Guwahati International Marathon Set for February 7, 2027 With ₹1.25 Crore Prize Pool

  GUWAHATI: The inaugural edition of the Guwahati International Marathon will be held on February 7, 2027, with a total prize pool of ₹1.25 crore, organisers announced. ALSO READ: Delhi Gears Up for BRICS Summit as Putin Arrives, Xi Jinping Set to Attend Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the logo of the Guwahati International…

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UN Declares November 27 International Day to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage

  GUWAHATI: The United Nations General Assembly has decided to proclaim November 27 every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, aimed at raising global awareness and strengthening efforts to end the practice. ALSO READ: Swatantra Bharadwaj Sent to One-Day Police Custody in Jantar Mantar Assault Case According to…

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Rima Das’ ‘Not A Hero’ to Have Asian Premiere at Busan International Film Festival

  GUWAHATI: Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das’ latest feature film Not A Hero will have its Asian premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, scheduled to be held from October 6 to 15. ALSO READ: GMC Community Hall Construction Blocks Footpath in Guwahati’s Dakhingaon, Forces Pedestrians Onto Main Road The film is…

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“Thank You, God, for Making Me Argentine”: Lionel Messi Retires From International Football

  GUWAHATI: Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable two-decade-long career with Argentina. ALSO READ: NFR Rolls Out Extended Festival Special Trains Ahead of Durga Puja Rush The 39-year-old Argentine superstar confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, saying he had made the call two days after Argentina’s…

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India to End Boarding Pass Stamping From September 1: What International Travellers Need to Know

GUWAHATI: International passengers flying out of India will no longer be required to get their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, 2026, as the Bureau of Immigration moves to simplify the departure process at international airports across the country. ALSO READ: GST Raids Underway at Five Rubber Businesses in Assam's Sribhumi Over Suspected…

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Assam's Rairoop Khakhlari Wins Silver at International Taekwondo Championship in Thailand

  GUWAHATI: Assam athlete Rairoop Khakhlari has won a silver medal at the 9th Heroes Taekwondo International Championship 2026 held in Thailand. ALSO READ: Kerala Rain Death Toll Rises to 15, Over 11,000 Take Shelter in Relief Camps Hailing from Mezingpara village in Goalpara district, Khakhlari represented India at the international tournament and delivered a strong…

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“Cap 278 Signing Off”: Ajinkya Rahane Retires From International Cricket

  GUWAHATI: Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning more than a decade. ALSO READ: India Adds Three Medals on Day 7 of Commonwealth Games 2026, Tally Rises to 15 The 38-year-old announced his decision through an emotional video shared on social media….

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Assam Dairy Goes International, Exports Ice Cream to Bhutan

  GUWAHATI: Purabi Dairy has dispatched its first export consignment to neighbouring Bhutan, marking the first export of dairy products from Assam. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Suspected Contraband Worth ₹3.18 Crore in Sribhumi, Two Held Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off the 5,627-litre consignment from Dispur. The shipment will make Purabi ice cream available…

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India Bags Five Gold Medals at International Physics Olympiad in Colombia

  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…

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670 kg Ganja Seized at Guwahati Airport Cargo Terminal; Four Arrested, International Smuggling Link Suspected

  GUWAHATI: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Police seized approximately 670 kilograms of ganja from the cargo terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati and arrested four alleged traffickers. Investigators suspect the involvement of an international drug smuggling network. ALSO READ: 19-Year Old Beaten By Youth BJP Leader Over Traffic Dispute…

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest-Ever Indian to Debut in International Cricket

  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…

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Guwahati Airport Shifts All International Arrivals and Departures to Terminal 2

  GUWAHATI: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) has shifted all international flight operations to Terminal 2 (T2) from Thursday, July 2, as part of efforts to streamline operations and improve passenger handling. ALSO READ: Fresh Violence Erupts in Manipur's Kamjong; Houses in Multiple Border Villages Torched In a passenger advisory issued on Wednesday, July…

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37 Kg Gold Smuggling Case: Guwahati Police Reveals International Myanmar-Middle East Link, Accused Posed as Beggar

  GUWAHATI: In what has been described as the largest seizure ever made by Assam Police, officers recovered 37.064 kg of suspected gold valued at more than ₹54 crore, along with 13 grams of silver nodules and flakes, during an operation in the Kharghuli area on the night of June 29-30. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and…

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England Captain Ben Stokes Announces Retirement from International Cricket

  GUWAHATI: England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 15-year career at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. ALSO READ: Floods Hit Assam as Over 22,000 Affected Across Six Districts The announcement came in dramatic fashion on Sunday,…

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ASRLM to Mark International Day of Yoga Across Rural Assam With AYUSH Department

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission(ASRLM), under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, will observe the International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21 across the state in collaboration with the Department of AYUSH, Government of Assam, with active participation from Self-Help Group (SHG) members. ALSO READ: No AI-Generated Content Found, Says DCP Central;…

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Kane Williamson Retires from International Cricket After Illustrious 16-Year Career

  GUWAHATI: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from all international cricket with immediate effect on Friday, June 12, bringing the curtain down on one of the most celebrated careers in the sport's modern era. ALSO READ: Electoral Roll Update Process Starts Ahead of Municipal Elections in Assam’s Silchar The 35-year-old played…

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Assam’s Navhyam Nihan Borah Shines at International Speed Skating Championship, Clinches Silver

  GUWAHATI: Assam’s rising skating star Navhyam Nihan Borah has made the state and the country proud by securing a silver medal at the International Speed Skating Championship 2026, which was held in Jakarta from May 29 to 31. ALSO READ: Centre Unveils ₹411-Crore Mission ‘Senehjori’ to Boost Assam’s Muga Silk Sector Representing India at the prestigious…

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