GUWAHATI: The Centre on Friday, July 24 introduced the National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the Vande Mataram Bill, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to extend the same legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram that is currently provided to the National Anthem under the Prevention of…
GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced two additional pairs of special trains to ease travel for passengers affected by flood-related disruptions in Upper Assam. The services will operate from July 22 to July 26 following the suspension of rail traffic on key sections under the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches…
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: The Assam government has announced a series of employee welfare measures in the 2026–27 Budget, including the introduction of paternity leave, expansion of family pension benefits and extension of paid maternity leave to employees of government societies and public sector undertakings (PSUs). ALSO READ: Assam Govt. Proposes Incentives to Matcha Tea Producers Presenting the…
GUWAHATI: In a new initiative aimed at improving health, hygiene and sanitation facilities for girl students, the Meghalaya government on Thursday, July 2 launched "She Thrives", a statewide programme that will be implemented across schools. The initiative was launched by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma during the inauguration of a new boarding facility at…
GUWAHATI: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has introduced major reforms to India’s higher-education accreditation system under the National Education Policy 2020, shifting the emphasis from periodic grading toward continuous institutional improvement. ALSO READ: Farmer IDs introduced for small tea growers under Assam registry portal Under the revised framework, NAAC will adopt a Binary Accreditation model…
GUWAHATI: In a move aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle among residents, the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has announced free morning entry to all its parks across the city from July 5. ALSO READ: Cabo Verde Become Smallest Country Ever to Reach FIFA World Cup Knockouts Under the new initiative, visitors will be allowed…
GUWAHATI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, introducing a revised official logo for vegan food products sold in the country. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies Status of 11 Missing Subjects After Students Raise FYIMP Admission Concerns According to a notification…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Monday, May 25, tabled the Uniform Civil Code, Assam, 2026 Bill in the state assembly, seeking to ban polygamy and make registration of live-in relationships mandatory. The introduction drew immediate protests from opposition members who called for broader stakeholder consultation. ALSO READ: Assam Conducts Climate Resilience Training for Agricultural Officers…
