Eggs are a storehouse of nutrients. Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, eggs are an important part of our daily diet. But with the arrival of hot days, many people think that eating eggs in summer makes the body too hot. Should I reduce my egg intake during the summer? According to nutritionists and doctors,…
GUWAHATI: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG 2026) faced major disruption on Saturday, May 30, after a technical glitch delayed examinations at several centres across the country, forcing authorities to revise schedules and announce a re-examination for affected candidates. ALSO READ: Assam Reviews Preparations for NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination Across 88 Centres The examination, originally scheduled…
The number of women internet users in India has increased significantly. According to the recently published sixth National Family Health Survey, Between 2019 and 2021 y‘Only 33.3 percent of women use the Internet, Now, in 2023-24, this number has almost doubled to 64.3 percent. This indicates a major shift in the growing use of digital…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is set to don a vibrant new look as the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) plans to promote a “Purple City” theme as part of its city-wide cleanliness and beautification drive. Inspired by the Kopou Phool (Foxtail Orchid), a flower deeply associated with Assam’s Bihu celebrations, the initiative encourages localities to paint lanes, public…
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee was attacked by locals during his visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal. The incident took place while visiting the families affected by the post-election violence. The angry mob tore his clothes and threw stones and eggs at him. The police on the spot rescued him and…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Saturday, May 30, launched “Swachh Abhiyan 2.0”, a city-wide cleanliness campaign aimed at encouraging public participation and strengthening sanitation and beautification efforts across the city. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Illegal Houses Demolished in Eviction Drive at Jalukbari for Railway Project Addressing the media, Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania announced that the…
To be built in Arunachal Pradesh More than 80,000 trees will be felled for two major hydroelectric projects‘B and about,131 hectares of forest land will be used for other purposes‘b. The Forest Advisory Committee under the Union Ministry of Environment has come out with alarming findings. However, the Union Ministry has given in-principle approval to…
GUWAHATI: A powerful dust storm swept across several parts of Rajasthan on Saturday afternoon, May 30, severely disrupting normal life and reducing visibility to near zero in many areas. ALSO READ: CUET-UG 2026 Hit by Technical Glitch, Exams Delayed Across Multiple Centres The storm affected districts including Churu, Bikaner and Sri Ganganagar, with high-velocity winds ranging…
D Gukesh, the Indian grandmaster who became the world chess champion at the age of just 20, now has to carry a heavy burden of expectations. Gukesh, who celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday, said he took the stress as a golden opportunity to shape himself and become stronger. Gukesh, who will defend his title…
GUWAHATI: A Basistha Police team arrested a man in connection with the theft of electrical items from an under-construction building at Saurav Nagar in Guwahati, police officials said on Saturday, May 30. ALSO READ: GMC Launches ‘Guwahati Swachh Abhiyan 2.0’, Announces City-Wide Cleanliness Contest with Cash Rewards The accused has been identified as Pranab Deka (32),…
There are many reasons for the rising water level of Brahmaputra river in Jaleshwar in Goalpara district of Assam. This severe erosion is threatening the area’s vast agricultural land as well as local communities and infrastructure. Flooding in several riverside areas including Jaleshwar Ferry Pier, Satvendi and Techimari has become severe and large amounts of…
Infertility is rising rapidly, driven by lifestyle, stress and age, and is emerging as a major public health concern worldwide, including in Guwahati Infertility is no longer a silent struggle affecting only a few couples, it is now emerging as a significant public health concern across the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has…
Ten years ago, the face of the Indian rupee changed. Traditional ‘print colors’ have changed to bright colors like orange, pink and blue. After a decade, the face of money is changing again. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now considering printing plastic notes to cope with the surge in cash demand over the…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed its highest-ever tourist footfall, with visitor numbers crossing 4.68 lakh during 2025–26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, May 29. ALSO READ: Three Dead, One Critical After Falling Into Septic Tank in Assam’s Goalpara Sharing the details in a series of posts on X,…
Misri or sugar is not only a sweet that enhances the taste of the mouth, but also has many health and medicinal properties. In Ayurvedic scriptures, pepper is considered as an excellent and beneficial ingredient. Sweets are healthier for the body than regular sugar, as they are naturally produced and do not contain harmful chemicals…
GUWAHATI: A tragic road accident in Assam’s Dhemaji district claimed the life of a woman roadside vendor on Thursday, May 28, leaving the local community in a state of mourning. ALSO READ: Assam Begins District-Level Training for Census 2027 Functionaries The deceased, identified as Monika Sonowal, was known in the area for running a small fruit…
The Supreme Court has given a strong message on dowry system and torture of daughter-in-law. The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the plea of a family member of the accused husband in the Chhattisgarh dowry death case. The court made it clear that humiliation and financial pressure on girls and their families after marriage will…
GUWAHATI: A new automated traffic signal has finally been installed at the rotary intersection connecting the Chandmari and Maharaj Prithu flyovers. ALSO READ: Residents’ Forum Submits Complaint to Jal Board Over Delay in South East Guwahati Water Supply Project Previously, commuters faced routine delays and confusion at the junction, relying entirely on manual signaling by traffic…
India is no longer India. India is now an undeclared Hindu state. We realize this very much in the Muslim festival of EidDuring the observance of Muharram and the Christian celebration of Christmas. How many days before the goats, whose threats, whose words! Yesterday I went to two houses to fulfill the Eid invitation. In…
GUWAHATI: A GST intelligence and enforcement unit has arrested Mukesh Jalan, proprietor and director of Sadguru Engineers & Allied Services Private Limited, in Guwahati over alleged major tax irregularities and evasion amounting to nearly ₹13 crore. ALSO READ: Assam Begins District-Level Training for Census 2027 Functionaries Jalan was arrested on Thursday, May 28, from his office…
