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GUWAHATI: The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), organized a major protest rally on Thursday, August 27, organised a protest rally in Guwahati against the rising prices of essential commodities and food items. The protest began at Swahid Nyas in Uzanbazar. ALSO READ: Cycles Stolen From Store In Guwahati's Satgaon, Turns Out To Be Dispute Over…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has established a new Kahilipara Police Station in Guwahati by bifurcating the existing jurisdiction of Dispur Police Station. ALSO READ: ₹168 Crore Yaba Consignment Seized in Assam’s Cachar, One Held The new police station has been established under Section 11 of the Assam Police Act, 2007, with the aim of strengthening…
GUWAHATI: The countdown to the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon Guwahati began on Sunday with its first promotional run at the Brahmaputra River Front Park, drawing more than 350 runners. ALSO READ: ₹20,000 Penalty Imposed for Unauthorised Building Material Stocking in Guwahati’s Ambikagiri Nagar The promo run was flagged off by Air Vice Marshal Shekhar…
GUWAHATI: The 2028 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament will be held in Guwahati instead of New Delhi due to Republic Day security arrangements in the national capital, Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary general Sanjay Mishra said on Sunday, August 23. ALSO READ: Illegal Dog Smuggling Bid Foiled in Assam’s Karbi Anglong, Dogs Rescued…
GUWAHATI: A 40-year-old man was grievously injured after coming into contact with a high-voltage electric wire in Guwahati’s Bhagaduttapur area on Sunday morning, August 23, police said. ALSO READ: Several Northeast Students Shifted To Alternate Hostel After Tension At Nursing College In Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh The injured man, identified as Nekibur Ali, is a welding worker,…
GUWAHATI: More than 200 stakeholders from government, defence, space, telecommunications, industry, startups, investment, academia and international organisations are expected to attend the Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 in Guwahati on August 26–27. ALSO READ: Centre Restricts Certain Cold Medicine Combinations for Children Below Four The workshop will be organised by the Space Industry Association of…
GUWAHATI: The 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship 2026 will be held at the Assam Rifle and Shooting Association’s shooting range at the 4th APBn Complex in Kahilipara, Guwahati, from August 25 to 30. ALSO READ: Car Crashes Into Dinesh Goswami Flyover Railing In Guwahati, No Injuries Hosted by the Assam Rifle and Shooting Association…
GUWAHATI: A large delegation from Meghalaya arrived at Koinadhora in Guwahati on Saturday, August 22, for talks with their Assam counterparts amid continuing tensions along the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Bongaigaon Medical College Gets Approval for 100 MBBS Seats, Assam Total Rises to 1,925 The delegation was escorted by Assam Police, with security stepped up…
GUWAHATI: Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday, August 21, after remaining suspended for more than three years following the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur on May 3, 2023. ALSO READ: Eviction Underway at Guwahati’s Pandu for Proposed New Saraighat Bridge The resumption marks a significant step towards restoring inter-state connectivity…
GUWAHATI: The North Guwahati Water Supply Project, being implemented by the Guwahati Jal Board, is targeted for completion by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai said during a review of the project on Thursday, August 20. ALSO READ: Mohun Bagan Knock Out Defending Champions NorthEast United to Reach Durand Cup Final The…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s New Colony area in Pandu is set to witness a unique Durga Puja experience this year, with a 3D show featuring special effects inspired by cinematic presentations. ALSO READ: Akashwani’ to Take Centre Stage at Guwahati's Durga Puja Pandal to Honour Assam’s Artists The puja committee, which is celebrating its 74th year, has…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹4,000 on a property owner for unauthorised stocking of building materials along MT Road, acting under Division 3 of its jurisdiction. ALSO READ: Two Guwahati-Bound Passengers Held with ₹68.53 Lakh Unaccounted Cash at Delhi Airport The action is part of GMC's ongoing enforcement drive…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to strengthen its flood preparedness with the planned operationalisation of the LODESTAR dashboard, a multi-hazard early warning system aimed at providing real-time flood information and advance forecasts for the city. ALSO READ: Assam Driver Association Suspends Guwahati–Shillong Car Services After Violence Assam Chief Secretary held a meeting with Prof. Anamika Barua…
GUWAHATI: At the inauguration of the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish around nine to ten new sub-registrar offices across the city to make land and flat registration services more accessible. ALSO READ: Three KSU Leaders Arrested After Shillong Black Flag Rally Turns Violent He said…
GUWAHATI: A 57-year-old woman was rescued from the Brahmaputra River after she reportedly fell overboard from a ferry near the Gateway of Guwahati on Wednesday, August 19. ALSO READ: Assam Swimmers Win Four Medals at Junior National Aquatic Championship at Odisha The woman was identified as Khanteshwari Khatnar, 57, a resident of Dhupartal in Nalbari. …
GUWAHATI: Three persons were arrested after the Guwahati Government Railway Police (GRPS) seized around 55 kg of suspected cannabis during a checking operation at Guwahati Railway Station. ALSO READ: 23- Year Old Woman Found Dead at Rented House in Guwahati, Police Suspect Suicide According to reports, the contraband was allegedly found in the possession of…
GUWAHATI: A 23-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a rented accommodation in Guwahati’s Hengrabari area on Tuesday night, August 18, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rajdhani Express Halts as Elephant Herd Crosses Railway Track in Assam The deceased has been identified as Rimpi…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to witness a towering 65-foot statue of Sai Baba as one of the major attractions this Durga Puja, with the theme combining spirituality, traditional craftsmanship and festive celebrations. ALSO READ: Five-Year Policy for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Upstream Development Approved by Assam Cabinet The puja committee has allocated an estimated budget of…
GUWAHATI: The 6th All Assam Para Sports Meet, Guwahati 2026, kicked off in Guwahati on August 16 and will continue until August 18, bringing together 343 para-athletes from 23 districts across Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati Likely to Receive Rain, Thunderstorms Over Next 24 Hours The three-day flagship event is being organised by the Paralympic Association…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers over the next 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its weather bulletin issued on August 16. ALSO READ: Census 2027: Caste-Based Question Included for the First Time in Independent India The maximum…
