GUWAHATI: The ₹39.08-crore Academic Block of the IIM Guwahati Transit Campus at Bongora has achieved approximately 80 per cent overall progress and is targeted for completion by June 30. The transit campus is expected to accommodate at least 70 students, with classes scheduled to commence from July 20. ALSO READ: Assam Tightens Security Ahead of…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma today (May 31) announced that the state cabinet would be expanded in June, ending speculation about the formation of a BJP-led NDA government. “I am pleased to announce that the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government of Assam will be expanded on June 5, 2026,” Sharma announced on social media…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Council of Ministers will be expanded on June 5, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday, May 31, setting the stage for the induction of several MLAs into the BJP-led NDA government's ministry. ALSO READ: ₹39.08-Crore IIM Guwahati Academic Block 80% Complete; Academic Session to Begin July 20 Announcing the decision…
A major change in leadership has begun in the Indian Armed Forces. General NS Raja Subramani has taken charge as the country’s next Chief of Defense Staff (CDS). With decades of experience in operations and command, General N.K. General Anil Chauhan will be replaced by Raja Subramani. The country’s CDS serves as the chief military…
GUWAHATI: A sub-adult tiger was found dead in the Mihimukh area under the Kaziranga Range, Kohora, on May 30, with forest authorities unable to ascertain the cause of death due to the advanced decomposition of the carcass. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Expansion on June 5, Announces Himanta Biswa Sarma The carcass, estimated to be around…
In a landmark judgment in New Delhi on Friday, the Supreme Court made it clear that the Indian Justice Code and the Trafficking in Immorality (Prevention) Act should deal with child trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation.Sections of POCSO) Act shall also apply A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan issued the historic order…
GUWAHATI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained their Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the final at Nehru Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday, May 31. Chasing 156, RCB reached 161/5 in 18 overs to lift their second consecutive IPL trophy and become back-to-back champions. ALSO READ: 26 Drug Peddlers Caught, Illegal Cannabis…
The deceased have been identified as 20-year-old Arun Kumar (19) and 20-year-old Arun Kumar (19) of Sarupatha Uriyamghat on the Assam-Nagaland border. The temporary camp was set up after Assam Forest Department Principal Secretary MK Yadav visited the site to prevent illegal mining in the Dewang river. In this incident, there is panic and tension…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s push to emerge as a defence manufacturing hub figured prominently in a meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, May 31. ALSO READ: Decomposed Tiger Carcass Found in Kaziranga Range, Kohora; Cause of Death Unclear The Chief Minister said the discussions focused on positioning Assam as…
The central government has taken an important step to free the common man from excessive expenditure in the medical sector. The Department of Medicines under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has fixed the maximum retail prices of 30 essential medicines including diabetes, heart disease, antibiotics and vitamin supplements. The government has taken this important…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, May 31, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, focusing on expanding Assam’s role in India’s Act East Policy and strengthening trade and tourism links with Southeast Asia. ALSO READ: Defence Manufacturing Push for Assam Taken Up in High-Level Meeting The meeting,…
Nepal started a new chapter in the history of T20 cricket by defeating China by 313 runs on Sunday. Nepal’s star batsman Kushal Vurtel hit six consecutive sixes in one over of Chinese bowler Chen Zhu. With this rare performance, he touched Indian legend Yuvraj Singh’s record and contributed to Nepal’s 221-run victory. Kushal Bhurtel…
GUWAHATI: A former Project Director of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation Ltd. (AFDCL) was arrested in Odisha on Saturday, May 30, in connection with an ongoing probe into the alleged misappropriation of government funds in the state-run corporation. ALSO READ: Election Commission Begins Electoral Roll Revision in 4 States Under SIR Revision Phase III Padma…
A tragic inhuman incident has come to light in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Jitendra Pathak aka Viraj stabs her innocent 1.5-year-old child to death in revenge for rejecting a woman’s marriage proposal. The accused fled the spot after the brutal killing on Saturday and were later arrested after an encounter. In cross-examination, the accused admitted that…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police, in coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF), apprehended 26 drug peddlers from railway corridor areas across the city. ALSO READ: Ninth Arrest in Assam Fishery Fund Scam; Former AFDCL Project Director Held During the joint crackdown, officials seized 29 grams of heroin along with empty vials…
Corp. of India“The issue of inclusion of the LGBTQ community in the rate sector and the economy has recently taken an important turn. Long confined to purely social and legal spheres, this discussion has now found its way into the corporate boardroom from an economic perspective. Recruitment, employee retention, productivity, consumer behavior, and healthcare spending…
GUWAHATI: Enumeration has begun in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur under the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, marking the rollout of Phase III of the nationwide exercise. ALSO READ: Assam Focuses on Trade and Tourism Linkages Under Act East Policy: CM Meets EAM Jaishankar The Election Commission of India launched…
No one can tell what will happen in someone’s life. He was once a big name in the industry. Did anyone think that there would be consequences over time? She started her career as a model in Bhojpuri films. Bhojpuri actress Mithali Sharma was considered as a very promising face in the industry early in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has stepped up security and administrative preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21, with over 43,000 candidates set to appear at 88 centres across 17 examination districts. ALSO READ: Assam CM, Railway Minister Review 1,300-km Track Expansion, 50 Station Upgrades Reviewing the State's preparedness, Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi…
The biggest football world cup in history is knocking on the door. The football world’s biggest showpiece event will begin on June 11. 48 teams will compete for the cup from across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For generations, many family members have not only enjoyed the World Cup in their living room or…
