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GUWAHATI: A private school in Guwahati has initiated an inquiry after allegations emerged regarding the creation and circulation of digitally manipulated or deepfake images allegedly involving certain students and staff members. ALSO READ: Eight Child Labourers Rescued in Guwahati on World Day Against Child Labour In an official press release issued on Friday, June 12,…
GUWAHATI: An auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested on charges of allegedly abducting a young woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Guwahati, police confirmed on Thursday, June 11. ALSO READ: Kamakhya Temple to Discontinue Offline Special Darshan Tickets, Online Booking Mandatory from June 15 The accused, identified as Monowar Hussain, was taken into custody following…
GUWAHATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formally assumed possession of over 10 acres of land allotted by the Assam government for the construction of a Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Guwahati, thereby advancing its nationwide initiative to establish temples dedicated to Lord Venkateswara in major state capitals. ALSO READ: Truck-Motorcycle Collision in Guwahati's Six Mile…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) convened a special meeting on Tuesday, June 9, to discuss a range of pressing urban issues ahead of the approaching monsoon season, covering everything from flood management to public health concerns. ALSO READ: Guwahati Planetarium to Host Free Sky-Watching Programme for Rare Jupiter-Venus Conjunction The meeting was chaired by GMC…
GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to India on Tuesday, June 9, launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati, focusing on the flavours, fragrance and AYUSH sectors, marking a new phase of cooperation between Assam, the North-East region and Europe. ALSO READ: Master Trainers' Training Programme Begins in…
GUWAHATI: The four-day residential Master Trainers' Training Programme for the first phase of Census 2027 began at the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Lalmati, Guwahati, on Tuesday, June 8. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹13,000 Crore For Great Nicobar Greenfield Airport Project The programme, which will continue until June 12, is aimed at preparing a pool…
GUWAHATI: An incident in Guwahati's Arya Nagar that was widely reported as an Assamese-Bihari conflict was actually linked to an extortion case, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Balin Deuri said on Monday, June 8. ALSO READ: Cotton University’s Four-Year Degree Programme Under NEP Sparks Debate Over Master's Course Changes Addressing the media, Deuri said that two…
GUWAHATI: Legendary rock band Guns N' Roses is set to perform in Guwahati on November 17, 2026, marking a major milestone for Assam's growing live entertainment scene. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Midnight Eviction Drive at Ganeshguri, Clears Roadside Encroachments The announcement comes after the successful hosting of Post Malone's concert in the state, further strengthening…
GUWAHATI: A high-level delegation of European Union (EU) ambassadors, senior diplomats and business leaders will visit Guwahati on June 8 and 9 to explore trade, investment and industrial collaboration opportunities in Assam and the wider North-East, signalling growing European interest in the region's emerging manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. ALSO READ: Saplings Planted in Shape of…
An awareness programme focusing on biodiversity conservation, recycling and sustainable living was organised in Guwahati on Monday, June 1, as part of World Environment Week 2026 celebrations. The event, jointly organised by Soroptimist International Guwahati (SIG) and Faculty Senior Secondary School (FSSS), brought together students, educators and environmental advocates to discuss the role of…
GUWAHATI: A woman from Assam's Lakhimpur district has been booked after a video showing her driving a car with a toddler seated on her lap behind the steering wheel went viral on social media, raising serious concerns about road safety. ALSO READ: Unused Traffic Booth at Guwahati's Paltan Bazar Turns into Garbage Dump, Raises Civic Concerns…
GUWAHATI: The State GST Department held an awareness meeting with representatives of the motor parts and accessories trade sector in Guwahati to promote GST compliance and strengthen efforts to curb tax evasion. ALSO READ: Eviction Drive Conducted in Guwahati’s Birubari; Over 30 Houses Affected The meeting was conducted on Wednesday, June 3, at Kar Bhawan in…
GUWAHATI: A special cycling rally will be held at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium on Sunday, June 7, to celebrate World Bicycle Day 2026 and promote fitness, sustainability, and eco-friendly mobility. ALSO READ: Kamrup Issues Prohibitory Order on River Activities During Monsoon; Bathing, Swimming Banned The event is being organised under…
GUWAHATI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a new semiconductor technology based on hybrid perovskite materials that could enhance solar energy harvesting and support next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) memory devices. ALSO READ: Ashok Singhal, Pijush Hazarika Among 12 Ministers Named for Assam Cabinet Expansion The research team has successfully designed…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has recorded another round of high-value tea sales, with premium teas from Assam estates fetching record prices and highlighting strong demand for quality offerings in the auction market. ALSO READ: NHAI Undertakes Pothole Repair, Pavement Maintenance Work on NH-27 Stretch Near Guwahati According to the Guwahati Tea Auction…
GUWAHATI: A team from Gorchuk Police Station apprehended three members of a dacoit gang during an operation in Guwahati, officials confirmed on Wednesday, June 3. ALSO READ: NHAI Undertakes Pothole Repair, Pavement Maintenance Work on NH-27 Stretch Near Guwahati The arrested individuals have been identified as Bandhuram Basumatary (43) from New Bongaigaon, Janak Basumatary (36) from…
GUWAHATI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday, June 3, commenced pothole repair and pavement maintenance work along the Baihata–Jalukbari stretch of National Highway 27 (NH-27) under the jurisdiction of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Guwahati. ALSO READ: Truck Overturns on Hilly Stretch in Sonapur Near Guwahati After Overtaking Attempt; Driver Safe The maintenance…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set to witness its first Cabinet expansion under the new BJP-led NDA government, with the swearing-in ceremony of newly inducted ministers scheduled to be held on June 5 at 12:45 PM at Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati. ALSO READ: West Asia Crisis Starts Impacting Assam Tea Exports, Says GTAC Official The…
GUWAHATI: Four minor girls who had gone missing from Guwahati’s Basistha area were rescued by Assam Police from Howrah in West Bengal within 24 hours of their disappearance, officials said on Tuesday, June 2. ALSO READ: Boy Found Dead in Brahmaputra at North Guwahati’s Amingaon; Another Still Missing The girls — all students of Beltola Majhipara…
GUWAHATI: A pet dog was rescued in Guwahati’s Dispur area after being left trapped inside a locked car for several hours amid soaring temperatures on Tuesday, June 2. ALSO READ: Boy Found Dead in Brahmaputra at North Guwahati’s Amingaon; Another Still Missing According to local residents, the dog had been confined inside the vehicle since the…
