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 .

Imphal: During a graduation ceremony held at the Manipur government-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, (JNIMS) Imphal, a total of 150 students from the 201819 batches were conferred with degrees as well as medals on Saturday (May 4). Vice Chancellor of the Manipur University Prof N Lokendro who was the chief guest of the [] The post Manipur: 150 medical students of JNIMS awarded degrees, medals appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GUWAHATI: The high-energy campaign for Assams prestigious Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency will conclude on Sunday, which will go to the poll during the third phase of elections on May 7. Eight candidates are in the fray from Guwahati. They are Bijuli Kalita Medhi (BJP), Mira Borthakur Goswami, Samad Choudhury (BGP), Sejon Goyari (BMP), Amitabh Sarma [] The post Assam: Tough time for BJP in Guwahati? Four ministers deployed to retain seat appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

North Lakhimpur: Unabated bank erosion by the Subansiri River in the downstream areas of the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electrical Plant dam has affected thousands of villagers in the Lakhimpur district. The river bank erosion has been widespread in Na-Ali, Baligaon, Ghagarmukh, No. 1 Morton Chapori, Migamchuk, Na-Dhola, Ghuliagaon, Dafalakata, Tameragaon, Echarikata and Goalbari villages of [] The post Assam: Massive erosion by Subansiri affects thousands of villagers in Lakhimpur appeared first on

Guwahati:At least four men suspected to be a part of a car lifter gang were arrested by the police in Guwahati, Assam on Saturday. Police sources said that the accused were arrested based on a complaint regarding a stolen pickup truck. On May 3, the police received a complaint that the pickup truck (a Mahindra [] The post Assam: Guwahati Police nab alleged car lifting gang from Barpeta appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

Dibrugarh: A female domesticated elephant named Manki in Kakopathar in upper Assams Tinsukia district, is reportedly in deep distress after sustaining a serious leg injury. Alarmingly, she has not received any medical attention from the authorities concerned. Sources alleged that the Assam Forest department has failed to take any steps to rescue Manki and provide [] The post Assam: Distressed elephant denied medical attention; Forest dept inaction raises concerns appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW

Applications are invited for recruitment of 103 vacant positions or jobs in APPSC Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Specialist (Allopathy) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Name of post : Junior [] The post Arunachal Jobs : APPSC Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: Effigies of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs who enjoy collecting crores of rupees from the government coffer without attending/discharging their offices/duties for the past year were set aflame. The effigies were burnt during a protest demonstration organised by various organisations including PYAL, Thougei Pangei Yangdong, PYYDA, and WWA Pangei at Pangei Yangong in Imphal East district [] The post Protestors burn effigies of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in Delhi University in 2024. Delhi University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Research Assistant under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored project entitled DNA Methylation based age and phenotype prediction and its [] The post Delhi University Recruitment 2024 : Apply for Research Asst. job appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 NORTHE

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in Bank of Baroda Assam. Bank of Baroda Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Business Correspondent Supervisors on contractual basis under Dhamtari Region (Location Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Gariaband). The contract will be initially [] The post Assam Career : Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

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 .

SILCHAR: Troopers of Assam Rifles, in collaboration with personnel and officials of Sonai police station in Cachar district of Assam, conducted a joint operation, resulting a sizeable seizure of narcotics substances. The operation resulted in the seizure of 572 grams of heroin valued at Rs 4.04 crore and apprehension of one drug peddler. The confiscated [] The post Assam: Security forces seize Heroin worth Rs 4.04 crore in Cachar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

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 .

Horoscope Today | 04 May 2024: If you are interested in astrology, take a look into your horoscope for today (04 May 2024). A horoscope reveals the unique destiny of each individual, offering insight into the paths they will take in life. We have listed the horoscope for the day (04 May 2024) without missing [] The post Horoscope Today | 04 May 2024: Check your astrological predictions here appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Haflong: Two young boys perished in a tragic boating accident at the NEEPCO water reservoir near Umrangso in Assams Dima Hasao district on Friday, police officials said. The deceased have been identified as 16-year-old Jugal Mudoi, son of Dharmeshwar Mudoi, resident of 16 Kilo, Umrangso, and 15-year-old Arjit Paul, son of Ananta Paul, resident of [] The post Assam: Two minors drown in NEEPCO water reservoir near Umrangso appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: Seven Meitei women, following a 20-kilometer cycle rally, shaved their heads in a symbolic gesture at the Kangla Fort in Imphal on Friday, the day that marks a year since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur. This act, part of a campaign for normalcy and peaceful coexistence, underscores their desire for unity amongst all communities. [] The post Manipur: 7 Meitei women shave heads on ethnic violence anniversary appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Imphal: A police constable was killed and an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) injured when the vehicle they were escorting the Additional Superintendent of Police of the Moreh Police Station, Md. Riyaz met an accident on the National Highway 102 at Sinam village under the Tengnoupal district of Manipur bordering Myanmar on Friday morning, officials said. [] The post Constable killed, ASI injured in accident in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

Imphal: The Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey convened a meeting with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, along with Chief Secretary Dr. Vineet Joshi at Raj Bhavan on Thursday. During the meeting, the Governor discussed the disappearance of Khangenbam Apamba Singh of Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai, Imphal West. The Governor stressed the steps needed to trace [] The post Manipur Governor meets family of a person missing since April 19 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in NIE Assam. National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Consultant (Scientific Technical Medical) and Consultant (Scientific Technical Non-Medical). Name of post : Consultant (Scientific Technical Medical) No. [] The post Assam Career : NIE Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

Applications are invited for recruitment of 12 vacant positions or career in POWERGRID Assam. Powergrid Corporation of India Limited or POWERGRID Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Company Secretary Professionals on contract basis. POWERGRID, one of the largest Transmission Utilities in the World and a Maharatna [] The post Assam Career : POWERGRID Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or career in TMC Assam. Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of IT Technical Engineer on contract basis. The Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is a Comprehensive Cancer Centre with a mission to achieve the [] The post Assam Career : TMC Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

NAGAON: Amidst ongoing efforts to curb the menace of drugs in Assam, police in Nagaon district of the state apprehended a constable suspected of aiding drug peddlers. The arrested Assam police constable has been identified as Mokram Hussain. Hussain was taken into custody by the crime branch of the Nagaon police on Thursday (May 02) [] The post Assam police constable arrested for tipping off drug dealers about raids appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

DIBRUGARH:A team of doctors from the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh is embarking on a scientific research endeavour to investigate the potential correlation between sudden deaths and adverse effects of the COVID vaccine. Comprising Dr Mriganka Shekhar Chaliha, Dr Srimanta Madhav Barua, Dr Pranami Bora, Dr Anis Hazra, and Dr Shyamjit Laxman, [] The post Assam: AMCH launches study on COVID vaccines side effects and sudden deaths appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Horoscope Today | 03 May 2024: If you are interested in astrology, take a look into your horoscope for today (03 May 2024). A horoscope reveals the unique destiny of each individual, offering insight into the paths they will take in life. We have listed the horoscope for the day (03 May 2024) without missing [] The post Horoscope Today | 03 May 2024: Check your astrological predictions here appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: A startling story has come to light about how BJP leaders and workers are trying to lure women voters to vote for the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in exchange for government beneficiary schemes violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the elections. The incident took place in some villages under [] The post Assam: BJP workers accused of luring village women with beneficiary scheme formsforvotes appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a stern directive on Thursday (May 03), asking political parties to refrain from engaging in activities aimed at enrolling individuals for post-election beneficiary-oriented schemes through various advertisements, surveys and applications. Expressing deep concern over the actions of political parties and candidates, who, under the pretext of [] The post After Assam BJPs distribution of fake scholarship forms, ECI asks parties to desist fro

Sean Avery, Kings College London Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nairobi, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to [] The post Kenyas devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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 .

IMPHAL: Assam Rifles troopers in Manipur apprehended a 27-year-old drug trafficker and seized Brown Sugar valued at approximately Rs 1.32 crores in the international black market along the Manipur-Myanmar border. During an area domination patrol conducted by Assam Rifles, a suspected individual carrying Brown Sugar was intercepted in Songdoi village of Churachandpur district in Manipur, [] The post Manipur: Assam Rifles seizes narcotics worth Rs 1.32 crore near Myanmar border appeared first on N

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 .

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 .

Shillong: Two more petrol bomb attacks were reported in Shillong, Meghalaya on Thursday. As per reports, the latest attacks took place early this morning, with petrol bombs lobbed at the heavily guarded Shillong Sadar police station and Rynjah police station. Five separate incidents involving petrol bombs have targeted police stations, government property, and vehicles in [] The post Meghalaya: Two more petrol bomb attacks reported in Shillong appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or career in BARC Assam. Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Scientific Assistant / B on locum /adhoc basis. Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabhaconceived the Nuclear Program in India. Dr Bhabha also established [] The post Assam Career : BARC Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Dr. Ramala Sarma, a philosophy professor at Nagoan College in Assam, has embarked on a unique mission: to bridge the gap between ancient Buddhist wisdom and modern life, while simultaneously reviving a traditional Assamese art form. Her creation? The Assam Amulet, a line of handcrafted bell metal objects imbued with Buddhist symbolism. These beautifully crafted [] The post A Shining Beacon of Enlightenment: Assam Amulets Bridge Budhist Wisdom, Craft and Modern life appeared first on NORTHEAST NO