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Horoscope today, August 16, 2026: Check your astrological predictions here

Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- If you are interested in astrology, let us take you through what your day could look like. Here is the horoscope for August 16, 2026. Read what the stars have in store for you to... Read More


Bangladesh sets conditions for Tarique Rahman's India visit, seeks Sheikh Hasina's extradition

Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh has told India that certain outstanding issues must be addressed before Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's proposed bilateral visit can take place, including the extraditi... Read More


Meghalaya has 1 allopathic doctor for every 4,200 people, far below national average: Study

Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- Meghalaya has just 23.8 allopathic doctors for every 100,000 people, or roughly one doctor for every 4,200 residents, according to a new study published in Health Policy and Plann... Read More


Meghalaya: Government bans STING energy drink sale, stocking and distribution pending laboratory tests

Meghalaya, Aug. 15 -- The Meghalaya government has ordered an immediate statewide suspension of the sale and distribution of STING energy drink, citing public health concerns and the need to verify th... Read More


Assam: Morigaon tailor detained over alleged Facebook death threat to Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- A tailor was detained in Assam's Morigaon district after a Facebook account carrying his name allegedly posted a death threat against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a l... Read More


Arunachal: ED attaches properties worth Rs 2.69 crore over alleged Lada-Sarli land scam

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached two properties belonging to Nyakpo Yangfo in Arunachal Pradesh. The properties, valued at Rs 2.69 crore, are linked to... Read More


Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allegedly receives death threat during Independence Day livestream

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- A Facebook account has allegedly threatened to kill Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a live online broadcast of his Independence Day address, according to a report.... Read More


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces eight new sub-districts

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Eight new sub-districts will be created in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on August 15 as the state marked its 80th Independence Day. The new administrative ... Read More


Assam floods worsened by urbanisation, environmental degradation, not necessarily climate change: WWA

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- The devastating floods that affected Assam and neighbouring states in 2026 were worsened by rapid urbanisation, deforestation, land degradation and other local vulnerabilities, wh... Read More


Arunachal: AAPSU withdraws bandh, demands strict enforcement of new recruitment rules

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) said it will oppose the next government recruitment process if it does not follow the new eligibility rules approved by the state... Read More