GUWAHATI: Sixteen taekwondo athletes from Assam have been selected to represent India at the 2026 World Taekwondo Championships, scheduled to be held in Chuncheon, South Korea, from September 16 to 20. ALSO READ: Nagaland’s Doyang Dam Releases Water, Raising Flood Concerns for Already Inundated Districts in Assam The selection marks one of the largest representations…
GUWAHATI: India registered a double podium finish in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Hangzhou, China, on Monday, July 27 with Esha Singh clinching the gold medal and Manu Bhaker claiming bronze. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Ageing Noonmati-Narengi Flyover Raises Safety Concerns Amid Lack of Major Repairs The 21-year-old Esha…
GUWAHATI: Nine years ago, two teenage footballers quietly warmed up at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, dreaming of global glory. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Moderate to Heavy Rain in Guwahati, Thunderstorms Likely This Week On Sunday night, both stood at the pinnacle of world football as Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup. Ferran Torres, who scored…
GUWAHATI: Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after substitute Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner to seal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final. ALSO READ: AASU Hosts Candlelight Gathering to Back Sonam Wangchuk's Democratic Protest Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute, firing a powerful close-range effort past…
GUWAHATI: Football fever has gripped India, with the governments of Meghalaya, Manipur and Kerala declaring a holiday for educational institutions on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. ALSO READ: Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras Temporarily Suspended Amid Heavy Rain Forecast The much-anticipated title clash…
GUWAHATI: A two-day snake rescuer training workshop got underway in Kokrajhar on Wednesday, July 16, marking World Snake Day and bringing together some of the most experienced snake handlers in the state. ALSO READ: Assam Police Becomes Northeast's First Offline Aadhaar Verification Entity Organised under the SERPENT Assam initiative, the programme has drawn around 30…
GUWAHATI: Argentina produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, booking their place in Sunday's final against Spain. ALSO READ: Quick Commerce Platform Introduces 10-Minute LPG Cylinder Delivery in India The defending champions appeared headed for elimination after England took…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has permitted restaurants in Guwahati to remain open until 3:30 am on July 15, 16, 19 and 20, allowing football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final without disruption. ALSO READ: Spain Stun France 2-0 to Storm into FIFA World Cup Final Announcing the decision on X, Assam…
GUWAHATI: Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France in the semi-final on Tuesday, producing a composed and clinical display to eliminate one of the tournament favourites. ALSO READ: Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Passes Away Following Cardiac Arrest Facing a French side boasting attacking stars…
GUWAHATI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its final stage, with France, Spain, England and Argentina advancing to the semi-finals after winning their respective quarter-final matches. The four teams will now battle for a place in the final, while the losing semi-finalists will contest the third-place playoff. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Disposes ₹472 Crore…
GUWAHATI: In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA World Cup, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-match ban following reported intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision has sparked widespread debate over politics and football. ALSO READ: Two Arrested for Illegal Hunting of…
GUWAHATI: Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his illustrious career, saying he wants to cherish every moment of the tournament while hoping Portugal's campaign does not end in the Round of 16 against Spain. ALSO READ: Neymar Announces Retirement from International Football After Brazil's…
GUWAHATI: The curtain fell on Neymar's remarkable international career on Sunday night, July 5, after Brazil crashed out of the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 Round of 16 defeat to Norway at MetLife Stadium. Shortly after the final whistle, the Brazilian superstar confirmed that he had played his last match for the Seleção,…
GUWAHATI: As many as 18 armwrestlers from Assam will be part of the Indian contingent for the World Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championships, set to be held in New Delhi later this year. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Loses iPhone 16 Pro After Buyer's ₹69,000 Cheque Bounces The Assam armwrestlers named in the Indian contingent are…
GUWAHATI: Nagaland's celebrated Paralympian Hokato Hotozhe Sema has achieved another major milestone by attaining the World No. 1 ranking in the men's Shot Put F57 category, according to the latest World Para Athletics Rankings. ALSO READ: Tenure of One-Man Commission Probing Zubeen Garg's Death Extended by Three Months Subedar Hokato Hotozhe Sema of the 9…
GUWAHATI: Eight-year-old Takshvi Vaghani from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records after successfully completing the lowest limbo skating over a distance of 10 metres. ALSO READ: Gold Chain Snatched from Woman Near Dinesh Goswami Flyover in Guwahati; Accused Flees, Leaves Scooter Behind Takshvi achieved the feat by skating beneath a…
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: India's campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end on Sunday, June 29, after they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Australia in a must-win Group A match at Lord’s. ALSO READ: CBSE Issues Fresh Three-Language Policy Guidelines, Exempts Current Class 10 Students Chasing a challenging target of 171, the…
GUWAHATI: Cabo Verde scripted one of the biggest stories of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by reaching the knockout stage in their debut appearance, becoming the smallest nation by both population and land area ever to qualify for the Round of 32. ALSO READ: NEEPCO Says Arunachal Flash Flood Was Not Caused by Hydropower Project…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to reports. ALSO READ: 10 Apprehended in Guwahati’s Ganeshguri After Police Team Attacked During Anti-Social Activity Drive The funeral ceremonies are reportedly scheduled to take place from July 4…
