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GUWAHATI: A retired Assam Police Service (APS) officer succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, May 24, following an alleged assault triggered by a parking dispute in Guwahati’s Ghoramara area. ALSO READ: Four Dead, One Critically Injured After Head-On Bike Collision in Palashbari Near Guwahati The deceased has been identified as Girin Chandra Deka, a former APS…
Apollo Hospitals Guwahati has launched a Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery programme under its Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery initiative, aiming to strengthen advanced spine care services across Northeast India. The announcement was made during a press meet held in Guwahati on Saturday, May 23, where senior neuro and spine surgeons, along with hospital officials, highlighted…
GUWAHATI: Four youths lost their lives and another sustained critical injuries after two motorcycles collided head-on at Palashbari on the outskirts of Guwahati in the early hours of Sunday, May 24. ALSO READ: Fuel Prices in Guwahati Rise Again; Petrol Crosses ₹105, Diesel Nears ₹98 The accident occurred at around 2 am at Bazarapara on the…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is likely to witness fresh spells of rain and thundershowers over the next few hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest nowcast issued on Sunday morning, May 24. ALSO READ: Fuel Prices in Guwahati Rise Again; Petrol Crosses ₹105, Diesel Nears ₹98 According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati, the…
GUWAHATI: Fuel prices in Guwahati have gone up once again, with petrol now priced at ₹105.78 per litre and diesel at ₹97.27 per litre, adding to the burden on daily commuters and transport operators across the city. The latest hike comes amid a nationwide increase in fuel prices on Monday, May 25, triggered by rising…
GUWAHATI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Guwahati, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, organised a special edition of the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ programme on Sunday, May 24, to celebrate India’s selection to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. ALSO READ: Sports Minister Raksha Khadse Visits Assam, Reviews Sports Science…
Once known for affordability, Guwahati is now witnessing metro-like living costs in transport, housing and daily expenses There was a time when Guwahati was considered one of the most affordable cities in the Northeast. People from nearby towns and villages moved to the city for better education, jobs, healthcare and opportunities while still…
Residents in Guwahati allege official vehicles often violate traffic rules with little accountability, raising concerns over road safety and privilege Rash driving on the busy roads of Guwahati has long remained a major concern for commuters, pedestrians and traffic authorities. Traffic personnel can be rarely seen penalising motorists for speeding, dangerous overtaking, signal jumping…
Gold prices in India are hitting record highs, forcing buyers to rethink purchases as rising import duties, global tensions, and economic pressure turn the precious metal into a national concern Planning to buy a gold necklace for a wedding, save up with a few gold coins for the future, or gift someone special a…
GUWAHATI: Retail fuel prices witnessed another increase on Saturday, May 23, as oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel rates by more than 90 paise per litre across the country amid surging global crude oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. ALSO READ: Assam CM Inaugurates Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover Connecting Lal…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to get a major hospitality and events infrastructure boost with the upcoming ₹477 crore Assam Convention Centre-cum-State Guest House project along the Brahmaputra riverfront in Guwahati. ALSO READ: AASU Stages Statewide Protest Against Rising Prices of Fuel and Essential Commodities Designed as an integrated convention and hospitality complex, the project aims…
GUWAHATI: Basistha Police on Thursday, May 21, arrested seven alleged dacoits in a major operation linked to cattle theft, ATM theft and other criminal activities across Assam. The operation was led by Basistha Police OC Kapil Pathak. ALSO READ: Five Youth Who Alleged Daylight Robbery Near Radisson Blu in Guwahati Were Cattle Smugglers The arrested…
GUWAHATI: Police investigation revealed that five youth who had alleged a daylight dacoity near the Radisson Blu Hotel under Jalukbari Police Station were allegedly involved in cattle smuggling from Baihata to Shillong. ALSO READ: Gauhati High Court Allows BHMS Students to Continue Internship, Orders Stipend Payment A top police official told the media that a…
GUWAHATI: A senior Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe in Guwahati, following an operation conducted by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam. ALSO READ: Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Guwahati’s Six Mile, Probe Underway According to an official press release issued on Friday, May 22, Lachit Kumar Das,…
GUWAHATI: In a significant boost to Guwahati’s urban infrastructure and traffic management, the much-awaited Cycle Factory–Lal Ganesh flyover is set to be inaugurated this evening. The flyover, constructed to ease congestion along one of the city’s busiest traffic corridors, is expected to provide major relief to commuters travelling through the Lal Ganesh, Lokhra and Cycle…
GUWAHATI: A group of five traders was allegedly looted of ₹21.85 lakh in cash and five mobile phones in a daylight incident near the Radisson Blu Hotel area in Guwahati, on Thursday, May 21. According to reports, the incident took place near the Boragaon flyover stretch. The victims were returning from Umsning in Meghalaya…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati police recovered a stolen four-wheeler vehicle from Imphal with the assistance of local authorities, police said on Wednesday, May 20. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Re-engages Two Retired Civil Service Officers in Senior Administrative Roles The recovered SUV vehicle was linked to Dispur Police Station Case No. 385/2021. The vehicle was handed over to…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, May 20, visited the proposed ‘Zubeen Kshetra’ memorial site at Komarkuchi in Sonapur and reviewed the progress of development works being undertaken at the location. ALSO READ: Arunachal Athlete Qualifies for 2026 Asian Games, Becomes First Indian With Back-to-Back Asian Taekwondo Championship Medals Addressing the media…
GUWAHATI: With barely a month left for the annual Ambubachi Mela, preparations are underway at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati for one of the biggest spiritual congregations in Northeast India. ALSO READ: Truck Falls Off Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati After Reported Driver Fatigue, Two Hospitalised The four-day religious festival will commence on the night of June…
GUWAHATI: A 25-year-old youth from Nalbari was booked by the Guwahati Traffic Police for allegedly riding a scooty recklessly on city roads and endangering public safety, officials said on Wednesday, May 20. ALSO READ: Truck Falls Off Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati After Reported Driver Fatigue, Two Hospitalised The accused, identified as Nikunoni Narzary, was intercepted by…
