Ashmita Paul, a 20-year-old self-defence instructor from Pandu, entered the India Book of Records as the first woman from Northeast India to complete a solo scooty expedition from Guwahati to Jammu & Kashmir and Kanyakumari. Riding a Yamaha Aerox, she…
The Asom Sahitya Sabha has set up a high-powered educational committee to integrate literature, culture, and higher education. Headed by Dr. Sashi Kanta Saikia, it includes three Vice-Chancellors as advisors. The committee will guide academic initiatives, seminars, and research, aiming…
A Butterfly Walk at Dulung Reserve Forest, Lakhimpur, recorded 70+ butterfly, moth, and bird species. Organized by Nature Conservation Society and Assam Tourism’s Awesome Assam, the event aimed at conservation awareness and saw participation from 67 nature enthusiasts.
APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi, addressing media at Rajiv Bhawan, accused CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of divisive politics, calling him ‘Shakuni Mama’. He alleged Sarma works for corporates like Ambani and Adani, while Assam lags in education and healthcare. Gogoi criticized…
In a quick breakthrough, Sonapur police arrested six men for a burglary at the Flipkart office near College Gate on August 26. The prime accused, ex-delivery boy Sanatan Kathar, confessed and revealed his associates. Police recovered over ₹2.6 lakh cash,…
A surprise inspection by Nagaon DC Debashish Sharma and SSP Swapnaneel Deka uncovered drugs being supplied to inmates by two jail staff, Patangi and Hazarika, allegedly aiding convict Salim’s drug network. Officials also found inmates enjoying contraband, canteens selling meat…
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) lodged complaints in 16 districts demanding activist Syeda Hameed’s arrest over alleged “anti-Assam and communal” remarks. AJP accused her of insulting Assamese people and provoking division, urging cases under multiple BNS sections. Hameed had said,…
The Centre received ₹10,95,209 crore (31.3% of FY26 BE) between April–July, with ₹6.61 lakh crore from net tax revenue. ₹4.28 lakh crore was devolved to states. Total expenditure stood at ₹15.63 lakh crore, including ₹3.46 lakh crore on infrastructure. Fiscal…
UIDAI’s Guwahati office held a training programme on the new Aadhaar Universal Client for stakeholders from Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. Over 100 participants attended. The session stressed faster enrolment, updates, and the Mandatory Biometric Update for children aged 5–7…
Water supply in Silpukhuri South, Senapati Colony, and parts of GNB Road was disrupted on Friday as Guwahati Jal Board failed to complete repair works due to bad weather. The department assured restoration after rectification and sought residents’ cooperation.