GUWAHATI: World Heritage Site Kaziranga is set to witness a new chapter in adventure and sports tourism with the launch of Kaziranga Ultra Trails (KUT), a trail-running event that aims to bring endurance sport into the unique landscapes of Kaziranga. ALSO READ: WATCH | Over 47 Lakh Affected as Bihar Flood Relief Operations Continue The…
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…
GUWAHATI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, September 10, ahead of the two-day BRICS summit, with the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global economic challenges and shifting geopolitical ties expected to dominate discussions. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Panbazar Durga Puja to Showcase Dashavatar Theme in 91st Year Putin arrived at…
GUWAHATI: Multinational investment bank and financial services firm Morgan Stanley has asserted that the performance of the Indian stock markets is expected to improve considerably in the coming months. ALSO READ: No Passenger Train Derailed at Kamakhya Railway Station, Railways Clarifies In its latest report, India Equity Strategy Playbook, "A Long Way Up," authored by…
GUWAHATI: Assam will soon establish an Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) to strengthen the state’s fight against drug trafficking and target the entire narcotics value chain, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday, September 3. ALSO READ: WATCH | Man Risks Life Crossing Railway Tracks at Mumbai Station, Sparks Accessibility Debate Speaking at a…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is all set to witness a spiritual-themed Durga Puja this year, in Maligaon bringing the grandeur of Nandi Maharaj to its pandal as it marks its 25th year of celebrations. ALSO READ: Toll Debate ‘Unnecessary’, Accidents Have Multiple Causes: Assam CM Defends Highway Toll Collection The pandal will be designed around the spiritual…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission on Wednesday, September 2, announced the schedule for the election to the 42 wards of the Silchar Municipal Corporation. Polling will be held on October 3, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. ALSO READ: ‘Zubeen Khetra’ Memorial Inaugurated at Rajgarh in Guwahati According to the election schedule announced by the…
GUWAHATI: Internationally acclaimed Polish guitarist and composer Marcin Patrzałek has arrived in Shillong ahead of his performance on August 12 at the Lariti Performing Centre, Mawkasiang. ALSO READ: Man Held with Fake Currency Notes Worth Around ₹1 Lakh in Guwahati As part of his Meghalaya visit, Marcin will engage with local students, buskers and emerging…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Sunday, August 9, announced several proposed changes to improve tourist facilities and streamline operations ahead of the upcoming tourism season in Kaziranga National Park. ALSO READ: Assam Police Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking, Nabs Accused with Suspected Heroin Addressing the media in Kaziranga after…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government will set up a new Meghalaya House in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, to meet the growing demand for accommodation among people from the state travelling to Mumbai for medical treatment, education, official work, business and tourism. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Illegal Hallmarking Centre in Assam's Goalpara, Seizes Fake BIS-Marked Jewellery The foundation…
GUWAHATI: Speculation over Rohit Sharma's international future has reached fever pitch ahead of India's third and final ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday, July 19, with multiple reports suggesting the match could mark his farewell to international cricket. ALSO READ: Assam Marks World Snake Day with Rescuer Training, New App and Booklet on Bodoland's…
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 Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 14, announced in the Assam Legislative Assembly that the state government will set up 14 new Circle Officer (CO) offices to strengthen the state's revenue administration and improve public service delivery. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Nab Drug Peddler with 1,000 Yaba Tablets Speaking on the…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the establishment of a new Assam Government Press branch in Lakhimpur, as part of efforts to expand the state's printing and public communication infrastructure, according to the state budget presented in the assembly. ALSO READ: Social Media Alert Leads to Rescue of Mother and Four-Month-Old Infant in Guwahati The…
GUWAHATI: The South West Guwahati and South Central Guwahati water supply projects are expected to be completed by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai informed the Assam Legislative Assembly during the Budget Session on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Trafficking Racket in Hatigaon, Seize 47.38 kg Ganja The…
GUWAHATI: After years of overcrowded corridors, scattered offices and long public queues, Kamrup Metropolitan district is finally set to get a new administrative headquarters, with the Deputy Commissioner’s office complex at Rupnagar nearing completion and likely to be inaugurated on August 15. ALSO READ: ASRLM to Mark International Day of Yoga Across Rural Assam With AYUSH Department…
GUWAHATI: Preparations for the annual Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Dham have begun, with field inspections and implementation of various arrangements already underway, said Swapnil Paul, the District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metropolitan). ALSO READ: Woman Booked After Viral Video Shows Toddler on Lap While Driving in Guwahati Speaking to the media, Paul said the administration has finalized…
GUWAHATI: Shreyas Iyer is set to become India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the upcoming series against Ireland and England. The official announcement is expected on Saturday, June, when the selection committee meets to pick the squad for the tour. ALSO READ: Four Family Members Killed as Fire Engulfs Residential Compound in…
GUWAHATI: India's T20I captaincy is set for another change, with Suryakumar Yadav reportedly removed from the leadership role ahead of the team's upcoming tours of Ireland and England later this month, according to reports. ALSO READ: Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21; Culpable Homicide Case Registered, Co-Owner Absconding Reports suggest that the Board of Control for…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to don a vibrant new look as the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) plans to promote a “Purple City” theme as part of its city-wide cleanliness and beautification drive. Inspired by the Kopou Phool (Foxtail Orchid), a flower deeply associated with Assam’s Bihu celebrations, the initiative encourages localities to paint lanes, public…
