RARE PHOTOS: 2 - The Real Truth

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…

Times Life · Aug 5

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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…

Times Life · Jul 19

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,…

Times Life · Jul 5

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 13

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

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…

The Economic Times · May 29