An unprecedented incident of climbing over a mobile tower in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh has created panic and tension in the area. The man, identified as Hanumanthu, risked his life to stay in the tower for a long time, creating panic among the local and police administration. The authorities initially believe that the young…
GUWAHATI: Two minor girls from Diphu who had gone missing were rescued late Saturday night, May 16, from a moving train by Bongaigaon Police, while three youths suspected to be involved were detained. ALSO READ: Man Arrested in Guwahati Over Alleged Relationship Fraud and Forced Miscarriage Speaking to GPlus, Sanjib Chowdhury, the Sub-Inspector (SI) of Government…
A shameful incident has come to light in Haryana’s Faridabad. A pregnant woman M here in the park of a government hospital‘She is forced to give birth by the light of Bail’s flashlight. As the main gate of the hospital was closed, no medical help was received on time, the complaint said. The incident created…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 16, said the state government is preparing a series of major policy initiatives in the healthcare and mining sectors following high-level departmental review meetings held in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability Sharing details on social media,…
An AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express caught fire in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district on Sunday morning. Ray‘Lowe’s officials said no one was injured in the incident and passengers are safe. Ray at about 5:15‘Lucknow’s B-1 coach catches fire. At that time there were 68 passengers in the coach. The incident took place…
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…
President Draupadi Murmu on Sunday approved an important decision of the Union Cabinet. The number of judges in the Supreme Court including the Chief Justice will be increased from 33‘b. The government has already issued an ordinance in this regard. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal made a post on social media‘The Ordinance is an…
Lakhs of medical aspirants forced to restart preparation after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation The dream of becoming a doctor turned into a nightmare overnight for over 22 lakh students across India after the National Testing Agency (NTA) officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination following confirmed reports of a paper leak and widespread irregularities. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s…
Medicine retailers across Assam back nationwide strike over e-pharmacies, pricing battles The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), the country’s largest body representing medicine retailers and distributors, has called for a nationwide one-day strike on May 20, 2026, in protest against what it describes as unchecked growth of illegal e-pharmacies, unfair pricing…
GUWAHATI: The prime accused in the high-profile Morikolong robbery case was seriously injured after a police vehicle carrying him met with a road accident in the Borghat area of Nagaon late Friday night, May 15. ALSO READ: Assam CM Inaugurates Slice Bank’s AI-Powered Digital Branch in Guwahati The accused, identified as Rajjibul Islam, a resident…
Expressing deep concern over the rapidly declining birth rate and increasing elderly population in Andhra Pradesh of the state Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu made an important announcement. Recently, in the words of the Chief Minister, Kingdom families who will have their third and fourth children, The government will give them special incentives‘b. The Andhra…
After years of monsoon misery, Guwahati’s drains and culverts are finally getting a massive clean-up before the rains hit For decades, the arrival of the rainy season in Guwahati has been met with dread rather than relief. The city’s annual "artificial floods" have become a grim ritual, transforming bustling roads and by-lanes into stagnant…
It’s not just about winning in life, it’s about keeping that win. This is also true for weight loss. Losing body fat is not an easy task. Many people have to give up dieting and exercise halfway, unable to lose as much weight as they want. But there are some people who work hard to…
Beneath the polished façade of Guwahati’s highway corridor lies a crumbling network of dangerous service roads, open drains and endless commuter misery On the surface, the National Highway stretch connecting Khanapara to Jalukbari presents the façade of a modern, efficient transit corridor. However, beneath this “smooth” exterior lies a systemic failure of urban planning…
Supreme Court Arabic He gave very important instructions about the mountains. The court made it clear that excavation cannot be done until the report of the expert committee. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Jaimalya Bagchir said this Arabic No mining permit will be issued until the committee set up for the…
IPL excitement fuels a parallel underground economy of betting, debt and secrecy As the excitement surrounding the Indian Premier League continues to grip Guwahati every evening, another parallel activity quietly flourishes behind closed doors, mobile screens and endless phone calls. Alongside the loud cheers for boundaries and wickets, betting networks across the city are…
A few days ago I suddenly saw a documentary made by Satyajit on Rabindranath Tagore on my phone. I found the documentary again and started watching from the beginning. Subject: Rabindranath. The documentary is directed by Satyajit. Rabindranath’s family history, Birth of Rabindranath Tagore, education, There is an explosion of sunshine and talent, Its creation…
Behind Guwahati’s growing corporate landscape lies a disturbing reality of mental harassment, intimidation, and silent suffering at work Every morning, thousands of employees across Guwahati step into offices, schools, hospitals, banks, and private firms hoping to build a better future. For many, the workplace is more than just a source of income. It is…
A protest was organized by the Students Federation of India (SFI) in front of Nehru Park in Guwahati on 16 May 2013, 16 May 2013, 16 May 2013, 16 May 2013, 16 May 2013. However, the peaceful and democratic march of the students was mercilessly stopped by the police force. The protesters alleged that there…
GUWAHATI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets and powder worth around ₹182 crore in a major operation against an international drug trafficking syndicate, officials said on Saturday. The seizure marks India’s first-ever recovery of Captagon, a psychotropic substance trafficked widely in parts of the Middle East. ALSO READ: Assam:…
