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GUWAHATI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have developed a low-energy, compact, nature-based system to treat highly polluted swine wastewater, using taro plants (Colocasia esculenta) and an engineered "zig-zag flow" design. ALSO READ: Assam STF Arrests Another Suspect Over Alleged Espionage For Pakistan The technology is aimed at decentralised livestock farms,…
GUWAHATI: The Pro Panja League’s Northeast Trials concluded in Guwahati on October 4, bringing together promising arm-wrestling talent from across the region and beyond. ALSO READ: Three Including Minor Drown After Boat Capsizes In Assam’s Lakhimpur The trials gave athletes a platform to compete across multiple weight categories and showcase their strength on the Pro…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government plans to set up 60 libraries across Guwahati, with one library proposed in each municipal ward, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. ALSO READ: Madhupur Satra to Get ₹1 Lakh Monthly Support After Assam Cabinet Nod The initiative is aimed at creating accessible spaces for students, researchers and readers, while expanding…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the engagement of Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase II of the Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project. ALSO READ: Assam Police Arrest Two Men For Allegedly Spying For Pakistan The decision was taken at the Assam Cabinet meeting held on Sunday, October 4….
GUWAHATI: The 24th Durga Puja celebration at Dhirenpara’s Itabhata area in Guwahati is set to focus on an eco-friendly approach, with the organisers opting for organic colours and locally sourced materials. ALSO READ: Large Quantity of Fake LPG Hoses Seized in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar The puja pandal will be crafted by local Assamese artists using…
GUWAHATI: Massive traffic congestion is currently being reported on MG Road, particularly on the stretch from ITA Machkhowa to the Brahmaputra Riverfront, with heavy vehicular movement in both directions. ALSO READ: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Win Asian Games T20 Gold A traffic official said such congestion occurs daily during peak vehicular movement…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati administration on Friday issued a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations in the city, focusing on public safety, traffic management, fire safety, noise control and idol immersion. ALSO READ: Assam’s Tezpur University Approved as Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Assamese As per the…
GUWAHATI: Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah named a newborn male giraffe ‘Gagan’ during his visit to the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden in Guwahati on Friday, October 2, marking the inauguration of Wildlife Week celebrations. ALSO READ: FIR Lodged Against CIT Kokrajhar Authorities Over Unhygienic Hostel Food The giraffe calf was born…
GUWAHATI: The Barsapara Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee will organise its 43rd Durga Puja this year near South Point School, opposite the school near the Battalion Gate in Barsapara, Guwahati. ALSO READ: Seven New Directions for VIP Convoys: No Extra Vehicles, No Traffic Disruption, Priority for Emergency Vehicles With an approximate budget of ₹15 lakh, the…
GUWAHATI: Election flags, banners, ropes, bamboo supports and other campaign materials were found scattered along the road and footpaths outside Cotton University after polling, causing obstruction in parts of the area. ALSO READ: Manas, Kaziranga and Pobitora Set to Reopen as New Tourism Season Begins The university student elections were held on Wednesday, September 30. …
GUWAHATI: The 78th edition of the Durga Puja in Pandu, Guwahati, will be held from October 15 to October 21, 2026, with the organisers choosing Dwadash Jyotirlinga as this year’s central theme. ALSO READ: 50 Students to Get Free Residential NEET Coaching in Four Assam Districts The theme will showcase the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas associated…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati has been selected among 50 cities across 24 states under the Centre’s newly launched PRAGATI-50 initiative aimed at improving urban cleanliness and sanitation. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Election Campaigning Sees Posters Put Up on Private Walls, Locals Object Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal launched the initiative in New Delhi…
GUWAHATI: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized suspected brown sugar worth around ₹2.10 crore at Kamakhya Railway Junction in Maligaon, Guwahati, and arrested two women smugglers. ALSO READ: Union Minister Athawale Targets CJP Over Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Demand, Calls It ‘Istifa Janata Party’ Acting on an operation at the station, RPF personnel apprehended both women…
GUWAHATI: The Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) is set to host the BVL Inter-State 2026 from October 2 to 4 at the GVCC Ground, Judges Field, Guwahati, bringing together champion grassroots volleyball teams from Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Manipur and Odisha. ALSO READ: NIA Searches 16 Locations In Assam, West Bengal, Keralam In Extremism, Radicalisation…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 133 at 12:01 PM on Tuesday, September 29, placing the city in the ‘Poor’ air quality category, according to real-time air quality data. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Seeks Government Review On Binding Norms For Minors' Use Of Social Media The city’s PM2.5 concentration was recorded at…
GUWAHATI: Another incident involving young men and women has been reported from a guest house in Jalukbari, Guwahati. ALSO READ: Assam: CIT Kokrajhar Students Protest Over Hostel Mess Hygiene After 60 Fall Ill A young woman was reportedly found unconscious at Sunflower Guest House, while a young man was allegedly found in an intoxicated condition….
The Government of Rajasthan held the Pravasi Rajasthani Meet 2026 in Guwahati on Monday, September 28, bringing together members of the Rajasthani diaspora, industry representatives and senior government officials to discuss opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship and participation in Rajasthan’s development. The meet was organised ahead of the Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas 2026, scheduled for December…
GUWHAATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in collaboration with IIT Guwahati, has introduced Project DRISHTI, an AI-based system to improve the safety and security of freight wagons across the zone. It was formally inaugurated at NFR Headquarters, Maligaon, on September 25. ALSO READ: ‘Prioritise Safety, Uphold Family Values’: CM Sarma Assures Thorough Probe Into Gauhati University Student’s…
GUWAHATI: A team from Basistha Police Station has apprehended two alleged interstate snatchers linked to the Irani group, according to police. ALSO READ: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Silver in Squash Singles at Asian Games 2026 The arrested individuals have been identified as Kishan Kumar (38) and Aniket Das (26), both residents of Gerabari in…
GUWAHATI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder and National Convenor Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that party Co-Convenor and Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka was picked up by Assam Police from a private residence in Guwahati on Sunday, September 27, ahead of the party’s scheduled regional volunteers’ meeting. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli Says 2027 ODI World Cup Will Be…
