GUWAHATI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday July 16, has sought responses from the centre and the Delhi govt on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. ALSO READ: Victim's Son-in-Law Behind Guwahati's Sarumotoria…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 to revise the provisions relating to oral formulations containing more than 12% alcohol by volume (ethyl alcohol) packed and sold in packings or bottles of more than 30 millilitres. The rules will…
GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has dismissed reports claiming that Bhutan declined an offer to import E20 petrol from India, calling the information incorrect. ALSO READ: No Proposal to Remove Bodo from Assam Assembly Proceedings, Says CM In a clarification issued on Sunday, July 5, the ministry stated that no such…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over the alleged presence of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram, seeking a detailed explanation from the technology company within seven days, according to reports on Sunday, July 5. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Host BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting on July…
GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a notice to messaging platform Telegram over the alleged widespread dissemination of pirated films, OTT content and other copyrighted audio-visual material through its platform. ALSO READ: Fever Patient Administered with Kidney Medication at GMCH, Probe Ordered The Ministry has reportedly directed Telegram to take corrective…
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: The Centre has directed the removal of two mobile applications- BAT BMS and Epoch Li-ion- from rom both the Android Play Store and Apple App Store after concerns emerged that the apps were being misused to remotely disable certain e-rickshaws equipped with vulnerable battery management systems (BMS). ALSO READ: 18 Assam Armwrestlers to Represent…
GUWAHATI: The Centre on Wednesday, July 1, directed Meta not to roll out WhatsApp's proposed username feature in India until consultations with the government are completed, citing concerns that the new functionality could increase the risk of online fraud and impersonation. ALSO READ: Red Shield Division Holds Security Conference in Assam Ahead of Independence Day…
GUWAHATI: The Centre on Tuesday, June 30, told the Supreme Court that media reports claiming it had described the 20 per cent Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) programme as an “ongoing experiment” were “completely false” and did not reflect submissions made by Attorney General R. Venkataramani, according to a statement by the Ministry of Law…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, around the examination centre for the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination on June 28. ALSO READ: Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore Seized in Assam's Sribhumi,…
GUWAHATI: The Government of India has, for the first time, officially disclosed the names of six Indian armed forces personnel who were killed in action during Operation Sindoor, the cross-border military operation launched against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in May 2025. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹10.8 Crore in Sribhumi,…
GUWAHATI: The Central Government has withdrawn restrictions on commercial LPG supplies and restored availability to pre-crisis levels following a review of measures introduced during the recent West Asia crisis. ALSO READ: Trump Rejected Official US Data, Insisted India Was Hitting US With Massive Tariffs: New Book In a communication dated Thursday, June 25, Petroleum Secretary…
GUWAHATI: A major fire broke out at a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday, June 22, sparking panic among students and residents after flames and thick smoke engulfed parts of a commercial building where the institute was operating. ALSO READ: SC To Hear Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea On June 23 In Zubeen Garg…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs for human use with immediate effect, citing lack of therapeutic justification and potential risks to public health. ALSO READ: NEET Aspirant from Nagpur Allotted Exam Centre in Abu Dhabi; NTA Assures Correction…
GUWAHATI: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Nagpur was left stunned after discovering that his examination centre had been allotted in Abu Dhabi, despite not opting for any overseas test location. Following the complaint, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said the issue was being addressed and assured that a centre in Nagpur would be allotted…
GUWAHATI: Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Guwahati Branch Office, conducted a search and seizure operation at a hallmarking centre in Guwahati's Lakhtokia area after uncovering alleged violations of the BIS Act, 2016. ALSO READ: PWD Plants Saplings Along Guwahati's MG Road, But Questions Over Survival Remain The raid was carried out on…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday, June 16, issued a notification making a doctor’s prescription mandatory for the purchase of all syrups, including cough syrups, across the country. ALSO READ: FSSAI Bans Use of Metallic Pins and Wires in Food Packaging The decision comes into effect following the publication of…
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…
GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has clarified that reports claiming Nepal has imposed a ban or suspension on the import of Indian mangoes are "factually incorrect and misleading." ALSO READ: Banned Ripening Chemical Hidden in Cartons Seized in Guwahati's Fancy Bazaar, 50 Kg Mangoes Destroyed In a press release, the ministry said…
GUWAHATI: In a major push for regional infrastructure, the Central Government officially allocated a ₹13,000-crore budgetary package on Monday, June 8, for a new greenfield airport at Chingen on Great Nicobar Island. ALSO READ: Haflong Government College Students Lock Campus Gates Over Alleged Assam University Result Discrepancies The strategic funding will be shared equally, on…
