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GUWAHATI: People from Guwahati joined a protest organised by the SFI and DYFI at Nehru Park on Friday, July 17, expressing solidarity with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk. Holding placards and raising slogans, participants called for reforms in the country's education system and extended support to Wangchuk's ongoing campaign. ALSO READ: Debabrata Saikia Urges…
GUWAHATI: The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup arrived in Guwahati on Thursday, July 16, ahead of the tournament's fifth consecutive edition in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now in Police Custody Organised by the Indian Army on behalf of the three Services, the Durand…
GUWAHATI: The investigation into the death of Hiteshwar Deka in Guwahati's Santipur has made significant progress with the arrest of the prime accused, Sanwar Ali on July 16. Bharalumukh Police apprehended Sanwar after tracking him to a relative's house in Jalukbari, where he had allegedly been hiding since the July 14 incident. The arrest…
GUWAHATI: Air India Express has announced the launch of direct international flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between Northeast India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict According to information shared with the Assam…
GUWAHATI: The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, will commence tomorrow, July 16, with grand celebrations planned across the country. Millions of devotees are expected to take part in the chariot festival, with major events scheduled in Guwahati and Puri, Odisha. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Situation Deteriorates as Over 37,000 Affected, Death Toll Climbs to 4 In…
Guwahati is opening cafés, restaurants and bars at a pace that would make one think the city is on the verge of becoming the hospitality capital of the country. Every other week, there seems to be a new launch somewhere — a rooftop bar, a “premium” restaurant, a themed café or another aesthetically designed…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Tuesday, July 14, reviewed the progress of Mission Flood Free Guwahati following recent heavy rainfall that caused widespread waterlogging in Maligaon, Kahilipara and several other parts of the city. ALSO READ: YouTuber Manish Kashyap, 3 Influencers Booked Over Defamatory E20 Content On Nitin Gadkari During the meeting, the government reviewed…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has permitted restaurants in Guwahati to remain open until 3:30 am on July 15, 16, 19 and 20, allowing football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final without disruption. ALSO READ: Spain Stun France 2-0 to Storm into FIFA World Cup Final Announcing the decision on X, Assam…
GUWAHATI: In a significant crackdown under the ongoing anti Drugs campaign, a joint team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of West Guwahati Police District and Gorchuk Police Station has arrested a drug peddler identified as Maharam Ali (47), a resident of Boko. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Erupts Over ST Status Delay; Opposition Stages Walkout…
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: Basistha Police seized 78 grams of heroin, recovered stolen electronic devices and ₹1.36 lakh in cash, and arrested a woman during a raid at Amtola Basti in Byrnihat. ALSO READ: assam: Three Held in Separate Wildlife Crime Operations at Raimona National Park The accused, identified as Nehar Begum (30), is alleged to be involved…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Traffic Police on Sunday, July 12, implemented immediate traffic diversions following severe waterlogging at the 9th Mile and 10th Mile stretches in Jorabat, disrupting vehicular movement in the area. ALSO READ: Rare Himalayan Plant Cyananthus Hookeri Recorded in India After 158 years According to the traffic advisory, light motor vehicles (LMVs) travelling towards…
Helmet choices in Guwahati reflect the growing gap between affordability, safety and legal compliance Every day, thousands of two-wheelers navigate Guwahati's crowded roads. While helmets have become a common sight, so have riders riding without them. As traffic violations continue to rise, one question stands out: are people wearing helmets because they genuinely value…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth ₹5.54 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to M/s Jeevan Suraksha Group of Companies and its Directors. ALSO READ: Woman Gives Birth At Guwahati Railway Station Platform, Rescued Along With Newborn And Elder Daughter The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study for integrating a metro rail system over or alongside the Guwahati Ring Road, as part of efforts to ease congestion in the city and encourage urban expansion beyond the ring road corridor, with a particular focus on satellite towns. ALSO READ: Assam to…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a ₹2,500 crore project to shift Guwahati’s overhead power network to underground cables in a phased manner. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Plans 5-Star Hotels in Umrangso, Haflong and Manas to Boost Tourism In Phase I, ₹200 crore will be spent under the RDSS scheme to cover five major stretches,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government, in the Budget for 2026-27, proposed the development of an Aerotropolis around the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Polygamy May Cost Men Welfare Benefits, Government Jobs Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the new bridge over Brahmaputra near the airport at Palashbari-Suwalkuchi will give further…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have made three additional arrests in connection with the recent Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) circulation racket. ALSO READ: WATCH | 7 Foot Python Rescued from Guwahati's Lokhra Market, Released into Garbhanga Forest The arrested individuals are Md Hejbur Rahman (37), Md Mizanur Rahman aka Mizu (36), and Md Ekramul Islam (26),…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has shut down a food outlet that was operating inside a public toilet complex in front of Arya Vidyapeeth College, near Arya Nagar Flyover, citing serious concerns over public health and hygiene. ALSO READ: Assam's Deka Satradhikar Arrested in Sivasagar After Teen Alleges Years of Sexual Abuse Acting promptly…
GUWAHATI: The South West Guwahati and South Central Guwahati water supply projects are expected to be completed by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai informed the Assam Legislative Assembly during the Budget Session on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Trafficking Racket in Hatigaon, Seize 47.38 kg Ganja The…
