Guwahati: News
Assam couple's wedding shatters gender norms; transwoman marries man
In a historic move, a Guwahati-based transwoman, Taira Bhattacharjee, married her long-time partner and best friend, Bikramjit Sutradhar.
Technical snag: IndiGo flight canceled, another diverted amid safety concerns
An IndiGo flight from Chandigarh to Lucknow was canceled on Friday after a technical issue was detected during pre-flight checks.
'Mayday' call on IndiGo flight due to low fuel
An IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Chennai was diverted mid-air on Thursday night after the pilot issued a "Mayday" call due to low fuel.
Orange alert for ghats in Maharashtra; heavy rain in Assam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain in Pune and the surrounding areas till Thursday.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam watched hitmen kill husband with machete
More stomach-churning details have emerged as police unravel the conspiracy behind the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya.
34 dead, 19,000 displaced in Northeast after heavy rain
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the northeastern states of India, killing at least 34 people and displacing thousands.
'Britain's Got Talent': Assam's Binita finishes as 2nd runner-up
In a remarkable achievement, a nine-year-old girl from Assam, Binita Chetry, has emerged as the second runner-up on Britain's Got Talent (BGT).
Floods, landslides kill 32 across Northeast
The northeastern states of India have been battered by heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating floods and landslides.
Assam CM Sarma shares Bangladesh's map with '2 chicken necks'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared a map of Bangladesh, highlighting two vulnerable corridors that he claims are similar to India's "Chicken Neck" corridor.
Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika dies at 44 after cancer battle
Renowned Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika died on Friday at the age of 44.
'Family Man' actor Rohit Basfore found dead in Guwahati
Rohit Basfore, who has acted in the upcoming The Family Man Season 3, has died under mysterious circumstances.
'IGL' row: SC refuses to release Ranveer Allahbadia's passport
The Supreme Court of India has refused to release the passport of YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia.
Amit Shah to discuss BNS implementation with Northeast CMs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting today with the Chief Ministers of the Northeastern states.
Ranveer Allahbadia fails to appear before Assam Police
Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia failed to appear before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Tuesday.
'India's Got Latent' controversy: Comedian Samay Raina's Gujarat shows canceled
The ongoing controversy over the YouTube show India's Got Latent has resulted in the cancelation of comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina's upcoming performances in Gujarat.
'Latent' row: Samay Raina's US-Canada tour at risk following summons
Comedian Samay Raina and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia have been summoned by the Mumbai Police for questioning.
Guwahati Police register FIR against Ranveer, Samay over 'Latent' controversy
The Guwahati Police have filed cases against five YouTubers, including Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina.
Republic Day celebrations disturbed by loud noise in Guwahati
Republic Day festivities in Guwahati were marred by a loud noise on Sunday morning.
Assam to get 2nd capital? CM Himanta's big announcement
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Dibrugarh will be developed as the state's second capital within three years.
Explosives found in Assam amid Republic Day preparations
Security forces in Assam's Sonitpur district unearthed a stash of explosives on January 25, 2025, while preparing for the 76th Republic Day.
FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'fighting Indian state' remark
An FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Guwahati, Assam, for his recent remarks about "fighting the Indian State."
Diljit Dosanjh banned from singing these tracks at Hyderabad concert
Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Hyderabad on Friday, the Telangana government has served a notice to the organizers.
Indian batters with most runs against spin in a T20I
India's star batter Sanju Samson played a sensational knock in the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban.
Tamannaah Bhatia questioned by ED in money laundering case
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati, Assam, on Thursday.
Using bed-sheets, lungis 5 prisoners escape Assam jail
Five undertrial prisoners, all booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, escaped from Morigaon District Jail in Assam on Friday.
Man arrested for 'molesting' woman on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight
A man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a female co-passenger on an IndiGo Airlines flight from Delhi to Chennai.
Video: Biker chased, mauled to death by rhino in Assam
A 37-year-old biker named Saddam Hussain was chased and mauled to death by a rhino near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district on Sunday.
IIT-Guwahati dean resigns amid protests over death of 21-year-old student
The academic dean of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Professor Kanduru V. Krishna, has resigned following widespread protests over the death of a 21-year-old B.Tech student.
IIT-Guwahati student found dead in hostel—2nd case in a month
A third-year BTech student from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati was found dead in his hostel room on Monday.
After 'flood jihad', Himanta slams Meghalaya University's 'Mecca-like' gate
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of the University of Science and Technology in Meghalaya (USTM), alleging that the university displays images of Mecca—Islam's holiest site in Saudi Arabia—at its entrance, while lacking symbols of Hindu or Christian faiths.
Ramen Barua missing case: Police search Brahmaputra for potential body
Ramen Barua, a legend in Assamese music, has been reported missing since Monday, prompting state-wide concern and a police investigation.
Assam: Over 1.05 lakh people affected as Brahmaputra river swells
Over the past few days, torrential rainfall has triggered floods affecting over 1.05 lakh people across 14 districts of Assam, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
IIT-Guwahati freshman found dead in dormitory room; family alleges ragging
A freshman at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati was found dead in his dormitory room on Wednesday evening.
Kerala couple, their friend found dead in Arunachal hotel room
A couple and their friend from Kerala were found dead in a hotel room in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh.
Guwahati airport roof collapses partially due to heavy rain
A sudden storm and heavy rainfall led to a partial ceiling collapse at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Sunday.
Pune trader found murdered in Guwahati hotel, couple arrested
A Pune-based businessman was found dead in a ninth-floor room of a five-star hotel in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Will soon identify Rahul Gandhi's 'body double': Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he would soon reveal the details of the "body double" allegedly used by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state.
Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather
A Guwahati-bound flight of IndiGo was diverted to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday after bad weather conditions disrupted its scheduled landing.
Manipur students' death: CBI arrests 4, shifts to Guwahati
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four persons in connection with the murder of two students from Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Sunday.
Man 'gropes' female passenger on IndiGo's Mumbai-Guwahati flight, arrested
In the latest midflight incident involving sexual harassment, a man was arrested for reportedly groping a female co-passenger on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati, the airline officials revealed on Sunday.
BJP leader kills self after intimate photo-leak with senior leader
In a shocking incident in Assam, prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Indrani Tahbildar was reportedly found dead at her residence in Guwahati on Friday.
PM Modi virtually flags off Northeast's first Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off northeast India's first Vande Bharat Express train from Guwahati in Assam to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Monday.
Guwahati: Doctor couple abused, tortured adopted 4-year-old daughter; arrested
In a horrific incident, a doctor couple was arrested for allegedly torturing their adopted four-year-old daughter in Guwahati, Assam. Per ANI, the couple tied the girl to a pole on their terrace and tortured her in the Paltan Bazaar area of the state.
PM Modi inaugurates Northeast's 1st AIIMS in Assam
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Northeast India's first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Guwahati, Assam, on Friday.
Drunk passenger defecates, vomits on IndiGo's Guwahati-Delhi flight
In yet another instance of an on-flight mishap in India, an intoxicated passenger traveling on an IndiGo flight to Delhi from Guwahati on Sunday reportedly vomited in the aisle and defecated around the washroom.
Indian Army helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh, 2 pilots missing
An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in the Mandala Hills region of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. Two pilots— a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major— are missing, reported NDTV.
Assam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; stores body pieces in fridge
A woman in Assam's Guwahati has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and mother-in-law, chopping their bodies, keeping the pieces in a fridge for three days, and later disposing of the same in Meghalaya, the police revealed on Monday.
Assam: Hindu man found hanging; family alleges forced conversion, murder
Tensions flared in Lakhimpur district of Assam after a Hindu youth (23) was found hanging from a tree in a tea garden, reported The Sentinel Assam.
Congress MLA alleges Sarma wants to bring down Jharkhand government
A Congress MLA from Jharkhand has now revealed that his colleagues jailed in Bengal over the seizure of cash worth lakhs have urged him to accompany them to Guwahati to meet Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Best planetariums in India to introduce your kids to astronomy
If you are inclined toward space exploration and astronomy, then planetariums or taramandals are a must-visit for you.
Planning a trip to Assam? Check out these beautiful places
Located in Northeast India, Assam is known for its historical temples, rich flora and fauna, lush green tea plantations, and the sparkling Brahmaputra River.
Meet Sneha Pareek, only girl among 2022 JEE Main Session-1 toppers
Sneha Pareek of Assam's Guwahati emerged as the only girl among the 14 2022 JEE Main Session 1 toppers who received a perfect score.
Manipur woman started organic food brand with just Rs. 500!
Yangmila Zimik, a single mother-turned-entrepreneur from the Ukhrul district in Manipur has proven again that hard work, faith, and determination can help anyone make their dreams come true.
Sena rebel Shinde claims he has 40 MLAs with him
Shiv Sena's rebel MLA, Eknath Shinde, claimed on Wednesday that he has 40 MLAs with him, adding that they will carry Balasaheb Thackeray's Hindutva.
Floods kill 16, affect 11 lakh in Assam, Meghalaya
Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam and Meghalaya, killing at least 16 people as water levels in key rivers are on the rise.
5 places to visit near Siliguri
Siliguri in West Bengal is the doorway to the northeast for the rest of India. Siliguri also gives one access to Sikkim via road.
5 most scenic bus routes in India
They say the journey is more important than the destination, and, when it comes to traveling, they are right.
5 best tourist places to visit in Guwahati
Located in Assam, Guwahati is an ancient urban city blessed with scenic views of the Brahmaputra and rich flora and fauna along with mighty mountain ranges.
Bhargav Saikia to direct multi-lingual horror-fantasy feature film 'Bokshi'
Filmmaker Bhargav Saikia on Friday announced that he will direct a multi-lingual horror-fantasy feature film titled Bokshi.
CAA, NRC have nothing to do with Hindu-Muslim divide: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is in Assam on a two-day visit, said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have nothing to do with the Hindu-Muslim divide and communal narrative surrounding the two issues were being peddled by some to gain political mileage.
IIT-Guwahati suspends student arrested on charge of molestation
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has suspended the student arrested on the charge of molesting a fellow woman student.
Assam JEE (Mains) topper, who used proxy for examination, arrested
The topper of JEE (Mains) from Assam, Neel Nakshatra Das, and his father, Dr. Jyotirmoy Das, have been arrested by the Guwahati Police after the former allegedly used a proxy to write the test, which is meant for admission in prestigious engineering colleges, including IITs.
I'm tired: Assam man who cremated 400 COVID-19 patients
As the coronavirus caseload and the number of deaths in Assam is surging, a man has reached a breaking point, tired of cremating bodies round the clock.
Amid anger against CAA, Modi to skip event in Guwahati
The Northeast is burning since Centre got the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) passed in the Parliament. It became an act after President's assent on Decemeber 13.
Arrested for sedition, activist Akhil Gogoi's home raided by NIA
The National Investigation Agency raided RTI activist and peasant leader Akhil Gogoi's residence in Guwahati, Assam, on Thursday.
Citizenship Act protests: Curfew lifted in Assam, broadband services resume
The curfew imposed in Assam's capital Guwahati was lifted on Tuesday, but with a rider. The restrictions will remain in place during the night, state finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced yesterday.
As Assam burns, CM Sonowal says violence won't be tolerated
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has finally spoken about the unrest in his state and promised to take strong action against those indulging in violence.
Assam: Guwahati Police Commissioner sacked amid Citizenship Bill protests
As protests rage in Assam over the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, the Police Commissioner of Guwahati, Deepak Kumar, has been removed from his position, officials said.