GUWAHATI: India secured two medals in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday, July 31, with Neeraj Chopra winning the silver medal and Yashvir Singh claiming a surprise bronze. ALSO READ: Two Chhattisgarh Migrant Workers Killed in Terror Attack in J&K's Kulgam Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra recorded a season-best throw…
GUWAHATI: India enjoyed a strong outing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, adding three medals to its tally and strengthening its position in the overall standings. ALSO READ: Ceiling Collapses in GMCH Plastic Surgery Ward, Four Patients Sustain Injuries The day's highlights included Murali Sreeshankar's silver medal in men's long jump, Dilip…
GUWAHATI: Representatives of the Tibetan community in Northeast India on Wednesday, July 29, addressed a press conference in Guwahati, condemning China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law. ALSO READ: NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Assam Factory Blast Deaths, Seeks Report Within Two Weeks The representatives called it an attempt to erase Tibetan identity, language, religion,…
GUWAHATI: India registered a double podium finish in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Hangzhou, China, on Monday, July 27 with Esha Singh clinching the gold medal and Manu Bhaker claiming bronze. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Ageing Noonmati-Narengi Flyover Raises Safety Concerns Amid Lack of Major Repairs The 21-year-old Esha…
GUWAHATI: The Indian government has directed GitHub to remove Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app developed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, after protesters used it to communicate during internet shutdowns in central Delhi. ALSO READ: Upper Assam Floods Caused by 500 Per Cent Excess Rainfall, Not Cloudburst, Says Assam CM The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre…
GUWAHATI: The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India under new forced labour enforcement measures announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. ALSO READ: Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains The tariffs,…
GUWAHATI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Qdenga®, India's first vaccine for the prevention of dengue, for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. ALSO READ: One Held in Siliguri Over Alleged ₹25 Crore Fake ITC Racket, Another Absconding Manufactured by Takeda GmbH, Germany, and imported by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., the…
GUWAHATI: Speculation over Rohit Sharma's international future has reached fever pitch ahead of India's third and final ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday, July 19, with multiple reports suggesting the match could mark his farewell to international cricket. ALSO READ: Assam Marks World Snake Day with Rescuer Training, New App and Booklet on Bodoland's…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Jind railway station in Haryana. ALSO READ: GMC Seizes Nearly 300 Bags of Banned Single-Use Plastic in Overnight Drive The train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route and cover the distance in around two hours, with 12…
GUWAHATI: Instamart has expanded its quick-commerce offerings by partnering with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to introduce on-demand LPG cylinder deliveries. The service, claimed to be the first of its kind on a quick-commerce platform in India, has been rolled out in Bengaluru, with plans for a phased expansion to other cities. ALSO READ: Direct…
GUWAHATI: Air India Express has announced the launch of direct international flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between Northeast India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict According to information shared with the Assam…
GUWAHATI: India's five-member team won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. With all five participants securing gold, India secured the World No. 1 rank jointly with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan. ALSO READ: Jorabat Waterlogging Disrupts Traffic, Guwahati Police Issue Diversion Advisory The competition brought…
GUWAHATI: A rare purple-flowered Himalayan plant, Cyananthus hookeri, has been recorded in India after 158 years, with its presence confirmed in the Chuna Valley of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh. The finding marks the first confirmed record of the species in the state and is being considered a significant development in Indian botany. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday, July 5, issued the notification for by-elections to three vacant Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar, setting the electoral process in motion. ALSO READ: Assam Launches First Digital Platform to Document Bird Diversity The bypolls will be held in the Budhni Assembly constituency in…
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…
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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…
