GUWAHATI: Around 8.7 crore Indian youth aged 15 to 29 are not studying, working or receiving any form of training, according to a NITI Aayog report, highlighting concerns over youth employability and skill development. ALSO READ: ‘Naglok’ Theme to Mark Platinum Jubilee of Guwahati’s Bishnupur Durga Puja The report, titled ‘Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047’,…
Five Indian school debating teams have secured places at the Harvard College Debating Union World Schools tournament to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April 2027, following the second edition of the Harvard College Debating Union World Schools – India Invitationals 2026. The tournament, organised by the Indian Debating League (IDL) in partnership with…
GUWAHATI: A 20-year-old Indian man has been arrested in Germany after his 19-year-old girlfriend was found dead at her apartment in Tucson, Arizona, with police investigating her death as a homicide. ALSO READ: Joint Security Operation Leads to NSCN Cadre’s Arrest in Assam The suspect, Varun Batchigari, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death…
GUWAHATI: Indian badminton player Ashmita Chaliha created history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian to win the Korea Masters 2026 badminton tournament, defeating China’s Han Qianxi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the women’s singles final. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Illegal Hallmarking Centre in Assam's Goalpara, Seizes Fake BIS-Marked Jewellery The 26-year-old Assam shuttler rallied from…
GUWAHATI: Manipur gymnast Ariha Pangambam has created history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a gold medal in the senior women’s individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. ALSO READ: Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Separate Operations Across Guwahati The 22-year-old Indian gymnast secured the title at the 10th Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in…
GUWAHATI: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has claimed his latest career milestone, winning the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, the fourth and final rapid/blitz leg of the Grand Chess Tour. The 20-year-old secured his maiden title in the event along with a $50,000 prize. ALSO READ: Four from Assam Secure Honours at National Handloom Awards…
GUWAHATI: Indian cities will require trillions of dollars in investment by 2050 to become climate-resilient and reduce their carbon footprint, yet only a handful of municipal corporations have ever accessed the capital markets, according to a report jointly released by FICCI and EY. ALSO READ: Assam CM Defends Bill Allowing Only Local Residents to Buy Land Near…
GUWAHATI: Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare created history by becoming the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men's high jump at the Commonwealth Games after finishing second in Glasgow on Monday, July 27. ALSO READ: 17-Year-Old Athlete Dies While Crossing NH Near Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati Kushare cleared 2.25m before failing in…
GUWAHATI: Kamakhya Saikia of Assam has been appointed as the Manager of the Senior Indian Cricket Team for its tour of Zimbabwe, scheduled to be held from July 20 to July 28. ALSO READ: SC Seeks Centre, Assam's Reply on Plea to Launch NRC Appeals, Issue ID Cards Saikia's appointment is being seen as a…
GUWAHATI: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu ended a long title drought in emphatic fashion by defeating home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open crown at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday, July 19. ALSO READ: Assam Tops Northeast, Ranks 14th Nationally in NITI Aayog’s First Investment Friendliness Index The…
GUWAHATI: The Indian cricket fraternity paid heartfelt tributes to legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday at the age of 89, just 10 days before his 90th birthday. ALSO READ: GMC Imposes ₹5,000 Fine for Putting Up Posters on Public Property in Guwahati Cricket legend…
GUWAHATI: A video showing a Rudrabhishek ritual being performed inside a commercially booked Indian Railways saloon coach has gone viral, prompting questions on social media over whether religious ceremonies are permitted on trains. ALSO READ: At Least 51 Dead After Torrential Rains Trigger Floods in Bangladesh The clip shows a priest performing the abhishek while…
GUWAHATI: At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a tourist speedboat capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, prompting Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung to order a comprehensive investigation into the incident and direct authorities to provide all necessary assistance to the victims and their families. ALSO READ: Assam's Abhijit Bhattacharya Wins Prestigious IOC…
GUWAHATI: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Saturday, July 4, became the youngest player to represent India in international cricket after making his debut in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford. ALSO READ: Superbike Collides with Road Cleaning Truck on Guwahati's Rukminigaon Flyover, One Dead The left-handed batter was handed his maiden international cap by…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Army facilitated the pilgrimage of residents from Gelling, Norbuling, and Tuting to the sacred Chorten at Kepang La Pass in Arunachal Pradesh on, Tuesday, June 29 as part of the Ministry of Defence's Rann Bhoomi Darshan initiative. The visit coincided with the observance of Universal Smoke Prayer Day, enabling members of…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Army rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-affected Arun Chapori in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday as part of a joint rescue operation with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the civil administration. ALSO READ: Six Cadres of Banned Outfits Held in Manipur's Kangpokpi District The operation was launched after incessant rainfall…
Ankita Biswas, a filmmaker from Tinsukia in Assam, has carved a distinctive route through Indian cinema, moving from regional short films and advertisements to high-profile commercial projects in Mumbai. Biswas credits a storytelling-rich childhood for shaping her imagination. Family narratives, she says, planted the earliest seeds of creativity and helped her see herself as…
GUWAHATI: Indian Railways has increased the minimum penalty for ticketless travel from ₹250 to ₹500 under the provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026, in a move aimed at curbing unauthorised travel and improving compliance with railway regulations. ALSO READ: Eight Golden Langurs Rescued, Nine Arrested in Wildlife Trafficking Case in Assam’s Chirang In a…
GUWAHATI: Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in the Kaliningrad Region, becoming the first Indian artist to receive the honour. ALSO READ: Kamrup Metro Reviews Progress of Government Welfare Schemes, Public Services Pattnaik was recognised for his…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Thursday, June 11, expressed grief over the deaths of three Indian seafarers aboard the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello, which came under attack amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. ALSO READ: Banned Ripening Chemical Hidden in Cartons Seized in Guwahati's Fancy Bazaar, 50…
