Massive illegal poppy cultivation worth 500 crore destroyed in Arunachal Pradesh
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Feb 21: A massive illegal poppy cultivation worth 500 crore has been destroyed in various districts of Arunachal Pradesh over the past two months, according to officials from the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). Officials stated that a large-scale operation against illegal poppy cultivation was led by the CBN, in collaboration with []
Dibrugarh Sahitya Sabha urges govt to name flyover after writer Lila Gogoi
Truck driver electrocuted at a construction site in Dibrugarh
Railway Electrification of Lumding Dibrugarh Section nearing completion
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Feb 20: The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer of Northeast Frontier Railway conducted an inspection of the ongoing electrification work on the Mariani Simaluguri and Simaluguri Dibrugarh sections via Moranhat on February 19 and20. Upon completion, Dibrugarh will be directly connected to Guwahati through Overhead Equipment (OHE), enabling the Dibrugarh Rajdhani []
Smuggler held with Rs 50L drug in Dibrugarh
Australia Removes Travel Restrictions For Assam Ahead Of Infra, Investment Summit
Australia has lifted travel restrictions for Assam, while Germany is in the process of revising its advisory. However, restrictions will remain in place for four districts - Tinsukia, Charaideo, Sivasagar, and Dibrugarh.
Assam: Notorious drug peddler arrested with 38 grams of drugs
Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh police arrested a notorious drug peddler and seized 38 grams of suspected brown sugar and heroin from his possession during a raid at his residence in Assams Khalihamari jail road on Wednesday. The drug peddler has been identified as Sajid Ullah. Police also seized a scooty bearing registration no (AS 06 AD 3258) [] The post Assam: Notorious drug peddler arrested with 38 grams of drugs appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tuting Heights boasts women empowerment, economic growth
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Feb 18: In a landmark initiative, Caf Tuting Heightsthe first of its kind in Arunachal Pradeshs Tuting was inaugurated on Tuesday marking a significant step towards community-driven development, women empowerment, and economic growth in this remote border village. This unique venture was a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Indian Army []
Caf Tuting Heights inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh
Dibrugarh: In a landmark initiative, Caf Tuting Heightsthe first of its kind in Arunachal Pradeshs Tuting was inaugurated on Tuesday marking a significant step towards community-driven development, women empowerment, and economic growth in this remote border village. This unique venture is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Indian Army and local villagers, demonstrating [] The post Caf Tuting Heights inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Career : Assam Medical College Recruitment 2025
Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in Assam Medical College Dibrugarh. Assam Medical College Dibrugarh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Centre Co-ordinator on purely temporary basis initially for one year for North-East Centre of Spina Bifida Foundation (India) in the Department [] The post Assam Career : Assam Medical College Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
2 held in Dibrugarh for smuggling leopard hide and bones
Assam calls on investors to join advantage Assam 2.0
Dibrugarh: During a special session on Assam at India Energy Week 2025, held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, on February 13, 2025 (Thursday), the Assam delegation, led by Bikul Ch. Deka, Chairman of Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd., conveyed a message from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Chief Minister urged investors, particularly in the hydrocarbon and [] The post Assam calls on investors to join advantage Assam 2.0 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: DHSK commerce college to host two-day northeast education summit
Dibrugarh: For the first time in upper Assam, DHSK commerce college is organizing a two-day northeast education summit in collaboration with Society for Promotion of Education and Research(SPEAR) in Dibrugarh from February 18 to 19, 2025. Addressing a press conference, DHSK commerce college, principal in-charge of DHSK commerce college Dr Sailen Gogoi said, For the [] The post Assam: DHSK commerce college to host two-day northeast education summit appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: Two arrested with leopard skin and bones in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh: In an operation against the smuggling of animal parts, two persons were arrested and a leopards skin and bones were seized from their possession in the Moran area of Dibrugarh, Assam. The persons identified as Madhurajya Sonowal and Pankaj Baruah are from the Moran area. According to reports, the Customs Department nabbed Madhurajya Sonowal [] The post Assam: Two arrested with leopard skin and bones in Dibrugarh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Dibrugarh admn evicts unauthorised food vendors from AMCH campus
Assam: Concerns raise over fire safety measures in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh: Concerns regarding inadequate fire safety measures at Shree Marwari Natya Samiti, a popular wedding venue and function hall on Babulal Poddar Path, Dibrugarh, have led to urgent calls for intervention. Kailash Bagaria, a local resident, raised the issue in an email on January 16, 2025, addressed to the Fire & Emergency Services Directorate, Assam. [] The post Assam: Concerns raise over fire safety measures in Dibrugarh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bollywood director begins shooting for Hindi film in Dibrugarh
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Feb 15: For the first time, Dibrugarh is set to become the backdrop for a full-length Bollywood film. Acclaimed director Amit Rai, known for Oh My God 2, has begun shooting his latest film Senapati, with 90% of the cast and crew reportedly being local talents. The film, centered around a child []
Assam: Bollywood comes to Dibrugarh as shooting for Senapati begins
DIBRUGARH: For the first time, Dibrugarh in Assam is set to become the backdrop for a full-length Bollywood film. Acclaimed director Amit Rai, known for Oh My God 2, has started the shooting for his latest film, Senapati, with 90% of the cast and crew reportedly being local talents from Dibrugarh. The film centred around [] The post Assam: Bollywood comes to Dibrugarh as shooting for Senapati begins appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Career : Dibrugarh University Recruitment 2025
Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or career in Dibrugarh University Assam. Dibrugarh University Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Research Assistant for a project funded by the ICSSR, New Delhi under the special call for Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 (VVB@2047) entitled Health [] The post Assam Career : Dibrugarh University Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Anti-encroachment drive along Bputra in Dibrugarh
Assam: Eviction drive in Dibrugarh, 40 illegal huts demolished
DIBRUGARH: The District Administration in Dibrugarh, Assam carried out an eviction drive from Kacharighat to Mallypatty near the Brahmaputra river bank demolishing at least 40 illegal huts. These people allegedly occupied the area near the Brahmaputra River illegally and lived there without any documentation of land rights. Speaking to reporters, Dibrugarh ASP(HQ) Nirmal Ghosh said, [] The post Assam: Eviction drive in Dibrugarh, 40 illegal huts demolished appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Elizabeth Gogoi's 'ISI links': Is Himanta laying groundwork for Assam polls with accusation?
Elizabeth Gogoi has become a pawn in the fight between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his bete noire, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. First, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Wednesday alleged that Elizabeth, a British citizen who is Gogois wife, has links with Pakistan and its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Sarma took the attack further with a series of posts on X on Thursday. Without mentioning the names of the Gogoi couple, he said she had worked for an American senator known for close ties with the Pakistani establishment and later spent time in Pakistan, employed by an organization widely believed to be a front for the ISI. Sarma mentioned that Pakistani High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, had invited Gogoi in 2015, then a first-time MP, and his startup, Policy for Youth, to discuss India-Pakistan relations at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. He also said Gogoi raised sensitive questions on defence matters in Parliament after his marriage to Elizabeth. Observers saw politics in Sarmas attack on the Congress MP considering that Assam will go to the polls early next year. There is a perception that the BJP, which has been in power in Assam since 2016, has a serious problem in upper Assam. The party got a whiff of it when it could not defeat Gogoi in the Jorhat seat despite going all guns blazing in last years Lok Sabha elections. BJP claims Gaurav Gogoi's wife has links with ISI, he laughs off allegations Gogoi had polled more votes than his BJP opponent in nine of the ten Assembly segments. The BJP fears his victory might work in Congress favour in the other Lok Sabha seats of upper Assam in the Assembly elections. The Assam polls are far away but Sarma has already started the groundwork with increased focus on upper Assam which accounts for one-fourth of the states Assembly seats. First, he tried to warm up to the Ahom community by being instrumental in the appointment of an Ahom, Pabitra Margherita, as the junior external affairs minister to counter another Ahom, Gaurav Gogoi. Ahoms have a large population in upper and northern Assam. Last month, Sarma inaugurated the second chief ministers secretariat in Dibrugarh, an important town in upper Assam. The government said it would ensure continuous monitoring of government schemes and projects. However, observers felt it was to warm up voters. Sarma and Gogoi have been long-time political foes. Sarma fell out with three-time former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and joined the BJP in 2015. Observers say Gaurav Gogoi, son of Tarun Gogoi, was the reason. Sarmas influence in the Congress started depleting after Gogoi junior joined the party. Gaurav Gogoi met Elizabeth in the US and married her in 2013 in New Delhi. Elizabeth is a British citizen who earlier worked for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network.
Assam: Manab Ratna award conferred on AMCH principal
Dibrugarh:The Bharat Sevashram Sangha Dibrugarh Hindu Milan Mandir conferred the Manab Ratna award to Assam Medical College Hospital (AMCH) principal cum chief superintendent Dr. Sanjeev Kakati on the occasion of the 130th birth anniversary of Swami Pranavananda Maharaj. Swami Deepbhabananda Maharaj of Dibrugarh Ramkrishna Mission, presented the award. The Manab Ratna award, conferred annually to [] The post Assam: Manab Ratna award conferred on AMCH principal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Adivasi students stir in Dibrugarh, seek ST status
Assam: Awareness workshop for reducingabsenteeism held at Khowang TE
Dibrugarh: An awareness workshop for reducing absenteeism was organized by ABITA, ACMS and the management of Khowang andBhamun tea estateat Khowang Tea estate on Tuesday. Nearly around 60 chronic absentees, line chowkidar, sirdars and ACMS garden office bearers were called to attend the workshop. The financial losses the absenting workers have suffered in the form [] The post Assam: Awareness workshop for reducingabsenteeism held at Khowang TE appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Protest in Dibrugarh against Thai conglomerates potential entry into states pig farming sector
Dibrugarh University Result 2025 - The Result of Dibrugarh University 2025 is released for 3rd Sem B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, PGDTTPM, MSW, PG, BA LLB, LLM, LLB at dibru.ac.in and all the concerned candidates can look up for the Dibrugarh University Result 2025 online. All those who took the Dibrugarh University 2025 Exams can view their Dibrugarh University Result 2025 through Online mode. Candidates will not be informed about the Dibrugarh University Result 2025 through any offline modes. For more details on the Dibrugarh University Result 2025, read this article.
Arunachals Nimok Pung have tremendous potential to develop into tourism site
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH,Feb 9: Located in Arunachals Subang village at a hillock in Tirap district, the unique salt water well (locally known as Nimok Pung) holds a tremendous possibility for the development of tourism in the state. It is quite unique that the water of the well is totally salty. Locals informed that at one []
Rontix Hospital Introduces CT Scan and MRI Facilities in Margherita
HT Correspondent MARGHERITA, Feb 9: Rontix Hospital in Margherita launched an advanced CT scan and MRI facilities, enhancing healthcare services for local residents and patients from neighboring Arunachal Pradesh. This development eliminates the need for patients to travel to Dibrugarh and other districts for MRI scans, offering much-needed medical convenience. Established in 1993, Rontix Hospital, []
Mega Jhumoir rehearsal in Dibrugarh sets stage for grand cultural event in Guwahati
Assam: Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival concludes
Dibrugarh: The second edition of the Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival (DUILF) concluded today, marking a significant milestone in Northeast Indias literary landscape. The festival brought together around 120 distinguished authors from 23 countries at the university, located in the easternmost part of the country. Speaking at the concluding event, which had Africa as its [] The post Assam: Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival concludes appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Namghar cum Heritage Centre to be set up at Arunachal
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Feb 7: The inter-state dispute between Assam-Arunachal Pradesh has been an old one but both the governments has been trying to resolve the issue by taking a slew of measures. However, there are initiatives that are being taken up by the governments of both states, which were aimed to create an atmosphere []
Nepali writers deliberate on India-Nepal ties at DU literature festival
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Feb 7: Whether Nepal should look towards north or south became a hot topic of discussion at an international literary festival being held at Dibrugarh University. The four-day event featuring over 200 writers from around 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe is hosting over 50 sessions on various literature and culture []
NDC delegation visits Dibrugarh
Assam: Leopard captured in Duliajan, villagers on high alert
Guwahati: A leopard that had been wreaking havoc in a locality and surrounding villages in Duliajan of Dibrugarh, Assam, was finally apprehended on Thursday night. The wild cat had been targeting livestock, including cattle and goats, spreading fear and panic among locals. Although the captured leopard is now secure, villagers continue to live in fear [] The post Assam: Leopard captured in Duliajan, villagers on high alert appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Namghar & Heritage Centre to strengthen ties between Assam-Arunachal
Dibrugarh: The inter-state dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has been a old one but both the governments has been trying to resolve the issue by taking a slew of measures However, both states are taking initiatives aimed at fostering brotherhood and harmony among the people of both states. One such example is the construction [] The post Namghar & Heritage Centre to strengthen ties between Assam-Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Writers, thinkers, scholars enlighten 2nd Dibrugarh University literature festival
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH,Feb 5: The second edition of Dibrugarh University Literature Festival (DU Litfest) started on Wednesday with much fanfare in the presence of writers coming from across the globe. The writers, including novelists, poets, story writers, critics, essayists, and travelogue writers representing over 25 countries from Asia, Africa, and Europe. The four-day festival will []
Enforcement Directorate team raids Dibrugarh businessmen house
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Feb 4: A three-member team of Enforcement Directorate(ED) has conducted a raid at the house of renowned businessmen of Dibrugarh Rajen Lohia. According to reports, the three-member ED team at 6 am conducted a sudden raid at Lohias house in Kartikpara in Dibrugarh. Sources said Lohia owned many business establishment in Dibrugarh []
New urea plant announcement in Namrup hailed
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Feb 1: The NamrupFertilizer ShramikUnion (NFSU) on Saturday welcomed the Budget 2025 for announcing the setting up of 4th urea plant in Namrup. Tileswar Bora, advisor of NFSU said, Its a big day for us because after 18 years of protest, we are getting the Namrup 4th plant. We like to thank []
Google Boy amazes students at Siksha Valley School inDibrugarh
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Jan 31: Child prodigy Google Boy, Kautilya visited Siksha Valley School in Dibrugarh on the occasion of its Annual Day Celebration on Thursday. As part of the celebrations, he engaged in an interactive session with the students. Siksha Valley School, located in Khanikar, Dibrugarh, is renowned for its international standards in education. []
Dibrugarh as Assams second capital: behind BJPs gambit for 2026 Assembly election
Five of the six communities seeking Scheduled Tribe status, including the Adivasis and Ahoms, dominate the eastern part of the State
People in North East defy boycott call, celebrate Republic Day
GUWAHATI: Braving a boycott call given by some militant groups, people in the Northeast on Sunday went out in large numbers to celebrate the 76th Republic Day. A loud explosion heard at a truck parking lot in Beharbari area on the outskirts of Guwahati, and an unattended bag found lying at the inter-state bus terminal nearby, triggered panic among people. However, reports of no untoward incidents were received. The police dismissed the reports of blast. There was a loud sound but no explosion. We are investigating it, Commissioner of Police Partha Sarathi Mahanta told this newspaper. The Paresh Baruah faction of insurgent group United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) sent an email to the media, claiming responsibility for blasts at two places in Guwahati. The outfit, in its message, said it had no intention to harm anyone but it wanted to send a message to people to not participate in Independence Day and Republic Day programmes in the future. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his speech said the government was developing infrastructure to turn Dibrugarh, Tezpur and Silchar towns into cities. Dibrugarh will have an Assembly complex by 2027 and will be Assams second capital. Tezpur will emerge as the cultural capital and will house a Raj Bhawan. Silchar will house a mini secretariat..., Sarma said. His Manipur counterpart N Biren Singh hoped the celebration marked the beginning of the return of permanent peace in the ethnic violence-hit state. On this historic day, as we commemorate the adoption of our glorious Constitution in 1950, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the values and principles that define Indiaits unity, integrity, and vibrant spirit, Singh posted on X. Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said, Republic Day is a reminder of our collective commitment to democracy, equality, and progress. Its a day to reflect on how far weve come and the work still ahead in building an inclusive and just society. In his speech, Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu expressed happiness that the decades-old insurgency issues in the state were resolved last year.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: Dibrugarh to be Assam's second capital
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Dibrugarh will become the state's second capital within three years. A permanent assembly building will be established, and an annual assembly session will be held starting in 2027 to distribute administrative functions. The announcement was made during Republic Day celebrations in Dibrugarh.
Assam CM hoists Tricolour in Dibrugarh, announces to make it second capital of Assam
He announced, From January 25 next year, the construction work for a permanent building of the Assam assembly will begin. In the next three years, Dibrugarh will become an important city in India
Assam's Big Republic Day Announcement: Dibrugarh To Be Second Capital
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that Dibrugarh will be developed as the second capital of Assam. On the occasion of Republic Day, Mr Sarma said the district headquarters of Dibrugarh will be developed as the second capital.
Northeast celebrates Republic Day amidst militant boycott calls
GUWAHATI: Despite a boycott call from some militant groups, people in the Northeast turned out in large numbers to celebrate the 76th Republic Day on Sunday. Reports of no untoward incidents were received, even though a loud sound heard at a truck parking lot in the Beharbari area on the outskirts of Guwahati and an unattended bag lying at the inter-state bus terminal nearby triggered panic among people. The police dismissed the reports of a blast. There was a loud sound but no explosion. We are investigating it, Commissioner of Police Partha Sarathi Mahanta told TNIE . The Paresh Baruah faction of the insurgent group United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) sent an email to the media, claiming responsibility for blasts at two places in Guwahati. The outfit said it had no intention to harm anyone but wanted to send a message to people to not participate in Independence Day and Republic Day programmes in the future. The ULFA and some other extremist groups had separately called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in his speech, said the government was developing infrastructure to turn Dibrugarh, Tezpur, and Silchar towns into cities. Dibrugarh will have an Assembly complex by 2027 and will be Assams second capital. Tezpur will emerge as the cultural capital and will house a Raj Bhawan. Silchar will house a mini secretariat and chief secretarys office, Sarma said. His Manipur counterpart, N Biren Singh, hoped the celebration would mark the beginning of the return of permanent peace in the ethnic violence-hit state. On this historic day, as we commemorate the adoption of our glorious Constitution in 1950, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the values and principles that define India - its unity, integrity, and vibrant spirit, Singh posted on X. On this historic day, as we commemorate the adoption of our glorious Constitution in 1950, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the values and principles that define Indiaits unity, integrity, and vibrant spirit. pic.twitter.com/bZiBCJ3gOn N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) January 26, 2025 Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said, Republic Day is a reminder of our collective commitment to democracy, equality, and progress. Its a day to reflect on how far weve come and the work still ahead in building an inclusive and just society. Nagaland Governor La Ganesan said the state government had made every effort to resolve the Naga political issue. He recalled that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his cabinet colleagues had apprised Union Home Minister Amit Shah last year of the peoples yearning for an early solution to the issue. In his speech, Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu expressed happiness that the decades-old insurgency issues in the state were resolved last year.
Dibrugarh To Be Developed As Second Capital Of Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
As part of the government's urbanisation plan, Tezpur and Silchar will also be developed along with Dibrugarh, Sarma said.
As nation celebrates 76th Republic Day, states outline development agenda
NEW DELHI: The tricolour was unfurled and parades showcasing India's rich diversity were held across the country on the 76th Republic Day on Sunday as states listed their achievements and outlined development agenda. In a major announcement, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the state will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for the youth by the end of this year. The Bihar government will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for the youth by the end of this year. The state government is working in this direction, he said. Khan also spoke about the different welfare measures and major infrastructure projects being undertaken by the state government. The government is placing emphasis on women's empowerment and taking effective steps to provide them employment and make them self-reliant, he said. Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary reiterated the demand for restoration of statehood, asserting that it is key to peace and development of the region. Addressing the Republic Day event at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, Choudhary said, Snatching of statehood has caused deep pain, irrespective of the reasons given for this action. It has shattered the self-esteem and confidence of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Republic Day splendor: Tableaux, marching contingents, and spectacular fly-past shine at Kartavya Path The people demand restoration of statehood at the earliest. It will not only restore the self-confidence of the people but also lead to development. Jammu and Kashmir is not just a part of India but its soul, he said. While security personnel were deployed in numbers to ensure smooth Republic Day celebrations, the atmosphere in the city was visibly relaxed with fewer checkposts set up to regulate traffic. Concertina wires were also not used to block the intersections in the city and mobile internet was not suspended this year. Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade unfurled the national flag at the state-level Republic Day function held at the Maharana Bhupal Stadium in Udaipur and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, saying that India has emerged as a global superpower under his stewardship. He highlighted the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas' as the cornerstone of India's socio-economic and political progress. While many countries are facing economic challenges due to instability, decisions are being taken strongly in India due to political stability, he said. At the event, which was also attended by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Khan inspected the parade in an open gypsy. It also featured several colourful cultural performances. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Sunday that he was committed to realising the dreams of people who scripted history by voting to power the alliance he leads for a second term. Unfurling the Tricolour at Dumka Police Line on Republic Day, Soren said his government fulfilled its promise and 56 lakh women in the age group of 18-50 were receiving assistance of Rs 2,500 per month under 'Maiyan Samman Yojna' while the process is on for recruitment on 48,000 posts soon. To wage war against injustice and atrocities has been our tradition. History is witness to how even before 1857 tribals here fought for Independence. Their struggle is our source of inspiration, he said. Soren said his government was working in a planned manner to ensure that the tribals oppressed for centuries get their dues and the state could move forward on the path of development. In Punjab and Haryana, police and home guard contingents took part in parades held at district headquarters. Punjab Governor and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria unfurled the national flag at a state-level function in Ludhiana while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hoisted it in Patiala. In Punjab, hundreds of farmers took out tractor parades at multiple locations under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) in support of their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. CM Mann slams Union government for neglecting Punjab, says should accept farmers' demands Black flags were prominently displayed on some of the tractors. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya hoisted the national flag in Faridabad and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Rewari. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence that Haryana will set an example for development, progress, and excellence in the future, asserting that the state has made fast progress during the past decade. Addressing the Republic Day function at the Manipur Rifles Ground in Imphal, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said his government was working for the development of the state despite the ethnic conflict that has been going on since May 2023. I thank everyone who has come here from different parts of the state, including Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Senapati and Tengnoupal district, as well as the CRPF and Assam Rifles, and the Nagaland contingent, Singh said. A new Manipur, which reflects the peace and love of the past, can be seen on the occasion of this Republic Day. Let the almighty creator God give us a direction of peace from today, he added. The CM said that even though the state has been witnessing conflict since May 2023, continuous work is underway for development with the help of elected legislators and officials. On this day, with the support of the people, we can see a new Manipur. To save and defend Manipur is our duty. A strong and united India can be achieved with the contributions of strong and united states. We must all strive to make the country a superpower in the world, he said. Tamil Nadu marked the Republic Day celebrations with a march past of the contingents of the Armed forces, state police units and vibrant cultural events that extolled the richness of Tamil language. Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi unfurled the national flag and Chief Minister MK Stalin gave away awards under various categories, including for communal harmony and gallantry, to recipients. In his republic day message, posted in 'X' Stalin said, In his 76th Republic Day, let us cherish the foundation of our Constitution that ensures justice, equality, and dignity for all. May this day remind us of our shared duty to create a progressive, inclusive, and compassionate INDIA. He also said, Wishing everyone a Republic Day filled with hope and purpose. This #76thRepublicDay , let us cherish the foundation of our Constitution that ensures justice, equality, and dignity for all. May this day remind us of our shared duty to create a progressive, inclusive, and compassionate #INDIA . Wishing everyone a #RepublicDay filled with hope pic.twitter.com/rJfh6DCaQc M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) January 26, 2025 There were some anxious moments in Guwahati, Assam when a loud sound was heard in the Beharbari area. Police are investigating the incident. In Assam, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya said at a Republic Day function in Guwahati that the state has been able to ensure peace and work towards the development of infrastructure, social and economic growth, and environment conservation. He said maintaining law and order, controlling crime, fighting insurgency and ensuring the safety of people and property are among the top priorities of the state government. Several militant groups have surrendered and signed peace accords in recent times, bearing testimony to these efforts, he noted. Earlier in the day, panic gripped the state capital's Beharbari area after a loud sound was heard near the Brahmaputra vegetable market. It was heard around 7.45 am. After we hoisted the national flag inside our compound, we heard the sound. We came running out. There was no injury or damage to any property, an employee of Brahmaputra Bazar said. Police said the sound was heard in the truck parking near the market and it is being examined. Locals claimed that a similar sound was heard in Rehabari but police said it was a rumour. An unattended bag near the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) at Betkuchi also triggered panic. Police said the entire area was sanitised and a thorough search was carried out by an anti-sabotage team but nothing suspicious was found. The banned ULFA (I) purportedly sent an email to the press later in the day, claiming responsibility for lasts at two places in Guwahati. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the national flag in Dibrugarh and said the district headquarters will be developed as the second capital of the state within the next three years. In his Republic Day address in Hyderabad, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma said the state aims to position itself as a global hub for technology and innovation. Agreements signed by the state at the World Economic Forum in Davos have brought investments worth over Rs 1,78,950 crores and these efforts are projected to generate 49,500 jobs, he said.
Dibrugarh to be Assams second capital: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Tezpur town will house a Raj Bhavan while Silchar town will sport a Mini Secretariat and the Chief Secretarys office, Assam CM said at a Republic Day programme
Himanta accuses Nehru of keeping Ambedkar out of Constituent Assembly
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI File Image) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI File Image) In his Republic Day address at Dibrugarh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a controversial remark, claiming that Indias first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, kept Dr B.R. Ambedkar out of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution. Sarma emphasized Ambedkars invaluable contributions to the nation despite these alleged obstacles. The Chief Minister's statement has drawn sharp reactions, with critics questioning its historical accuracy. Historians note that Ambedkar was initially not elected to the Constituent Assembly but later joined as a representative from Bengal after Congress intervened to ensure his inclusion. During his speech, Sarma also outlined ambitious development plans to transform Dibrugarh into Assam's second capital. These plans include constructing a new state assembly building, a Raj Bhawan in Tezpur, and a mini secretariat alongside the chief secretarys office in Silchar. Additionally, Sarma announced a series of infrastructure projects aimed at boosting connectivity within the state. These include express highways linking Guwahati to Dibrugarh and Silchar. Our vision is to ensure balanced regional development and improve governance across Assam, he stated. The proposals for a second capital in Dibrugarh aim to decentralize administrative functions and reduce dependency on Guwahati. Critics have raised concerns over the feasibility and costs of such extensive projects, but Sarma defended them as crucial for Assams long-term growth. The Republic Day event, held at Dibrugarh for the first time in decades, also featured a parade, cultural performances, and tributes to the Constitution's makers, underlining the states focus on progress and unity.
Dibrugarh to be developed as second capital of Assam in next 3 years: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM to inaugurate Aanandalaya Bhawan in Dibrugarh
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Jan 25: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is going to inaugurate the regional headquarters, Aanandalaya Bhawan ofVivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari on January 27. Located at Mahalaya Road near Old Govt Boys High School Field, Aanandalaya Bhawan will serve as a hub for Vivekananda Kendras initiatives in the North-East, focusing on value-based education, skill []
Traffic advisory issued for Republic Day in Dibrugarh
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Jan 25: The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Dibrugarh, has released a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Republic Day celebrations at Khanikar Parade Ground on 26th January 2025, the city police officials informed on Saturday. The advisory outlines traffic restrictions and parking arrangements to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles []
Republic Day: Assam Governor to unfurl national flag in Guwahati, CM in Dibrugarh
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will unfurl the national flag in Guwahati for Republic Day, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will do so in Dibrugarh. Sarma has directed officials to ensure adequate arrangements for the celebrations across newly created Co-districts, with a focus on cleanliness drives and necessary preparations for parade and march past.
Guwahati Diary| Assam 4th in NY Times must-visit places
Assam 4th in NY Times must visit places The state has been ranked 4th on The New York Times list of 52 Places to Visit in 2025. The New York Times report cited Assams attractions Charaideo Moidams, Kaziranga National Park, Rang Ghar, tea gardens etc. The one-horned rhino fame Kaziranga National Park and Charaideo Moidams have already made it to UNESCO World Heritage list. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X, Visiting #AwesomeAssam wont just bring you closer to nature, it will bring you closer to your inner self. Still undecided on your visit to Assam? Check @nytimes list of 52 Places to Go and pack your bags ASAP!. Kaziranga marks Poris bday with celebration The first birthday of Pori, the youngest member of Kazirangas family of elephants, was celebrated in a grand manner recently. The day began with a general health checkup of the elephants by a team of vets, followed by a special treat of seasonal fruits banana, sugarcane, oranges and apples. Kaziranga has 65 departmental elephants and 39 private elephants. The private elephants are engaged in tourism at the national park. Pori was a bit shy and largely stood close to her watchful mother Bhadoi. Her playmate Gadapani, a 2-year-old male elephant calf, was all playful and curious about the fruit treats. The visitors enjoyed the celebration, an official statement said. Public help sought to mitigate pothole menace The Assam government wants to deal with the problem of potholes with cooperation from public. CM Sarma said the problem could be mitigated through an app with public support. He wants officials to develop an app so people can draw the governments attention to potholes for quick solution. If you come across a pothole, you can take a photo and upload it on the app. The public works department will attend to it, Sarma said. He said he asked his officers to develop the app, adding initially, it will be for Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Silchar. Prasanta mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com
Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De): Jailed MP Amritpal Singhs political party launched
CHANDIGARH: A new player has entered the political scene in Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), led by pro-Khalistani leader and Member of Parliament from Khadoor Sahib, Amritpal Singh. The formal announcement was made today at the Maghi Mela in Muktsar. The party aims to capture the Panthic space once dominated by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which is now facing an existential crisis. While Amritpal Singh, is currently lodged in Central Jail at Dibrugarh in Assam under the stringent National Security Act (NSA), his father, Tarsem Singh, attended the first political conference at Muktsar. Also present was Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, a Member of Parliament from Faridkot and the eldest son of Beant Singh, one of the assassins of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. A five-member committee has been formed to run the party until a new president is elected. The members are Tarsem Singh, Sarbjit Khalsa, Amardeep Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Surjit Singh. This committee will hold elections for the central committee within the next three months, and the party president will be elected on April 13. It will also establish the framework for the party. The party plans to provide assistance to the families of martyrs, farmers, labourers, and working-class individuals and has promised support to Sikhs and others worldwide. While making the announcement, Tarsem Singh, father of Amritpal Singh, said that Amritpal Singh will serve as the president and that they have also launched the membership drive for the party from today. Let us come together to save Punjab and protect the Panth (community). Anyone can join the party and become a member by filling out the form, he said. He shared that the party had sent three names to the Election Commission, out of which this name has been approved. A declaration read out at the political conference stated, This party is established to address the pressing need for a new political force in Punjab a necessity that has been strongly felt. At present Punjab is grappling with severe crises. The public of the state especially the youth are facing challenges like drug addiction, unemployment, inadequate education, corruption, moral decline, both water and air pollution, lack of health care and other crises. Once Punjab thrived on the legacy of the gurus is now plagued by divisions of caste, communal discord and discrimination besides declining social and cultural values. In these challenging times, Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) aims to create a transformative vision for Punjab, the statement further said. The new party will first prepare to contest the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections before deciding on entering the assembly race.
HMPV near home as Assam reports case
By Our Reporter SHILLONG/Dibrugarh, Jan 11: In what may spell trouble for Meghalaya and the Northeastern region, a 10-month-old child has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, the first such case this season in Assam. The child is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and is stable now, [] The post HMPV near home as Assam reports case appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam reports first HMPV case of the season, India records over 10 cases so far
A 10-month-old child in Assam has been diagnosed with human metapneumovirus (HMPV), the first case this season. The child is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, and is stable. Health officials indicate no serious threat, noting such infections are common and typically mild.
10-month-old detected with HMPV, first case this season in Assam: Officials
DIBRUGARH: A 10-month-old child has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, the first such case this season in Assam, officials said on Saturday. The child is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and is stable now, they said. AMCH Superintendent Dr Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan said the child was admitted to the state-run hospital with cold-related symptoms four days ago. The HMPV infection was confirmed yesterday after we got test results from Lahowal-based ICMR-RMRC, the hospital superintendent said. Bhuyan said that samples are sent to the Indian Council of Medical Research for tests in influenza and flu-related cases as a routine practice. It was a routine test during which the HMPV infection was detected. The child is stable now. It is a common virus and there is nothing to worry about, he said. All about HMPV ICMR- Regional Medical Research Centre, NE, Lahowal (Dibrugarh) Senior Scientist Dr Biswajit Borkakoty said, Since 2014, we have detected 110 HMPV cases in Dibrugarh district. This is the first case this season. Every year it is detected, and nothing is new. We have got the sample from AMCH and this has been found positive for HMPV. Human metapneumovirus is one of the many respiratory viruses that can cause infections in people of all ages, particularly during the winter and early spring months. The virus infection is usually a mild and self-limiting condition and most such patients recover on their own. WHO says no unusual outbreak pattern of HMPV cases in China
Infant detected with HMPV, first case in Assam: Officials
Dibrugarh: A 10-month-old child has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, the first such case this season in Assam, officials said on Saturday. The child is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and is stable now, they said. AMCH Superintendent Dr Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan said the child was admitted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
10-Month-Old Diagnosed with HMPV, First Case Reported in Assam
A 10-month-old child has been diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, marking the first case of the season in Assam, officials reported on Saturday. The child, who was admitted to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh with cold-related symptoms four days ago, is now stable, according to hospital officials. AMCH Superintendent Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan confirmed that the infection was identified after receiving test results from the Lahowal-based ICMR-RMRC. It was a routine test during which the HMPV infection was detected. The child is stable now. It is a common virus, and there is no cause for concern, he said. Dr. Bhuyan explained that samples are routinely sent to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for testing in cases related to influenza and flu-like symptoms. Dr. Biswajit Borkakoty, Senior Scientist at the ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre (NE), Lahowal, stated, Since 2014, we have detected 110 HMPV cases in Dibrugarh district. This is the first case this season, and we see such cases every year. The sample from AMCH has tested positive for HMPV. Human metapneumovirus is a respiratory virus that can cause infections in people of all ages, particularly during the winter and early spring months. In most cases, the infection is mild and self-limiting, with patients typically recovering on their own.
Constable dies in accidental firing from AK-47 in Assam
DIBRUGARH: A police constable lost his life on Sunday after being accidentally shot with his service AK-74 rifle in Dibrugarh district of Assam, officials said. The deceased accidentally pulled the trigger while cleaning his service weapon and a bullet pierced his chest before hitting a television at his house. He was immediately rushed to the Assam Medical College and Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries, he added. The constable has been identified as Madhab Chutia who was serving as the PSO to the Additional Superintendent of Police in Dibrugarh.
Ulfa-I's Republic Day terror plot foiled, 3 held
Police in Dibrugarh foiled a terrorist attack planned by Ulfa-I on Oil India Limited installations during Republic Day celebrations by arresting three operatives and seizing explosives and weapons. Raids led to the arrests of Bitupan Gogoi, Bolin Gogoi, and Bharat Hazarika, as well as the recovery of a pistol, ammunition, an IED, phones, and cash.
Amritpal Singh, Jailed Pro-Khalistan Punjab MP, To Launch Political Party On January 14
Amritpal Singh is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the NSA. He won the Lok Sabha Elections as an Independent candidate from Khadoor Sahib.
Second-year MBBS student dies by suicide at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: A second-year MBBS student allegedly died by suicide at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, police said on Thursday. The body of Ratnesh Kumar Mishra (21), a resident of Dibrugarh in Assam, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room on Wednesday, they said. Police suspect that financial crisis in his family led Mishra to take Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Meet man who developed messaging app, sold it for Rs 416 crore, not from IIT, IIM, he is...
Kishan, originally from Dibrugarh in Assam, developed a messaging app called Texts.com. This app provides a platform to manage all your favourite messaging applications.
91 Indian districts at high drought risk, 51 at high flood risk: Report
NEW DELHI: Indias 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face very high risks of both, a new report released by the Department of science and technology says, emphasising the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change. The report, titled District-Level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using IPCC Framework, has mapped Indias districts to assess climate vulnerability. The profiling of hazard-specific risks of districts will enable state governments to prepare proactively and allocate resources, staff and design programmes, fostering resilience in districts most affected by floods and droughts, the report says. Besides DST, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation funded the study to address climate change challenges. The study was carried out by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati in collaboration with IIT Mandi and the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Bengaluru. According to the study, about 85% of the districts of Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Odisha, and Jammu and Kashmir are in the very high flood risk category. Fifty-one districts face very high flood risk and 118 come under high risk category. More than 85% of the districts in the very high drought risk category belong to Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Haryana. Ninety-one districts facing very high drought risk, and 188 districts facing high drought risk predominantly belong to Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Odisha and Maharashtra. Eleven districts facing both very high flood and drought risks include Patna (Bihar); Alappuzha (Kerala); Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, South Salmara-Mankachar and Golaghat (Assam); Kendrapara (Odisha); and Murshidabad, Nadia, and Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal). Now challenge is to translate these findings into on-ground actions as essentials, and insights must reach every stakeholder at national and state levels, said Anita Gupta, head of scientific division, DST.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expands Cabinet, inducts four new ministers
GUWAHATI: With approximately 15 months remaining before Assam heads to elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his ministry on Saturday by appointing four BJP MLAs as ministers. The legislators Prasanta Phukan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala were sworn in by Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya. The oath of office and secrecy was administered during a ceremony attended by the Chief Minister and his ministerial colleagues. Phukan, aged 70, is a BJP veteran who has served as the MLA for Dibrugarh since 2006. Goala, aged 46, is a former student leader from the ea tribe community. He joined the BJP ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections, successfully contested from the Doom Dooma constituency, and became an MLA for the first time. Both Dibrugarh and Doom Dooma are located in Upper Assam. Paul and Rai hail from Southern Assams Barak Valley. Paul, aged 51, represents the Patharkandi seat in Sribhumi district and is a two-time MLA. Rai, aged 50, is serving his first term as an MLA, representing the Lakhipur constituency in Cachar district. Congratulations to all my colleagues who have taken oath today. Looking forward to working with them to fulfil Adarniya Shri @narendramodi jis vision of a Viksit Assam, Chief Minister Sarma posted on X . Congratulations to all my colleagues who have taken oath today. Looking forward to working with them to fulfill Adarniya Shri @narendramodi jis vision of a Viksit Assam. #Govt4Growth pic.twitter.com/ziJaoq0Ady Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 7, 2024 As part of the reshuffle, Sarma dropped Labour and Tea Tribe Welfare Minister Sanjay Kishan, appointing him as Chairman of the Assam Food and Civil Supplies Corporation. Congratulating Kishan, Sarma wrote, Thank you for your exceptional work and best wishes for serving the people of Assam in your new role as Chairman of Assam Food and Civil Supplies Corporation. The previous cabinet expansion under Sarma took place in 2022 when BJP legislators Nandita Garlosa and Jayanta Malla Baruah were inducted as ministers. In the 126-member Assam Assembly, the maximum number of ministers allowed is 19. The BJP heads the three-party NDA government in the state, which holds a majority with 84 MLAs. The other coalition partners are the Asom Gana Parishad and the United People's Party Liberal.
Assam: CBI files charge sheet in online trading scam
New Delhi: The CBI has filed a charge sheet against Ranjit Kakoty of tradingfx for alleged swindling of Rs 260 crore belonging to 1.5 lakh investors in one of the 41 cases pertaining to online trading scams in Assam, officials said Friday. Kakoty, who is under judicial custody, allegedly deceived investors through misleading plan documents, false promises, and other fraudulent practices to misappropriate their hard-earned money for personal enrichment, the agency said. The CBI used advanced forensic tools to identify the majority of the investors who were victims of the fraudulent scheme perpetrated by the accused through the online platform www.tradingfx.live, the agency said in a statement. This is one of the 41 Assam investment scam cases being investigated by the CBI on the request of the state government, it said. Kakoty was earlier booked by the Dibrugarh police regarding allegations that he and his associates had promised a three-fold return to gullible investors within a period of 18 months of their investments under TradingFX, they said. He later stopped returning the promised funds and became unresponsive, the FIR alleged. Since taking over investigation of the Assam Investment Scam cases, the CBI has accelerated its probe, conducting fresh searches across 93 locations in five states/UT. These searches have led to the seizure of mobile phones, desktops, hard drives, and laptops. During the investigation, the CBI has successfully traced databases containing details of depositors who were deceived into investing in these unregulated deposit schemes, the CBI said in the statement. The CBI had also filed a charge sheet in another case of online trading scam from Dibrugarh on Thursday against Bishal Phukan, Abhijit Chanda, actor Sumi Bora, and Tapon alias Tarkik Bora, the officials said. It is alleged that the accused were involved in orchestrating an illegal deposit scheme that solicited funds from investors under false pretence. They used deceptive means, including notarised stamp papers and falsified investment reports, to lure investors with the promise of guaranteed 30 per cent returns. They cheated the investors and misappropriated the deposits for their personal gains, the agency said in a statement.
CBI files chargesheet against four accused in Dibrugarh Investment Scam Case
According to an official release, this is one of the Assam Investment Scam cases which are being investigated by the CBI at the request of the Government of Assam. The instant case was earlier registered by Police Station -Dibrugarh, Assam dated September 2 against Bishal Phukan on allegations that he is engaging in a financial scam in contravention of RBI/SEBI guidelines.
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 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.
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
