GUWAHATI: Amid growing questions over the causes of the devastating floods that hit Upper Assam this year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, August 4 said the reasons behind the disaster should be determined through a scientific study rather than speculation. ALSO READ: Assam: NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Track Restoration Work Near…
GUWAHATI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed Dabur India Limited to immediately stop the sale of food products carrying misleading "100%" claims and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within 15 days. ALSO READ: Prashant Kishor Wins Bihar's Bankipur Bypoll, Defeats BJP by Nearly 18,953 Votes In a post on…
GUWAHATI: An Inter-Ministerial Central Team visited the worst-affected districts of Upper Assam to conduct an on-ground assessment of the flood damage and review ongoing relief, restoration and rehabilitation efforts. ALSO READ: Jyotikuchi-Budh Bazar Road in Guwahati Grapples With Potholes and Uncollected Market Waste During the visit, the team was apprised of the extensive damage to…
GUWAHATI: The Sivasagar district education authorities have sought the Assam government's approval to extend the ongoing summer vacation in schools by 10 days, tentatively till August 10, in view of the continuing flood situation. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Leave 78 Dead, More Than 11 Lakh People Affected Across State The district has witnessed extensive damage…
GUWAHATI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of four workers in an explosion at a metal processing factory in Assam's Cachar district earlier this week. ALSO READ: Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu, Kills 13 The incident occurred on July 26 at the premises of Kade Global…
GUWAHATI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday, July 20, appealed to the authorities at Safdarjung Hospital to allow him to temporarily leave the facility so he could participate in the 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament. ALSO READ: CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' March Halted as Police Lathi-Charge Protesters in Delhi In a handwritten note addressed to the Director…
GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Saturday, July 18, held an extensive consultation with tourism stakeholders at the Forest Convention Centre in Kohora to review preparations for the upcoming wildlife tourism season and chart a long-term roadmap for conservation and sustainable tourism in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil…
GUWAHATI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday July 16, has sought responses from the centre and the Delhi govt on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. ALSO READ: Victim's Son-in-Law Behind Guwahati's Sarumotoria…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has initiated measures to expedite the renovation of Rabindra Bhawan, one of the state's premier cultural venues, with the aim of restoring it for public use after remaining closed for nearly four years. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies 'VIP Dining Hall' Row, Says Project Meant to Expand Guest House Facilities Culture…
GUWAHATI: BJP MLA from Ranganadi constituency, Rishiraj Hazarika, has raised questions over the manual flood warning system of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), asserting that it provides little or no time for people living downstream areas to move to safer locations before water is released. ALSO READ: Assam Clears Self-Certification for Small Industries, Ends…
GUWAHATI: In the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly Budget Session, Minister Ajanta Neog highlighted the state government’s efforts to improve Anganwadi infrastructure and informed the House that Assam has sought financial assistance from the Central Government for the redevelopment of remaining model Anganwadi centres in the state. ALSO READ: Commercial Vehicle Catches Fire Near Guwahati’s Lalganesh…
GUWAHATI: Opposition parties in Assam on Wednesday intensified their demand for a thorough investigation into the repeated accidents on the newly inaugurated Maharaj Prithu Flyover, with the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) seeking a high-level probe and the youth wing of Raijor Dal filing a police complaint demanding registration of an FIR. ALSO READ: Tiger…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has suspended two personnel and sought withdrawal of the attachment of a junior engineer over alleged dereliction of duty during Ambubachi Mahayog 2026. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Administrative Transfers and New Postings According to official orders, Abul Hussain, R/M, GMC, and Pradip Sarma, Assistant Executive Engineer, GMC, have been…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 1, met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at the VP Enclave in New Delhi and briefed him on the state’s ongoing development initiatives and future growth plans. ALSO READ: AASU Leader Killed, Cousin Critically Injured in Attack at Assam’s Nalbari; Accused Dies in Police Encounter Sharing…
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…
GUWAHATI: The Union government has proposed amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 aimed at strengthening enforcement against the trafficking, distribution, and misuse of banned performance-enhancing substances in sports. The revised framework seeks to make doping-related violations more stringent by introducing criminal liability for those involved in supplying or facilitating prohibited substances. ALSO READ: Bodo…
GUWAHATI: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Centre to reconsider the scheduling of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and reduce extensive travel by teams amid the prevailing national situation. ALSO READ: President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on May 25; Five from…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressing concern over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demanding immediate action against those responsible. ALSO READ: Three Arrested in Guwahati Theft Case, Stolen Aluminium Frames Recovered In the letter dated Thursday, May 14, the IMA stated that repeated controversies…
