GUWAHATI: Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49, dealing a major blow to the country's shooting fraternity. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026 Rana, who was serving as India's high-performance coach for pistol shooters, reportedly…
GUWAHATI: The centre has imposed temporary restrictions on the bulk purchase of high-speed diesel (HSD) from retail fuel outlets across the country, directing institutional and commercial consumers to source their fuel requirements through authorised consumer pumps or captive facilities. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026 According to…
GUWAHATI: A symbolic plantation drive in the shape of the map of India marked the World Environment Day observance at Meghalaya's Jathang Village under Hima Mawphlang, with participants describing it as a representation of renewal, growth and environmental responsibility. ALSO READ: Four Drug Peddlers Arrested, 111 Grams Heroin Seized in Guwahati's Khanapara The plantation activity…
GUWAHATI: India defeated hosts Japan 4-1 to win the Men's U-18 Asia Cup title on Friday, with Ashish Tani Purti scoring a hat-trick in the final. ALSO READ: Guwahati Likely to Host Modi-Takaichi Meeting in Early July Purti led India's charge with three goals, while captain Ketan Kushwaha added the fourth as India produced a…
GUWAHATI: The BCCI on Saturday, June 6, announced India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, introducing several significant changes to the team's leadership and composition. ALSO READ: R Praggnanandhaa Scripts History by Becoming First Indian to Win Norway Chess Title Shreyas Iyer has been named captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, while Tilak Varma…
GUWAHATI: As countries around the world struggle to halt deforestation and meet climate targets, Kamrup Metropolitan is facing its own environmental challenge; the gradual loss of forest cover amid rapid urban expansion. ALSO READ: Assam Achieves 1.2 Crore Saplings Milestone in 8 Hours; CM Sarma Praises Women's Efforts According to Global Forest Watch, Assam recorded…
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Friday, June 4, inaugurated ARHI Hospital at Jorabat, marking a landmark moment for healthcare in Meghalaya and the Northeast. The facility is a unit of Far East Wellness Pvt Ltd. Addressing the gathering, Nadda called the inauguration a significant milestone in healthcare delivery for the region, crediting…
GUWAHATI: India's T20I captaincy is set for another change, with Suryakumar Yadav reportedly removed from the leadership role ahead of the team's upcoming tours of Ireland and England later this month, according to reports. ALSO READ: Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21; Culpable Homicide Case Registered, Co-Owner Absconding Reports suggest that the Board of Control for…
GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former India international player Sairaj Bahutule as the Spin Bowling Coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. ALSO READ: Adults Voluntarily Engaged in Consensual Sex Work Not Illegal, Cannot Be Harassed: Supreme Court Bahutule, who represented India in two Tests and eight One-Day Internationals…
GUWAHATI: The Union Home Ministry has revised the registration timeline for foreign nationals seeking to extend their stay in India, making it mandatory for eligible visitors to register before the completion of 180 days in the country. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Uzan Bazar Water Tank Death Was Murder, Two Suspects Arrested The changes have been introduced…
GUWAHATI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises on Monday, June 1, announced that it has secured the rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 other FIFA events in India through 2034, ending months of uncertainty over the tournament’s broadcast availability in one of the last major unsold markets. ALSO READ: Guwahati Burns Under Rising Heat…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday, May 29, revised its monsoon forecast for 2026, stating that rainfall over the country is likely to be 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), lower than the 92 per cent forecast issued in April. ALSO READ: ICC Names All-Female Match Officials Panel for Women’s…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, May 27, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making Assam the first state in the Northeast and the third BJP-ruled state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to move ahead with the legislation. ALSO READ: Assam Tea Creates New Record as Deckiajuli Tea Sells for ₹800/Kg at Guwahati Auction…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to examine population shifts arising from infiltration and other unnatural factors, and to suggest a planned and time-bound solution to address the issue. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X,…
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: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a large-scale e-cigarette, or vape, smuggling racket through coordinated operations carried out across ports, airports, and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, and West Bengal over the past few days. ALSO READ: Assam: Dhubri Administration Prepares For Smooth Conduct of Idd-Uz-Zuha, Engages With Mosque…
GUWAHATI: The X (formerly Twitter) account of the satirical political group Cockroach Janata Party has been withheld in India just days after gaining widespread attention online. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get Vertical Gardens Across 20 Flyovers, Corridors Under Green Infrastructure Push The outfit’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, shared a screenshot of the notice displayed on the…
GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday, May 19, announced India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan during a meeting held in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Brahmaputra Board Reviews River Basin Projects, Centre Launches Water Reform Framework in Guwahati Shubman Gill has been named captain of the side, while…
GUWAHATI: Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. The announcement was confirmed by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, with the Russian Embassy in South Africa also sharing the update on the social media platform X. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: India has become one of the fastest-growing markets for AI-generated visual content, with users creating more than one billion images using ChatGPT Images 2.0. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Tripura Road Garbage Transit Point to Be Shifted to Panjabari Sharing the update on X, Sam Altman wrote, “ChatGPT Images 2.0 loves India. Already more than 1…
