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Home Minister presents President's Colour to Assam Police; lauds exemplary service in past decades

President's Colour is the highest honour given to any military or police unit in recognition of its exceptional service to the nation, during both peace and war. Assam is the 10th state in the country to receive this honour.

May 10, 2022

Women's World Boxing: Lovlina off to flying start in Istanbul

Lovlina off to flying start in Istanbul at International Boxing Association; India stands third highest after these 2 countries

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain kickstarted her campaign in the 12th IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on an impressive note by notching up a thrilling win on Monday.

May 10, 2022

Well Marked LPA over Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Weather forecast: Low pressure area forms near South Andaman Sea, cyclonic Storm by Sunday evening

A low pressure area (LPA) that has formed over the South Andaman Sea and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bay Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

May 7, 2022

India logs 2,483 fresh Covid cases, active caseload dips to 15,636

India reported 2,483 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, a marginal decline against previous day's 2,541 infections, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2022

Ola says Guwahati rider was overspeeding as father blames firm for accident

Ola Electric vs customer: Guwahati accident leaves man in fractures, stitches; acrimonious debate ensues

In a series of tweets, one of the Ola Electric customers has levelled serious allegations against the company about a faulty scooter that severely injured his son. The incident reportedly took place on March 26 but has now taken the internet by storm after new developments.

Apr 23, 2022

NatGeo to showcase 10 environmental changemakers from across India

The National Geographic on Tuesday announced to showcase a series of short films, spotlighting 10 individuals from across India, who are taking significant steps towards planet conservation and restoration starting from Earth Day, April 22.

Apr 19, 2022

Valour Day celebrated at 28 Bn CRPF in Srinagar; felicitation, painting competition and more [details]

The 28 Bn CRPF in Srinagar celebrated Valour Day with fervour and fond remembrance 1965 event.

Apr 10, 2022

Over 2,000 paramilitary troopers died on duty in last 3 years; highest in 2021 [details]

A total of 2,042 security personnel from across the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) died in the last three years in the line of duty, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Apr 3, 2022

What explains the heat wave in March this year?

Heat wave to severe heat wave prevails in many states

Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions were observed over most parts of west Rajasthan and in isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh and Delhi while heat wave conditions were observed in isolated pockets of east Rajasthan and Jharkhand.

Apr 3, 2022

Australian researchers hope to give platypuses, a new lease of life by restoring their population

Australian conservationists and scientists are working to restore the population of one of the nation's most elusive native animals, the platypus.

Mar 30, 2022

Andaman journalist arrested by the police over his tweet

Global drug cartel busted in Delhi, heroin worth Rs 40 Cr recovered

Delhi Police have busted an international narcotic drug cartel and arrested its two key members along with Heroin worth Rs 40 crore in the international market, an official said on Tuesday.

Mar 29, 2022

India's $400bn export target illustrates capability, potential: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India recently achieved the target of $400 billion exports which has illustrated country's capability and potential.

Mar 27, 2022

4 more 'Border Haats' to be set up along India-B'desh border

Four more "Border Haats" (markets) would be set up in Tripura by the Indian and Bangladeshi governments to promote the local business and livelihood of the people living alongside the frontiers while four "Border Haats" were set up along borders of the two countries -- with Meghalaya and Tripura between 2011 and 2015, a Tripura minister said on Thursday.

Mar 25, 2022

Most endangered white winged wood ducks brought to Assam Zoo from Czech Republic

Two white winged wood ducks, one of the most endangered birds species globally, was imported from a Czech zoo and housed in the Assam state zoo in Guwahati, officials said on Monday.

Mar 21, 2022

Maruti, Hero, Toyota & more; auto majors approved for auto component PLI scheme [full list]

The Production Linked Incentive Scheme, or PLI Scheme, is a government of India effort that aims to encourage not only foreign corporations to locate workers in India and so create jobs, but also domestic and local production to create micro-jobs.

Mar 15, 2022

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