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A leopard in the courtyard. A private aircraft. Assam's first RCC home. Through one family and one house in Uzan Bazar, an extraordinary chapter of Guwahati's history quietly lives on. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Street Vendors Battle Waterlogging and Eviction Drives There are houses that are simply old. And then there are houses that quietly become…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup Metropolitan District Commissioner has been instructed to prepare a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for drainage system maintenance in Guwahati, along with an annual maintenance calendar to prevent urban flooding. ALSO READ: CJP Calls for Nationwide Candlelight March on July 25 for NEET Students Who Died by Suicide At a review meeting…
A string of landslides across Guwahati highlights the dangers of building on vulnerable hill slopes For nine days in a row this July, the earth beneath Guwahati’s hills refused to hold. ALSO READ: The Rivers We Forgot: How Neglected Tributaries Are Fueling Assam's Flood Crisis A boulder tore through the bathroom wall of Ratan Das’s…
With the spiritual aura of Guwahati drawing thousands of devotees every year, the revered Lankeswar Temple stands as one of Assam’s most significant shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located near Jalukbari on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River, the temple is accessed through around 452 marble steps. Beyond being a place of worship,…
GUWAHATI: A viral audio clip, allegedly featuring a conversation between a Guwahati Police officer and a school student, has triggered a debate over whether students were being monitored ahead of a solidarity protest held in Guwahati in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) campaign for education reforms and activist Sonam Wangchuk. ALSO READ: Rajya…
GUWAHATI: Several parts of Rukminigaon in Guwahati remained submerged on Friday, July 24, as floodwaters continued to inundate residential areas, forcing authorities to evacuate stranded residents using rubber boats. ALSO READ: CJP Says Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Non-Negotiable After Second Round of Talks with Centre Rescue operations have been underway since 7 am, with personnel from…
GUWAHATI: A commercial establishment on A.T. Road, Maligaon (Ward No. 8) has been fined ₹1,50,000 after being found operating without a valid Trade License during an enforcement drive conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹10,000 Fine Imposed for Illegally Pasting Posters on Ulubari Foot Bridge According to a post shared by…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish an authority for the planned development of notified townships and satellite cities in and around Guwahati, will be taken up for consideration, discussion and passage in the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 28. ALSO READ: Guwahati-Based LPG Distributor’s License Cancelled Over Alleged…
GUWAHATI: A huge crowd of people gathered at Chachal in Guwahati on Thursday, July 23, to protest against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and express solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk and student protesters demanding education reforms. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore in Cachar, Three Held The protest began around 12…
GUWAHATI: A landslide struck Nizara Path in the Kahilipara area of Guwahati on Wednesday morning, July 22, after a section of the hillside gave way, sending debris onto the road. The incident occurred at around 11 am. ALSO READ: Assam Plans Makhana Farming Across State Waterbodies to Boost Farmers’ Income Personnel from the State Disaster…
GUWAHATI: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Guwahati, has arrested a man in connection with the theft of gold jewellery from a passenger aboard a train and recovered stolen ornaments worth approximately ₹6.5 lakh, officials said on Tuesday, July 21. ALSO READ: Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Rahul Gandhi, Congress of Using Students for Politics Over NEET The…
GUWAHATI: Trishna Barman, the key accused arrested from Siliguri, West Bengal, in connection with an alleged fake input tax credit (ITC) racket involving more than ₹25 crore, was brought to Guwahati on Tuesday morning, July 21, on transit remand. ALSO READ: One Held in Siliguri Over Alleged ₹25 Crore Fake ITC Racket, Another Absconding She…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Monday, July 20, requested local authorities in Guwahati to allow employees to work from home, wherever feasible, in view of the heavy rainfall forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ALSO READ: Crumbling Dr Bhupen Hazarika Path Leaves Guwahati’s Barsapara Residents Struggling Every Monsoon ASDMA…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup Metropolitan District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued a public advisory after landslide incidents were reported from five areas under Guwahati Revenue Circle, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel in hilly zones. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Moderate to Heavy Rain in Guwahati, Thunderstorms Likely This Week In a notice issued on Monday,…
GUWAHATI: Nine years ago, two teenage footballers quietly warmed up at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, dreaming of global glory. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Moderate to Heavy Rain in Guwahati, Thunderstorms Likely This Week On Sunday night, both stood at the pinnacle of world football as Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup. Ferran Torres, who scored…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall and thunderstorms across Guwahati over the next seven days, with moderate to heavy rain expected during parts of Monday and intermittent showers likely throughout the week. ALSO READ: Centre Reaches Out to CJP, Invites Leaders for Talks Amid Delhi Protest According to the weather bulletin…
GUWAHATI: A 19-year-old tourist from Guwahati was rescued after falling nearly 100 feet from a trekking trail leading to Dzükou Valley in Nagaland's Viswema area, following a swift rescue operation involving trained local guides and youth volunteers. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Mural Removed from Guwahati's Basistha Flyover After Two Days The tourist, identified as Hisahetuk…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has announced a ₹5,000 fine for anyone found putting up unauthorised posters or defacing government walls, electric poles, railings and other public property in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Green Bus Seizure Drive Continues in Guwahati Over Repeated Traffic Violations The move is part of the civic body's campaign to keep…
GUWAHATI: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a man while he was carrying his mother's body for the final rites in Guwahati's Azara area on Saturday, July 18. ALSO READ: 1.35 Kg Heroin, ₹14.06 Lakh Cash Seized in Assam’s Dibrugarh, One Held The deceased, identified as Parag Das, was serving as the Sub-Postmaster…
GUWAHATI: Two individuals were arrested by Guwahati Police on Saturday morning, July 18, for painting activist Sonam Wangchuk's portrait at a public place without taking prior permission from the authorities. ALSO READ: WATCH | Sonam Wangchuk Removed from Protest Site, Taken to Hospital by Delhi Police on Day 21 of Hunger Strike "Our police patrolling…
