Dr. Jagannath Vishwakarma has brought a lot of pride to Assam and Nagaon district. Environmental scientist Dr Biswakarma has been given a key role in the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He will now serve as Senior Science Officer in the UK’s Environment and Water Resources Attachment Civil Service. This news brought…
GUWAHATI: Eco-tourism and visitor activities in Nameri Tiger Reserve will remain closed from June 1, until further orders. ALSO READ: River Rafting, Elephant Safaris at Manas Tiger Reserve to Remain Closed from June 1 The closure includes trekking in the Core Zone of Nameri Tiger Reserve, the Bhalukpong Picnic Zone, and the Seijosa Picnic Zone. The…
There are rumors that Karnataka politics may take a new turn after a crucial meeting between the Congress party at Indira Bhavan in New Delhi. According to sources, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may be sent to the Rajya Sabha. This is likely to lead to a major change in leadership in the state. The top…
GUWAHATI: Two electrical staff members were seriously injured after reportedly coming into contact with a 25,000-volt overhead equipment (OHE) while carrying out maintenance work on a coach at Guwahati’s Kamakhya Coaching Depot on Tuesday morning, May 26. ALSO READ: Nameri Tiger Reserve Closes Eco-Tourism Activities from June 1 for Monsoon Season The incident occurred during…
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Tahir Mewati, a resident of Bulandshahr, accused of sharing offensive and pro-Pakistan Facebook posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to a report of the Bar and Bench, Justice Rajeev Lochan Shuclass A single bench granted the bail plea on Monday. Tahir Mewati was accused of making…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to examine population shifts arising from infiltration and other unnatural factors, and to suggest a planned and time-bound solution to address the issue. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X,…
Festive atmosphere all around on the occasion of Bakri Eid. The old markets of capital Delhi are also crowded. Many people are buying goats in the surrounding areas including mosques, Meena Bazar, Chilampur. Goats named Salman, Shahrukh and Dhurandhar caught everyone’s attention in the market this year. The most interesting thing is that the goat…
GUWAHATI: A fast-track court on Tuesday, May 26, framed charges against all seven accused in the death case of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, with four individuals facing murder charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). ALSO READ: CAG Flags Major Financial Irregularities in Assam; ₹509 Crore Spent Without Legislative Approval The charges were framed by the…
A court in Gurugram has denied bail to the millionaire businessman. The businessman was accused by his chartered accountant wife of serial marital rape, forced extramarital intercourse, cruelty and dowry abuse. The victim even alleged that her husband went beyond all cruelty and stabbed her sensitive parts with a cigarette. Ahmedabad City Sessions Court in…
GUWAHATI: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, were rescued safely following a massive seven-hour operation involving multiple agencies. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG The incident occurred around noon when Asia’s highest ropeway suddenly stopped…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refrained from hearing an urgent public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an order to stop cow slaughter on the eve of the holy month of goats. The bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed surprise at the court’s approach on the eve of the festival and said the last-minute plea…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 26, welcomed appeals by several Muslim committees urging people not to sacrifice cows during this year’s Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) celebrations, saying the move could strengthen communal harmony in the state. ALSO READ: GPlus IMPACT: Repair of Damaged Road in Guwahati’s Satgaon Underway After Previous Report Addressing…
The CBI is currently investigating the death of former actress Tisha Sharma. Her husband Samarth Singh was interrogated by the police and several important facts came to light. Samarth told the police that Tisha’s behavior had changed since she became pregnant in April and she was mentally broken after the miscarriage. Samarth also claimed that…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2026, allowing domestic LPG consumers who obtain Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to either apply for termination of their LPG connection within 30 days or secure a transfer voucher for future restoration of the connection in non-PNG areas. ALSO READ: Bhutan…
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and founder of the Jana Sena Party Pawan Kalyan made an important comment on Vijay’s quick success in the recent Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Speaking at a public function on Monday, Kalyan joked that he was jealous of Vijay’s unexpected rise in politics. He cited that Vijay achieved this success…
GUWAHATI: A wanted dacoit was killed in an exchange of fire with police in Assam’s Nagaon district late on Monday, May 25, during an operation to foil an alleged robbery attempt. ALSO READ: Assam’s Sattriya Exponent Haricharan Saikia Awarded Padma Shri for Contribution to Classical Arts The deceased has been identified as Khairul Ali, a resident…
The deceased have been identified as 25-year-old Arun Kumar, a resident of Barkandali in Rangalu district of Nagaon district. The deceased have been identified as 25-year-old Arun Kumar, a resident of Barkandali in Rangalu district of Nagaon district. The deceased Khairul Ali alias Moni was a resident of Thana Road in North Lakhimpur. According to…
GUWAHATI: The visit of Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to Assam on Monday, May 25, has further strengthened the longstanding relationship between Bhutan and the northeastern state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Unanimously Backs 33% Reservation for Women in Parliament, State Legislatures Reacting to Tobgay’s post on…
The Guwahati police have arrested the president of a so-called organization involved in extortion in a private school in the city. The accused, identified as Soundarya Yogi alias Moucham Barua, is associated with the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Foundation. The accused allegedly demanded Rs 2 lakh from a school called Little Steps in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, May 25, unanimously passed a resolution supporting 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and all state legislative assemblies, to be implemented after the completion of the delimitation process. ALSO READ: Assam’s Pension Burden Rises From 15.9% To 19.4% during 2021-25 The resolution was moved by Assam’s Minister for…
