GUWAHATI: The Lok Sabha on Thursday, August 6, passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 to authorise the Central government to permit banks and other payment service providers to levy charges on transactions made through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and other notified electronic…
GUWAHATI: Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, best known for his performances in Ghajini, Lagaan and BR Chopra's Mahabharat, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, after battling cancer. He was 74. ALSO READ: Assam Education Minister Reviews Flood Impact on 110 Charaideo Schools, Orders Restoration Rawat breathed his last at around 6 PM while undergoing treatment at…
GUWAHATI: The Lok Sabha on Thursday, July 30, passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amid protests by Opposition members over alleged police excesses against protesters at Jantar Mantar and the Ram Temple donation theft row. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drive Against Encroachments in Jalukbari, Basistha Chariali The Bill was…
GUWAHATI: The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, July 29, amid a heated debate over the NEET paper leak and allegations of police action against student protesters. ALSO READ: Tibetan Community in Northeast India Condemns China’s Ethnic Unity Law, Raise…
GUWAHATI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced two new digital features on the RajmargYatra Mobile App to make highway travel more convenient and user-friendly. The new additions include a Digital Local Pass and the AI-powered MargMitra Help Centre. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 10; Army Rescues Over 200 Stranded…
GUWAHATI: Veteran Assamese actress Purabi Sarma passed away in Guwahati on Tuesday evening, July 14, after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared her dead. She was pronounced dead at around 7:30 PM. ALSO READ: Assam Govt to Set Up 14 New Circle Officer Offices to Strengthen Revenue…
GUWAHATI: Renowned educationist, author and Padma Shri awardee Geeta Upadhyay has passed away, marking the end of a distinguished literary and academic career that enriched both Assamese and Nepali literature. She was also the recipient of the 2026 Sati Sadhani Award, recognising her lifelong contribution to literature and education. ALSO READ: "Citizenship Must Be Decided…
GUWAHATI: Acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed that Neill passed away on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by his loved ones. ALSO READ: Religious Ritual Inside Indian Railways Saloon…
GUWAHATI: Veteran Guwahati musician Sumon Kalyan Dutta passed away at his residence on Friday morning. He was 59. ALSO READ: Assam Aims to Vaccinate 45 Lakh Children in Statewide Pulse Polio Drive on June 28 A well-known and respected figure in Guwahati’s rock and roll fraternity, Dutta was a familiar face in the city’s live…
GUWAHATI: Priyada Gogoi, mother of Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, passed away in Guwahati in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, following a prolonged illness. She was 96. ALSO READ: Four Schoolgirls Missing from Guwahati Rescued in Howrah Within 24 Hours According to family sources, Priyada Gogoi had been undergoing treatment for…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, May 27, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making Assam the first state in the Northeast and the third BJP-ruled state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to move ahead with the legislation. ALSO READ: Assam Tea Creates New Record as Deckiajuli Tea Sells for ₹800/Kg at Guwahati Auction…
