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Nexus Select Trust to acquire Galaxy Infra Creations for Rs 1,600 crore

Nexus Select Trust is set to enter the thriving consumption markets of northeast India with the acquisition of a shopping mall and a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Guwahati for Rs 1,600 crore. This notable transaction includes a 164-key hotel and a retail space, both currently under construction, with Nexus poised…

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IndiGo to start direct Guwahati-Bangkok flights from October 27

IndiGo will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Guwahati and Bangkok from October 27, marking its first international operations from Guwahati. The route will give Northeast India direct connectivity to Thailand and strengthen Guwahati’s position as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

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Vice President Radhakrishnan arrives in Assam on two-day trip

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Guwahati for a two-day visit. He will attend a convocation and lay project foundations in Assam. Later, he visits Shillong and Imphal for public receptions and museum visits. The Vice President will then attend a special assembly session in Itanagar. His tour concludes with…

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Taking Your Pet on an Indian Train or Flight: Crate Rules, Paperwork and Routes That Work

What the Airlines Actually AllowIndiGo does not allow pets in the cabin. Air India does, but only on select routes and only for cats and dogs under 7 kg combined weight with the carrier. Akasa Air permits in-cabin pets on domestic sectors with advance notice. Vistara, now merged into Air…

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Assam CM calls for IIT Guwahati to emerge as knowledge partner of the Northeast India

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged IIT Guwahati to enhance its role as a development partner. He emphasized collaboration in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and emerging technologies for the region. The Chief Minister highlighted ongoing joint projects and the need for skilled human capital. He also stressed IIT Guwahati's contribution…

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Air India, Drukair announce interline partnership to boost India-Bhutan connectivity

Air India and Bhutan’s Drukair have announced an interline partnership allowing passengers to travel on both airlines under a single ticket. The tie-up will offer through-baggage and easier connections between Bhutan, Air India’s domestic network and international destinations through Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata.

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Onion prices rise nearly 50%: Govt to run Kanda Express from today

Onion Price Today: Onion prices have risen sharply across India, with the average retail price reaching Rs 42 per kg. To increase supplies and control prices, the Centre will start operating Kanda Express trains from Nashik to Delhi, Chennai, Kochi and Guwahati from Monday. The government will release buffer stock…

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5 Monsoon Productivity Habits Indian Professionals in High-Rainfall Cities Swear By

1. Front-load the day before the rain peaksIn cities like Mumbai and Kochi, the heaviest rainfall typically arrives between noon and 4 PM during peak monsoon months. Professionals who have figured this out treat the early morning window, roughly 6 AM to 10 AM, as protected time. Deep work, client…

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The Hair Clip Is Back: How Gen Z Indian Women Are Reclaiming Traditional Adornment

What your grandmother clipped into her braid without thinkingThe gold-toned hairclip your nani kept in a steel box beside her sindoor wasn't decorative in any self-conscious way. It was functional. It held a plait, kept hair off a face bent over a chulha, marked the end of the morning routine.…

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IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicants

IIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offers instant and accurate on-site analysis of various contaminants. It works by converting chemical reactions into digital data for easy interpretation. The technology aligns with the Jal Jeevan Mission, aiming to ensure…

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Meghalaya's Underground River Caves Hold a World Record Most Indians Have Never Heard Of

The Record That Sits Quietly in Meghalaya's HillsKrem Puri, located in the Siju-Rewak area of South Garo Hills, was mapped by the Meghalaya Adventurers Association and a team of international cavers in 2018 and measured at 24.583 kilometres, making it the longest sandstone cave in the world. Not the longest…

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20% of Indian teens at moderate to high risk of alcohol, tobacco use; Guwahati tops list, Nagpur safest: Study

New research reveals varied adolescent substance use risk across Indian cities. Guwahati and Deoghar show higher risk, while Nagpur and Puducherry appear safer. Increased screen time and permissive attitudes correlate with greater risk for teens. Girls exhibited a higher likelihood of riskier substance use categories than boys. Localized interventions are…

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Why Getting to Tawang in Arunachal Is Harder Than Almost Any Other Destination in India

The paperwork comes before the road doesTawang is one of the few places in India where you cannot simply buy a ticket and go. Arunachal Pradesh requires an Inner Line Permit for every Indian citizen who is not from the state. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit on top…

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A 10-Day Northeast India Roadtrip Itinerary Covering Meghalaya, Assam, and Nagaland Without Rushing

Days 1 to 2: Guwahati to Kaziranga, Start Moving Before You Think You're ReadyLand in Guwahati, clear the airport, and drive east on NH27 the same afternoon. The road is wide and fast for the first two hours, then it narrows into the Brahmaputra floodplain and the light turns gold.…

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5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

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Kaziranga in Assam Is the Wildlife Reserve India Has No Answer To, And the Rhino Is Why

The animal that stops you coldYou are sitting in an open jeep on a dirt track through tall elephant grass when the rhino appears. Not far away. Not behind a fence. Close enough that you can see the texture of its armoured skin, the way its small eyes register you…

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India to host two-day BRICS anti-drug agencies meet in Guwahati from June 6

Guwahati will host a crucial two-day BRICS meeting from June 6, bringing together anti-drug agency heads to bolster intelligence sharing and operational cooperation against narcotics trafficking. India aims to transform BRICS collaboration into action-oriented efforts, focusing on combating synthetic drugs, enhancing intelligence, and building institutional capacity to tackle evolving global…

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The Vivek Express From Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari: India's Longest Train Journey Nobody Takes

Train Number 15906, and What It Actually DoesThe Vivek Express departs Dibrugarh every Friday evening and arrives at Kanyakumari roughly 82 hours and 30 minutes later, having crossed 4,286 kilometres of the subcontinent's spine. It stops at more than eighty stations. It passes through Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh,…

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Voter ID, PAN card and 13 documents weren't enough: Man fails to prove Indian citizenship in High Court; here's why

The Gauhati High Court has upheld a foreigners tribunal's declaration against Aminul Hoque, a day labourer from Guwahati, after finding that his 15 submitted documents failed to establish an unbroken family chain across voter lists of three villages. The court also held that his father's oral testimony was insufficient without…

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Assam: Government approves set up of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development Authority

The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam takes possession of land in Kamrup, Assam for temple construction

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially taken possession of over 10 acres of land in Assam. The land is allocated for the construction of a Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Guwahati. The Assam government provided 10.33 acres in Sonapur Circle, Kamrup district. This move aligns with TTD's nationwide initiative to…

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Guwahati HC upholds state's duty to clear forest encroachments, grants 30 days to vacate

The Guwahati High Court has upheld the Assam government's duty to clear reserved forests of encroachments. Alleged encroachers have been given 30 days to leave forest land. The court emphasized that reserved forest areas cannot be used for non-forest purposes without proper approval. Electricity connections will be disconnected for those…

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Guns N’ Roses, the band behind ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, announce India concerts: Check dates, venues and ticket prices

Guns N’ Roses India concert: Guwahati will host the legendary rock band Guns N' Roses on November 17, 2026. This event follows the success of the Post Malone concert. Assam is becoming a major global live entertainment hub. Visitors will experience Assamese hospitality and culture. This will create new opportunities…

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Guwahati ring road faces wildlife scrutiny after HC intervention

The Gauhati High Court has mandated an ecological impact study for the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. This study by the Wildlife Institute of India is required before construction begins on the Rs 5,730 crore Guwahati Ring Road project. The court's order ensures environmental concerns are addressed. No trees will be felled…

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Why Vishnu’s Own Son Became a Demon King

How does the son of a divine avatar become one of the most feared demons in Hindu mythology? That is the shocking mystery behind Narakasura, the powerful ruler whose birth itself was blessed by the divine. Born from the union of Varaha and Bhudevi, Narakasura was never meant to walk…

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