Guwahati

Metropolis in Assam, India

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Guwahati is the capital city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. It is called the 'Gateway to North East India'.

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Assam govt converts Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium into COVID isolation facility Assam government converted Guwahati's Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium also known as Sarusajai Stadium into a COVID-19 isolation facility on April 21. At least 500 people can be quarantined at the COVID.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:14Published 1 day ago

Assam writer arrested for Facebook post on Bijapur Naxal attack Guwahati police arrested an Assamese writer on April 6 over a Facebook post on the security forces after 22 personnel were killed in a deadly Naxal attack in Chattisgarh. The 48-year old Assamese.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:02Published 2 weeks ago

Assam polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma casts vote in Guwahati Assam Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote at a polling booth in Amingaon area under Jalukbari constituency. "There're 40 seats in this phase, we are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:48Published 2 weeks ago

IIT student suspended for 'sexual assault' \| 4 others isolated \| Oneindia News The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has supended a student for allegedly sexually assaulting his peer. The institute said the student whom they named and who has been arrested, was cooperating.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Forces lost lives in Naxal attack, but Chhattisgarh CM busy campaigning in Assam: BJP MP Criticising Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over the Naxal attack on security forces in Bijapur where five personnel were killed and over 30 injured, BJP MP Dilip Saika said Baghel is.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:39Published 3 weeks ago

2 rhinos spotted in residential area of Assam's Darrang Two rhinos were spotted in a residential area of Assam's Darrang on April 03. After much commotion, one of them was tranquillized by Forest Department officials with locals' help and sent to Guwahati.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published 3 weeks ago

WB polls: We're forming govt but results will be astounding, says JP Nadda West Bengal is holding elections in 8 phases, so far voting for two phases have been conducted. BJP chief JP Nadda told ANI that he is confident about BJP forming government in West Bengal and "results.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published 3 weeks ago

Assam elections: People made one-sided decision in phase 1 and 2, claims JP Nadda BJP chief JP Nadda while speaking to ANI in Guwahati on April 03 claimed that Assam has made up its mind to support BJP-NDA and people have made a one-sided decision in phase 1 and 2. "I see huge crowd.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi has limited knowledge of Assam's culture: JP Nadda Amid the ongoing elections in Assam, BJP president JP Nadda mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said that he has limited knowledge of Assam's culture. JP Nadda said that people going with Ajmal.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published 3 weeks ago

Assam polls: Congress asks EC to probe sudden disappearance of Tamulpur constituency candidate Congress national spokesperson Manish Tiwari while addressing the media in Guwahati asked Election Commission to probe the sudden disappearance of Congress-led Mahajot candidate from Tamulpur.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:02Published 3 weeks ago

'We aren't BJP': Rahul Gandhi visits Kamakhya temple, vows to fulfill promises Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Wednesday. He is on a two-day visit to poll-bound Assam. The Gandhi scion is on his third visit to Assam as part of election.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:44Published 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi attacks Assam govt over death of Dipanjal Das during anti-CAA protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 31, remembered Dipanjal Das, who got killed in Guwahati during anti-CAA protests in 2019 and guaranteed that Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) will not be.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:09Published 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi prays at Kamakhya temple \| Assam election \| Oneindia News Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati while visiting the poll-bound state today. Watch the video. #Rahul Gandhi #AssamPolls #KamakhyaTemple Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:41Published 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited and offered prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on March 31. Rahul Gandhi is on his visit to the poll-bound state. He'll also attend two election rallies here... Credit: ANI Duration: 02:41Published 3 weeks ago

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‘Civil disturbance can’t be UAPA offence’: HC upholds bail to Akhil Gogoi Stating that someone accused of civil disturbance can’t be booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act unless it qualifies to be an act of terror, the Gauhati high court has upheld the bail.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
After service of 132 years, Indian Army closes military farms The military farms in India are spread over more than 20,000 acres of prime defence land across the country in cities such as Ambala, Kolkata, Srinagar, Agra, Pathankot, Lucknow, Meerut, Allahabad and.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Assam: Six arrested for attempt to ‘malign’ Himanta Biswa Sarma’s image Six people, including the editor-in-chief and news editor of a Guwahati-based portal, were arrested on Wednesday for alleged “salacious” intent while releasing a picture of Assam minister Himanta.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 18, 2021

Jaishankar offers prayers at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Began the day with the blessing of Maa Kamakhya at Nilachal hills, Guwahati."State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present with him during the visit. IndiaTimes - Published on February 15, 2021
Rahul Gandhi takes advice from Arabic speaking people: Himanta Biswa Sarma, the convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), the regional arm of NDA, also dared the Congress to take a stand against illegal Muslim immigrants. Talking to reporters on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2021
Amit Shah arrives in Guwahati, to hold public meetings on January 24 IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2021

BJP chief JP Nadda on 2-day Assam visit from today, to address rally in Silchar He would visit the famous Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, before leaving for Delhi. He attended various party programmes in West Bengal. DNA - Published on January 11, 2021
I-T dept detects black income of Rs 100 crore after raids on contractors in Assam Unaccounted income of Rs 100 crore has been detected after the income tax department raided three "leading" contractors of Northeast India based in Assam early this week, the CBDT said on Saturday. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2020
Amid reports of defection, Congress MPs, MLAs hold closed-door meet in Guwahati IndiaTimes - Published on December 23, 2020
'Tarun Gogoi was my guru': Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to the mortal remains of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday and called the party veteran his guru. He said Gogoi's demise is a personal loss.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2020

Take a Seaplane from Sabarmati to Statue of Unity in just Rs 1500 According to SpiceJet officials, the Seaplane has gone through successful trials in Nagpur, Guwahati and Mumbai and is one of the most sought after aircraft. DNA - Published on October 28, 2020
Assam's only woman CM Syeda Anwara Taimur passes away Family sources in Guwahati said that Taimur, Chief Minister from December 6, 1980 to June 30, 1981, was residing in Australia with her son for the past few years. DNA - Published on September 28, 2020
West Bengal: DRI seizes gold worth Rs 2.65 crore from Siliguri, 2 arrested When intercepted, they said that they were coming from Guwahati and denied carrying any contraband with them. On sustained questioning, they admitted that the gold was smuggled from Myanmar through a.. DNA - Published on September 23, 2020	Education to be new medium of engagement with SE Asia: Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the 22nd convocation of IIT, Guwahati through video-conferencing said that education will be the new medium of India’s relations with South East Asian.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 22, 2020
PM Modi to address convocation of IIT, Guwahati through video-conferencing tomorrow IndiaTimes - Published on September 21, 2020	Petition in Gauhati HC against delay in implementation of Bodo Accord Coronated Bodo prince Prithviraj Narayan Dev Mech and IIT graduate Thulunga Basumatary — two mediators of the Bodo peace accord signed in January — have moved Gauhati high court, accusing the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 30, 2020
78 new routes get nod under 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN The Civil Aviation Ministry in a release said, "Special boost is being given to connectivity in North East with routes from Guwahati to Tezu, Rupsi, Tezpur, Passighat, Misa and Shillong. DNA - Published on August 27, 2020	Govt clears running Jaipur, Guwahati & T’puram airports PPP way for 50 years IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2020
Union Cabinet approves proposal to lease out 3 AAI airports through Public-Private Partnership Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for leasing out three airports of Airports Authority of India (AAI) through Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The three airports approved are Jaipur,.. DNA - Published on August 19, 2020	Centre likely to discuss privatisation of 6 airports in Cabinet meeting on Wednesday The Modi government had earlier decided to privatise operations of 12 airports of the Airport Authority of India (AAI). The decision on privatisation of six airports of Ahmadabad, Mangalore, Lucknow,.. DNA - Published on August 18, 2020
Singer Zubeen ‘assaulted’ in Guwahati IndiaTimes - Published on August 14, 2020	NIA court in Guwahati rejects bail plea of activist Akhil Gogoi Gogoi was arrested on December 12 last year amid protests against the CAA in Assam. According to NIA, the case against him pertains to a larger conspiracy hatched by CPI (Maoist) wherein Akhil Gogoi.. DNA - Published on August 7, 2020
Assam Floods: Water level of Brahmaputra river continues to rise, IMD warns of more rain According to an official of the Central Water Commission (CWC) in Guwahati, the Brahmaputra river is flowing 8 cm above the danger mark. The water level continues to rise and does not seem to be.. DNA - Published on July 22, 2020	Sharjeel Imam tests positive in Guwahati jail, transfer to Delhi delayed IndiaTimes - Published on July 21, 2020
Assam appeals to countrymen for plasma donation in Guwahati; to be given state guest honour Assam government on Thursday has decided to reach out to all symptomatic Covid-19 recovered patients across the country and invite them to travel to Guwahati as a state guest and donate their blood.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 16, 2020	Over 9 lakh affected in Assam floods, Brahmaputra flows above danger level in Guwahati According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 9,26,059 people have been affected in 23 districts due to the flood situation in the state. DNA - Published on June 29, 2020
Covid-19: 12-hour night curfew in Assam, Hyderabad market traders to shut shops for 8 days With coronavirus cases on the rise, the Assam government announced a 12-hour night curfew across the state from Friday and a 14-day complete lockdown in Kamrup (Metro) district, of which Guwahati city.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 26, 2020	Assam: Brahmaputra river's water continues to rise, crosses warning level in Guwahati "The rainy season has started. The river is swelling due to the excessive rains. Yesterday only, the warning was issued.49.09 meters is the level of the water and is away one meter from danger level,".. DNA - Published on June 25, 2020
Guwahati may see another lockdown, says Assam minister Sarma's alert comes after 25 people in the city with no travel history tested positive."We have not been able to ascertain the sources of their infection because they have no travel history. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2020	IAF conducts fly-past over Delhi saluting 'corona warriors' The military jets, including Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-29 and Jaguar, flew over Rajpath, Delhi's centrepiece boulevard, and then orbited over the city for around 30 minutes from 11 am. IAF is carrying out.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 3, 2020
Railways to run two special trains for the army: Military sources The sources said the Home Ministry has given the approval to run a train on the Bangalore - Belgaum- Secundrabad - Ambala- Jammu route on April 17, and another one on April 18 on the Bangalore -.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2020	4 more test positive for Covid-19 in Assam, all attended Tablighi Jamaat meet in Delhi Four more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Guwahati on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases in Assam to five, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. IndiaTimes - Published on April 1, 2020
Let me take oath, I will speak in detail about accepting RS nomination: Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi Briefly talking to reporters who went to meet him at his residence in Guwahati, former CJI Ranjan Gogoi said he will speak about his decision to accept the offer of a Rajya Sabha seat after he takes.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2020	PM Modi arrives in Guwahati ahead of Kokrajhar rally Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi among others. Large numbers of locals have gathered at the rally ground, in Bodo-dominated.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2020
Bodos ready to welcome PM Modi; Ulfa sets talks terms Earthern lamps lining the streets and in front of homes have lit up Kokrajhar, about 220 km from Guwahati, to welcome Modi. The PM will arrive at Kokrajhar by noon on Friday. IndiaTimes - Published on February 6, 2020	'NIA questioning of IIT-Guwahati professor deeply distressing' IndiaTimes - Published on February 2, 2020
Opening Khelo India in Guwahati was never in PM's schedule: Himanta Biswa Sarma IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2020	BJP, Aasu spar over ‘migrants’ in Assam On a day when BJP national working president JP Nadda held a mega rally in Guwahati in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu) and its allied organisations.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 4, 2020
Centre’s case to ban PFI gets boost after UP, Assam inputs The request from UP government seeking a ban on radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), coupled with inputs from Assam police pointing to PFI cadres’ role in fanning the December 11.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2020	Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Guwahati against CAA, NRC Amid a series of protests against the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday announced that he will address a.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2019
NIA raids Akhil Gogoi's house in Guwahati The National Investigation Agency on Thursday carried out searches at the residence of RTI activist and peasant leader Akhil Gogoi, who was arrested by the agency earlier this month, officials said... IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2019	Guwahati: Artists express dissent against CAA through their crafts on Christmas IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2019
Normalcy returns to Guwahati, curfew relaxed in Dibrugarh Normalcy returned in Guwahati while the curfew imposed in Dibrugarh was relaxed for 14 hours since 6am on Wednesday. The curfew imposed in Guwahati, the gateway to the northeast, on December 11 in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2019	Anti-citizenship law stir continues in Bengal, curfew lifted in Guwahati IndiaTimes - Published on December 17, 2019
Assam Protests: Broadband restored, curfew relaxed in Guwahati, Dibrugarh; 190 arrested The protests in Assam took a violent turn with agitators damaging public property by setting ablaze buses, tires and other vehicles. DNA - Published on December 17, 2019	2 more Assam protesters die in hospital, toll hits 4 The death toll in Thursday’s police firing on protesters against the citizenship law in Guwahati rose to four since Saturday night after two youths succumbed to their injuries. As many as 26 people.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2019
ATMs begin to run dry; people stalk up essentials during relaxed curfew hours in Guwahati In some relief to residents, markets at many places were open till 6.00 pm and prices of vegetables and fruits came down a bit compared to the rates a day before, and police authorities had allowed.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2019	Anti-Citizenship Act protests: Curfew relaxed in Dibrugarh, Guwahati; internet to remain suspended In Dibrugarh, the curfew has been relaxed from 7 am-4 pm today, and in Guwahati, it has been relaxed from 9 am-6 pm. DNA - Published on December 15, 2019
ATMs go dry in Guwahati, chicken sells for 500/kg The ongoing anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) agitation has completely disrupted normal life in Guwahati, with people having to face severe food shortage, sky-high prices, cashless ATMs and defunct.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2019	After Bangladesh ministers, Japan PM scraps India visit The violent anti-CAB protests in Assam put paid to the India-Japan annual summit Friday with the government announcing that PM Narendra Modi’s meeting with his counterpart Shinzo Abe in Guwahati had.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2019

Guwahati

Metropolis in Assam, India

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