Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a ₹1,010 crore investment for developing Assam's Brahmaputra and Barak rivers. Projects include 12 floating terminals, two multimodal terminals, and two permanent terminals to boost cargo, passenger movement, and river tourism. Under the Sagarmala scheme,…
The Raas festival at Sri Sri Harimandir in Nalbari concluded on Thursday with a mass wedding ceremony. Organized by the district administration and Harimandir committee, 18 couples from the district tied the knot in the presence of thousands chanting Vedic…
Thousands across Assam joined the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign to eradicate child marriage. Organized by the Just Rights for Children (JRC) alliance, the initiative reached 3,900 villages in 28 districts through rallies, marches, and awareness drives. Assam, with one…
The US government, through USAID and Jhpiego, launched the PRERANA initiative to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Northeast India. This five-year program will focus on empowering youth in eight states, including Assam and Nagaland, with resources for informed…
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 will be held at IIT Guwahati from November 30 to December 3, marking its first event in the Northeast. Organized by CSIR and coordinated by CSIR-NIIST, the festival promotes scientific collaboration and inspires…
Siltation has raised the Bahini riverbed by three meters in a decade, causing severe waterlogging in Rukminigaon during monsoons. Experts recommend urgent dredging and long-term measures like new drains, water diversion, and encroachment removal. The government is reviewing these recommendations,…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) removed over 100 food stalls, including "Khau Gali," from Dighalipukhuri as part of a beautification drive led by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation. The initiative aims to restore the historic site's heritage value. GMC cited…
A valve leakage in Athgaon caused minor waterlogging on Thursday, disrupting daily activities. The Guwahati Jal Board attributed the issue to the lack of an air valve over the sluice valve. Officials assured prompt repairs, while residents await swift action…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined a Fancy Bazaar establishment ₹95,000 for unauthorized waste dumping and lacking a valid waste management agreement. Located on SC Goswami Road, the business violated GMC rules. The corporation warned of strict penalties for non-compliance,…
The six-lane Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge, under construction since 2019, is expected to be inaugurated between September and November 2025. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the likely completion by July, with inauguration plans during Durga Puja, potentially by Prime Minister…
