GUWAHATI: A Durga Puja pandal at Guwahati’s Bamunimaidan will take visitors into a world of magic and wonder this year, with a “Disneyland” theme marking the 39th year of the celebrations. Built around the motto “Magic, Joy, Togetherness,” the pandal aims to offer devotees and families a festive experience that combines devotion with entertainment….
GUWAHATI: A quick-service delivery executive was seriously injured after an SUV allegedly rammed into his scooter outside Spanish Garden in Guwahati around 6 AM on Monday, October 12. The incident triggered protests by fellow delivery workers, with a large group gathering outside the residential complex. ALSO READ: 60 Kg Ganja Seized in Guwahati’s 12th Mile,…
GUWAHATI: Fifty-seven people suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals were detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Kamakhya railway station in Guwahati in the evening on October 8. The group was intercepted aboard the Brahmaputra Mail at the Maligaon-based station. ALSO READ: Remember Orkut? The Iconic Social Network Could Be Making a Comeback According to…
GUWAHATI: The 52nd edition of a Durga Puja celebration in Guwahati’s Pandu will bring the theme of “Nabanna Utsav”, the traditional Bengali harvest festival, this year. ALSO READ: Guwahati Among 50 Cities Selected Under Centre’s PRAGATI-50 Initiative for Improved Urban Cleanliness For Durga Puja 2026, the committee has chosen “Nabanna Utsav”, a traditional Bengali harvest…
GUWAHATI: The 2026–27 general elections of Guwahati’s Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous) were held on Thursday, September 24, with AASU-backed candidates securing a majority of the student union posts. ALSO READ: Kamaljeet, Suruchi Singh Clinch India’s First Shooting Gold At Asian Games 2026 According to the election results, AASU-backed candidates won 12 of the 16 posts,…
GUWAHATI: A Durga Puja in Guwahati’s Kahilipara area is set to mark its 51st edition this year with a ‘The Jungle Book’ theme, blending elements of the popular jungle world with the traditional presentation of Maa Durga. ALSO READ: Woman Dies During IVF Treatment at Guwahati Centre, Family Lodges Complaint The organisers have estimated an…
GUWAHATI: A man was arrested after exposing his private parts to a woman near the Assam Forest School premises in the Jalukbari area of Guwahati on Tuesday night, September 8. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Fancy Bazaar Vendors Protest Eviction; Attempt to Seek MLA’s Intervention to Reopen Shops Fails The incident took place at around 8.30 PM,…
GUWAHATI: The death of a 17-year-old Class 11 student in Guwahati’s Khetri area, which was initially suspected to be a murder, is now being treated as a case of suicide, police sources said on Monday, September 7. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Surrenders, Confesses to Killing Wife and Severing Her Head The student, identified as Gandip…
GUWAHATI: The spirit of a bygone golden era will come alive at Ulubari this Durga Puja, with the 55th edition of the celebrations centred around the theme “Durgotsav Celebration in the Spirit of a Golden Era.” ALSO READ: ₹534 Crore Wildlife Safari and Rescue Centre to Come Up in Assam’s Dibrugarh The theme seeks to…
GUWAHATI: A student of Lalit Chandra Bharali College, Khushbu Choudhary, has gone missing after leaving her home in Amingaon to attend a Teachers’ Day programme at her college in Maligaon on Saturday, September 5. ALSO READ: Several, Including Students, Feared Trapped After Building Collapses at Satya Niketan in Delhi; Rescue Underway According to her family, Choudhary left…
GUWAHATI: The 6th Grand Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at Pandu this year will bring together devotion, art and cultural celebration with a distinctive Gopal Bhar theme. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves Land in Nagaon, Kamrup for Industrial Estates, Approves New Business Reforms The celebrations will feature Ganpati Bappa in a Shiv-Parvati-inspired form, symbolising love, strength and…
GUWAHATI: A 45-foot-tall depiction of Mahavatar Narsimha will be the main attraction at this year’s Durga Puja celebration at Bhaskarnagar in Guwahati, with the organisers promising an immersive experience featuring visual lighting shows and synchronised sound effects. ALSO READ: 76 Kg Drugs Seized in Assam and Mizoram, Two Arrested in Separate DRI Operations The Durga…
GUWAHATI: This year’s Durga Puja at Athgaon Pukhuripar will depict the devastation caused by the recent Assam floods, with a particular focus on the impact witnessed in Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo. ALSO READ: National Teachers’ Awards 2026: Gauhati University’s Ankuran Dutta Among 9 Northeast Awardees The theme will portray the circumstances surrounding the breach of…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s 75th Durga Puja celebration will bring the timeless story of Mahisasura Mardini to life through an immersive 3D projection mapping experience. ALSO READ: WATCH | Chocolate Factory Dumps Expired Stock in Kanpur, Locals Rush to Grab Cartons The six-day celebration, scheduled from October 16 to 21, will combine traditional devotion with modern visual…
GUWAHATI: The 116th Durga Puja, organised by the Durga Puja Committee at Pandu, will showcase Assam’s tea garden heritage as the central theme of its pandal this year. ALSO READ: 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship to Begin in Guwahati on August 25 The theme, titled “Assam Tea Garden,” will seek to combine the religious…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s Lalganesh is set to host its fifth Ganesh Utsav from September 14 to 17, with this year’s celebrations centred on the theme of Riddhi-Siddhi, symbolising prosperity, wisdom, success and spiritual fulfilment. ALSO READ: World’s First IVF Lakhimi Female Calf Born at Assam Veterinary & Fishery University The four-day celebration will feature a 16-foot…
GUWAHATI: The “Shahi Ganesh Mahal” theme is set to add a royal touch to this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Shiv Mandir Loco Colony on Pandu Port Road in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Restrictions on Public Gatherings Imposed in Shillong Ahead of KSU Rally With a total budget of around ₹2.2 lakh, the organisers are preparing…
GUWAHATI: Jai Hind Club, Pandu, is gearing up to celebrate the 80th year of its Sarbajanin Durga Puja in 2026 with a grand pandal inspired by the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya. ALSO READ: Green India Mission Misses Forest Cover Target by 97.57%, CAG Report Finds The club has set aside an estimated budget of ₹35 lakh…
GUWAHATI: Two men were arrested by Basistha Police on Sunday night, August 16, for allegedly stealing mobile phones from devotees at Basistha Mandir during the ongoing Bol Bom celebrations. ALSO READ: ‘Sethon Ka Seth Ganpati’ Theme to Define 51st Ganesh Janmotsav in Guwahati's Ganeshguri According to police, the accused had dressed like Bol Bom pilgrims…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati's Ganeshguri is set to celebrate the 51st Shree Ganesh Janmotsav on September 14 with this year’s theme centred around ‘Sethon Ka Seth Ganpati’, highlighting Lord Ganesha as the revered lord of prosperity and abundance. ALSO READ: 10-Km ESZ Around Kaziranga Will Threaten Survival of People in Kaliabor, Bokakhat, Says CM Sarma The day-long…
