With an aim to empower women in sports,Assam Rifles to launch its womens polo team
Guwahati:The Assam Rifles is all set to launch its womens polo team on Monday (May 6) at Manipurs Imphal Polo Ground, originally known as Mapal Kangjeibung, the oldest polo ground in the world. The landmark event will witness the congregation of esteemed dignitaries, sports enthusiasts and proponents of gender equality, as the team puts its [] The post With an aim to empower women in sports,Assam Rifles to launch its womens polo team appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: NF Railway to operate three summer special trains from Guwahati
Guwahati: To cater to the increased passenger demand during summer, three pairs of special trains will operate from Guwahati, NF Railway said in a statement. The Guwahati Jammu Tawi (Jammu & Kashmir) (05656) express will run for nine trips in both directions. It departs Guwahati every Monday from May 6th to July 1st at [] The post Assam: NF Railway to operate three summer special trains from Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Pastor Indira Gurung denies allegation of forceful conversion
HT Correspondent GUWAHATI, May 4: Pastor Indira Gurung has denied allegations of mass conversion of people of Hindu faith to Christianity. Gurung said that since the setting up of the Iswar Prem Baptist Church in 1999 not a single person belonging to Hindu faith has been forcefully converted to Christianity. The pastor said that people []
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4:ACareer Awareness workshopwas organised by the department of mechanical engineering,Assam Don Bosco University School of Technologyon May 4 at Auniati Kamaldev Higher Secondary School, North Guwahati. The resource persons for the workshop were Dr Buljit Buragohain, a prominent career counsellor of the state and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering of Assam []
More Summer special trains to operate from Guwahati
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4: NFR to operate three pairs of summer special trains from Guwahati to cope up with the sudden surge in passengers demand during summer. One special train will operate between Guwahati and Jammu Tawi in Jammu & Kashmir for nine trips each and the other will operate between Guwahati and Hadapsar []
Assam foresters receive training on Hoolock gibbon conservation
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak organised a training programme on Hoolock gibbon conservation for foresters of Assam Forest Department in Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in collaboration with Jorhat Forest Division with support from The Habitats Trust and IUCN Primate Specialists Group. During the week-long and residential training course, a wide []
Inspired by TV show youth joins NDA
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4: Vansh Goswami, a spirited youth from Assam, has got into the National Defence Academy, a milestone that echoes his patriotism and commitment to serving his nation. Inspired by the valor and dedication showcased on Aaj Taks flagship show Vande Mataram, Goswami has decided to join the Indian Army, a decision []
BJP, Congress in intense final push to win Guwahati
India should Prioritize R&D Investment for Economic Growth: Ather CEO
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4: Tarun Mehta, the CEO of Ather Energy, emphasised the critical need for India to boost its investment in Research and Development (R&D) to spur economic growth. He lays emphasis on the need for entrepreneurs to target R&D of a million engineers in India in all critical sectors. In addition, he []
Health secy Chandra satisfied with progress of AIIMS Guwahati
Apurva Chandra from health ministry praises AIIMS Guwahati's progress, focusing on collaboration, technology, innovation, IIT Guwahati partnership, and healthcare enhancement in Northeast India.
Meghalaya: Tolegre Cave temporarily closed for visitors after rare fossil discovery
Guwahati:The district administration in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya has ordered to close access temporarily to a cave near Tolegre village following the discovery of a potentially significant fossil. Deputy Commissioner Shivansh Awasthi through an order restricted public entry to the cave until ongoing research is complete. This closure is aimed at ensuring the protection of [] The post Meghalaya: Tolegre Cave temporarily closed for visitors after rare fossil discovery appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Mother-son duo among five arrested for chain snatching in Guwahati
Guwahati:At least five individuals including a woman have been arrested by the Dispur Police in Guwahati, Assam for allegedly running a chain-snatching racket in the city. Police said that based on a complaint filed on April 23 regarding a bag snatching case near Survey, Beltola an investigation was launched. Based on the investigation, the police [] The post Assam: Mother-son duo among five arrested for chain snatching in Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
The Leaders of Congress Are Giving False Guarantees to Voters: NVSS Prabhakar
Telangana BJP vice-president and former MLA NVSS Prabhakar (File image) Telangana BJP vice-president and former MLA NVSS Prabhakar (File image) Hyderabad: TS BJP vice-president N.V.S.S.Prabhakar said that the star campaigners of the Congress and the INDI alliance partners were either on bail or were serving jail sentences. As these leaders had no credibility, voters were not ready to trust their guarantees and promises. Addressing a press conference at the state party office here, Prabhakar said INDI alliance leaders were giving guarantees for votes while Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees were a sankalp patra for development of the country and effective implementation of welfare schemes for the poor. Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi, two Chief Ministers, a former CM and other leaders of the INDI alliance are on bail on personal bond or were in jail. They are giving guarantees to gullible people and misleading them for the sake of votes, the BJP leader said. He said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was also on bail on personal bond in the cash for vote case in which he still faces charges. He said Rahul Gandhi was involved in different cases and was on bail, adding that the Congress leader was convicted and sentenced to two-year jail in a defamation suit in a Gujarat court. Rahul Gandhi had secured bail in this case. Besides, Rahul Gandhi was on bail in cases registered in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati and Surat.
Gauhati HC tightens screws on Assam govt, seeks compensation timeline for Batadrava demolition
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to submit a specific timeframe for releasing the compensation to six people, whose homes were demolished by Assam Police in May 2022. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) initiated by the court itself (Suo Moto PIL No.3/2022), the Gauhati High Court Chief Vijay Bishnoi ensured [] The post Gauhati HC tightens screws on Assam govt, seeks compensation timeline for Batadrava demolition appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Newborn found dead near pond in Mankachar
Guwahati:A newborn was found dead on the bank of a pond in Gokulpur village, South Salmara-Mankachar district of Assam on Saturday. The dead infant was found by locals and they alerted the police immediately. The infant, estimated to be 2-3 days old, was found abandoned near the pond, said a police official. The official said [] The post Assam: Newborn found dead near pond in Mankachar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Mizoram records 52% growth in GST collection in April
Guwahati: In a major achievement for the state government, Mizoram has registered a 52 per cent growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April this year. This information was shared by Chief Minister Lalduhoma when he released the data by the Union Finance Ministry on Friday. Lalduhoma said that Mizoram collected Rs 108 crore [] The post Mizoram records 52% growth in GST collection in April appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: 4 car lifters arrested, stolen vehicle recovered in Guwahati
The Guwahati Police have dismantled a car theft gang, arresting four individuals, as reported on Saturday.
Assam: Man found dead inside room in Sivasagar, drug overdose suspected
Guwahati:A 25-year-old man was found dead inside a house in Sivasagar, Assam hinting at a possible case of drug overdose. Police said that they are investigating the death of the man who was found under mysterious circumstances. They further said that the man was identified as 25-year-old Bablu Barman. Also Read: Assam: Distressed elephant denied [] The post Assam: Man found dead inside room in Sivasagar, drug overdose suspected appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Petrol bomb attacks in Shillong send police into a tizzy
Guwahati: Miscreants have carried out a series of petrol bomb attacks in Meghalaya's capital Shillong over the past two weeks sending the police into a tizzy. The attacks were perpetrated mostly at night, targeting police stations and government properties. In one incident, the miscreants had hurled a petrol bomb at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar. In all these attacks, nobody was injured. The police said they were conducting a probe to identify the culprits and nab them. No arrest has been made so far. The matter is under investigation, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Rituraj Ravi told The New Indian Express on Saturday. District Magistrate SC Sadhu is coordinating with the SP for the protection of vital installations while the state government has advised the heads of all departments to keep their offices and vehicles under safe custody. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state government was making efforts to ensure that such incidents do not recur. The police need evidence before making any arrest. As and when they get evidence, they will take actions, he told journalists. The state's home minister Prestone Tynsong said such attacks do occur from time to time but the government would take measures to ensure the safety of citizens. The attacks followed the arrest of some members of a local students' organisation in connection with the murders of three non-tribals in two separate incidents. The state government has not linked the attacks to the arrests. On April 24, the miscreants had targeted a police vehicle escorting North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited Director (Personnel) Maj Gen (retired) RK Jha. He as well as the cops, however, escaped unscathed. The attack ignited a minor fire which was instantly doused by the personnel. The other attacks were carried out at some police stations and at the office of Meghalaya Government Construction Corporation.
Fact-check: Viral Video Criticizing Rahul Gandhi Falsely Linked to CPI-Ms Subhashini Ali
Guwahati: Amid the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections, a video has been doing rounds on social media platforms featuring an elderly woman voicing her opinions on Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The woman, speaking in Hindi, criticizes Gandhi while praising Modi as a beacon of peace. Various users have asserted that the woman [] The post Fact-check: Viral Video Criticizing Rahul Gandhi Falsely Linked to CPI-Ms Subhashini Ali appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam:Huge consignment of ganja seized from Tripura Sundari Express in Guwahati
Guwahati:A Government Railway Police (GRP) team apprehended two individuals with a significant amount of suspected cannabis from a railway station in Guwahati, Assam during a routine inspection on Friday evening. Sources said that acting on a tip-off, an operation was initiated by the officials. The team thoroughly checked Coach No H1 of Train No 14620 [] The post Assam:Huge consignment of ganja seized from Tripura Sundari Express in Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assams Vansh Goswami enrolls in National Defence Academy, cites Vande Mataram show as inspiration
Guwahati: Vansh Goswami, a spirited youth from Assam, has got into the National Defence Academy, a milestone that echoes his patriotism and commitment to serving his nation. Inspired by the valour and dedication showcased on Aaj Taks flagship show Vande Mataram, Goswami has decided to join the Indian Army, a decision fuelled by his deep-seated [] The post Assams Vansh Goswami enrolls in National Defence Academy, cites Vande Mataram show as inspiration appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya: Two alleged rapists lynched bymobin EWKH
Guwahati:Two men were allegedly lynched by a mob in Eastern West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya for allegedly attempting to rape a girl. As per reports, the youth were lynched at the Nongthliew village in EWKH on Friday. Sources said that they attempted to rape an 18-year-old girl in the village. Locals claimed that villagers had [] The post Meghalaya: Two alleged rapists lynched bymobin EWKH appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Goodeebag Partners with Meridian School to Promote Sustainable Practices
Hyderabad: Goodeebag, a pioneering startup in India dedicated to addressing waste management and combating climate change, recently hosted a press conference in Hyderabad to announce its collaboration with Meridian School, Banjara Hills, and unveil the first edition of the Goodeebag Awards. This partnership with Meridian School aims to create a sustainable model that benefits both the environment and the school community. The MOU was signed between Nishi Rana, Principal of Meridian School, Banjara Hills, and Abhishiek Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Goodeebag. The collaboration between Goodeebag and Meridian School signifies a significant step towards reducing plastic waste and carbon footprints. By educating students about plastic pollution and encouraging their active participation, this initiative aims to foster a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness among the younger generation. Meridian School, Banjara Hills, will lead the charge in innovation by introducing a distinctive initiative, wherein students will don school uniforms acquired through Goodeebag reward points. This pioneering effort will serve as a model for educational institutions globally. Students will earn rewards points proportional to the weight of materials they contribute, which can be exchanged for a myriad of other perks and benefits. Goodeebag's contribution to this collaboration includes the direct collection of plastic and recycled materials from students' homes, eliminating the need for them to bring plastic to school premises. Additionally, Goodeebag will calculate the carbon footprint and tree-saving impact of student contributions throughout the academic year, emphasizing the school's commitment to sustainability. The collaboration between Goodeebag and Meridian School is expected to have a significant impact on both the environment and the school community. By participating in this initiative, Meridian School, Banjara Hills, will be the first school globally contributing to a better world and inspiring other educational institutions to follow suit. In addition to this collaboration, Goodeebag hosted the first edition of the Goodeebag Awards ceremony in Hyderabad, honoring individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to environmental sustainability. Awards categories included Best Plastic Collector, Wildlife Rescue Heroes, and Lake Guardian Award. The event was graced by esteemed guests such as JA Chowdary, IAS (Retired) & founder of Indian Startup Foundation; Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, IT and Industries and Commerce, Government of Telangana; Ajay Mishra, IAS (Retired) & Chairperson of Red Cross Society, Hyderabad; Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO, T-hub and Rumana Sinha Sehgal, Founder, Serendipity and Karmaveer Chakra awardee (Instd. by UN & iCongo). Serendipity has been instrumental in playing a crucial role as the Ecosystem enabler and Sustainability Partner for Goodeebag. Reflecting on these developments, Abhishiek Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Goodeebag, commented, We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Meridian School, Banjara Hills, and unveil the first edition of the Goodeebag Awards. These initiatives underscore our commitment to promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We believe that by working together, we can create a positive impact on the environment and inspire future generations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. These announcements come at a time when Goodeebag is experiencing significant growth and expansion. With a projected revenue growth of over 300% for the fiscal year 2024-25, driven by expansion plans and operational success, Goodeebag is poised to make a meaningful impact on the environment while achieving business excellence. The company's aggressive expansion strategy includes plans to launch in new cities such as Chandigarh, Guwahati, and Jaipur, further cementing its position as a leader in sustainable waste management in India. As Goodeebag continues its journey towards a cleaner, greener future, it remains dedicated to its mission of transforming waste management with goodness and creating a positive impact on the environment and society as a whole.
Assam Rifles nab ULFA-I linkmen in Arunachal Pradesh
GUWAHATI: The Assam Rifles reportedly detained three individuals suspected to be affiliated with the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on Saturday (May 04). Preliminary reports suggest that these individuals were allegedly involved in clandestinely financing the banned insurgent group. Assam Rifles apprehended the suspects at Kanubari in Arunachal Pradesh and subsequently handed them over [] The post Assam Rifles nab ULFA-I linkmen in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam TMC chief stresses oppn unity post Lok Sabha elections to counter BJP
GUWAHATI: Assam Trinamool Congress (TMC) president Ripun Bora has stressed on the need of opposition unity to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) post-election. Ripun Bora, the Assam TMC chief asserted that absence of joint opposition candidates in the state would not significantly impact the Lok Sabha elections results or benefit the BJP. Bora stated [] The post Assam TMC chief stresses oppn unity post Lok Sabha elections to counter BJP appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam govt approves compensation for victims of demolished homes in Nagaon
GUWAHATI: Assam government has sanctioned compensation for six families whose homes were demolished by the police in Nagaon in 2022 following a fire that engulfed a police station, Scroll reported. Following the alleged custodial death of fish trader Safikul Islam, a mob set fire to the Batadrava police station in Nagaon district of Assam on [] The post Assam govt approves compensation for victims of demolished homes in Nagaon appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Eight candidates with criminal cases contest in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam
Eight candidates with criminal cases contest in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam Eight candidates, including AIUDF chief and sitting Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal, contesting in the third and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam have criminal cases registered against them as per affidavits submitted by them while filing nomination papers. Besides Ajmal, the ruling NDA's partner Asom Gana Parishad's (AGP) MLA Phani Bhushan Choudhury and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) Jayanta Basumatary, three independents and one each from the Asom Jana Morcah and Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal have cases pending against them. Dhubri constituency has four candidates with cases against them while Barpeta has two and Guwahati and Kokrajhar (ST) have one each. Ajmal, contesting from Dhubri Lok Sabha seat for the fourth consecutive term, has two cases pending against him in the state but no charges have been framed against him yet. The cases are related to promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony and charges related to word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman. AGP's Choudhury, former minister and eight-time MLA who is contesting from Barpeta constituency, has one case pending against him related to cheating and dishonestly acquiring property along with criminal conspiracy but no charges have been framed against him yet. UPPL's Joyanta Basumatary contesting from Kokrajhar (ST) has one case pending against him for voluntarily causing hurt by obscene acts and songs but charges have not been framed against him yet. The highest number of 15 cases are pending against independent candidate Dulu Ahmed, contesting from Barpeta, on charges related to cheating and dishonestly inducing acquiring property, criminal breach of trust, forgery for the purpose of cheating, defamation, charges related to obscene acts and songs, charges related to word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman, etc. Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal's Amitabh Sarma, contesting from Guwahati constituency, has five cases pending against him with no charges framed against him yet. The cases are related to sedition, attempt to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life, causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty, criminal breach of trust, forgery for purpose of cheating, cheating and dishonestly acquiring property, criminal conspiracy, promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth. Assam Jana Morcha's Shukur Ali, contesting from Dhubri, has one case pending against him related to criminal breach of trust, cheating and dishonestly acquiring property but no charges have been framed so far. Independent candidate Faruk Khan, contesting from Dhubri constituency has one case related to forgery for the purpose of cheating but no charges have been framed against him. Another Independent Alakesh Roy, also contesting from Dhubri, has a case related to Illegal payments and disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant pending against him but no charges have been framed yet. Elections to the four constituencies of Dhubri, Barpeta, Kokrajhar(ST) and Guwahati will be held in the state on May 7.
Tripura: TSF urges action after fatal Assam bus accident, demands special exam arrangements
AGARTALA: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), a member of the Northeast Students Organization (NESO), has issued urgent appeals following a tragic incident on May 02. A bus traveling from Agartala to Guwahati was involved in a fatal accident near Dittokcherra in Diam Hasao district of Assam, resulting in loss of life and severe injuries. Among [] The post Tripura: TSF urges action after fatal Assam bus accident, demands special exam arrangements appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Vadra irrelevant in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
GUWAHATI: Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are irrelevant in Assam. This bold claim was made be Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that both Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have surpassed their expiry dates. CM Sarms said, In Assam, Priyanka Gandhi and [] The post Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Vadra irrelevant in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Lok Sabha elections: Dry days in Guwahati from May 05 to May 07
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup-Metro district administration in Assam has announced dry days in the district, including Guwahati city, from May 05 and 07 ahead and during Lok Sabha elections. The dry period in Guwahati city of Assam, wherein sale and consumption of alcohol will be banned, will begin at 5pm on May 05 and conclude at [] The post Assam Lok Sabha elections: Dry days in Guwahati from May 05 to May 07 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam youth held in Nagaland while enroute to joining ULFA-I
GUWAHATI: Troopers of the Assam Rifles stationed in Nagaland detained a youth, reportedly while he was en route to joining the banned militant outfit ULFA-I. The apprehended youth, hailing from Udoipur Merapani village in Golaghat district of Assam, has been identified as Munindra Das Narayan. He was apprehended from Mon district in Nagaland on Friday [] The post Assam youth held in Nagaland while enroute to joining ULFA-I appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Battlelines drawn in Assam poll arena
GUWAHATI: The stakes will be high for the BJP and its allies when Assam goes to the third and final phase of parliamentary elections on May 7. The polls will be held in the four seats of Guwahati, Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Dhubri. Currently, Guwahati is with the BJP, Barpeta with the Congress, Kokrajhar with an independent and Dhubri with the minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). The BJP is contesting in Guwahati, Its ally Asom Gana Parishad in Dhubri and Barpeta while another ally United Peoples Party Liberal is contesting in Kokrajhar. The battle is expected to be tough in Guwahati and Dhubri. In Guwahati, two women Bijuli Kalita Medhi of the BJP and Mira Borthakur Goswami of Congress are in the fray. Goswami is a firebrand leader who was with the BJP until being expelled in 2018. Ever since, she has been a strong critic of the saffron party. Medhi is relatively lesser known among voters, but she has the advantage of being the ruling party candidate. Both have stepped up their campaigns. Goswami believes people will reject the BJP for failing to keep its promises. I am pretty sure people are with the Congress. The BJP made a series of promises it failed to fulfil, she said. Medhi said, I believe people would continue to keep their faith and trust in the BJP and not allow the BJPs development momentum to be disrupted. So far, three women have represented Guwahati in the Lok Sabha. The first to be elected was Renuka Devi Barkakati of the Janata Party in 1977. The BJPs Bijoya Chakravarty was elected in 1999. The third is sitting MP Queen Oja, of BJP. Dhubri, which is a Muslim-majority seat on the Bangladesh border, braces for a contest between AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, who is the three-time sitting MP, and former Congress minister Rakibul Hussain. Victory will determine the future of both the AIUDF and Congress. The AIUDF is influential in the migrant Muslim areas but its popularity has somewhat waned in recent years following the perception that Ajmal, who is a perfume baron, is running the party as a business enterprise. If he wins, it will keep the AIUDF in good stead in the 2026 Assembly elections. The Congress had been influential in Dhubri and the adjoining Goalpara and Barpeta districts for decades. It slowly lost the space to AIUDF when it emerged as a powerhouse. If Hussain, an MLA from central Assams Nagaon district, wins, it could well be the first step for the Congress towards regaining the ground in lower Assam. Barpeta also has a sizeable migrant Muslim population but the AGP is expected to win the seat comfortably. The party fielded former minister Phani Bhushan Choudhury. He has a distinct record of representing the Bongaigaon seat in the Assembly for eight straight terms since 1985. Choudhury will be up against Congress Deep Bayan. Sitting MP Abdul Khaleque of the Congress was denied the ticket by the party. Barpeta underwent massive demographic changes following delimitation last year. Many Muslim-dominated Assembly segments were sliced off while Hindu-dominated constituencies were added. Observers say Choudhurys victory is a forgone conclusion considering the likely distribution of anti-NDA votes among the Congress, the CPM and the Trinamool Congress. A straight contest is expected between the UPPL and the Bodoland Peoples Front in the Kokrajhar seat, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes. The UPPLs Joyanta Basumatary and the BPFs Kampa Borgoyari are pitted against each other.
Former KAAC CEM Sum Ronghang Passes Away
HT Bureau DIPHU, May 3: Sum Ronghang, former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and a prominent figure in Assams political landscape, breathed his last at Health City Hospital in Guwahati on Friday. He was 61. Ronghang, who also served as the president of the Karbi Anglong District Congress Committee []
NFR GM inspects North Lakhimpur Dibrugarh section in Upper Assam
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 3: Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, general manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Froday conducted a thorough inspection of the North Lakhimpur Dibrugarh (via Kamakhya) section under Tinsukia division. S Uttam Prakash, divisional railway manager of Tinsukia with senior officials of the headquarter and division accompanied the general manager during []
Traditional jewellery making workshop concludes in Margherita
HT Correspondent GUWAHATI, May 3:Muhi, a local Assamese traditional jewellery making workshop cum exhibition concluded at the Margherita Dehing Institute here on Friday. The three-day workshop began on May 1. The closing ceremony was inaugurated by general manager of NEC Coal India Limited, K Marey where NEC executive Bomri Riba, noted singer Shivani Phukan, retired []
NFR cancels, reschedules trains in Lumding Badarpur Hill section
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 3: In view of the ongoing track repairing work at KM 110/7 between Jatinga Lampur and New Harangajao under Lumding division of the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR), several trains have been rescheduled and cancelled. The trains that have been cancelled are the Guwahati Silchar Guwahati Express scheduled to []
Lightning kills three, injures seven in Tripuras Rangamati
Guwahati: Lightning killed three people in Rangamati in Tripura and seven others were injured. One person died in Swarntila of Rangamati Sadar, another in Rupkari Union of Baghaichhari Upazila and the third person expired in Sajeke. It is reported that at around 10 am on Thursday a person named Nazir Ahmad (50) was grievously injured [] The post Lightning kills three, injures seven in Tripuras Rangamati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Fire at Bijulee Bhawan; CM orders probe
Guwahati, May 3: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered an inquiry to ascertain the cause of fire that engulfed Bijulee Bhawan in the Paltan Bazar area here on Friday afternoon. The chief minister also instructed a safety audit of the building. As many as 15 fire tenders and a hydraulic crane were pressed [] The post Fire at Bijulee Bhawan; CM orders probe appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam: Gauhati HC broadens scope in solid waste management case
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has taken a significant step towards addressing the critical issue of solid waste management in Assam. While hearing the matter on May 1, 2024, a bench comprising Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam directed impleadment of additional parties to the case. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, [] The post Assam: Gauhati HC broadens scope in solid waste management case appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
1.3 lakh Garos of Assam to vote for Congress in 3rd phase of LS polls: say Garo bodies
Guwahati: More than 1.3 lakh Garos living in Kamrup Metro, Kamrup, Goalpara, Dhubri, Chirang and Kokrajhar districts of Assam will vote for the Congress party in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in Assam. This was revealed by the leaders of several Garo Organisations- Garo National Council (GNC), Garo Women Council (GWC), Garo Youth [] The post 1.3 lakh Garos of Assam to vote for Congress in 3rd phase of LS polls: say Garo bodies appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tezpur University celebrates World Press Freedom Day
Guwahati: The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Tezpur University on Friday observed World Press Freedom Day with a series of activities highlighting the importance of press freedom in a democratic society. The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2024 is A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis. To [] The post Tezpur University celebrates World Press Freedom Day appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Guwahati Police conduct raids in bookstores allegedly selling fake NCERT books
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and Guwahati police launched a joint operation in the Pan Bazar area on Friday afternoon.
Massive fire breaks out on second floor of Guwahatis Bijulee Bhawan
A significant fire incident occurred in Guwahati's Paltan Bazaar locality, causing upheaval. The incident took place at Bijulee Bhawan on Friday. The fire reportedly started around 4 pm on the building's second floor.
Assam: ASI held for accepting bribe in Charaideo
Guwahati: Continuing in its effort to curb corruption in government offices, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption laid a trap and caught an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Borhat PS in Assams Charaideo district on Friday. The accused ASI, Uttam Saikia demanded a bribe from the complainant in order to give him relief in an [] The post Assam: ASI held for accepting bribe in Charaideo appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura Youth Congress demands job for kin of exam candidate who died in accident
Tripura Youth Congress demands job for kin of exam candidate who died in accident The Tripura Youth Congress has initiated a protest urging the provision of employment opportunities and healthcare services for the family of Dibraj Debbarma who died in a bus accident while on his way to appear for the Tripura State Cooperative Bank (TSCB) recruitment examination. Facing financial struggles compounded by health issues, the family's plight prompted the youth wing of the Congress party in Tripura to take action.The protest aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by the Debbarma family and rally support for their cause. Representatives of the Tripura Youth Congress emphasized the importance of extending support to marginalized families facing adversity. They underscored their commitment to advocating for social justice and welfare measures to uplift vulnerable sections of society. The protest underscores broader concerns about equitable access to livelihoods and healthcare services in Tripura. It calls upon the Bank authority to prioritize the welfare of the Debbarma family and take prompt action to address their grievances. Dibraj Debbarma was travelling to Guwahati, Assam where the recruitment examination was scheduled to be conducted. The accident occurred on the Badarpur-Lumding road near Halflong. According to officials, on Thursday, the bus they travelled in lost control and overturned in the mountainous region of Dima Hasao district of North Cachar Hills in Assam. All passengers who were injured in the accident were rushed to a local hospital, police officers said. A few of them are under treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.Following the death of a Tripura youth in Assam while he was on his way to appear for a recruitment exam, Tipra Motha has said that the state must try to ensure that most examinations are held within Tripura. (ANI)
Assam: Major fire erupts at Bijulee Bhawan in Guwahati
Guwahati: A major fire erupted in the Bijulee Bhawan in Paltan Bazaar locality in Guwahati on Friday evening and this created a lot of panic among the residents and the people in the locality. According to reports, the fire erupted at around 4 pm on Friday and it is suspected that an electrical fault has [] The post Assam: Major fire erupts at Bijulee Bhawan in Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Agartala, May 03, 2024: In an unforeseen and devastating development, a Tripura familys joy turned to sorrow as Deepraj Debbarma, a resident of Kamalpur tragically lost his life in a bus accident at Dima Hasao district of Assam. Deepraj, who had recently tied the knot four months back was traveling to Guwahati for a job... The post Tripura-Bound Bus Accident at Assam: Deeprajs Mortal Remains Arrives Home in Coffin; Family Shattered appeared first on Northeast Today .
Rahul will win in Pakistan, it's 'balle balle' Modi in India, claims Himanta Sarma
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will win in Pakistan if elections are held there but in India, victory will be of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sarma had lashed out at Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday as well, calling them irrelevant in Assam and past the expiry date. Rahul Gandhi is very popular in Pakistan and if elections are held there and he contests those, he will win by a huge margin, there is no doubt about it, Sarma said on the sidelines of a rally in Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency, when asked for his reaction on a former Pakistani minister praising the Congress leader. We lift our hands in surrender that we cannot match Rahul Gandhi in Pakistan and he will definitely win there, the CM said, sarcastically. Rahul fighting from Rae Bareli sensing Wayanad defeat: PM Modi A former minister in Imran Khan's cabinet in Pakistan, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, had shared a video featuring Gandhi on his social media handle on Thursday and praised him, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sarma maintained that nothing will happen in India as desired by Pakistan, and rather, he opposite will happen in Bharat. In Bharat, it's 'balle balle' Narendra Modi, Sarma said, in reply to a question on Gandhi's winning chances in the two Lok Sabha seats he is contesting. Gandhi, who is already seeking to retain the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, on Friday also filed his nomination papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli, a traditional Congress bastion held by his mother Sonia Gandhi in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat Earlier on Thursday, Sarma had hit out at the Gandhi siblings and said, Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi are irrelevant in Assam. They are past the expiry date. He had also dismissed allegations made by Vadra that 'mafia raj' prevailed in Assam. Priyanka Gandhi has not seen Congress-ruled period in Assam. Now, there are no blasts, firing incidents, ULFA or NDFB which prevailed at that time, he said. The CM asserted that if getting jobs without paying bribes or bringing 30 lakh people under 'Orunodoi' scheme define 'mafia raj', then people will want such a 'mafia raj'. The CM also hit back at the Congress' washing machine jibe at the BJP, alleging that the grand old party has a ig, high voltage washing machine which was used to cleanse Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. They (Congress) have a big washing machine, which was used to wash Arvind Kejriwal. Four months ago, Priyanka Gandhi (Vadra) had said Kejriwal had looted money through liquor scam, and now all of a sudden, he becomes a good person? Which high-voltage washing machine does she have? Sarma added. I am extremist in protecting Indian, Assamese culture: Himanta Biswa Sharma
Guwahati: Bringing respite to the recent heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for several parts of the north-eastern region till May 6. The IMD also said that heat waves to severe heat wave alerts have been issued in several states of India. The weather department has said that [] The post Heavy to very heavy rainfall to lash Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam CM woos voters in Western Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaking at a conclave in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (Image: DC) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaking at a conclave in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (Image: DC) Guwahati: Taking a U-turn from his anti-Muslim rhetoric, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), are engaged in false propaganda to deceive the electorate with lies. Stating that opposition was spreading fear among Muslims, Mr Sarma said that they spread lies previously that mosques would be shut down and religious practices like Namaz and Ramzan would be banned under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Contrary to his rhetoric in past, Mr Sarma highlighted that the Modi administration has now completed a decade in power without any such prohibitions and noted a cessation of communal clashes during this period. It is significant that Mr Sarma on Thursday travelled to Dhubri Lok sabha seat to campaign for the ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate, just a month after he declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not want to win the Dhubri seat and that he would never go there to seek votes. Mr Sarma described the Congress era as one marked by violence and disruption, characterised by Guns, Bullets, Bomb Blasts, picketing, and Assam Bandhs. He asserted that his government has eradicated these societal ills. Mr Sarma who addressed three public meetings at Gauripur, Bilasipara and Golakganj in Western Assam,said, I see a wave of enthusiasm among people in favour of AGP and BJP in parts of Dhubri where we didnt have any presence earlier. People have realised that Mr Ajmals (sitting MP Badruddin Ajmal) time in Dhubri is over, and they dont need Rakibul (Congress candidate Rakibul Hussain). The Dhubri Lok Sabha seat has been an AIUDF bastion since the 2009 general elections when Ajmal was first elected as an MP. He has been re-elected from the seat three times since. Sarma had last year claimed that the BJP does not want votes from Miyas for the next 10 years till the community discards practices like child marriages, sends girls to schools and stays away from fundamentalism. In a direct attack on his political rivals, Mr Sarma claimed that Congress candidate Rakibul Hussain and AIUDF candidate Badruddin Ajmal were merely putting on a show for the people of Dhubri. He urged the residents not to lag behind in the nation's progress and to actively participate in the development narrative being written by the NDA, which he confidently stated would form the next central government. AGP, a constituent of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Assam, is contesting from Dhubri, one of Assams three Muslim-majority Lok Sabha seats, and Barpeta as part of the alliance. The BJP is contesting in 11 out of 14 seats in Assam, while its ally AGP is contesting in two seats Barpeta and Dhubri. One seat has gone to United Peoples Party Liberal. Dhubri is scheduled to vote in the third phase of the ongoing general elections on May 7.
Meghalaya: Tura Municipality area residents advised to conserve water
Guwahati: Amidst facing scarcity of water in the region, Tura has issued an Order under Section 144 Cr PC that all car wash servicing activities within the Tura Municipality are permitted only on Mondays and Thursdays and car wash servicing centres are prohibited from using bore wells. Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Channel took to X and [] The post Meghalaya: Tura Municipality area residents advised to conserve water appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Kerala police arrests Tamil Nadu man for murdering Assam youth
GUWAHATI: The Kerala police have apprehended an individual from Tamil Nadu in connection with the alleged murder of a young man from Assam. The youth from Assam was allegedly killed while cleaning a concrete mixer near Vakathanam. Pandi Durai (29) was arrested by the Kerala police on Thursday (May 02). The remains of the Assam [] The post Kerala police arrests Tamil Nadu man for murdering Assam youth appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Netizens troll Assam CM over his message on World Press Freedom Day
GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas message on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting importance of a free press, triggered a social media storm as netizens pointed out Indias press freedom ranking. A free and fair press, which reports without any bias, is the bedrock of modern democracy, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The [] The post Netizens troll Assam CM over his message on World Press Freedom Day appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Nagaland man arrested in Guwahati for possessing arms
GUWAHATI: The police in Guwahati city of Assam apprehended a man from Nagaland for possession of illegal arms. The man from Nagaland was arrested by a team of officials from the Noonmati police station in Guwahati city of Assam. The arrested individual has been identified as Rajesh Rai, also known as John, a resident of [] The post Assam: Nagaland man arrested in Guwahati for possessing arms appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Womens national football tourney: Manipur drubs Jharkhand 7-0, Sikkim holds Maharashtra 1-1
GUWAHATI:Manipur showcased their prowess with a commanding 7-0 victory over Jharkhand in the inaugural Group B match of the 28thSenior Womens National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy Final Round. The match took place at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata on Thursday (May 02). Led by India international Dangmei Grace, Manipur [] The post Womens national football tourney: Manipur drubs Jharkhand 7-0, Sikkim holds Maharashtra 1-1 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Landslides snap road, rail links to Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur
Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Surface links to Assams Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district and neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur remained snapped on Thursday [] The post Landslides snap road, rail links to Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur appeared first on Sarkaritel.com .
Whitley Gold Award to Purnima Devi Barman for biodiversity conservation
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 2: Aaranyaks conservation biologist Purnima Devi Barman has been conferred with the Green Oscar Whitley Gold Award 2024 for her sustained community-oriented efforts for biodiversity conservation This accolade recognised her tireless work in conserving the endangered greater adjutant or the locally known Hargila one of the worlds rarest storks. This recognition []
BJP deploys 4 Assam ministers to campaign for Guwahati candidate
Assams conservationist biologist conferred with Whitley Gold Award
Guwahati: Assams eminent conservation biologist Dr Purnima Devi Barman has been conferred with the Green Oscar Whitley Gold Award in recognition of her work in conserving the endangered Greater Adjutant bird, locally called Hargila. The Whitley Gold Award is the highest honour given by the UK-based Whitley Fund for Nature for outstanding contribution to conservation. []
Assam: Two bikers killed after being run over by 16-wheeler truck in Nagaon
Guwahati:Two bikerswere killedin Nagaon, Assamafterbeing run over by a 16-wheeler truck. According to reports, the accidenttook placein the Uriagaon area of Nagaon. The bikers riding on one motorcycle had attempted to overtake two trucks from the middle when they lost control of the bike and fell under one of the trucks thatwithnochoiceran over them. The [] The post Assam: Two bikers killed after being run over by 16-wheeler truck in Nagaon appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura: One arrested for allegedly raping minor in Sepahijala
Guwahati:One person has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a minor girl in Sepahijala, Tripura. The arrested person identified as Saddam Hossain was accused of being accompanied by another. The two men are said to have met the 16-year-old girl on social media. Also Read: After Assam BJPs distribution of fake scholarship forms, [] The post Tripura: One arrested for allegedly raping minor in Sepahijala appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam govt faces allegations of defying Environment ministry and misleading NGT
Guwahati: The Assam government is facing accusations of defying an order from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to halt construction of a new Commando Battalion headquarters on protected forest land in Hailakandi district. The Assam government also allegedly misled the National Green Tribunal (NGT) by stating it had stopped construction within [] The post Assam govt faces allegations of defying Environment ministry and misleading NGT appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Four arrested for betting on IPL matches in Mariani
Guwahati:At least four suspect gamblers werearrestedby the police in Jorhat, AssamonThursday for allegedly betting on IPL cricket matches. A police source saidthe accused were arrested based on specific inputs. Theywere all arrested from the Deberapar area of Mariani in Jorhat, Assam. Also Read: Manipur: Assam Rifles seizes narcotics worth Rs 1.32 crore near Myanmar border [] The post Assam: Four arrested for betting on IPL matches in Mariani appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Delhi Zoo suspends animal exchange with Assam amid rising temperatures
GUWAHATI: Amidst scorching temperatures in Delhi, the National Zoological Park has temporarily suspended its animal exchange programme with Assam due to unfavourable weather conditions. According to reports, Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar stated that the rising temperatures are not conducive to transporting animals. We have decided to put the animal exchange programme on hold until weather [] The post Delhi Zoo suspends animal exchange with Assam amid rising temperatures appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Supreme Court pulls up Mizoram, NHIDCL for bypassing forest laws in development projects
Guwahati: The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Mizoram government and the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for approving development projects within Mizorams Riverine and Roadside Reserved Forests without obtaining mandatory approvals from the states Forest Department. A Supreme Court bench led by Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta expressed strong disapproval and [] The post Supreme Court pulls up Mizoram, NHIDCL for bypassing forest laws in development projects appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Rs 45 lakh looted in daylight robbery from bank in Nagaon
Guwahati:Unidentified men allegedly looted Rs 45 lakh from a man queuing to deposit the money at a bank in Nagaon, AssamonThursday. As per reports, the victim hasbeen identifiedas Yunis Ali, anemployee ofAditya Agro Foods Private Limited. The incident occurred as Ali was on his way to deposit the money belonging to the company at the [] The post Assam: Rs 45 lakh looted in daylight robbery from bank in Nagaon appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Two elephants detained in Manas National Park while en route to Ambanis Vantara
Guwahati: Two elephants, one adult female and one calf, were detained on Thursday by forest officials in lower Assams Barpeta Road. The elephants were being transported in an animal ambulance (GJ01TX7461) from Tripura to a facility called Vantara, located within Reliance Industries Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat. Vantara, an amalgam of theRadhe Krishna Temple Elephant [] The post Assam: Two elephants detained in Manas National Park while en route to Ambanis Vantara appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Dima Hasao on alert amid heavy rainfall, educational institutions closed, highway shutdown
HAFLONG: Dima Hasao district in Assam is on high alert following heavy rainfall since the night of Wednesday (May 01). In response to a warning issued by the regional meteorological centre (RMC) in Guwahati, the Dima Hasao district disaster management authority (DDMA) has issued an advisory urging people not to venture out from today until [] The post Assam: Dima Hasao on alert amid heavy rainfall, educational institutions closed, highway shutdown appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Concerns mount as vultures & kite found dead near Guwahati
GUWAHATI: Outskirts of Guwahati city in Assam, near Rani-Guimari Pathar, were the site of a troubling discovery on Thursday (May 02). Eight vultures and one kite were found dead in the outskirts of Guwahati city in Assam on Thursday (May 02). Among the dead birds were two white-backed vultures, six Himalayan griffon vultures, and one [] The post Assam: Concerns mount as vultures & kite found dead near Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Purnima Devi Barman gets Whitley Gold Award for Hargila conservation
Guwahati: Conservation biologist Purnima Devi Barman has been awarded the prestigious Whitley Gold Award 2024, often referred to as the Green Oscar. This recognition highlights the remarkable contributions of a dedicated woman leading community-driven efforts for biodiversity conservation. Barmans tireless work focuses on preserving the endangered greater adjutant stork, locally called Hargila in Assam, one [] The post Assam: Purnima Devi Barman gets Whitley Gold Award for Hargila conservation appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Three youths drown in Beki River near Manas national park
GUWAHATI: In an unfortunate incident, three youths tragically drowned in the Beki River near Manas National Park in Barpeta district of Assam. The victims have been identified as Dwip Saha and Raj Saha from Krishna Nagar along Barpeta Road, and Abhijit Karmakar. Dwip and Raj are cousins. Reports indicate that the trio arrived at the [] The post Assam: Three youths drown in Beki River near Manas national park appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Northeast: MDoNER conducts workshop on self-defence for women employees
Guwahati: Joint Secretary, MDoNER, Smt Anuradha S. Chagti Chairperson of the Internal Complaints Committee along with Monalisa Dash JS, Suchita Gupta,SA held a session with all women employees of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and CISF officers posted in Vigyan Bhawan Annexe complex on women related issues including self-defence techniques. The external [] The post Northeast: MDoNER conducts workshop on self-defence for women employees appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Battle intensifies between rebels and military in Myanmars Buthidaung town
Guwahati: Many people from the Hindu and Rakhine communities are trapped in Myanmars Buthidaung town in Rakhine state as there is a clash that is happening between the military and the rebel group, the Arakan Army. According to reports, there has been a communal divide happening in the region and many houses have been gutted [] The post Battle intensifies between rebels and military in Myanmars Buthidaung town appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Guwahati-Bound Bus from Agartala Meet Accident, Claiming One Life & Many Injured
Agartala, May 02, 2024: In the early hours of Thursday morning, tragedy struck as a bus bound for Guwahati from Agartala veered off the road and crashed in Dittokcherra, Dima Hasao district. Candidates traveling by bus to Guwahati for a recruitment exam at Tripura State Cooperative Bank were tragically involved in a fatal accident. The... The post Guwahati-Bound Bus from Agartala Meet Accident, Claiming One Life & Many Injured appeared first on Northeast Today .
Agartala-Guwahati night bus accident leaves one dead, many injured in Dima Hasao
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Club secretary shot dead in Tripura, one arrested
Guwahati: In a gruesome act, armed miscreants shot dead the secretary of a local club in Agartala, Tripura, and according to police they have arrested one accused after the incident. Durga Prasanna Deb, Secretary of Bharat Ratna Sangha, a prominent club and famous social body of Tripura was attacked by five miscreants on Tuesday night [] The post Club secretary shot dead in Tripura, one arrested appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura govt. restricts sale of petrol and diesel amid fuel crisis
Guwahati: Owning to a shortage of fuel in the state due to the disruption of goods train movement, the Tripura government has imposed restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel from Wednesday. According to reports, the stocks of fuel have come down significantly in Tripura due to the disruption of goods train movement. Here [] The post Tripura govt. restricts sale of petrol and diesel amid fuel crisis appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Old tiger roars as Congress seeks to remove the scent of Ajmal in Dhubri
GUWAHATI: It will be a battle for survival for Assams most visible Muslim face nationally, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, when Dhubri goes to parliamentary elections on May 7. The 68-year-old, who is the three-time sitting MP and chief of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), is facing a challenge from Rakibul Hussain, a former Congress minister. Zabed Islam of the Asom Gana Parishad is the NDAs consensus candidate. Dhubri is considered the heartland of Bengali-speaking migrant Muslims. It shares a border with Bangladesh. The outcome of the polls will decide not only the future of Ajmal but also his party. Over the past few years, a section of AIUDF supporters migrated to other parties, disillusioned that he is allegedly running it as a business enterprise. Ajmal is a perfume baron with business interests in India and some Gulf countries. The AIUDF also contested Nagaon and Karimganj, both Muslim-majority seats which went to polls on April 26. Critics say the party set up candidates in these seats primarily to aid the ruling BJP. The BJP and the Congress were the two main players in Nagaon and Karimganj. The Congress is trying to send across a message that Ajmal is an old tiger and that the AIUDF is the B Team of the BJP. It is telling voters that they have to stop Ajmal first if they want to evict the BJP from power in the state. But Ajmal has many advantages. He is rich and known widely as a philanthropist. A virtual messiah of the migrant Muslims, he has been at the forefront every time the community faced any hardships, including during the time when the 1951 National Register of Citizens or NRC was updated in the state. He had comfortably won the past three elections in the absence of strong opponents. But Hussain is expected to give the AIUDF chief a run for his money this time around. For Hussain, who holds sway in parts of central Assam, it is his maiden parliamentary election. Since decades, the Congress had been influential in Dhubri and the adjoining Goalpara and Barpeta districts. Then, it slowly lost the space to the AIUDF. If Hussain wins, it could well be the first step for the Congress towards regaining the lost ground. Badruddin Ajmal is an old tiger. He woos people through magical healing but it will not keep him in a good stead this election, Hussain claimed. But Ajmal dismissed the old tiger barb by saying that a tiger is a tiger, whether young or old. I am young enough to marry again, he said. He predicted that Hussains defeat is 100% certain. Nobody can defeat Ajmal in Dhubri. I will win by 5 to 6 lakh votes, he said confidently.
Outreach on digital marketing and health at workplace
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 1: The department of computer science at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya has recently organised two outreach programmes on Awareness in Digital Marketing and World Day on Safety and Health at Workplace on Monday April 29. The programmes were held in association with the NSS Cell at Jorbil village []
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 1: It appears today that the people need to rediscover the purpose together by forgetting the binary of the authority and the grass-root for a while. The culture of trickling downward is not trickling down well, there are confusions and doubts among the grass-roots. This hazy trend is creating divisions or []
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 1: To meet the surge of passengers the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate a few special trains to meet the sudden surge of passengers. Operations of these special trains will help passengers in travelling towards their destination for different purposes like summer holidays, exams, medical etc. Also, passengers on the []
80,000 Yaba tablets seized, 2 arrested in Guwahati
Meghalaya: One arrested with heroin, nitrazepam tablets in EJH
Guwahati:The Meghalaya Police apprehended one individual and seized a significant amount of illegal drugs during a routine vehicle inspection from a bus. The arrest occurred at the Ratachera Infiltration Check Post in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Based on inputs, the police force stopped a Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) night bus (ML030216) andconducted a search. The [] The post Meghalaya: One arrested with heroin, nitrazepam tablets in EJH appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
IIT Guwahati's new tech to generate artificial voice from vocal cord vibrations
Assam: Orang National Park to remain closed from May 15
GUWAHATI: The Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam will remain closed for visitors and tourists for the current tourism season, effective May 15. Authorities of the Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam released a statement confirming the suspension of Jeep and elephant safaris during this period. The park closes its gates [] The post Assam: Orang National Park to remain closed from May 15 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Man dies after being electrocuted in Hailakandi
Guwahati:A man in Hailakandi,Assamdied after being electrocuted while working at his house on Wednesday. A man named Zahir Uddin died from electrocution whileworking alongside his brother and suddenly came in contact with a liveelectricwire. His brother too was injured in the incident. The injured brother has been transferred to Silchar Medical College for treatment. In [] The post Assam: Man dies after being electrocuted in Hailakandi appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
