GUWAHATI: The Union Home Ministry has notified 40 questions to be asked during the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, marking the first time since 1931, and the first time in independent India, that caste details will be recorded for all communities, not just Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. ALSO READ: Door-to-Door Census Enumeration To Begin Across…
GUWAHATI: The national song Vande Mataram will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the first time on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Young students and members of Gen Z will also have greater representation at this year's ceremony, with student achievers set to be…
Flying from Oman to Mumbai is simple, but finding the right flight takes a little planning. Every day, several airlines operate this route, but the experience can be quite different depending on which airline you choose. Some fares look cheaper until you add baggage. Some flights get you into Mumbai early in the morning,…
GUWAHATI: For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, Germany lost a match in a penalty shootout, as four-time world champions crashed out of the 2026 tournament following a stunning Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Monday, June 29 (local time). ALSO READ: One Dead, Another Injured…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, June 23, said that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will not visit Assam during her upcoming trip to India, effectively ending speculation over the possibility of Guwahati hosting the annual India-Japan Summit. ALSO READ: Assam to Get Natural Gas Supply Across North Bank in Historic First…
GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday, June 12, announced a set of candidate-friendly measures for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, aimed at making the examination process more comfortable while maintaining fairness and security standards. ALSO READ: Centre, Assam and Nagaland Sign Agreement to Boost Energy Exploration Along Border Region…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, June 5, said that the allocation of portfolios to the newly inducted ministers will take some time, as the government intends to assess their past performance and individual strengths before assigning departments. ALSO READ: Thieves Breach Wall of Namghar in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar; Cash Stolen Addressing a…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has declined to 84, dropping below the national average of 88 for the first time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26, describing the development as a “historic achievement” for the State. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Frames Murder Charges Against Four Accused, Trial…
GUWAHATI: Central Board of Secondary Education has extended the deadline for students seeking scanned copies of evaluated Class 12 answer books till midnight of May 25, following widespread complaints over technical glitches on its post-result services portal. ALSO READ: Open Drug Consumption and Illegal Activities Raise Safety Concerns in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar The board, in…
