Aasu protests against price rise in city & Dibrugarh

Assam: Key accused in Dinjan boat accident surrenders

Guwahati: A man who is accused of being involved in the disappearance of a man in Chabua of Dibrugarh, Assam surrendered before the police on Wednesday. Amrish Mipun, the key accused in the tragic boat accident at Dinjan surrendered to the police at the Jonai police station in Dhemaji district. He had allegedly been on [] The post Assam: Key accused in Dinjan boat accident surrenders appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Assam: One person killed in road accident in Bogibeel

DIBRUGARH: One person was killed and four others seriously injured in a road accident at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, Assam on Tuesday. The accident occurred at around 4 pm when an Alto car bearing registration no(AS03C3180) collided head-on with a Traveller (AS226682) in the Bogibeel area. Also Read: Assam: Unidentified dead body recovered at Guwahati Railway [] The post Assam: One person killed in road accident in Bogibeel appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University begins 2024-25 academic session

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Nov 18: The inaugural programme for the 2024-25 academic session of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University, Chabua, Dibrugarh, was held on Monday at Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi (DHSK) College. The event was attended by Prof DP Agrawal, former chairman of the UPSC, as the chief guest, who commenced the proceedings by lighting []

Assam: Man goes missing after boat capsize in Tinsukia

Dibrugarh: One person reportedly went missing after a boat carrying four passengers capsized in the Dibru River near Dinjan Ghat in Tinsukia, Assam on Sunday. Sources said after the capsized a nearby boat quickly arrived at the scene and rescued all four passengers from the sinking vessel. Also Read: Assam: Raas Purnima celebrated with traditional [] The post Assam: Man goes missing after boat capsize in Tinsukia appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Assam: Raas Purnima celebrated with traditional Ankiya Bhaona

DIBRUGARH: The serene premises of Golok Maina Parijat at Lepetkata in Dibrugarh, Assam came alive with cultural fervour and devotion during the Raas Mahotsav and Raas Purnima celebrations. Organized collaboratively by Golok Maina Parijat, Dibrugarh and Raag Ragini Sangit Carca Kendra Sivasagar, the highlight of the event was the performance of the traditional Ankiya Bhaona [] The post Assam: Raas Purnima celebrated with traditional Ankiya Bhaona appeared first on NorthEast Now .

No fire incident in Kanniyakumari-Dibrugarh Vivek SF Express: ECoR

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) clarified that no fire incident occurred on the Kanniyakumari-Dibrugarh Vivek Superfast Express at Odishas Bhadrak station Saturday. ECoR stated that a minor issue of brake binding was detected in a sleeper coach (fourth from the engine) when the train arrived at Bhadrak at 9:23am. The carriage and wagon (C&W) []

Khanapara Sports honours badminton champs Raihan and Harshit

HT Digital GUWAHATI, Nov 16: The Khanapara Sports & Cultural Organization felicitated Raihan Zaman and Harshit Gogoi for their outstanding performance in the National Badminton Circuit. The duo was honored on Friday, November 15, following their remarkable victory over Aashray Agarwal (Uttarakhand) and Jayesh Duggal (Haryana) in Dibrugarh. They clinched the title by winning both []

AMCH wins Best Multidisciplinary Research Unit award

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Nov 15: In a significant achievement, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, was honoured with the Best Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) award at the DHR-ICMR Health Research Excellence Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on Thursday. The award recognises the institutions exemplary contributions to medical research and innovation. The award was presented by Anupriya []

Assam: Four killed, two injured in Tinsukia road accident

Last Updated on November 12, 2024 12: 56pm Dibrugarh: Four people were killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Tinsukia-Dibrugarh bypass in Assam early Tuesday morning. A Swift Dzire car (AS06AA2583) carrying six people, including a child, veered off the road and plunged into an under-construction culvert. The impact of the [] The post Assam: Four killed, two injured in Tinsukia road accident appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Assam: Four killed as car falls from under-construction culvert

Tinsukia: At least four people, including a five-year-old child were killed when the car they were travelling fell from an under-construction culvert in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday, police said. The car carrying six members of a family fell from the under-construction culvert near Dihingia Gaon on the Tinsukia-Dibrugarh bypass at around 4 am, an official told PTI. Four of the six passengers, including a 5-year-old child, died on the spot. The two others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh for immediate treatment, he added. The family, hailing from Bihar, was coming from Dibrugarh to attend a wedding in Tinsukia when the accident occurred. The deceased has been identified as Mohan Shah, Rajesh Gupta, Montu Shah and child Arthav Gupta. We believe that the incident took place due to poor visibility of the road on account of dense fog and absence of proper signage, the police officer said. Local residents have expressed concern about the incomplete state of the bypass, particularly the unfinished culvert.

Four killed as car falls from under-construction culvert in Assam

TINSUKIA: At least four people, including a five-year-old child were killed when the car they were travelling fell from an under-construction culvert in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday, police said. The car carrying six members of a family fell from the under-construction culvert near Dihingia Gaon on the Tinsukia-Dibrugarh bypass at around 4 am, an official told PTI. Four of the six passengers, including a 5-year-old child, died on the spot. The two others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh for immediate treatment, he added. The family, hailing from Bihar, was coming from Dibrugarh to attend a wedding in Tinsukia when the accident occurred. The deceased has been identified as Mohan Shah, Rajesh Gupta, Montu Shah and child Arthav Gupta. We believe that the incident took place due to poor visibility of the road on account of dense fog and absence of proper signage, the police officer said. Local residents have expressed concern about the incomplete state of the bypass, particularly the unfinished culvert.

12-hour bandh over ST status demand disrupts life in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh

Protests erupt in Dibrugarh, Tinsukia over delay in ST status recognition

HT Digital GUWAHATI, Nov 11: Protests in Assams Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts reached a boiling point on November 11 as members of the Moran and Motok communities intensified their demands for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, a press release said on Monday. The prolonged delays in granting this recognition have sparked widespread unrest, with demonstrators taking []

12-hour bandh called for ST status affects life in Assam's Dibrugarh, Tinsukia

DIBRUGARH/TINSUKIA: A 12-hour bandh in Assam's Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts called by Moran and Motok organisations demanding ST status for the two communities has brought life to a standstill on Monday, with all business establishments, offices and other institutions remaining closed. Thousands of agitators blocked the main roads in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia towns and stopped vehicular movement along the national highways despite the district administrations promulgating prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in entire districts. Protesters came out in large numbers to impose the 12-hour bandh from 5 am called by All Moran Students' Union (AMSU) and All Assam Motok Yuva Chatra Sanmilan (AAMYCS) defying district administrations' orders issued on Sunday night, prohibiting any forceful bandh call, road blockage, picketing, burning of tyres and carrying of inflammable items. Tyres were burnt on roads blockaded by the bandh supporters in various places in the two Upper Assam districts, with police opening two rounds in the air to disperse bandh supporters on Makum-Tinsukia bypass, an official said. So far, we have not detained anyone. People have hit the streets in thousands at various places. We are trying to clear the highways and local roads, he added. All shops, business establishments, offices, banks and other institutions remained closed, while some witnessed thin attendance. Bandh supporters, however, exempted school buses, vehicles carrying students to attend examinations, and those of the emergency services from the purview of the shutdown. Assam's Moran, Motok, Chutia, Tai-Ahom, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea-Tribes communities have been demanding ST status for many years, with several senior BJP leaders and state ministers regularly offering assurances of granting the reservations. AMSU and AAMYCS have been protesting Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram's reported comment that the government has not taken any formal step to grant ST status to the six communities. Although the 12-hour bandh was called by the two organisations, several other groups of the remaining four communities seeking ST status also extended support to the agitational programmes. AMSU president Pulendra Moran said the movement will intensify in coming days until their demands were met by the government. We have been fooled by the BJP government many times. Now, we will not listen to any of their assurances. We need sincere actions only, he added.

Tinsukia bans protests over ST status delay

Tinsukia district administration imposed a ban on protests and demonstrations on Sunday, hours after two prominent student organisations, the All Moran Students' Union (AMSU) and All Assam Mottock Yuba Chatra Sanmilan (AAMYCS), announced a 12-hour bandh in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh for Monday. The bandh was called to protest the delay in granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Moran and Mottock communities. District Commissioner Swapneel Paul issued the prohibitory order, which banned bandhs, picketing, effigy burning, and road blockades throughout the district. Forceful bandhs by self-styled organisations cannot be allowed as they directly impact the fundamental rights of citizens under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution, stated Paul in the official order. The administration highlighted the economic losses caused by such protests, citing disruptions to business transactions, essential services, and public transport. Violators of the order face prosecution under Section 223 of the BNS, 2022. The order remains in effect until further notice or modification. It also clarified that holidays are only observed on specified days as per government notifications or under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Despite the ban, AMSU General Secretary Joykanta Moran vowed to go ahead with the bandh. We will proceed as planned, he told reporters. This followed the AMSU's continued protests, including burning effigies of Prime Minister Modi, Union Minister Jual Oram, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in various parts of Tinsukia, escalating tensions with the authorities.

Three day empowerment workshop held in Karbi Anglong

HT Bureau DIPHU, Nov 9: A three day empowerment ability fellowship workshop was successfully organised at Jirsong asong, Diphu, Karbi Anglong under the leadership of Mohammad Moosa Azami by the Jan Vikas Samiti Varanasi. The purpose of the workshop was to educate 18 participants from three districts viz. Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh and Karbi Anglong about government []

Dibrugarh man held for pelting stone at train coach

Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja at ghats along Brahmaputra in Dibrugarh

IndiGo Expands Winter Schedule with Eight New Flights, Boosts Frequency to Bangkok

IndiGo has unveiled its expanded winter schedule, launching eight new flights and resuming operations on several key routes, aiming to improve connectivity to East and North-East India. Starting from October 29, 2024, the airline will introduce flights between Agartala and Dibrugarh, operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This new service will enhance travel options between the two cities in the region. Additionally, IndiGo will begin direct flights between Guwahati and Dimapur and resume daily flights between Guwahati and Ahmedabad, effective December 10, 2024. These moves are expected to improve regional connectivity and provide more convenient travel for passengers in the North-East. In a bid to strengthen its international reach, IndiGo will also increase its frequency on the Kolkata-Bangkok route. Starting November 24, 2024, this popular route will operate four times a weekon Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundaysoffering greater flexibility for travelers between Kolkata and Bangkok, a key destination for both business and leisure. We are pleased to announce these new routes as part of our winter schedule. Theres a surge in demand, and these additions will strengthen regional connectivity, boost economic growth, tourism, and cultural exchange, said Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo. We remain committed to providing affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous service, and a hassle-free travel experience across our network. These new flights and increased frequencies are part of IndiGos strategy to expand its network and offer more travel options to passengers across India and internationally. MORE..... More Flights to Europe Make Travel Easier for Indians Amid Rising Demand Flight Operations at Dhaka Airport to Halt for Nightly Maintenance Travel Made Easy: Indian Railways Unveils Super App for Seamless Journeys

Dibrugarh Univ launches Korean language course in collab with South Koreas WFC

HT Digital GUWAHATI, Nov 7: In a move to strengthen global cultural education, Dibrugarh University launched a Korean language course in collaboration with the World Fragrant Cooperation (WFC) from South Korea, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced on Thursday. Taking to the micro-blogging site X, Pegu highlighted the universitys commitment to expand linguistic and cultural education []

Assam:Delegates from South Korea visit Dibrugarh University

Dibrugarh:Dibrugarh University in Assam received a six-member delegation from the World Fragrant Cooperation (WFC) in South Korea. The delegation included head of WFC Ven. Jeong Yeo, directors Ven. Do San and Ven. Do Moung, member Hyun-Seung Lee, secretary general of WFC headquarters Soo-An Lee, and secretary general of WFC SejongKi-Suk Lee. Director of the Office [] The post Assam:Delegates from South Korea visit Dibrugarh University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Chhath Puja restricted in 2 Dibrugarh ghats due to increase in Bputras level

Strengthening ties with S Korea: Dibrugarh Univ gets $1,000 WFC scholarship grant

Assam Career : Dibrugarh University Recruitment 2024

Applications are invited for recruitment of various academic positions or career in Dibrugarh University Assam. Dibrugarh University Assam is inviting applications for recruitment to the post or career of Field Investigators and Research Assistants for ICSSR- funded project titled Indigenous Knowledge and Customary Practices in Building Community-Oriented and Ecologically Sustainable Development Policies and Programs: A [] The post Assam Career : Dibrugarh University Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Flute maestro Ronu Majumdar enchants students at MDKG College in Dibrugarh

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Nov 4:Flute maestro Pandit Ronu Majumdar enthralled students and the audience with his mesmerising flute performance at MDKG College in Dibrugarh on Monday evening. Rupak Bhattacharjee on the tabla accompanied Pandit Ronu Majumdar, enhancing the performance and captivating the audience. Earlier on Monday, Pandit Majumdar performed at DPS, Dibrugarh, around 10 am. []

Doctors essential for scientific temperament: Sarbananda Sonowal

HT Bureau DIBRUGARH, Nov 3: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the essential role of doctors in fostering scientific temperament within society during his address in Dibrugarh on Sunday. He spoke at the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH) and the 62nd Foundation Day of Dibru College. The role played by any []

Kali Puja brings devotees together across state

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Nov 1:The Shantipara Second Lane Kali Puja is one of the prominent Kali Pujas in Dibrugarh. This year, they have chosen Swastik as their theme. With all traditional rituals, the Kali Puja was performed at the puja pandal on Thursday night. We started the Kali Puja in 2007, and since then, we []

Sarbananda Sonowal claims Dibrugarh has tremendous potential

HT Bureau DIBRUGARH, 30 Oct: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal vouched for the immense possibility of Dibrugarh and reiterated the need for scientific measures to attain sustainable growth in the region. Sonowal made the remarks while attending the meeting on the Final Master Plan of Dibrugarh Vision 2045 []

Five cattle lifters thrashed by locals in Dibrugarh

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Oct 29: Despite the enactment of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, cattle smuggling remains rampant in Dibrugarh, with cattle lifters operating nightly in various areas. On Sunday night, local residents of the Bogibeel area in Dibrugarh apprehended and thrashed five cattle lifters before handing them over to the Bogibeel police. The []

Dibrugarh potters thrive as Diwali boosts demand for diyas

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Oct 27: The local pottery industry in Dibrugarh is gearing up and staying busy with the production of diyas (earthen lamps) ahead of the Diwali festival. Ratan Pandit, a 30-year-old third-generation potter, is keeping the age-old tradition of pottery-making alive. After completing his higher secondary education at DHSK College, Ratan Pandit joined []

Sumi Borah and others produced in Guwahatis court

HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Oct 26:The controversial Assamese actress Sumi Borah, her husband Tarkik Borah and the prime accused in the multi crore only trading scam were produced in the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Kamrup (Metro) district in Guwahati on Saturday. The trio was brought to the city from Dibrugarh central jail on Friday along []

Assam CS reviews flooding solutions, Tea Museum progress in Dibrugarh

HT Digital GUWAHATI, Oct 26: Under the directives of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Secretary to the State Government Dr. Ravi Kota convened a review meeting at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Dibrugarh, focusing on urgent measures to address the persistent urban flooding challenges in the city, the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) []

Dibrugarh GST joint commissioner arrested by CBI

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Oct 25: Dibrugarh GST joint commissioner Rahul Kumar was arrested by the CBI, allegedly for accepting a bribe of Rs 60 lakh. Rahul Kumar, the GST Joint Commissioner from Dibrugarh, fell into the CBIs net for taking the bribe while serving in Mumbai. He was apprehended in Guwahati, where he had come []

Interactive program on transgender rights held in Dibrugarh

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Oct 25: The District Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with the Akam Foundation, successfully organised an interactive program titled The Rights of Transgender Persons at the Conference Hall in Dibrugarh on Thursday. The event brought together stakeholders, community members, and legal experts to discuss the legal rights and protections available to transgender []

Young Reporters Workshop concludes at Nahortoli Tea Estate

HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Oct 22: A two-day Young Reporters Workshop was organised by the Assam Branch Indian Tea Association (ABITA) and supported by UNICEF, Assam, at Nahortoli Tea Estate, Dibrugarh. Altogether, 41 schoolchildren from the tea garden participated in the workshop. The two-day workshop was conducted by Dibrugarh senior journalist Bibhash Dowerah. Dowerah, who has []

Cyclone Dana Effect: 198 Trains Cancelled on Oct 23, 24, 25

BHUBANESWAR: Due to the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana on October 24-25, 2024, a total of 198 trains95 up and 103 down trainshave been canceled for October 23, 24, and 25. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has issued a bulletin outlining the cancellations, which include major trains such as the Howrah-Secunderabad Express, Shalimar-Puri Super Fast Express, New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Express, Howrah-Bhubaneswar Express, and many others. These cancellations affect various trains traveling to and from major hubs like Secunderabad, Bhubaneswar, Chennai Central, and Howrah. The full list of cancelled trains provides details on specific routes and dates for both up and down directions. This disruption is a preventive measure to ensure the safety of passengers and railway infrastructure during the cyclones landfall. Passengers are advised to check for further updates and make alternative travel arrangements accordingly. Here is the detailed list of cancelled trains: Down Trains 1. Train No. 17016: Secunderabad to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 2. Train No. 12840: Chennai Central to Howrah 23.10.2024 3. Train No. 12868: Puducherry to Howrah 23.10.2024 4. Train No. 22826: Chennai Central to Shalimar 23.10.2024 5. Train No. 12897: Puducherry to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 6. Train No. 18464: SBC to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 7. Train No. 08442: Brahmapur to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 8. Train No. 20842: Visakhapatnam to Bhubaneswar (VB) 24.10.2024 9. Train No. 22874: Visakhapatnam to Digha 24.10.2024 10. Train No. 18118: Gunupur to Rourkela 24.10.2024 11. Train No. 11019: CSURATM to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 12. Train No. 22820: Visakhapatnam to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 13. Train No. 08532: Visakhapatnam to Brahmapur 24.10.2024 14. Train No. 12509: Bangalore to Guwahati 23.10.2024 15. Train No. 12842: Chennai Central to Howrah 24.10.2024 16. Train No. 22808: Chennai Central to Santragachhi 24.10.2024 17. Train No. 15227: Bangalore to Muzaffarpur 24.10.2024 18. Train No. 18046: Hyderabad to Howrah 23.10.2024 19. Train No. 20838: Junagarh Road to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 20. Train No. 22503: Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh 23.10.2024 21. Train No. 22973: Gandhidham to Puri 23.10.2024 22. Train No. 20807: Visakhapatnam to ASR 25.10.2024 23. Train No. 18448: Jagdalpur to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 24. Train No. 08534: Palasa to Cuttack 24.10.2024 25. Train No. 08422: Gunupur to Cuttack 25.10.2024 26. Train No. 06095: Tambaram to Santragachhi 24.10.2024 27. Train No. 12246: Bangalore to Howrah 24.10.2024 28. Train No. 12704: Secunderabad to Howrah 23.10.2024 29. Train No. 08444: Palasa to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 30. Train No. 22888: Bangalore to Howrah 23.10.2024 31. Train No. 03429: Secunderabad to Malda Town 23.10.2024 32. Train No. 12864: Yesvantpur to Howrah 23.10.2024 33. Train No. 18418: Gunupur to Puri 24.10.2024 34. Train No. 06087: Tirunelveli to Shalimar 23.10.2024 35. Train No. 08412: Bhubaneswar to Baleswar 24.10.2024 36. Train No. 02832: Bhubaneswar to Dhanbad 24.10.2024 37. Train No. 12074: Bhubaneswar to Howrah 25.10.2024 38. Train No. 12893: Bhubaneswar to Sonepur 25.10.2024 39. Train No. 22823: Bhubaneswar to New Delhi Rajdhani 25.10.2024 40. Train No. 08441: Bhubaneswar to Brahmapur 24.10.2024 41. Train No. 09059: Surat to Brahmapur 23.10.2024 42. Train No. 18419: Puri to Jayanagar 24.10.2024 43. Train No. 18304: Puri to Sambalpur 24.10.2024 44. Train No. 12892: Puri to Bangiriposi 24.10.2024 45. Train No. 08428: Puri to Angul 24.10.2024 46. Train No. 08414: Puri to Talcher 24.10.2024 47. Train No. 12843: Puri to Ahmedabad 24.10.2024 48. Train No. 08423: Puri to Daspalla 24.10.2024 49. Train No. 17479: Puri to TPTY 24.10.2024 50. Train No. 18425: Puri to Durg 24.10.2024 51. Train No. 22202: Puri to Sealdah 24.10.2024 52. Train No. 18421: Puro to Sonepur 24.10.2024 53. Train No. 12838: Puri to Howrah 24.10.2024 54. Train No. 18452: Puri to Hatia 24.10.2024 55. Train No. 18477: Puri to Rishikesh 24.10.2024 56. Train No. 12801: Puri to New Delhi 24.10.2024 57. Train No. 12896: Puri to Shalimar 24.10.2024 58. Train No. 18410: Puri to Shalimar 24.10.2024 59. Train No. 20823: Puri to Ajmer 24.10.2024 60. Train No. 08404: Puri to Khurda Road 24.10.2024 61. Train No. 18126: Puri to Rourkela 25.10.2024 62. Train No. 08475: Puri to Nizamuddin 25.10.2024 63. Train No. 20836 (VB): Puri to Rourkela 25.10.2024 64. Train No. 12278: Puri to Howrah 25.10.2024 65. Train No. 18416/18414: Puri to Barbil-Paradeep 25.10.2024 66. Train No. 08432: Puri to Cuttack 25.10.2024 67. Train No. 12822: Puri to Shalimar 25.10.2024 68. Train No. 12875: Puri to Anand Vihar 25.10.2024 69. Train No. 08410: Puri to Khurda Road 25.10.2024 70. Train No. 18417: Puri to Gunupur 25.10.2024 71. Train No. 18022: Khurda Road to Kharagpur 24.10.2024 72. Train No. 08456: Khurda Road to Kendujhargarh 24.10.2024 73. Train No. 08454: Cuttack to Bhadrak 25.10.2024 74. Train No. 08438: Cuttack to Bhadrak 25.10.2024 75. Train No. 18038: Jajpur Keonjhar Road to Kharagpur 25.10.2024 76. Train No. 08462: Paradeep to Cuttack 25.10.2024 77. Train No. 08406: Paradeep to Kendujhargarh 25.10.2024 78. Train No. 08408: Paradeep to Cuttack 25.10.2024 79. Train No. 08446: Paradeep to Cuttack 24.10.2024 80. Train No. 18044: Bhadrak to Howrah 25.10.2024 81. Train No. 08032: Bhadrak to Baleswar 25.10.2024 82. Train No. 08064: Bhadrak to Kharagpur 24.10.2024 83. Train No. 08522: Visakhapatnam to Gunupur 24.10.2024 84. Train No. 07470: Visakhapatnam to Palasa 24.10.2024 85. Train No. 12074: Bhubaneswar to Howrah 24.10.2024 86. Train No. 12822: Puri to Shalimar 24.10.2024 87. Train No. 12844: Ahmedabad to Puri 26.10.2024 88. Train No. 18424: Daspalla to Bhubaneswar 25.10.2024 89. Train No. 12278: Puri to Howrah 24.10.2024 90. Train No. 18418: Gunupur to Puri 25.10.2024 91. Train No. 08522: Visakhapatnam to Gunupur 25.10.2024 92. Train No. 18526: Visakhapatnam to Brahmapur 24.10.2024 93. Train No. 20836 (VB): Puri to Rourkela 24.10.2024 94. Train No. 22896 (VB): PURI to KOAA 25.10.24 95. Train No. 08012: DSPL to BBS 25.10.24 96. Train No. 03229: PURI to PNBE 25.10.24 97. Train No. 03102: RMM to BBS 25.10.24 98. Train No. 08416: BAM to TATA 24.10.24 & 25.10.24 99. Train No. 20892 (VB): PURI to HWH 25.10.24 100. Train No. 22840: PURI to VZM 24.10.24 & 25.10.24 101. Train No. 08442: BAM to BBS 25.10.24 102. Train No. 20895: BBS to ROU 24.10.24 103. 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Amritpal Singh linked to murder of Sikh activist as Punjab police arrest three suspects

CHANDIGARH: Amritpal Singh, the Khadoor Sahib MP and pro-Khalistan sympathiser currently held in Assams Dibrugarh Central Jail under the National Security Act (NSA), has been linked to the killing of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced today that the state police have solved the murder of Gurpreet Singh, also known as Bhodi, from Hari Nau village. Three associates of gangster-turned-terrorist Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the killing, have been arrested. Those arrested have been identified as Bilal Ahmed alias Fauji, Guramardeep Singh alias Pontu and Arshdeep Singh alias Jhandu. As per the information, Gurpreet Singh was shot dead on October 9 this year while returning back home from the village Gurudwara on his motorcycle, he said. Yadav revealed that the investigation has uncovered that Gurpreet Singh's murder was planned from abroad by Arsh Dalla and others. He noted that separate modules were used for reccee and carrying out the killing, with different handlers abroad. The criminals employed cut outs to conceal their involvement in the conspiracy, he added. The three arrested persons constituted part of the reccee module, being handled by Canada-based Karamveer Singh alias Gora. The reccee module passed on crucial information to the shooter module through their handlers and cut outs, he said. Yadav said that the members of the shooter module have been identified and police teams are on manhunt to nabbing them. During investigations, evidence has come on record indicating the role of Amritpal Singh of Waris Punjab De (WPD) in the murder conspiracy. As per some statements recorded in the investigation, the murder was carried out at the behest of Amritpal Singh. The police would investigate the case on basis of evidence in a professional manner. All angles and theories of crime would be examined threadbare and investigated in accordance with law, he said. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav Yadav added that the criminal liability of all persons involved in the investigation would be determined in accordance with the evidence available as per law. Sharing operation details, Yadav said that acting swiftly, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising police officials from the Faridkot district and State Special Operations Cell was constituted and separate teams assigned the tasks of visiting the scene of the crime and collecting physical and digital evidence. The CCTV footage at the scene of crime was examined and teams were deputed to follow the forward and backward linkages of CCTVs to determine the entry and exit routes of the assailants. Meticulous investigations by the Faridkot District Police led to analysis of CCTV footage along a 125-kilometre stretch, which helped the police in establishing the suspects movements and developing lead. He said that mobile tower dumps at strategic places were obtained and analyzed through big data analysis tools. At the same time human intelligence was also obtained and developed and a large number of persons were questioned, he said. During investigations, information relating to wider conspiracy to target more individuals has also been received and is being probed. A case had already been registered on October 10 last year under sections 103 (1), 126 (2) and 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Kotkapur. Sources said that Gurpreet was among the nine primary members when Waris Punjab De was formed in November 2021 by Deep Sidhu. He was also a key supporter of Sukhraj Singh son of Krishan Bhagwan Singh, one of the victims of the 2015 police firing incident at Behbal Kalan.

Lemon Tree Hotels signs new property in Dibrugarh, Assam

This Hotel will feature 65 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, a bar, banquet hall, a swimming pool, a fitness center and other public areas

Guwahati Diary: Sonowal bonds with rickshaw, cart pullers

Sonowal bonds with rickshaw, cart pullers Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal became nostalgic the other day after having spent his time with rickshaw and cart pullers in Dibrugarh that he represents in the Lok Sabha. He also savoured tea and poori-sabji with them. Your hard work has always supported the local economy. It has been a privilege to meet all of you. I relished the opportunity to have poori-sabji with you as it replenished memories of my childhood, Sonowal, who studied at a Dibrugarh school, said, adding, The objective of the Modi government is to empower, enable every person with the help of Antodaya philosophy which ensures equal development with honour for everyone. Romeo squad for women safety during Durga puja The Cachar district police have formed an anti-Romeo squad to ensure an incident-free Durga puja. The squad will move around Silchar town and respond quickly whenever alerted. The members of the squad will remain deployed till the day of emersion of Durga idols. They will give justice to women and others in distress, SP Numol Mahatta said. The squad members are ready for performing their duties after having undergone a 15-day unarmed training. Most of them are women. Meanwhile, Durga puja is being celebrated across the state with religious fervour. Global conference on ancient Indian wisdom An international conference, Unraveling Indian Knowledge Across Asia, was held at the IIT-Guwahati, bringing together experts to explore the connections between ancient Indian wisdom and modern challenges. In his keynote address, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya emphasised the need to integrate Indias ancient knowledge systems with modern science and technology, particularly as India and Asia move towards a new era of development. The governor underscored the global influence of texts such as the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Ramayana, and the Mahabharata, emphasising their timeless teachings on morality, duty, and truth. Prasanta mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com

Bangladesh unrest: Assam govt extends AFSPA in 4 districts

Guwahati, Oct 9: The Assam government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) by six months in four districts Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar amid concerns over the recent unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh and its potential impact on the states internal security. Notably, the state government had, in exercise of powers []

AFSPA extended in four Assam districts amid regional disturbances

AFSPA extended in Assam districtsTinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagarfor six months due to Bangladesh disturbances affecting local law and order. Improved conditions prompted partial AFSPA removal, with full assessment expected in the coming months for potential complete withdrawal.

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam amid recent turmoil in Bangladesh

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the ecent disturbances in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the internal law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain disturbed area under the AFSPA, it said. Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that due to sustained efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures of the security forces, the overall scenario in the state of Assam has significantly improved during the last few years and particularly during last three years, the notification said. However, due to the recent disturbances in the neighbouring country Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on internal law and order situation, the Government of Assam recommends that the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 may be retained for ..

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam amid 'recent disturbances' in Bangladesh

GUWAHATI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the ecent disturbances in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the internal law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain disturbed area under the AFSPA, it said. Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that due to sustained efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures of the security forces, the overall scenario in the state of Assam has significantly improved during the last few years and particularly during last three years, the notification said. However, due to the recent disturbances in the neighbouring country Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on internal law and order situation, the Government of Assam recommends that the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 may be retained for another 6 (six) months, it added. Under the AFSPA, an area is declared disturbed for the convenience of security forces. The proposal was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs, which after due consideration decided to maintain the status quo regarding disturbed areas in the state for a further period of six months from October 1, the notification said. The four districts have been the only areas under AFSPA in the state since October last year, with the law being gradually withdrawn from other parts. It was withdrawn from Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao last year, while other areas were taken out of its purview earlier. The AFSPA was first imposed in Assam in November 1990 and has been extended every six months since then. The Act empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior warrant. It also gives a certain level of immunity to the security forces in case of an operation going wrong. Civil society groups and rights activists have been demanding the withdrawal of the draconian law from the entire Northeast, claiming a violation of human rights by the armed forces. The cry to repeal the Act gained renewed momentum following the death of 14 civilians in firing by security forces in a botched anti-insurgency operation and retaliatory violence in the Mon district of Nagaland on December 4, 2021.

Afspa extended in four districts of Assam due to situation in Bangladesh

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA, under which an area is declared disturbed for the convenience of security forces, was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the ecent disturbances in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain disturbed area under the AFSPA, it said. Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that due to sustained efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures of the Security Forces, the overall scenario in the State of Assam has significantly improved during the last few years and particularly during last three years, the notification said. However, due to the recent disturbances in the neighbouring country Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on internal law and order situation, the Government of Assam ...

Assam Shocker! Youth arrested for allegedly raping, killing mother in Dibrugarh

In a shocking incident, police have arrested a youth for the alleged rape and murder of his own mother in Assams Dibrugarh district.

Assam: 15 arrested in ULFA(I)'s serial bomb planting case

GUWAHATI: A total of 15 people, including three women, have been arrested from across Assam in connection with the banned ULFA(I) planting explosives at 24 locations to trigger serial blasts on Independence Day. Assam Police Chief Public Relations Officer Pranabjyoti Goswami, in a statement, said that the force carried out the operations in collaboration with the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Assam Police, with technical support of NIA, conducted coordinated raids in different parts of the state and apprehended 15 persons (including three women) on Saturday night, he added. Terming it a major breakthrough in the investigation into the planting of IED-like materials during Independence Day celebrations, Assam Police said the raids came after prolonged intelligence gathering in coordination with NIA. Incriminating facts have been untethered after preliminary interrogation of the apprehended persons and more information about the conspiracy is expected to be known after prolonged interrogation, in due course of time, it added. Goswami said three persons each were arrested from Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur districts, two each from Jorhat and Guwahati, and one each from Tinsukia, Sadiya, Nagaon, Nalbari and Tamulpur. Earlier, four persons were arrested from Sivasagar district for their alleged involvement in the case. Police had also announced a cash reward of up to Rs 5 lakh for credible information leading to the identification of those involved in manufacturing, transportation and planting of the IED-like devices in different parts of the state. Last month, Assam DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh had said two cases of the 10 related to ULFA(I)'s planting of IED-like objects would be transferred to the NIA for investigation. Assam Police had formed multiple SITs in 10 districts where omb-like substances were found after the banned ULFA(I) claimed to have planted explosives at 24 locations to trigger serial blasts across the state on Independence Day. Police unearthed omb-like substances from at least 10 places, including four in Guwahati. In an email purportedly from the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) to media houses, including PTI, the terror outfit asserted that the bombs did not explode due to echnical failure. ULFA(I) said the blasts were scheduled to take place between 6 am and noon on August 15 but after failure in execution, it sought public cooperation for defusing the explosive devices. The email, which was sent minutes after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma completed his speech on the occasion of 78th Independence Day, prompted the security forces to send multiple teams to all the places mentioned by ULFA(I) to look for explosives along with bomb disposal squads assisted by other central security forces, including the Army. The entire development put a big question mark on the efficacy of the intelligence wing as police had no clue about the existence of the bombs until ULFA(I) itself informed about these, despite the entire state being on high alert on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations.

Assam faces heatwave conditions, school timings changed in Dibrugarh

The order stated that school hours would start early and end accordingly and similar other guidelines

Bengal seals border with Jharkhand, thousands of heavy vehicles remain stranded

RANCHI: The West Bengal government sealed the Dibrugarh check post on Thursday evening, leading to queuing up of heavy vehicles from Barakar Bridge to Maithon at NH-19 from Jharkhand. According to the information, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the sealing of the interstate border for three days. Mamata, on Friday had slammed the Jharkhand government alleging the flood-like situation in the state has risen since Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is releasing water from its dam to save Jharkhand. Jharkhand political temp rises over Didis remark on Bengal flooding Jharkhand officials are tightlipped over the issue expressing shock by this action taken by the Bengal government. Senior officials have been informed about this, but no but the matter is yet to be resolved, claimed government sources. Accusing the DVC as the reason for the man-made floods in Bengal , Mamta has threatened to sever all ties with the corporation. She also accused the Jharkhand government of failing to conduct dredging at the DVC dams, which led to the release of water and caused flooding in several districts of West Bengal. ' ' pic.twitter.com/SfWjsOunpb Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) September 18, 2024 Earlier on August 4, the West Bengal CM had posted on X, Just now, I spoke to the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren ji, and discussed with him the evolving flood situation. I discussed with him the case of sudden and huge release of water from Tenughat, which has already started flooding Bengal. I told him that Jharkhand waters have been flooding Bengal, and this is man-made! I requested him to please take care of this. Mamta, however, said that she has been monitoring the situation and has asked all the DMs concerned in South Bengal as well as in North Bengal, to be particularly vigilant and take proper care of the calamity situation in the next three to four days. They have been told to take all precautionary measures so that there is no untoward incident anywhere, she added. According to Jharkhand officials, there was no prior information about closing the borders by West Bengal government.

Multi-crore online trading scam: Accused couple detained in Dibrugarh

Guwahati, Sep 12: The Special Task Force of Assam Police on Thursday detained actor-choreographer Sumi Borah and her husband, Tarkik Borah, in connection with a multi-crore online trading scam. The couple were detained by the STF in Upper Assams Dibrugarh, hours after Sumi, a key accused and one of the most wanted in the scam, [] The post Multi-crore online trading scam: Accused couple detained in Dibrugarh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Following Sumi Borahs arrest, more from Assamese film industry on police radar

Guwahati, Sep 12: Following the surrender and subsequent arrest of controversial actress Sumi Borah in Assams Dibrugarh on Thursday, more performers from the Assamese film industry might come under the scanner of police, according to credible sources. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has already announced that actors, actresses and other people from the Assamese movie [] The post Following Sumi Borahs arrest, more from Assamese film industry on police radar appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Assam actor and husband detained in Rs 2,200 crore online trading scam

GUWAHATI: Assam actor and choreographer Sumi Borah and her photographer husband Tarkik Bora have been detained by the police for their alleged involvement in a massive online stock trading scam reportedly involving Rs 2,200 crore. The game is up for them. Compliments to the Team STF, Director General of Police GP Singh posted on X on Thursday. The couple, from upper Assam, had surrendered in Dibrugarh after evading arrest for over 10 days. They were subsequently taken into custody by the Special Task Force (STF). The police had initially busted the scam by arresting Bishal Phukan, the 22-year-old kingpin, and his associate Swapnanil Das. Later, several others, including Tarkiks brother Amlan Borah, were also arrested. Amlan was apprehended in Bihar. Sumi Borah had allegedly received expensive gifts from Phukan, who reportedly spent a significant amount at her lavish wedding in Rajasthan. On Wednesday, Sumi Borah announced via social media that she would surrender. She denied any involvement in the financial fraud and claimed she had been made a victim of media trials. During the police investigation, it was revealed that Phukan and his associates lured unsuspecting investors by promising a 30% return within 60 days. Initially, the scamsters gained trust by returning small investments with 30-50% interest. However, when investors put in larger sums, hoping for substantial returns, they did not receive their money back. Over 1,500 people were defrauded. Both Phukan and Das led lavish lifestyles, buying luxurious cars. Phukan presented himself as an industrialist, singer, and composer, while Das claimed to be an entrepreneur. Earlier, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had warned the public to be cautious and avoid falling prey to such frauds. I urge people not to fall into such traps. No one can promise 25% to 30% returns within 60 days, Sarma had advised.

Stock trading scam: Assamese actress, husband handed over to police by STF

Guwahati: Assamese actress and social media influencer Sumi Bora and her husband, who were detained in connection with the multi-crore online stock trading scam by the Special Task Force (STF) on Thursday, have been handed over to police in Dibrugarh, officials said. The STF has handed over both of them to the police over the case registered in Dibrugarh sadar police station related to the trading scam, SP Rakesh Reddy told reporters here. He said the police will conduct further investigation and record a detailed statement of Bora and her husband Tarkik. The duo had been absconding for the last 11 days. After conducting the necessary procedures, we will apprise the media about the latest developments, the SP said. A senior officer had earlier told PTI that the STF detained them in Dibrugarh, and they will be handed over to police. DGP G P Singh had also posted on X a photograph of the duo with their faces blackened. The game is up for them. Compliments to the Team STF, he said. He, however, did not name them. Meanwhile, Tarkik's brother Amlan Bora, arrested in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday, will also be brought to Dibrugarh by Thursday evening, another officer said. A 'look out' notice was issued against the duo and four others after they failed to appear before the police, following the arrest of the prime accused, 22-year-old Bishal Phukan, in the case. The actress and choreographer, in a video message to a few local television channels, had on Wednesday claimed that she will 'surrender and fully cooperate with the police'. Phukan, who owned the company that duped investors, was arrested along with his manager in Dibrugarh last week. During the investigation, it was found that Phukan had allegedly spent lavishly on Bora, including her high-profile wedding in Rajasthan's Udaipur. The probe was taken over by the CID and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to look into the allegations.

STF detains Assamese actress Sumi Borah, husband in stock trading scam

GUWAHATI: Assamese actress, choreographer and social media influencer Sumi Bora and her husband Tarkik Bora, who were wanted in connection with the multi-crore online stock trading scam, detained by the Special Task Force (STF) on Thursday, a senior police officer said. The STF detained the two in Dibrugarh, the officer told PTI. A lookout notice was issued against the couple and four others after they failed to appear before the police following a notice issued to them in the wake of the arrest of the prime accused, 22-year-old Bishal Phukan in the case. The actress in a video message to a few local television channels had claimed that she would 'surrender and fully cooperate with the police'. Phukan, who owned the company that allegedly duped investors, was arrested along with his manager in Dibrugarh last week. The probe was taken over by the CID and an SIT was formed. The DGP posted a photograph of the husband and wife with their faces masked with the remark 'The game is up for them. Compliments to the Team STF''. He, however, did not mention their names.

Assam trading scam: Docs lured by actress Sumi invested in Phukans firm

Guwahati, Sep 10: Many doctors in Assams Dibrugarh district invested in scamster Bishal Phukans online trading company after being lured by the controversial actress Sumi Borah, an official said on Tuesday. On condition of anonymity, senior police officers told IANS, The list of investors in Phukans company includes many influential names in society. Many doctors [] The post Assam trading scam: Docs lured by actress Sumi invested in Phukans firm appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Rs 2,200 crore online trading scam busted in Assam, 38 arrested

GUWAHATI: The Assam police arrested 38 persons for their alleged involvement in an online trading scam, reportedly involving Rs 2,200 crore. The accused were arrested from different parts of the state over the past few days. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma advised people to be wary and not fall into the traps of fraudsters. Thirty-eight people have been arrested so far and further investigation is on. I request people not to fall into such traps. Nobody has the magic to give 25% to 30% interest, Sarma told the media on Wednesday. Stating that trading is happening through online applications as well as manually, he said, It is not acceptable that somebody will take away your hard-earned money. You must have seen such fraudsters maintaining a lavish lifestyle. This is the investors money. It emerged during an investigation by the police that the accused trapped people by promising 30% returns within 60 days. Bishal Phukan (22), a resident of Dibrugarh said to be the kingpin, and his alleged associate Swapnanil Das are among those arrested. They are now in the custody of the police. Phukan bought some luxurious cars and led a lavish lifestyle. He identified himself as an industrialist, singer and composer while Das identified himself as an entrepreneur. He too owns some high-end cars. The police launched a search for actress and choreographer Sumi Borah suspecting her involvement in the case. She allegedly received expensive gifts from Bishal. Her gala wedding to a popular photograph in Rajasthan is now under the polices scanner.

Assam: 28 Declared Foreigners Bengali Muslims Sent to Transit Camp

Guwahati : The Assam police on Tuesday said that police in Western Assams Barpeta district on Monday sent 28 people declared non-citizens by the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) to a transit camp at Matia in the Goalpara district. The 28 people 19 men and nine women were summoned from various parts of the district to the office of Barpeta's Superintendent of Police (SP) before being taken into a bus and sent to the detention centre. All the people declared foreigners belong to the Bengali Muslim community. Security sources said that the individuals, who had been living in various police jurisdictions across the district, were transferred following a declaration by the Foreigners' Tribunal in Barpeta, which classified them as non-citizens. The transfer process, which took place under heavy security, was carried out by the Barpeta Police in accordance with legal protocols, security sources said. Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Bidyut Bikash Bora said, We are carrying out the orders of the Foreigners Tribunal. The transfer process was conducted smoothly, adhering to all legal protocols. However, detention sparked anger outside the Barpeta Superintendent of Police's office, where family members and local residents gathered in protest. The tension prevailed as the declared foreigners were being transported, with the crowd voicing their anger. Family members of those sent to the transit camp called on the state and central governments to expedite the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process. We also want an illegal immigrants-free nation. For this, the governments should expedite the NRC process so that the innocents are freed as soon as possible, said a family member of one of the detainees. The local residents known to those sent to the transit camp said that one each from 28 families from different areas in the district were called to the police stations for some signatures to the SP office where they were detained and sent to the camp. It is significant that till January 2023, over 1,000 declared foreigners were in detention camps across six jails in Assam, including Kokrajhar, Goalpara, Tezpur, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Silchar. Most of these detainees have since been released on conditional bail following orders from the Gauhati High Court and the Supreme Court. The Matia transit camp, constructed at a cost of 64 crore, was initially labelled a detention centre but later renamed a transit camp for a more humane approach. The first batch of 64 declared foreign nationals, all from Goalpara, were shifted to the camp in January 2023.

Assam Police uncovers 2,200 cr scam; CM warns against fraudulent online investments

Assam police made two significant arrests in connection with recent online investment scams. Vishal Phukan, a 22-year-old online trader, was apprehended in Dibrugarh, while Swapnanil Das was arrested from his apartment in Beltola, Guwahati.

Wages of Assam tea workers meagre, welfare scheme implementation poor: CAG

Wages of tea garden workers in Assam are meagre, with several shortcomings and areas of concern in implementation of labour laws and worker welfare provisions, a recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has said. It also found the state government's intervention in fixing wages as per the Minimum Wage Act (MW Act) insufficient, noting that efforts to improve the lives of the workers have fallen short of making any substantial change. The performance audit on Implementation of Schemes for Welfare of Tea Tribe' for the period 2015-16 to 2020-21 maintained that low income and lack of education have been major barriers to the overall development of the workers in the state. The audit was performed in four zones Cachar, Dibrugarh, Nagaon and Sonitpur. There are 390 tea estates in the four sampled zones, of which 40 estates (10 per cent) were selected based on the size of the plantations and number of workers employed. Apart from scrutiny of records, the exercise included ...

BJP's Rameswar Teli, Mission Ranjan Das elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Assam

GUWAHATI: BJP's Rajya Sabha poll candidates in Assam, Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das, were elected unopposed. They collected their winners' certificates from the Returning Officer here on Monday. The elections to the two seats were necessitated with Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa getting elected to the Lok Sabha from Dibrugarh and Kaziranga parliamentary constituencies respectively. The opposition parties did not field candidates. Das, a former four-time MLA, told reporters later, said, Both of us have won the election unopposed. We are thankful to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, former CM Sarbananda Sonowal, state party president Bhabesh Kalita, our allies and members of the party. Former Union minister Teli also thanked the party leadership. I have experience of being in the Parliament and also as a minister. Das is a very senior member of the party with vast experience in the Assembly. We are confident of being able to raise the relevant matters in the Rajya Sabha. Das, a veteran BJP politician, is currently the chairman of Assam State Transport Corporation. Teli, a prominent face of the tea-tribe community in the BJP, was the Union Minister of State of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Labour and Employment in the second Modi ministry since 2021. He was first elected to the Lok Sabha from the Dibrugarh constituency in 2014 but was replaced in 2024 by Sonowal. Assam has seven seats in the Rajya Sabha, with six being held by the BJP-led ruling alliance. The saffron party has four seats while its allies AGP and UPPL hold one each, and another is represented by an independent MP.

Affordable TB testing technology developed by ICMR's Assam centre

An affordable tuberculosis testing technology that can detect the disease using a patient's sputum for just Rs 35 has been developed by apex medical research body ICMR's regional centre in Assam's Dibrugarh. The 'A CRISPR case-based TB detection system' is light, portable and involves three steps of testing. Over 1,500 samples can be tested in one single run in around two-and-half hours, ICMR sources said. Conventional diagnostic techniques for TB commonly rely on culture, which requires 42 days to confirm as TB negative, microscopy, and nucleic acid-based methods. These are also time-consuming and may require sophisticated equipment. An official said, Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, necessitating the development of accurate and rapid diagnostic tools for effective disease management. Current diagnostic methods often exhibit limitations in terms of sensitivity, specificity, speed and cost, emphasising the need for innovative approaches. Additionally, some ...

47,928 illegal immigrants detected in state between 1971-2014: Assam govt

The Assam government said that 47,928 illegal immigrants were detected in the state during the period between 1971 and 2014 and out of them 43 per cent are Hindus.The Foreigners' Tribunals of the state declared these people as foreigners during this period.Replying to a written question of AGP MLA Ponakan Baruah, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma who also holds the Home Department portfolio said that from 1971 to 2014 the Foreigners' Tribunals declared 47928 persons as foreigners and out of them 20,613 are Hindus and 27,309 are Muslims and six belonged to other religions.According to the state government data, out of a total of 20,613 Hindus declared as illegal immigrants by the Foreigners' Tribunals, 8,139 are from Cachar district, 2884 from Guwahati city, 1574 from Lakhimpur district, 1038 from Dibrugarh district.On the other hand, out of 27309 Muslims declared as illegal immigrants by the Foreigners' Tribunals, 4182 are from Jorhat district, 3,897 from Guwahati city, ...

Punjab: Two drug smugglers detained under PIT-NDPS, sent to Assam jail

Chandigarh: Two drug smugglers have been detained under the PIT-NDPS Act, an official of the Narcotics Control Bureau said on Saturday. Akshay Chhabra and Jaspal Singh have been detained in Dibrugarh jail in Assam. The development came four days after the NCB detained notorious drug smuggler Balwinder Singh alias Billa Havelian under this stringent law. Billa's detention was the first such action, which aimed to break the jail-based drugs mafia link in the region, initiated by the bureau in Punjab. Under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, a habitual offender can be put under preventive detention for a period of one year without bail. Akshay was the kingpin in the international drugs syndicate and he was arrested from Jaipur airport in November 2022. Later during the course of the investigation, the NCB arrested Jaspal Singh alias Goldy, who was a member of the syndicate. Investigations revealed that this drug syndicate which was based in Ludhiana had smuggled close to 1,400 kg of heroin from points including ICP (Integrated Check Post) Attari in Punjab and Mundra seaport in Gujarat, said the NCB in a statement. Twenty people including the kingpin, traffickers, and two Afghan nationals have been arrested in this case, it said. The NCB had seized 40 kg of heroin, and 557 grams of opium and also busted two heroin processing hideouts. Till now, more than Rs 57 crore worth of properties of this syndicate have been seized by the NCB.

Trains from UP to Pune, Ahmedabad, Dibrugarh Cancelled Till August 23

Ahmedabad : The work on lines 4 and 6 at Prayagrajs Rambagh Railway Station will continue for a few more ... Read more

Punjab Police sends drug-smuggler to Dibrugarh Jail in Assam, first-ever case under NDPS Act

CHANDIGARH: In a first under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the Punjab Police have sent a drug smuggler to Dibrugarh Jail in Assam. This was the first such action, which aims to break the jail-based drug mafia link in the region, initiated by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Director General of Police, Punjab Gaurav Yadav said here today that Punjab Police in a joint operation with Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained notorious drug smuggler Balwinder Singh alias Billa Sarpanch from Gurdaspur city. The accused Billa is a native of village Havelian in Tarn Taran and presently on bail, has been facing over 15 criminal cases, the majority of them related to the NDPS Act and Arms Act. Yadav said that drug smuggler Billa has been detained under section 3 (1) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in NDPS Act (PIT-NDPS) and sent to Dibrugarh in Assam. The detenu will be lodged in Dibrugarh jail during the detention period. He said that the accused is involved in trans-border drug smuggling networks with Pakistani smugglers. Senior Superintendent of Police of Amritsar Rural Charanjit Singh said that following reliable inputs about the presence of the Balwinder Billa in the area of Gurdaspur City, police teams from Amritsar Rural led by DSP Gurinder Singh Nagra under the supervision of Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Harinder Singh Gill along with teams from NCB detained the accused drug smuggler. Further investigations are on to trace his other accomplices and identify the Pak-based drug smugglers, he added. In another related development State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) has busted a cross-border smuggling module with the arrest of two suspects from Chabal in Tarn Taran and recovered sophisticated weapons from their possession. DGP Yadav said that those arrested have been identified as Jatinder Singh of Thatha village in Tarn Taran and Navtej Singh of Muhawa village now village Thatha, in Tarn Taran. The Police recovered four 9mm Glock pistols (small factor) along with four magazines from their possession and also impounded the Honda Delux motorcycle on which they were travelling. Yadav said that SSOC Amritsar had received an intel-input about the involvement of accused Jatinder Singh and his associate Navtej Singh in the cross-border smuggling of illegal weapons. Input further elaborated that suspects are in touch with various Pak-based smugglers and had recently procured a consignment of smuggled weapons, which they are going to deliver to a party near Baba Budha Charitable Hospital near Chabal, Tarn Taran on their motorcycle. He added that acting swiftly on the input, the team of SSOC Amritsar cordoned off the specified area in a planned manner apprehending both the accused and recovered the weapon consignment. He said that during preliminary investigations, it was discovered that both accused had been receiving consignments of illegal weapons sent through drones by their cross-border handlers. A case has been registered under the Arms Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station SSOC Amritsar.

I&B Ministry issues advisory to TV channels to show videos of calamities with time stamp

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has asked TV channels to air visuals of natural calamities, disasters and major accidents with date and time stamps. The advisory was issued to prevent misunderstanding among viewers. The advisory was issued after it was noticed that during continuous coverage of recent incidents, which goes on over several days, the same footage is repeated or old clips are shown instead of the real-time ground situation, which leads to confusion and potential panic among viewers. To avoid any misunderstanding among viewers, all private satellite TV channels are hereby advised to ensure that visuals of disasters/ natural calamity/ major accidents should prominently display a DATE AND TIME stamp on the top of the footage. This will ensure viewers are suitably informed about the exact date of the footage being telecast and the fact that it does not necessarily reflect the real-time position at the location of the incident, read the advisory. The channels have also strongly been advised to ensure adherence to the Programme Code while telecasting such incidents. It has been noticed that whenever a disaster, natural calamity, or major accident occurs, TV Channels provide continuous coverage over several days but repeatedly show footage from the day that the incident happened or some previous footage, not necessarily reflecting the real-time ground situation which leads to unnecessary confusion and potential panic among viewers, the advisory read. Recently a massive landslide hit Wayanad in Kerala, which claimed more than 200 lives. However, reports suggest that the number of deceased could exceed 300. Last month, following the derailment of the Dibrugarh Express, four people died while 31 people were injured near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. In June, at least nine passengers were killed and 40 others injured when a goods train smashed into the Kanchenjunga Express from the rear near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.

Five Wagons of Container Train Derail at Boisar Yard, Rail Services Stay Unaffected

Mumbai: On Saturday morning, five wagons of a goods train derailed in the yard of Western Railway's Boisar station, located about 100 kilometers from Mumbai. Officials confirmed that the incident did not disrupt rail traffic. The derailment occurred at 6:45 am when the train, loaded with containers, was moving within the yard. No one was injured in the incident. There was no impact on the movement of suburban or long-distance trains as it occurred inside the yard, stated Vinit Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway. Efforts are underway to re-rail the wagons. This marks the second derailment on Western Railway's Mumbai division network in less than 10 days. On July 19, a goods train derailed at Dungri station near Valsad in Gujarat, coinciding with a review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav at Western Railway's Churchgate headquarters. In addition, several other derailments have occurred recently: On July 21, a guard bogie of a goods train derailed during internal shunting in the goods yard of Ranaghat, Nadia district, West Bengal. On the same day, a freight train traveling from Alwar Goods Station to Rewari in Rajasthan derailed on the Mathura track at around 2:30 AM. On July 20, at least seven coaches of a goods train derailed between the Ghaziabad and Moradabad sections in Uttar Pradesh. LatestUpdates: Mumbai Flooded: Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Flights and Trains, IMD Issues Red Alert Goods Train Derails Near Valsad in Gujarat, No Injuries Reported Uttar Pradesh Rail Accident: Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Train Derails, Two Dead.. Details...

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha to discuss recent train accidents

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, the party's deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday filed an adjournment notice to address the series of tragic train accidents across India. In a letter to the Lok Sabha Secretary General, Gogoi highlighted that the recent wave of tragic train accidents has resulted in immense loss of life, suffering, and economic disruption. Just last week, on July 18, four people died and several others were injured after the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. On June 7, the Kanchanjunga Express met with a collision, leaving nine dead and more than 25 injured, Gogoi mentioned in his letter. According to sources in the railways, 48 consequential train accidents were reported in 202223, compared to 35 in the previous year. The number of non-consequential train accidents was 162 in 202223, which included 35 cases of Signal Passed at Danger (SPD), he added. In his letter, Gogoi claimed that the manpower shortage had resulted in many zonal railways asking loco polots to be on duty beyond the stipulated duty hours. He said that the recurring train accidents reflect negligence and apathy towards the rail infrastructure. The Congress MP added that it was evident that the existing safety measures are not adequate and require a comprehensive overhaul. As per schedule today, the discussion on the Union Budget 202425, presented on July 23, will continue in both Houses of Parliament. Notably, recent fatal train accidents have raised concerns about India's outdated rail system. On June 17, 2024, a collision between a goods train and the Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal resulted in at least 10 deaths and 43 injuries. Similarly, on June 2, 2023, the Balasore triple train tragedy in Odisha claimed at least 293 lives and injured 1,100 passengers. Official records show an average of 20,000 people died annually between 2017 and 2021 in rail accidents, including collisions, derailments, and other causes. A 2022 CAG report identified defective tracks, inadequate maintenance, outdated signalling equipment, and human error as the primary causes of derailments. Rahul meets loco pilots in Delhi, says will raise voice in parliament to improve their working conditions Over 17 opposition MPs write to railway minister highlighting work stress among loco pilots