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 []
Tiwa writer advocates equality of women
HT Correspondent MORIGAON, May 3: Noted Tiwa writer Mileswar Patar advocated need for equality of women in the society. The writer said this while inaugurating a seminar on Feminism in Assamese Literature held as part of the annual conference of the Morigaon District Literary Body at Kushtoli Ras Mandir on Thursday. The women also []
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 []
Poll Official Died in Assam Day after Phase 1; CEC Ensured Immediate Help of Rs 15 Lakh
Those aware of the details in the ECI shared that while performing duties at a polling station on April 19, Sukumal Jyoti Borah suddenly fell ill and was taken to Hojai District Civil Hospital. He passed away there later
Assam: Two minors drown in NEEPCO water reservoir near Umrangso
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 .
Manipur: 7 Meitei women shave heads on ethnic violence anniversary
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 .
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 .
Nagaland: Re-scrutiny of answer scripts permitted in any number of subjects, says NBSE
Dimapu: The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) said re-scrutiny of answer scripts in any number of subjects of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2024 is permitted. Issuing instructions pertaining to the board exams on Friday, the NBSE, in a notification, said candidates applying for re-scrutiny can apply online at www.nbsenl.edu.in up to May 15 (revised [] The post Nagaland: Re-scrutiny of answer scripts permitted in any number of subjects, says NBSE 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 .
Connectivity to get fully restored in four days, says Tripura Transport Minister
Connectivity to get fully restored in four days, says Tripura Transport Minister Tripura Transport and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Friday assured that the rail and road connectivity will be restored in four days. Railway and roadway connectivity for Tripura is likely to be fully restored within a couple of days and things will certainly move forward in a positive direction once the connectivity issues are resolved, Tripura Transport and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Choudhary told ANI amidst the fuel crisis looming large all over the state. A significant number of fuel stations have been out of operation after Tripura was virtually cut off from the rest of the North Eastern region due to harsh weather conditions prevailing in parts of Assam. In some areas, roads have been caved which disrupted the supplies in the state. The crisis of petroleum products is quite palpable all over. The state government has already imposed restrictions on fuel refilling. A review meeting was organised on Friday at the civil secretariat here in Agartala. The official update that we have received from the authorities indicated that in the next few days, things will be normal again, the Minister added. On being contacted, Additional Secretary Food and Civil Supplies Department Normal Adhikari said, The railway authorities have informed us that on May 5, they will resume services. Once the railway route is open, all our problems will be solved. Till then, we are getting limited supplies through roadways. The roadway supply is not enough which is why the restrictions are imposed. On being asked whether the alternative Bangladesh route will be explored for bringing essential supplies to Tripura, Adhikari said, To get approval for transportation of goods through Bangladesh would be a lengthy process. The updates that we have received from Assam are quite satisfactory and hopefully, things will turn out to be positive for us. By the time we get approval for the Bangladesh route, railway services will be restored. (ANI)
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: Man goes missing in Dhansiri river while fishing in Golaghats Bokakhat
A man named Bijoy Misong has reportedly gone missing in the Dhansiri River in Assam's Golaghat district.
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 .
Mizoram: Probe panel found no irregularities in MPSC exam, says CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl: Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma on Friday said that noirregularities were found in the civil service examinations conducted by the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) as per the inquiry report submittedrecently. The report of the inquiry conducted by former state chief secretaryM.Lalmanzualahas come to the conclusion that there were no irregularities and no marks altered [] The post Mizoram: Probe panel found no irregularities in MPSC exam, says CM Lalduhoma appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: ASI caught accepting bribe in Charaideo
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Assam Police, Uttam Saikia, was apprehended on Friday for accepting a bribe.
Constable killed, ASI injured in accident in Manipur
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 .
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)
Vote Jihad exists but we dont speak about it: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, made a controversial statement on Friday, alleging communal voting patterns in the country, referring to it as 'Vote Jihad'.
Assam: Jorhat police bust fake CBI officials involved in extortion, 1 held, 3 absconding
Jorhat Police have apprehended one member of a gang of impersonators who claimed to be officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and extorted money from a business establishment, sources reported on Friday.
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 .
It is the Congress that has diluted reservations for OBCs by giving a quota to Muslims, says Assam CM; dismisses Priyanka Gandhis comment on mafia raj in Assam by questioning her political credentials
Before Arun Reddy, Congress war room coordinator Reetam Singh was arrested by Assam Police in connection with the doctored video of Amit Shah.
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
Rahul can win elections from Pakistan, Assam CMs swipe at Gandhi scion
New Delhi, May 3: Amid the political hullabaloo over Congress leader Rahul Gandhis nomination from Uttar Pradeshs Raebareli, his second after Keralas Wayanad constituency for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at the Gandhi scion, saying he can easily win elections from Pakistan. The Assam Chief Minister, while [] The post Rahul can win elections from Pakistan, Assam CMs swipe at Gandhi scion appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Absence of proper bridge, poor transport facilities key election issue in Char area of Assams Dhubri
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Heat wave conditions are likely to continue over East India till May 5 and over south Peninsular India till May 6 and abate thereafter. Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall spell accompanied with thunderstorms and gusty winds very likely over Northeast India on May 5 and 6, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. On Thursday, the highest maximum temperature of 46.2C was reported at Nandyal (Rayalaseema) over the country. On the same day, maximum temperatures were in the range of 43-46C in some parts of Odisha and Rayalaseema, in isolated pockets of Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu; in the range of 40-43C over many parts of Gangetic West Bengal; in some parts of Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Gujarat; in isolated pockets of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Madhya Pradesh and North Interior Karnataka. These are above normal by 4-7C in some parts of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu; in isolated pockets of Assam & Meghalaya, north Odisha, east Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka. According to the IMD, maximum temperatures in the range of 44-47C likely to continue over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana and Rayalaseema till May 3 and decrease thereafter. Heat wave conditions very likely in some pockets over Gangetic West Bengal; at isolated pockets over Telangana, Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu during next 3 days; over Kerala, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim on May 3; Odisha, Bihar on May 3 and 4; Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada on May 4 and 5 and over West Rajasthan on May 7. Hot and humid weather very likely to prevail in isolated pockets over Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal and Kerala and Mahe during next 4-5 days; Assam & Meghalaya, Tripura, Saurashtra and Kutch on May 3 and 4 and Konkan during May 3 to 5, 2024. According to Skymet, the first pre-monsoon spell of May is expected between May 9 and 11. The intensity and spread of activity will be large to cover parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan. The southern parts, the private weather forecaster added, will have a large spread of pre-monsoon thunderstorms, simultaneously covering different pockets. Heat-struck regions of Rayalaseema, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu will be relieved of oppressive conditions. Severe thunderstorm activity is likely over South Interior Karnataka, Southern parts of Andhra Pradesh and farther parts of Kerala bordering Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu man arrested for murdering Assam native at Kottayam in Kerala
According to the police, the accused allegedly killed the victim by harming him inside a concrete mixing machine, then dragging him into a waste pit
Tamil Nadu man arrested for murdering Assam native at Kottayam in Kerala - The Hindu
Tamil Nadu man arrested for murdering Assam native at Kottayam in Kerala The Hindu
For the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the candidates in the fray are Deep Bayan of Congress, Manoranjan Talukdar of CPI(M) and Phani Bhusan Choudhury of AGP. The constituency will vote on May 7 in phase 3
Manipur Governor meets family of a person missing since April 19
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 .
Rahul Gandhi will win if he contests election in Pakistan, says Assam CM Himanta
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.
Assam Career : NIE Recruitment 2024
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 .
Manipur deports 38 more illegal immigrants from Myanmar
Manipur government deported 38 persons, completing the first phase of deporting 77 illegal immigrants from Myanmar. Airlifted from Imphal airport, handed over to Myanmarese at Tamu. N Biren Singh announced, identifying and recording biometric data.
Here's What 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Schedule: Seven Phases from April 19 to June 1
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are set to unfold in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1, with results expected on June 4. The Election Commission has revealed the schedule, highlighting that April 19 will witness the highest number of constituencies, totaling 102, while the fifth phase, on May 20, will see the lowest number at just 49. Here's a breakdown of the election phases across different states: Single Poll Date (22 states): Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu. Two-phase Voting (4 states): Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tripura, Manipur Three-phase Voting (2 states): Chhattisgarh, Assam Four-phase Voting (3 states): Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand Five-phase Voting (2 states): Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir Seven-phase Voting (3 states): Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal The Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule is as follows: Phase 1 (April 19): 101 Seats Phase 2 (April 26): 89 Seats Phase 3 (May 7): 94 Seats Phase 4 (May 13): 96 Seats Phase 5 (May 20): 49 Seats Phase 6 (May 25): 57 Seats Phase 7 (June 1): 57 Seats Each phase covers various states and Union Territories, ensuring a comprehensive electoral process across the nation. In the first phase on April 19, a total of 102 seats will be contested across several states and Union Territories: Arunachal Pradesh: Arunachal West, Arunachal East Assam: Sonitpur, Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur Bihar: Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui Jammu & Kashmir: Udhampur Madhya Pradesh: Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara Maharashtra: Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Chandrapur Manipur: Inner Manipur Meghalaya: Shillong, Tura Mizoram: Mizoram Nagaland: Nagaland Rajasthan: Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa, Nagaur Sikkim: Sikkim Tamil Nadu: Thiruvallur, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukkudi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari Tripura: Tripura West Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit West Bengal: Cooch Behar, Alipurduars, Jalpaiguri Chhattisgarh: Bastar Uttarakhand: Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, Hardwar Andaman & Nicobar: Andaman Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep Puducherry: Puducherry These elections aim to engage citizens in the democratic process, allowing them to exercise their right to vote and shape the future of their nation. Congress Announces Candidates for Lok Sabha 2024, Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Rae Bareli Congress KL Sharma to Contest against BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi Trinamool Congress Accuses Congress Leader of Promoting BJP Agenda
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 .
Assam Career : POWERGRID Recruitment 2024
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 .
Rains snap road & rail links to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam
GUWAHATI: Road and railway communications to Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district in Assam, as well as neighbouring Northeast states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur, remains severed due to incessant rains that triggered landslides and washed away roads and railway tracks in multiple locations. Heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao district of Assam led to landslides [] The post Rains snap road & rail links to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Career : TMC Recruitment 2024
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 .
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 .
Manipur: A Year of Strife and Division
Manipur: A Year of Strife and Division Manipuris can point to the day their homeland became a state divided and society was pulled apart, separating families and neighbours who had lived together for generations and upending thousands of lives. It was exactly a year ago. May 3, 2023. The date is imprinted on the collective memory of an entire people who mark the day two Manipurs came into being, divided as it were by a virtual line of control. That was the day a 'Tribal Solidarity March' organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status led to ethnic clashes between the Meitei and the Kuki communities. The conflict, which has impacted everyday life in myriad ways, has claimed more than 200 lives and displaced many thousands. The three main ethnic groups in the northeast state have historically clustered in different parts of the state's geography - the Meiteis in the valley, the Kukis in the southern hills and the Nagas in the northern hills. But there has never been an absolute, hostile segregation of the communities. Until last May. Now, the Meiteis population is concentrated in Imphal Valley and the Kukis have shifted to the hills. Nothing illustrates the state's deep ethnic fault lines better than the bordering areas dividing the plain and hill districts. Concertina coils, armoured vehicles, armed security personnel, sandbag bunkers... The checkpoints, be it at the border between Bishnupur and Kuki dominated Churachandpur, or Meitei controlled Imphal West and Kuki area Kangpokpi, almost resemble boundaries between hostile nations. The conflict has segregated not just civil society but also police personnel and government officials. ''The state has gone back at least by two decades,'' said an official, echoing what many of his colleagues say. Police personnel and those from forces belonging to either the Meitei or the Kuki communities are also confined to their respective areas and cannot commute to the other side. Keeping vigil at these checkpoints are not just the forces but a battery of ''village volunteers'' mostly in their 20s and early 30s who claim to have taken up arms to ensure their families remain safe. ''There are forces but we do not trust that their presence is enough. If it was enough we would not have seen this situation in the first place. We had to take the issue in our hands to ensure our loved ones don't become part of the government statistics of casualties,'' a village volunteer on night vigil told PTI on condition of anonymity. The volunteer left his graduate studies midway last May and sought basic training of using weapons. Questioned about the gun he was carrying, he responded, ''It is a licensed weapon. We refused to surrender it before elections.'' While the travel from hills to the Valley and vice-versa is restricted for people from the other community, non Kuki and non Meitei people are able to travel provided they pass certain checks. For every such check, the outsiders, essentially government officials and press reporters, have to rely on an aide who is either a Naga or a Muslim. This PTI reporter travelled to Churachandpur and was stopped at four checkpoints. At each, volunteers asked who I was going to meet. Details, copy of the ID and local address were taken down meticulously. Nagas and Muslims commuting between the two areas are mandated by the volunteers to make a donation, irrespective of the amount. The continuing tensions have a ripple effect, affecting people in ways big and small. With facilities in Imphal out of reach, people from Churachandpur have been travelling to Aizawl - a journey of over 12 hours - for a variety of reasons, including medical needs that cannot be met in the Churachandpur district hospital. The process to catch a flight is similar as the Imphal airport remains out of bound for the Kukis. Groceries for relief camps in Churachandpur are also transported to Churachandpur through the same route. Students are another casualty. College students that stayed back in Churachandpur rather than seek a transfer to universities outside the state, an option provided by the University Grants Commission (UGC), have to deposit their answer sheets in sealed envelopes at the District Commissioner's Office; their fingers crossed their papers will be marked and not get lost. The DC office in tandem with Assam Rifles sends these envelopes to colleges in the Valley in helicopters. ''All the teachers in the university are Meitei now and they are not marking our answer sheets submitted online giving vague responses. Our batchmates are not sharing notes and we have no way to carry forward our education in the state. The only feasible way out is to go out of the state but I do not want to abandon my family,'' a law student told PTI on condition of anonymity. Meiteis, who account for about 53 per cent of Manipurs population, displaced from the hills and now living in relief camps have their own issues. Their houses no longer exist. ''It takes decades to build a life, a house, livelihood...everything is gone. We just keep getting to know from our previous neighbours who are Nagas that our house is no longer there,'' said Sim Khang, a Meitei who used to run a transport business in Churachandpur. While over 4,200 weapons looted from the armouries in the violence-hit state continue to be untraceable, seeing young men with weapons is a common site in the fringe areas. The state went to polls in two phases for the two Lok Sabha seats--April 19 and 26. Congress nominee from Inner Manipur and JNU professor Bimol Akoijam equated the violence in Manipur to ''Rwanda-like ethnic conflict'', saying separating Kukis and Meiteis geographically in violence-hit Manipur in the name of safety is against the ''very idea'' of India. ''The kind of situation we are seeingwe dont believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India,'' he told PTI. The BJP nominee from the seat and state Law Minister Basanta Kumar Singh, said his party does not endorse the segregation and stands for a ''United Manipur''. ''We as a party and government stand for a united Manipur there should be no separatism of any kind,'' Singh told PTI in response to a question about the demands of the Kuki-zo community for a separate administration. The sitting MP from the area, which voted on April 19, is BJPs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, also a minister of state in the Union government. According to officials, more than 50,000 people are still living in camps following the unrest. As politicians chart their agenda, they wait for some semblance of calm and quiet to return to their lives along with thousands of others.
My role is to carry on till 13th-14th over so that Klaasen gets license to bang: Nitish Reddy
HYDERABAD: Entrusted with the task of shepherding Sunrisers Hyderabad's middle-order, young Nitish Reddy has been doing the job with aplomb at a time when he is seen by many as a future India all-rounder, thanks to his ability to bowl lively medium pace. Opting to bat in the IPL game against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals here on Thursday, Reddy (76 not out) and Travis Head (58) produced explosive fifties, while Heinrich Klassen made an unbeaten 19-ball 42 to power SRH to 201 for three. Experienced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar then did the star turn with a sensational final over as SRH pulled off a heist, stunning RR by just one run in a last-ball thriller to keep their playoff hopes alive. Nitish, 20, stated that his role was to rebuild the innings after quick wickets. From the last two matches, we are losing quick wickets and I have to go. My role is to carry on till the 13th and 14th over so that Klaasen gets a license to bang. There is no point in Klaasen and Samad coming early, but not getting to score freely, said Nitish at the post-match press conference. The all-rounder hailed Bhuvneshwar after the veteran pacer bowled a brilliant final over to help Hyderabad seal a dramatic win. Nitish said he was hopeful that Bhuvneshwar would be able to defend 13 runs in the last over. I was looking at who was going to bowl. When I saw Bhuvneshwar was going to bowl, I got the confidence that he was going to pull it off. During his prime, he had done it so many times. I did not think we were going to win, I thought either we'd lose or tie. But that last-ball wicket, I felt so happy, Nitish said. During his explosive knock, Nitish smashed RR's in-form Yuzvendra Chahal for two fours and two sixes in the 13th over. Nitish said that he backed himself to attack the seasoned leg-spinner. Reddy also said the victory against RR, following losses to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, is important. Beating RR will boost our confidence, they are at the top of the points table, he concluded. IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad edge Rajasthan Royals in one-run thriller Not in my best form: Parag Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag returned to the top five in the Orange Cape race after striking his fourth fifty of the season. The 22-year-old Parag slammed 77 off 49 balls but could not help his side chase down the target set by SRH. Despite his breakout season with the franchise, Parag said he was not in his best form since he could not finish the game. I got a lot of areas to improve. I am not in my best form, I would have finished the game otherwise. I got a lot of areas to perfect. I try to learn from my mistakes and not repeat them. Is it my best innings? No. I would say that if I get a hundred, Parag told reporters. The Assam player said the loss was dramatic, adding that his team made a few errors. It is never good to end on the losing side. We did a lot of things right. We will focus on them more rather than dwelling on our mistakes. We are at a good position in the points table. Just one bad game I guess. We made a few errors in two-three overs and it cost us the game. That is how T20 is, IPL is, he said.
Odisha: Furnace explosion in KJS Ahluwalia plant leaves 10 injured
KEONJHAR/BARBIL: At least 10 workers sustained grievous burn injuries following an explosion in one of the furnaces of KJS Ahluwalia Steel Plant on Thursday evening. Four of the injured were critical and shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Sources said an explosion took place in induction furnace number -1 of the plant and molten iron spilled on the workers who were present under it. The plant is situated in Barapada area within Rugudi police limits. The injured workers were immediately rushed to Keonjhar district headquarters hospital and four of them were later shifted to SCB. Dr Pradeep Kumar Naik, a senior specialist in Department of Surgery, confirmed that four persons were critically injured in the accident which took place at about 4.45 pm. Police sources said the injured workers are natives of different states like Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and Assam. Deputy director and assistant director of Directorate of Factories and Boilers visited the spot to investigate the matter. The reason behind the explosion is yet to be ascertained. Initial investigation revealed about eight workers sustained injuries due to the explosion. Further probe into the matter is continuing, said DIG, Niti Shekhar. Odisha Fire and Emergency Service personnel rushed to the spot but things did not get worse as the incident did not trigger any fire accident. The incident has raised concerns about safety of the workers in the plant. In January this year, an explosion had occurred in induction furnace-2 of the same plant.
Assam police constable arrested for tipping off drug dealers about raids
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 .
Mizoram police & Assam Rifles seize 200 kg explosives, 200 detonators
AIZAWL: A major tragedy was averted as troopers of the Assam Rifles along with Mizoram police personnel seized a huge quantity of explosives near Aizawl. Personnel of the Assam Rifles and Mizoram police seized a total of 1622 (200 kilograms) gelatin sticks and 200 detonators at Silaimual area on the outskirts of Aizawl. During the [] The post Mizoram police & Assam Rifles seize 200 kg explosives, 200 detonators appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Heroin, foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 4.34 crore seized in Mizoram
AIZWAL: Assam Rifles and Mizoram police have seized heroin and foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 4.34 crore in two separate operations, a statement issued by the paramilitary force said. Acting on a tip-off, the joint team of Assam Rifles and Mizoram police carried out a joint operation at the Falkland area in Aizawl on Tuesday during which 598 gm of heroin was seized, the statement said. Two persons, including a Manipur resident, have been arrested for possessing the heroin worth Rs 4.18 core, it said. In another operation carried out Wednesday, Assam Rifles seized 22,000 packets of foreign cigarettes worth Rs 16 lakh smuggled from Myanmar at Lungpuk village in south Mizoram's Siaha district. Meanwhile, Mizoram police in collaboration with volunteers of Young Mizo Association (YMA) seized eight fully loaded trucks of dried areca nuts smuggled from Myanmar during a joint operation at Seling in Saitual district on Wednesday, police said. Ten people have been arrested in connection with the seizure, they said.
Nitish Reddy: Aim to Set Base Before Klaasen Unleashes on Opposition
Nitish Reddy: Aim to Set Base Before Klaasen Unleashes on Opposition Entrusted with the task of shepherding Sunrisers Hyderabad's middle-order, young Nitish Reddy has been doing the job with aplomb at a time when he is seen by many as a future India all-rounder, thanks to his ability to bowl lively medium pace. Opting to bat in the IPL game against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals here on Thursday, Reddy (76 not out) and Travis Head (58) produced explosive fifties, while Heinrich Klassen made an unbeaten 19-ball 42 to power SRH to 201 for three. Experienced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar then did the star turn with a sensational final over as SRH pulled off a heist, stunning RR by just one run in a last-ball thriller to keep their playoff hopes alive. Nitish, 20, stated that his role was to rebuild the innings after quick wickets. ''From the last two matches, we are losing quick wickets and I have to go. My role is to carry on till the 13th and 14th over so that Klaasen gets a license to bang. There is no point in Klaasen and Samad coming early, but not getting to score freely,'' said Nitish at the post-match press conference. The all-rounder hailed Bhuvneshwar after the veteran pacer bowled a brilliant final over to help Hyderabad seal a dramatic win. Nitish said he was hopeful that Bhuvneshwar would be able to defend 13 runs in the last over. ''I was looking at who was going to bowl. When I saw Bhuvneshwar was going to bowl, I got the confidence that he was going to pull it off. ''During his prime, he had done it so many times. I did not think we were going to win, I thought either we'd lose or tie. But that last-ball wicket, I felt so happy,'' Nitish said. During his explosive knock, Nitish smashed RR's in-form Yuzvendra Chahal for two fours and two sixes in the 13th over. Nitish said that he backed himself to attack the seasoned leg-spinner. Reddy also said the victory against RR, following losses to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, is important. ''Beating RR will boost our confidence, they are at the top of the points table,'' he concluded. Not in my best form: Parag ================= Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag returned to the top five in the Orange Cape race after striking his fourth fifty of the season. The 22-year-old Parag slammed 77 off 49 balls but could not help his side chase down the target set by SRH. Despite his breakout season with the franchise, Parag said he was not in his best form since he could not finish the game. ''I got a lot of areas to improve. I am not in my best form, I would have finished the game otherwise. ''I got a lot of areas to perfect. I try to learn from my mistakes and not repeat them. Is it my best innings? No. I would say that if I get a hundred,'' Parag told reporters. The Assam player said the loss was ''dramatic'', adding that his team made a few errors. ''It is never good to end on the losing side. We did a lot of things right. We will focus on them more rather than dwelling on our mistakes. We are at a good position in the points table. Just one bad game I guess. ''We made a few errors in two-three overs and it cost us the game. That is how T20 is, IPL is,'' he said.
Talukdar, however, expressed optimism that he will give a ough fight against all opponents and will win the election from Barpeta, which has become a Hindu-majority seat after the delimitation exercise last year.
Assam: AMCH launches study on COVID vaccines side effects and sudden deaths
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 .
Tennis Star Rohan Bopanna To Mentor 25 Underprivileged Children From Assam
In a heartwarming move aimed at empowering underprivileged children, Indias leading tennis player, Rohan Bopanna, has selected 25 promising youngsters from remote regions of Majuli Island and Bongaigaon in Assam to receive comprehensive tennis training. This collaborative effort between the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) and Kamal India Foundation UK seeks to provide extensive support... The post Tennis Star Rohan Bopanna To Mentor 25 Underprivileged Children From Assam appeared first on Northeast Today .
Mizoram leads Northeast in GST collections, while some states witness decline
AIZAWL: Mizoram has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording a substantial 52 percent growth in Goods & Services Tax (GST) collections in April. This surge marks the highest proportion of growth among all Northeast states. According to data released by the union finance ministry, Mizoram collected Rs 108 crore in GST revenue in April, compared to [] The post Mizoram leads Northeast in GST collections, while some states witness decline 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 .
Horoscope Today | 03 May 2024: Check your astrological predictions here
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 .
AMCH to conduct research on potential link between sudden deaths & Covid vaccine
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, May 2: A team of doctors from the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh are set to undertake a scientific research study to determine whether there is a rise in sudden deaths due to side effects of the Covid vaccine. The team comprising of Mriganka Shekhar Chaliha, Srimanta Madhav Barua, []
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NABARD, IFFCO Kisan to support small tea growers in Nagaon
HT Correspondent NAGAON, May 2: Continuing the tradition, the NABARD Assam in collaboration with IFFCO Kisan Suvidha Ltd. (IKSL) has initiated a unique project titled Climate Resilient Tea Cultivation and AI Based Pest Management for small tea growers. The beneficiaries of this pilot project will be the 64 small tea growers of the Sewjjyoti Tea []
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2 killed in Barak Valley, vast areas of Silchar inundated
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. []
Provide assistance to floods, landslides-affected in Dima Hasao and Barak Valleys: Assam CM
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Lok Sabha elections: Maulana Badruddin Ajmal sweats it out in Dhubri
Maulana Badruddin Ajmal faces tough competition in Dhubri against Rakibul Hussain and Zabed Islam, amidst allegations of AIUDF-BJP ties. The political landscape in Assam shifts as the Election Commission reshapes constituencies, impacting the Dhubri Phulbari bridge project.
200 kg gelatin sticks, detonators recovered in Mizoram
200 kg gelatin sticks, detonators recovered in Mizoram The Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police seized around 200 kg of gelatin sticks and 200 detonators in Silaimual area on the outskirts of Aizawl, officials said. The joint operation was carried out on Tuesday during which a 45-year-old local resident from Mamit was also arrested, the Assam Rifles said in a statement. The vehicle used for transporting the explosives has been impounded, it said. The Mizoram Police had seized 8,000 gelatin sticks and 1,500 detonators in Hnahthial town near the Myanmar border on Tuesday, the officials said.
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: Heavy Rain Triggers Flood-Like Situation In Dima Hasao District; Disrupts Road, Rail Links
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed authorities to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest and all assistance is provided to those affected due to incessant rain
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 from seeking voters details appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya: Customs sleuths seize Meth tablets worth Rs 2.23 crore
SHILLONG: Sleuths of the customs department apprehended two individuals and confiscated Methamphetamine (WY) tablets worth Rs 2.23 crore in Meghalaya. Acting on specific intelligence, officers from the customs, Northeast Region, Shillong, swiftly responded to the Silchar-Jiribam Road on April 29. After conducting surveillance for several hours, they successfully intercepted two suspects in the Kashipur area. [] The post Meghalaya: Customs sleuths seize Meth tablets worth Rs 2.23 crore 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 .
Assam's Purnima Devi Barman Receives 'Green Oscar' Whitley Gold Award 2024
Ms Barman wants to double the global population of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork to 5,000 by 2030.
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 .
Video: Heavy Rainfall Leads To Flood-Like Situation In Assam's Dima Hasao
Due to incessant rainfall, several places in the district, including Haflong town, have been waterlogged.
Manipur: Assam Rifles seizes narcotics worth Rs 1.32 crore near Myanmar border
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 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 .
Tripura government sends relief team to Dima Hasao in Assam after bus accident
AGARTALA: Tripura government has dispatched a relief team to Dima Hasao district in Assam following a tragic accident involving a bus carrying passengers from Tripura. According to reports, the Tripura government sent Genius Debbarma and Dr Arindam Das to Dima Hasao district of Assam to coordinate immediate response and relief efforts. Responding to the incident, [] The post Tripura government sends relief team to Dima Hasao in Assam after bus accident 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 .
The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is set to announce the Assam Board 12th Result 2024 this week, pending official confirmation. Students can access their results on the official websites mentioned. The exams were held from February 12 to March 13, 2024. To pass, students must score at least 30% marks in each subject and overall.
Tripura: Bus overturns in Assam, one dead and several injured
Agartala: A night super bus traveling from Agartala to Guwahati overturned near Ditokcherra in Assams Dima Hasao district, around 12:30 AM on Thursday, leaving one person dead and several injured. The bus, operated by Seema Travels with service number AS01NC0243, is suspected to have been speeding and the driver may have been intoxicated, according to [] The post Tripura: Bus overturns in Assam, one dead and several injured appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
