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From IIT-Guwahati, a prosthetic leg that allows deep squatting, cross-legged sitting

Research said the prosthetic leg has been designed for Indian conditions to suit uneven terrain

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2022

Congress leaders arrested in Guwahati ahead of protest against ED summons to Rahul Gandhi

GUWAHATI: The police on Monday morning arrested several Congress leaders and workers in Guwahati while they were trying to take out a protest march against the summoning of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2022

Khelo India Youth Games: Ridhhi, Aditi Swami bag archery gold

In a repeat of last edition’s final, Haryana’s Riddhi fought back from 2-4 down to beat Tamanna 6-4 and avenge the loss in Guwahati

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022

Guwahati Municipal Corporation: Fixing treatment plant glitch, water woes to go on in Assam

GUWAHATI: A glitch at the British-era water treatment plant situated at Satpukhuri has hit the Guwahati Municipal Corporation’s water supply for the last three days. The situation is likely to remain so for the next few days, adding to the water woes of the residents of a vast part of…

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

Rio urges Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to break deadlock in Naga talks

GUWAHATI: Nagaland’s Core Committee on Naga Political Issue (CCoNPI) headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio has sought the support of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), to act as a catalyst in breaking the deadlock in the 25-year-old peace talks by…

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

75,000 still hit by floods in four districts of Assam

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam improved significantly on Thursday though nearly 75,000 people are still hit by the deluge in four districts, an official bulletin said.

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

Himanta to expand his ministry next week

GUWAHATI: After months of speculation, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said he will expand his 13-month-old ministry next week. Speaking on the sidelines of a campaign rally for Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council polls, he said, "On the 9th of this month, you will see new ministers in the…

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

Congress may shrink to 30-35 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed the Congress' tally in Lok Sabha may come down to 30-35 seats in 2024 and it could lose the tag of principal opposition party.

The Times of India · Jun 2, 2022

Scooty for Karbi Anglong students: Assam CM

GUWAHATI: In poll-bound Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced he would gift a scooty to every student, boy or girl, who cleared the Class XII boards with a first division (60% marks or above). Earlier, scooties were given to only successful girl candidates.

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2022

Want notified vending zones in Guwahati: Street hawkers to mayor

GUWAHATI: The All Assam Street Vendors’ Association has come to a confrontation with newly elected Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) mayor Mrigen Sarania after he ordered the traders to remove their stalls immediately prior to facing eviction.

The Times of India · Jun 1, 2022