‘Marriage Cannot Disqualify a Daughter’: SC Upholds Married Women’s Right to Compassionate Appointment

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 2, ruled that married daughters cannot be excluded from compassionate appointments solely on the basis of their marital status, declaring it unconstitutional. ALSO READ: Kerala Horror: Toddler Dies After Months of Alleged Abuse by Mother’s Live-in Partner; Both Arrested A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe set…

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NFHS Data Shows Rise in Women’s Education, Drop in Teen Pregnancy in Assam

  GUWAHATI: Recent data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023–24) points to a notable social improvement trend in Assam, marked by higher female education levels and a sharp decline in adolescent motherhood and pregnancy rates. ALSO READ: Garbage Transit Point Opposite Regional Dental College Raises Hygiene Concerns in Guwahati The survey shows that the…

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ICC Names All-Female Match Officials Panel for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

  GUWAHATI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, thereby continuing this initiative for the third successive edition of the tournament. ALSO READ: CBI Arrests Retired Judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma Death Case A total of 14 umpires and four match referees…

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India Announces Squad For ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026; Four Players Earn Maiden Selections

  GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, May 2, announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur set to lead the side in the tournament to be jointly hosted by England and Wales. ALSO READ: Centre Launches Emergency Messaging System for Instant…

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