's image among global investors, businesses and tourists. ALSO READ: Restaurants in Guwahati to Remain Open Till 3:30 AM for FIFA World Cup Matches Participating in the…
GUWAHATI: A 25-year-old man from Guwahati's Fatasil area, who went missing during an outing to the Garbhanga Reserved Forest, was found dead on Monday, July 13. ALSO READ: Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah Trio Reunite In India's ODI Squad After 2.5 Years The deceased has been identified as Nikhil Jha. He visited the forest on Sunday with…
GUWAHATI: Former captain of the Indian men's national volleyball team and Assam's own Abhijit Bhattacharya has been honoured with the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Champions Global Award. He received the honour from IOC President Kirsty Coventry at the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport Global Summit held…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday, July 10, that more than 28 per cent of sanctioned posts in the state's government medical colleges and hospitals are lying vacant. ALSO READ: Assam Budget 2026: Govt to Seek UNESCO Recognition for Dima Hasao Monolithic Jars, Rangpur-Sivasagar Heritage Sites Replying to a question from…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced plans to establish four new medical colleges in Goalpara, Hailakandi, Hojai and Bajali as part of its 2026–27 Budget. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Plans Authentic Assamese Food Outlets in Every State, UT Capital Presenting the Budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday, July 10, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla…
GUWAHATI: The Deka Satradhikar of Salaguri Satra in Assam's Sivasagar district has been arrested after a 19-year-old complainant accused him of sexually assaulting him over a period of nearly four years, beginning when the survivor was a minor. ALSO READ: Four Injured as Private Car Crashes into Commercial Vehicle on NH-27 in Guwahati The accused,…
GUWAHATI: Another acid attack case has surfaced in Assam, with a woman allegedly attacked by her husband and his associate in Morigaon district's Moirabari area following a domestic dispute. ALSO READ: Assam CM Clarifies Guwahati Road Rage Accused Not Linked to BJP, Confirms Arrest According to the media reports, the victim, identified as Mousumi Sultana…
GUWAHATI: The opening day of the Budget Session in the Assam Legislative Assembly saw a heated exchange over whether local youth are actually benefiting from industrial incentives handed out by the state government. ALSO READ: WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo's Final World Cup Journey Ends in Portugal's Defeat to Spain An opposition MLA (Badaruddin Ajmal) raised…
GUWAHATI: A permanent regional centre building for Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is set to come up at Purani Gayan Gaon in Jorhat, with the foundation stone laid on Friday, July 3. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Debunk ₹100 Crore Fake Currency Claim, Seize ₹13.46 Lakh in Counterfeit Notes The new facility will replace the…
GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a major wildlife conservation milestone, with the tiger population in Nameri Tiger Reserve increasing fourfold over the past three years, according to the latest Phase-IV All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) monitoring. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Illegal Garbage Dumping Turns Kahilipara Road Stretch Into Health Hazard Sharing the achievement on Friday, July 3,…
GUWAHATI: A wild rice habitat in Assam's Sonitpur district has been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site, marking a major milestone in the conservation of India's genetic resources for climate-resilient agriculture. ALSO READ: 135th Durand Cup to Kick Off on July 25; Guwahati Among Five Host Cities The recognition comes under the National Rainfed Area Authority's…
GUWAHATI: Four people from Lohore Chapori village in Assam's Bokakhat Assembly constituency sustained critical injuries after a tiger attacked them on Wednesday morning near a grazing field. ALSO READ: Garima Saika Garg Becomes Legal Successor to Zubeen Garg's Bank Account The incident occurred when Memi Pao had taken cattle out for grazing and was suddenly…
GUWAHATI: The sighting of a juvenile gharial in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong is being seen as a positive sign for Assam's river ecosystems and wildlife conservation efforts. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The presence of the critically endangered reptile indicates…
GUWAHATI: A proposed Aerocity and satellite township near the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has triggered widespread concern among indigenous communities in Assam's Kamrup district, with local organisations alleging that more than one lakh people across 16 villages could face displacement if the project proceeds. ALSO READ: Slippery Road Conditions Reported on Maharaja Prithu Flyover…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Army rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-affected Arun Chapori in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday as part of a joint rescue operation with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the civil administration. ALSO READ: Six Cadres of Banned Outfits Held in Manipur's Kangpokpi District The operation was launched after incessant rainfall…
GUWAHATI: National-level cyclist, athlete and mountaineer Aasha Malviya has reached Assam's Dibrugarh as part of her solo cross-country cycling expedition aimed at promoting women empowerment, patriotism and resilience. ALSO READ: ICC Confirms Qualification Pathway for Cricket’s Return at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics The expedition began on January 11, 2026, coinciding with the 78th Indian Army…
