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Guwahati’s grand urban redesign dream faces a reality check The idea of redesigning Guwahati is as ambitious as it is unsettling. For a city that has grown organically, and often chaotically over decades, the promise of a structured, modern and decongested urban future is undeniably appealing on paper. But beneath the glossy projections and…
GUWAHATI: Contrary to reports suggesting that about ₹100 crore fake Indian foreign currency (FICN) being seized in Guwahati, police officials on Friday, July 3, said a total of ₹13.46 lakh counterfeit notes has been recovered in two different operations. ALSO READ: Two Killed After Green Bus Hits Scooty in Guwahati's Fancy Bazar Five accused, three…
GUWAHATI: Activist and spiritual practitioner Satya Ranjan Borah has appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intervene in alleged illegal construction activities near the Hatishila (Elephant Stone) shrine in Chandrapur, claiming that the project threatens the naturally formed stone structure revered as Lord Ganesha as well as the eco-sensitive zone of the Amchang…
GUWAHATI: A three-day summer camp aimed at promoting inclusive learning and holistic development for children, including those with special needs, concluded in Guwahati on Friday, July 3. The camp brought together around 90 students and offered a mix of recreational, creative and educational activities designed to encourage participation, confidence and social interaction in an…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday, July 2, has forecast generally cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms in Guwahati over the next seven days, indicating that wet weather is likely to persist across the city during the ongoing monsoon season. ALSO READ: Assam Eyes Fisheries, Dairy Boost as CM Sarma Unveils Growth…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Sports Association (GSA) will conduct selection trials for its Junior Girls Football Team on Sunday, July 5, ahead of the upcoming Inter-District Football Championship organised by the Assam Football Association. ALSO READ: Honeymoon Murder Case: Meghalaya Police Move Supreme Court to Stay Sonam Raghuvanshi Bail The trials will take place at the…
GUWAHATI: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) has shifted all international flight operations to Terminal 2 (T2) from Thursday, July 2, as part of efforts to streamline operations and improve passenger handling. ALSO READ: Fresh Violence Erupts in Manipur's Kamjong; Houses in Multiple Border Villages Torched In a passenger advisory issued on Wednesday, July…
GUWAHATI: The 135th edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup will kick off on July 25, with 24 teams competing across five host cities- Kolkata, Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong and Ranchi. The month-long tournament will culminate with the final at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on August 23. ALSO READ: Centre Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police seized heroin, cash and mobile phones and arrested three persons during a raid in the Birubari–Shankarpur area, officials said on Wednesday, July 1. ALSO READ: WATCH | At Least 7 dead, Several Injured After Collision Triggers Fire on Delhi–Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from Fatasil Ambari…
GUWAHATI: Automated Assamese announcements will be introduced at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati within the next 10 days, according to retired IPS officer Kuladhar (Kula) Saikia's recent tweet. ALSO READ: Centre Denies Describing E20 Programme as an ‘Experiment’ Before Supreme Court Sharing the update on social media, Saikia said that the…
GUWAHATI: The Proof of Concept (PoC) field trials for India's Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network were successfully conducted in Guwahati from June 29 to July 1, demonstrating strong performance across critical field test indicators including operational readiness, seamless interoperability, reliable voice and broadband data services, coverage effectiveness, network resilience, and mission-critical…
GUWAHATI: In what has been described as the largest seizure ever made by Assam Police, officers recovered 37.064 kg of suspected gold valued at more than ₹54 crore, along with 13 grams of silver nodules and flakes, during an operation in the Kharghuli area on the night of June 29-30. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and…
GUWAHATI: A proposed Aerocity and satellite township near the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has triggered widespread concern among indigenous communities in Assam's Kamrup district, with local organisations alleging that more than one lakh people across 16 villages could face displacement if the project proceeds. ALSO READ: Slippery Road Conditions Reported on Maharaja Prithu Flyover…
GUWAHATI: Police have busted an inter-state dog theft gang from Guwahati, arresting 5 accused in an operation launched by Basistha PS, Officer in Charge Kapil Pathak told media on June 29, Monday. ALSO READ: Truck Rams Hydra Crane on NH 27 in Guwahati, Operator Killed According to police, the arrested were identified as Rangsina Rangkhang,…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dedicated public viewing venues as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 28, announced the launch of Chief Minister's FIFA Fan Parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh. ALSO READ: CID Assam Busts Fake Government Job Racket; Seven Arrested in Water Resources Department Recruitment…
GUWAHATI: Dispur Police have arrested two persons for allegedly duping a couple from Haryana of ₹24,000 on the pretext of providing security guard jobs in Guwahati through an OLX advertisement. ALSO READ: Fake Currency Racket Busted in Guwahati , ₹3.86 Lakh Seized, Three Arrested The arrested accused have been identified as Dhrubayan Bhattacharya (50), a resident of…
Jalukbari Police busted a fake Indian currency note (FICN) racket and seized counterfeit notes worth ₹3.86 lakh during a raid at a flat in Millennium Garden under Pragjyotish Nagar on Saturday, June 27. ALSO READ: Two Separate Raids in Guwahati Lead to Heroin Recovery, Three Arrests Made During the raid, police recovered FICN in ₹500 denomination…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday held discussions with cricket legend Sunil Manohar Gavaskar on strengthening Assam's cricket ecosystem, while the former India captain proposed organising an international marathon in Guwahati on the lines of the Tokyo Marathon. The CM said the state government would examine the proposal. ALSO READ: ED Attaches ₹53.28 Crore…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, around the examination centre for the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination on June 28. ALSO READ: Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore Seized in Assam's Sribhumi,…
A Ramsar wetland has shrunk to a fraction of its size. Campus species lists have quietly shortened over two decades. And a city that keeps building, filling, and paving, one waterbody at a time. This is the story of Guwahati. ALSO READ: Assam Orders New Guwahati Vendor Survey Amid Longstanding Legal and Policy Gaps A…
