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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…
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…
