GUWAHATI: An incident in Guwahati's Arya Nagar that was widely reported as an Assamese-Bihari conflict was actually linked to an extortion case, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Balin Deuri said on Monday, June 8. ALSO READ: Cotton University’s Four-Year Degree Programme Under NEP Sparks Debate Over Master's Course Changes Addressing the media, Deuri said that two…
The India Alliance held a meeting at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Monday to chalk out a strategy against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and strengthen opposition unity. Although the Aam Aadmi Party and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam abstained from meeting on June 8, 2026, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the central government’s…
GUWAHATI: In a major setback for the Assam Forest Department, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Guwahati Bench, has quashed the appointment of senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Dr. Vinay Gupta as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Wildlife, and Chief Wildlife Warden, holding that a senior officer was unlawfully superseded. ALSO READ: Assam Expands Healthcare…
A young woman from Dangri village in Assam’s Tinsukia district has created history in a difficult field where women are almost non-existent. Shivangi Sonwal is the first Assamese woman to graduate as a fire engineer from the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur. Shivangi achieved this rare feat after four years of hard work, concentration…
GUWAHATI: Residents living near the Doordarshan staff quarter are facing a serious civic problem as garbage continue to be dumped along the roadside, causing unbearable stench and unhygienic conditions in the locality. Despite efforts by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) to relocate the waste disposal point, the area continues to be used as an…
Young spinner Manav Sutar had a dream debut in the Indian Test jersey. He showed his skill by bowling on Mulanpur pitch. Thanks to Suther’s spin magic, Afghanistan were bowled out for just 152 in the first innings. The young spinner took six wickets with just 33 runs in 22 overs. Mano not only destroyed…
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has introduced a transformative vision for higher education in India. Among its most significant reforms is the emphasis on multidisciplinary education, marking a clear departure from the traditional model of specialised institutions dedicated to single disciplines such as engineering, medicine, law, or teacher education. For decades, standalone institutions…
The Southeast Asian country has been shaken by a terrible earthquake. The earthquake measured 8.2 on the Richter scale and was felt on Monday morning. The tremors were so intense that many houses collapsed. One death has already been reported in this incident. Many others were injured. A tsunami warning has also been issued for…
An awareness programme focusing on biodiversity conservation, recycling and sustainable living was organised in Guwahati on Monday, June 1, as part of World Environment Week 2026 celebrations. The event, jointly organised by Soroptimist International Guwahati (SIG) and Faculty Senior Secondary School (FSSS), brought together students, educators and environmental advocates to discuss the role of…
US President Donald Trump advised Israel to remain calm. He said that the agreement with Iran is almost final. If attacked in this situation, there is a possibility that everything will turn into water. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not heed Trump’s advice. Early Monday morning, Israeli forces launched a simultaneous attack on…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati is expected to host a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, in early July, with discussions likely to focus on investments in the northeastern states and other aspects of India-Japan bilateral ties, sources told GPlus. ALSO READ: Journal of Voice Study Decodes the Science Behind Zubeen Garg’s Signature Humming…
China has now adopted new and dangerous tactics to try to encircle Taiwan from all sides. The Chinese government is now resorting to military threats as well as legal tactics to get Taiwan to talk. These startling facts have emerged in a recent report of the US Congressional Commission. According to reports, Beijing has rapidly…
GUWAHATI: The Centre on Sunday, June 7, said Indian households continue to pay some of the world's lowest cooking gas prices despite a sharp rise in international LPG costs, with a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder priced at ₹942 for general consumers against a supply cost that has risen to over ₹1,600. ALSO READ: India Beat…
A very sad news has come from the elite area of Delhi’s New Friends Colony. Two puppies died in a terrible fire in a residential house in the area on Sunday afternoon. The incident spread panic in the area. Firefighters received a call about the incident around 3:40 pm and rescue teams rushed to the…
Two of Asia’s most enigmatic countries are the biggest talk in the corridors of global diplomacy and power right now. Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to set foot on North Korean soil after a long hiatus of nearly seven years. On the surface, this may appear to be a normal and formal bilateral visitHowever,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government on Sunday, June 7, assigned Guardian District responsibilities to ministers, designating them to oversee development works, monitor the implementation of government schemes and coordinate with district administrations across the state. ALSO READ: Domestic LPG Prices Remain Among Lowest Globally Despite Rising Import Costs: Centre Announcing the allocations in a post on…
A high-level delegation of the European Union will visit Assam on June 8 and the main objective of the visit is to enhance cooperation between the European state and India’s Northeast. The joint agenda that was adopted at the EU-India summit last JanuaryThe itinerary is based on that. The team will consist of ambassadors and…
GUWAHATI: India reclaimed the SAFF Women’s Championship title after a seven-year gap, defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final in Goa on Saturday, June 6, to secure a record-extending sixth crown. ALSO READ: Assam Assigns Guardian District Portfolios to Ministers; District-Wise Allocations Announced Goals from Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida Nongrum and Lynda Kom Serto sealed…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the youth of the country to make videos on social media. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi made this comment about the change in CBSE exam answer sheet. The Congress leader recently met a student named Sarthak. Sarthak and his classmate Nisarg were instrumental in solving the CBSE…
GUWAHATI: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested and 111 grams of heroin seized during a targeted anti-narcotics operation carried out by Basistha Police in the Khanapara area of Guwahati, officials said on Sunday, June 7. ALSO READ: Indian Women’s Football Team Reclaim SAFF Championship Title With 3-1 Win Over Bangladesh The operation was conducted at…
