GUWAHATI: The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, will commence tomorrow, July 16, with grand celebrations planned across the country. Millions of devotees are expected to take part in the chariot festival, with major events scheduled in Guwahati and Puri, Odisha. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Situation Deteriorates as Over 37,000 Affected, Death Toll Climbs to 4 In…
GUWAHATI: Assam is likely to witness a fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of waterlogging, localised flooding, landslides and traffic disruptions as active weather systems continue to influence the region. ALSO READ: 147 Japanese Encephalitis Cases, 10 Deaths Reported in Assam, Says…
GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge over the river Brahmaputra will remain completely closed to all vehicular movement for two months starting July 13, as N.F. Railway authorities undertake repair and restoration works on the bridge, Assam Police said in a press advisory. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Ganeshguri Flyover Should Honour Terror Victims, Not Personalities: Assam CM…
GUWAHATI: A total of 275 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming Assam Premier League (APL) auction, set to be held on July 19 at the Barsapara Stadium. At the auction, franchises will select players to form their respective squads. ALSO READ: Guwahati Floods After Heavy Rain, IMD Predicts More Showers Till July…
GUWAHATI: Heavy rainfall on Wednesday, July 8, led to widespread waterlogging across several parts of Guwahati, severely disrupting traffic and daily life. Areas including Maligaon, Ambari, Rajgarh, Lamb Road, Kahilipara, Lokhra Road, Boragaon, Silpukhuri and Chandmari witnessed inundated roads, while the National Highway beneath the Jorabat flyover was submerged, bringing traffic on the lower…
GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge will remain closed to traffic from July 13 to September 15, to allow the Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway to carry out repair work on the railway bridge, officials announced on Tuesday, July 7. ALSO READ: WATCH | Man Dressed as Spider-Man Helps Commuters Cross Waterlogged Road in Mumbai The Kamrup Deputy…
GUWAHATI: India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati, on July 6 and 7, bringing together the heads of anti-drug agencies and senior officials from BRICS member countries to strengthen international cooperation against drug trafficking. ALSO READ: Assam: Jorhat Forest Official Suspended After Alleged Viral Phone Call Sparks Probe Hosted by…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued a set of important instructions for candidates appearing in the Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary), 2025, scheduled to be held on July 5. ALSO READ: Fake Currency Key Accused Injured In Guwahati Police Firing While Attempting To Flee According to the notification issued on July 3 by…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Sports Association (GSA) will conduct selection trials for its Junior Girls Football Team on Sunday, July 5, ahead of the upcoming Inter-District Football Championship organised by the Assam Football Association. ALSO READ: Honeymoon Murder Case: Meghalaya Police Move Supreme Court to Stay Sonam Raghuvanshi Bail The trials will take place at the…
GUWAHATI: The 135th edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup will kick off on July 25, with 24 teams competing across five host cities- Kolkata, Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong and Ranchi. The month-long tournament will culminate with the final at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on August 23. ALSO READ: Centre Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has released the provisional programme of business for the Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly, which will commence on July 6 and continue till July 31, 2026, with recesses and holidays scheduled during the session. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Pollution Board Clears Byrnihat Ethanol Plant of Pollution Charges,…
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: The Central Government on Thursday, June 25, revised passport fees by amending the Passports Rules, 1980, increasing charges for fresh passports, Tatkal applications and the replacement of lost or damaged passports. The revised fee structure will come into effect from July 1. ALSO READ: Blinkit Expansion in Meghalaya Hits Roadblock as KHADC Denies Trading…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to reports. ALSO READ: 10 Apprehended in Guwahati’s Ganeshguri After Police Team Attacked During Anti-Social Activity Drive The funeral ceremonies are reportedly scheduled to take place from July 4…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has officially notified that the Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly will commence on July 6, 2026. ALSO READ: Student Killed, Another Critically Injured After Tree Falls on Two Wheeler in Guwahati According to a notification issued on Thursday, June 11, the order was passed by Governor…
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 ₹39.08-crore Academic Block of the IIM Guwahati Transit Campus at Bongora has achieved approximately 80 per cent overall progress and is targeted for completion by June 30. The transit campus is expected to accommodate at least 70 students, with classes scheduled to commence from July 20. ALSO READ: Assam Tightens Security Ahead of…
GUWAHATI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will make the study of three languages compulsory for Class IX students from July 1 in the 2026–27 academic session, mandating that at least two of them must be native Indian languages, under a revised Scheme of Studies aligned with the National Curriculum Framework for School…
