1 Crore Trees to Be Planted Across Assam by 35 Lakh Women on World Environment Day

  GUWAHATI: Marking World Environment Day, Assam is set to witness one of its largest community-led plantation campaigns, with around 35 lakh women expected to plant 1 crore saplings across the state. ALSO READ: BBC Features Assam’s Bagurumba Dance Scene Among 2026’s Most Striking Images The initiative is being led by members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs),…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Finally Gets India Broadcaster as Zee Secures Broadcast Rights

  GUWAHATI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises on Monday, June 1, announced that it has secured the rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 other FIFA events in India through 2034, ending months of uncertainty over the tournament’s broadcast availability in one of the last major unsold markets. ALSO READ: Guwahati Burns Under Rising Heat…

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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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Sumit Antil Tops Own Javelin World Record with Massive Gold-Winning Throw

  GUWAHATI: Double Paralympic champion Sumit Antil created history by breaking his own world record in the men’s javelin throw F64 event at the 8th Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 on Wednesday, May 27. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Revised CUET 2026 Dates; Admit Cards for May 31 Exam Released Representing Haryana, Antil clinched the…

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World Bank Delegation Reviews Major Assam Infrastructure and Healthcare Projects, Explores Future Collaboration

  GUWAHATI: A World Bank delegation led by Regional Vice President Johannes Zutt on Monday, May 18, reviewed the progress of major World Bank-assisted projects being implemented in Assam and held discussions on future areas of collaboration aligned with the state government’s developmental priorities. ALSO READ: NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests Maharashtra-Based Institute Founder in…

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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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World Dengue Day Observed Across Kamrup Metro; Awareness Programmes Held in Schools

  GUWAHATI: World Dengue Day was observed across the Kamrup Metropolitan district on Saturday, May 16, with a series of awareness programmes aimed at educating students and the public about dengue prevention and control. ALSO READ: One Held in Guwahati Theft Case; Three Stolen Two-Wheelers, Two LPG Cylinders Recovered The event was held at Sonaram Higher Secondary…

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