GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has dismissed reports claiming that Bhutan declined an offer to import E20 petrol from India, calling the information incorrect. ALSO READ: No Proposal to Remove Bodo from Assam Assembly Proceedings, Says CM In a clarification issued on Sunday, July 5, the ministry stated that no such…
Most travellers book their ticket, save the confirmation email, and think about the flight again only on the day of travel. Usually, that's enough, but flight schedules can change. Delays happen, departure gates get updated, and arrival times sometimes shift without much notice. Spending a few minutes to check your flight before leaving for…
GUWAHATI: Assam has added a new chapter to its rich tea legacy by becoming the first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea. ALSO READ: 3,750 Kg Banned Single-Use Plastic Items Seized In Guwahati’s Machkhowa Area On July 3, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the development in a post on X, announcing…
GUWAHATI: As many as 18 armwrestlers from Assam will be part of the Indian contingent for the World Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championships, set to be held in New Delhi later this year. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Loses iPhone 16 Pro After Buyer's ₹69,000 Cheque Bounces The Assam armwrestlers named in the Indian contingent are…
GUWAHATI: India and Japan on Thursday, July 2, unveiled a series of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation in economic security, defence, energy resilience and emerging technologies following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi. ALSO READ: IMD Forecast: Light Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in Guwahati Over Next Week The two…
GUWAHATI: Several government notifications and financial rule changes came into effect on Wednesday, July 1, impacting taxation, banking, identity services, credit card benefits, fuel prices and passport charges across India. ALSO READ: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Conducts Aerial Survey of Flood-Hit Areas in Arunachal Pradesh The changes include revised income tax return (ITR) deadlines…
GUWAHATI: Commercial LPG cylinder prices were reduced by up to ₹183.50 across major cities on Wednesday, July 1, marking the first cut this year and providing relief to hotels, restaurants and small businesses. The revised rates took effect on July 1, while domestic LPG prices remained unchanged nationwide. ALSO READ: Assamese Announcements to Begin at…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Coast Guard rescued six people after a fishing boat suffered hull damage and started flooding in rough seas off the Mangaluru coast on Monday, June 29, averting a potential maritime tragedy. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The rescue operation was…
Shree Ji Steel Private Limited has expanded its operations across Northeast India and the Kingdom of Bhutan, marking a significant step in the growth of India’s infrastructure and steel trading sector. As one of the country’s leading steel exporters, the company plays a key role in shaping India’s structural steel market while steadily strengthening…
GUWAHATI: India's campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end on Sunday, June 29, after they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Australia in a must-win Group A match at Lord’s. ALSO READ: CBSE Issues Fresh Three-Language Policy Guidelines, Exempts Current Class 10 Students Chasing a challenging target of 171, the…
GUWAHATI: India on Sunday, June 28, rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the recent terrorist attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, calling the claims "baseless" and asking Islamabad to take action against terror infrastructure operating from its own territory. ALSO READ: NAAC Introduces New Accreditation Framework for Higher Education In response to media queries, Ministry…
GUWAHATI: International crude oil prices have fallen to levels last seen before the West Asia conflict that began in late-February 2026, offering some relief to India’s macroeconomic outlook and policymakers. ALSO READ: Kamrup Metro Targets Nearly 2 Lakh Children in Three-Day Pulse Polio Drive from June 28 Brent crude, the international benchmark, is currently trading…
Airlines love talking about loyalty programmes. Travellers usually care about something much simpler: "What do I actually get from joining?" If you regularly fly with Air India or Air India Express, you've probably come across two names: Maharaja Club and NeuPass. Both reward frequent travellers, but they work very differently. One is built around…
GUWAHATI: A new book has claimed that US President Donald Trump rejected his administration’s own data on Indian tariffs during discussions leading up to his April 2025 “Liberation Day” trade announcement. ALSO READ: 'If a Passport Isn't Proof of Citizenship, What Is?' MEA Clarification Triggers Debate According to Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of…
GUWAHATI: India ranked 13th globally in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, emerging as the highest-ranked country in South Asia and among lower-middle-income economies, as the report highlighted the country’s economic readiness for an artificial intelligence-driven future while warning of widening skill gaps. ALSO READ: GMC Suspends Two, Seeks Withdrawal of Junior Engineer Over…
GUWAHATI: Fred Again will perform in three Indian cities this December, starting in Delhi NCR on December 5, followed by Mumbai on December 9 and Bengaluru on December 13. ALSO READ: PM Modi Among World Leaders Invited to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral in July: Reports The shows will be held at Leisure Valley Ground, Mahalaxmi…
GUWAHATI: After nearly a week of disruption, Telegram services are gradually being restored across India, with the messaging platform once again available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Many users have also reported that messages are being delivered normally after days of restricted access. ALSO READ: US May Allow…
GUWAHATI: The Indian women’s hockey team won the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025–26 title after defeating hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final at Auckland on Sunday, June 21, securing their return to the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League next season. ALSO READ: Assam Premier League Launched; Eight Teams Announced for Inaugural…
GUWAHATI: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination is being conducted across the country on Sunday, June 21, with more than 22.79 lakh candidates appearing at 5,440 centres spread across 551 cities in India and 14 overseas locations. ALSO READ: EU Lifts Travel Advisory Restrictions for Assam Following Security Review The re-test is being…
GUWAHATI: A 24-year-old Bangladeshi woman was detained at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati after security personnel allegedly discovered that she had entered India illegally and was carrying a forged Aadhaar card, officials said. ALSO READ: NHM Assam Says No Unusual Rise in Japanese Encephalitis Cases; 53 Cases, 7 Deaths Reported The…
