AFSPA Lifted from Dibrugarh, Now Remains in Only Three Assam Districts
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Mar 28: In a significant development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been lifted from Dibrugarh district. With this decision, the contentious law now remains in effect only in three districts of the state. Speaking at a press conference, Sarma []
DMC Enforces Bilingual Signboards, Assamese Made Mandatory in Schools
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Mar 28: The Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) has reaffirmed its directive requiring all shops and business establishments to display signboards in both Assamese and English. This initiative is aimed at preserving and promoting the local language and culture. Initially, the corporation issued an order on September 17, 2024, instructing business owners to []
Japan eases travel restrictions to Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
GUWAHATI, March 27: Japan has eased travel restrictions to Assam and advised tourists from the country to visit the state except in four districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. The four districts are Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar and Charaideo where the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) are in force, the chief minister []
AFSPA Withdrawn From Assam's Dibrugarh
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been withdrawn from Assam's Dibrugarh district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday.
FSPA lifted from Dibrugarh, now applies to only three Assam districts: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Union Home ministry has removed AFSPA from Dibrugarh, leaving the act applicable in only three districts. Sarma also highlighted the reduction of travel advisories by Japan, indicating improved safety and gradual stabilization in most areas of Assam.
Assam: MHA withdraws disturbed area from Dibrugarh, says CM
Guwahati: The Chief Minister of Assam on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has withdrawn the disturbed area from Dibrugarh, effectively ending the enforcement of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the district. The State government has requested the Centre to revoke AFSPA, as the state has been planning to [] The post Assam: MHA withdraws disturbed area from Dibrugarh, says CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Protests in Assam after Congress MLA assaults Dy Speaker
HT Bureau DIPHU/DIBRUGARH, March 25: The assault on Dr Numal Momin, Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, has sparked widespread outrage in Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, and Dibrugarh following an attack by Congress MLA Nurul Huda during the Assembly session on Monday. The incident has drawn sharp condemnation from political parties, cultural organisations, []
Assam tea workers union to launch statewide protests for wage hike
Dibrugarh: The Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS), the leading union representing tea garden workers in Assam, has announced statewide protests beginning in the first week of April, demanding a substantial wage increase. At a press conference held at the ACMS central office in Dibrugarh, ACMS president Paban Singh Ghatowar stated, We will initiate statewide protests [] The post Assam tea workers union to launch statewide protests for wage hike appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: Amritpals aide Varinder Singh set for transfer from Dibrugarh to Punjab
Dibrugarh: Varinder Singh Johal, an aide of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, is set to be transferred back to Punjab from Dibrugarh Central Jail, Assam, on Wednesday. Varinder Singh, a former serviceman and bodyguard of Amritpal Singh, had been detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and shifted to Dibrugarh Central Jail from Punjab [] The post Assam: Amritpals aide Varinder Singh set for transfer from Dibrugarh to Punjab appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Punjab Police takes custody of Waris Punjab De member Varinder Singh Johal from Dibrugarh jail
Guwahati Diary | Sniffer dogs to combat crimes against wildlife
Biodiversity conservation group Aaranyak has facilitated the Assam forest department in deployment of an anti-poaching K9 dog along with a trained handler in rhino-populated Laokhowa-Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, part of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, in Nagaon district. The K9 sniffer dog unit of Belgian Malinois (female) breed will be available round-the-clock to support forest personnel in mounting surveillance. The K9 unit has been crucial for prevention of crimes against wildlife through synergised action with enforcement agencies and is aiding forest and police officials in anti-poaching operations. Rebels appeal against Hindi songs at Bihu stage The Paresh Baruah faction of banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) has appealed to Rongali Bihu organising committees and singers to refrain from performing Hindi songs for the first seven days of the festival. A month-long celebration beginning mid-April, Rongali Bihu, is Assams most colourful festival marking the Assamese New Year. Of late, a tendency was witnessed among a section of Bihu committees to incorporate performances of Hindi songs. This is unacceptable, the outfit said in a statement. Shops to operate round-the-clock The Assam govt has approved the operation of shops and commercial establishments, barring bars and liquor outlets, round-the-clock in Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar Municipal areas. In other towns, they will be allowed to remain open until 2 am while in rural areas, the limit will be 11 pm. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decisions would modernise the states economy, boost businesses, job creation, and align with global business and labour trends. No worker shall be allowed to work for more than 48 hours a week. None shall be told to work continuously for more than 5 hours unless they have been given a half-an-hour break, Sarma said. Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com
Sidhu Moose Wala murder accused Jaggu Bhagwanpuria shifted from Punjab to Assam jail
The NCB detained Jaggu Bhagwanpuria under the PIT-NDPS Act from Bathinda Central Jail, transferring him to Assam's Silchar Jail. Bhagwanpuria, accused of 128 serious crimes, allegedly operated international drug networks from jail. Earlier, three other drug lords from Punjab were sent to Dibrugarh Jail to dismantle their networks. These moves aim to curb drug syndicates in Punjab.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews infrastructure development project of AMCH
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, March 23: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reviewed infrastructure development project of Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH). Sarma reviewed the same during a meeting at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Dibrugarh with officials from the Public Works (Building) Department and the Medical College authorities. As per an official statement, []
Punjab gangster-cum-drug lord Jaggu Bhagwanpuria shifted to Silchar jail in Assam
CHANDIGARH: Gangster-cum-drug lord Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, an accused in Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewalas murder case has been shifted to Silchar jail in Assam from Central Jail at Bathinda. He has been detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB ) under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. He is the first gangster from the State who has been detained under this act. Sources said that on March 22, a joint team of the NCB and Punjab police escorted Bhagwanpuria from Bathinda to Chandigarh under heavy security cover. He was flown to Assam via Delhi and Kolkata. He was lodged in the central jail on March 23 at Silchar. A four-member NCB team over saw the transfer of this gangster. This transfer of Singh took place following a directive dated March 21, from the Joint Secretary (PIT-NDPS). Thus, the NCB carried out his immediate transfer from high-security Bathinda to Central Jail at Silchar in Assam. As per his dossier, some 128 cases are against him, including 12 under the NDPS Act. Intelligence reports indicate his involvement with Pakistan-based suppliers and international networks in Canada and the US, underscoring the transnational nature of his activities. Sources said the PIT-NDPS case was registered in Bhagwanpuria after a detailed investigation in which it was established with evidence how he was allegedly running his operations and orchestrating drug trafficking, extortion besides violent activities from behind bars. He was also using smuggled mobiles as he was issuing instructions and talking via encrypted communication to coordinate supply chains through an extensive network of operatives. Statements from some of his co-accused have further corroborated the evidence. Singh who hails from Bhagwanpur village under the jurisdiction of Kot Surat police station in Gurdaspur district is a notorious gangster and smuggler involved in cross-border narcotics smuggling. As in many cases, he is also involved with illegal weapons (pistols and revolvers.) This is the fourth detention from Punjab under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act which allows drug traffickers to be jailed for up to one year without bail. Last year in August, the NCB detained three other alleged drug lords from the state and shifted them to Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam. The three individuals detained are Jaspal Singh alias Goldy, Akshay Chhabra and Balwinder Singh alias Billa Havellian. Sources said that these drug smugglers are running drug syndicates from inside jails in Punjab. This move seeks to break his powerful grip on criminal networks flourishing in the state and nearby regions.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects proposed sites for Assam Assembly building in Dibrugarh
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, March 21: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inspected the proposed sites for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly complex and MLA hostel at Khanikar in Dibrugarh. During the inspection, Dibrugarh MLA and state cabinet minister Prasanta Phukan was present alongside Sarma. A complex for the Assam Legislative Assembly will be constructed []
Assam decides to offer PRCs to Moran community living in Arunachal allows shops to operate 24x7
In the same cabinet meeting which was held in Dibrugarh, the state cabinet decided to allow commercial establishments in the municipal corporation areas of Dibrugarh, Guwahati, and Silchar to operate 24x7 at the discretion of their owners
Seven close aides of Amirtpal brought back to Punjab, remanded under police custody
CHANDIGARH: Seven close aides of Kadhoor Sahib MP and pro-khalistani leader Amritpal Singh were brought back to Punjab from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam. They were re-arrested in another case by the Punjab Police on March 21 and were produced before a court in Ajnala under tight security. They are remanded under police custody until March 25. The seven aides brought back are Basant Singh of Daulatpura Ucha, Bhagwant Singh alias Pradhan Mantri Bajeke of Bajeke village, Gurmeet Singh Gill alias Gurmeet Bukkanwala of Bukkanwala village located in Moga. Sarabjeet Singh Kalsi alias Daljeet Singh Kalsi of West Punjabi Bagh in New Delhi, Gurinderpal Singh Aujla alias Guri Aujla of Phagwara, Harjeet Singh alias Chacha of Jallupur Khera village in Amritsar and Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal alias Kulwant Singh of Rauke Kalan village in Moga. The state government had decided not to re-invoke the National Security Act (NSA) at the end of their detention period. The police re-arrested them in connection with an attack on Ajnala police station on the outskirts of Amritsar in 2023 and got a transit remand from a local court in Dibrugarh. All of them were released from Dibrugarh Central Jail in batches during the last few days as their detention period in the National Security Act (NSA) expired. For the past few days, a 25-member Punjab Police team had been camping in Dibrugarh. They had secured their transit remand after completing the legal transfer process from Central Jail in Dibrugarh and were brought to Ajnala. They along with the Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal were put behind bars for nearly two years. They will now face the law in the 2023 Ajnala police station attack incident as they will formally be arrested in the case. The Punjab Police had launched the crackdown after the February 23, 2023 Ajnala incident. Amritpal Singh and his supporters brandished swords and guns, broke through barricades and barged into the police station on the outskirts of Amritsar and clashed with police for the release of his aides. The Khalistan sympathizer had escaped the police net in Jalandhar district on March 18, 2023, switching vehicles and changing appearances. He was arrested from Rode village in Moga on April 23, 2023, following an over a month-long manhunt. He and his associates were booked on charges of spreading disharmony among classes, attempting to murder, attacking police personnel and creating obstructions in the lawful discharge of duty by public servants. Amritpal had fought the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as an independent and won from the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat.
Seven aides of jailed Amritpal Singh brought back to Punjab, remanded to police custody
Seven associates of radical preacher Amritpal Singh were remanded to police custody till March 25. They were re-arrested by the Punjab Police after being released from Dibrugarh Central Jail for an attack on a police station in 2023. Tight security accompanied their court appearance in Amritsar's Ajnala.
Seven aides of jailed Amritpal Singh remanded to 4-day police custody by Punjab court
Amritsar, Mar 21: Radical preacher Amritpal Singhs seven associates were on Friday produced before a court here in connection with the attack on the Ajnala police station in 2023 and remanded to police custody till March 25. The seven were released from the Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam and re-arrested in another case by the Punjab Police. All seven detainees were produced before the court in Ajnala here under tight security and sent to four-day police remand, officials said. Police [] The post Seven aides of jailed Amritpal Singh remanded to 4-day police custody by Punjab court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Assam government allows 24/7 shop operations in Guwahati, Dibrugarh & Silchar
Assam's cabinet has approved 24/7 operations for shops in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar, excluding liquor shops and bars. The decision aims to boost economic activity while ensuring worker rights. Other key decisions include infrastructure improvements, health initiatives, and the development of Assam's second capital in Dibrugarh.
Assam approves 24/7 shop operations in major cities, expands business hours statewide
The Assam Cabinet has approved amendments to the Assam Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2025, to promote clean mining by investing in new technologies, addressing emissions, and utilizing mining waste. Shops and establishments in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar can now operate 24/7, boosting the states economy and job creation. Worker safeguards remain unchanged with specific limits on work hours.
Cabinet nod to 24x7 operation of shops in Guwahati, Dibrugarh & Silchar
Assam: AMC achieve best performing college in medical research twice in a row
DIBRUGARH: Medical College Research Connect held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Thursday honored Assam Medical College(AMC) as the best performing college in medical research for the second consecutive year in India. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Paul, Hon. Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Chairman, National Medical Commission, Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, DHR & DG, [] The post Assam: AMC achieve best performing college in medical research twice in a row appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: Wine shops in Guwahati to stay open till 2 am, says CM
Guwahati: The Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursdays said that the cabinet has approved a policy to keep wine shops open till 2 am in the area of Guwahati. In a press conference in Dibrugarh, the Chief Minister said that the Cabinet meeting in Dibrugarh took several important decisions. The cabinet approved [] The post Assam: Wine shops in Guwahati to stay open till 2 am, says CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam cabinet allows 247 business in Guwahati, Dibrugarh & Silchar
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that the state cabinet has approved a policy allowing shops and business establishments in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar to operate 24 hours a day. Speaking at a press conference, CM Sarma stated, In todays cabinet meeting, we decided to permit round-the-clock business operations in these [] The post Assam cabinet allows 247 business in Guwahati, Dibrugarh & Silchar appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Punjab Police to transport seven aides of Pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh from Assam
DIBRUGARH: Pro-Khalistan radical preacher Amritpal Singh's seven accomplices, who were released from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam following the withdrawal of NSA charges against them and re-arrested in another case by Punjab Police, will be flown to the northern state on Thursday, officials said. Punjab cops re-arrested them for attacking a police station on the outskirts of Amritsar in 2023 and got a transit remand from a local court here. All seven detainees will be flown to Punjab under tight security. Punjab Police has secured their transit remand and are now completing the legal transfer process from Dibrugarh Central Jail, a senior official told PTI. A 25-member Punjab Police team has been camping in Dibrugarh for the past few days to facilitate the transfer of Singh's accomplices, who have been imprisoned along with the Waris Punjab De (WPD) leader here for nearly two years. They will be taken to Punjab on two different commercial flights. Three of them have already been brought to Mohanbari Airport here for their onward journey by an IndiGo flight, scheduled to depart shortly, the official said. The remaining four will also be sent on a different flight later in the day, he added. The seven are Kulwant Singh, Harjeet Singh, Gurinder Pal Singh, Gurmeet Singh, Bhagwant Singh alias Pradhan Mantri Bajeke, Daljit Singh Kalsi and Basant Singh. All of them were released from Dibrugarh Central Jail in batches during the last three days as their detention period in the National Security Act (NSA) expired. Following their release, the Punjab Police re-arrested them and presented them before the court in Dibrugarh and sought transit remand, he added. The Punjab Police team, led by SP Harinder Singh Gill, was engaged in completing the legal formalities in Dibrugarh, to proceed with the transfer. The remaining three detainees, including Amritpal Singh, are also likely to be transferred by mid-2025, the official said. Ten members of the pro-Khalistani outfit, including Amritpal who is now an Independent MP, and one of his uncles, have been housed in the Dibrugarh central jail since March 2023 after they were arrested under the NSA from different parts of Punjab following a crackdown on the outfit. In 2024, their detention period under the NSA was extended by a year. Amritpal Singh along with Papalpreet Singh and Varinder Singh Johal will continue to be held under NSA here, with their detention scheduled to expire in June. The radical preacher had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate and won from the Khadoor Sahib seat in Punjab. His seven aides are being taken back after the Punjab government decided not to reinvoke the NSA at the end of their detention period, DGP Gaurav Yadav had said on Sunday. They would be formally arrested in the 2023 Ajnala police station attack incident and face the law, he had added. Amritpal and his associates were booked on charges of spreading disharmony among classes, attempt to murder, attack on police personnel and creating obstructions in the lawful discharge of duty by public servants.
Temporary temple caretaker accused of theft in Dibrugarh
Punjab Police completes custodial transfer of 7 Waris Punjab De detainees from Dibrugarh jail
Centre approves new urea plant in Assam
Guwahati: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Complex at the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) at Namrup in Assams Dibrugarh district. The project, designated Namrup-IV, will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT). The approved project, with [] The post Centre approves new urea plant in Assam appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Punjab police transfers waris Punjab de members for Ajnala police station attack trial
The Punjab Police have transferred seven members of the Waris Punjab De organisation from Dibrugarh Central Jail to Punjab for trial in the Ajnala police station attack case. They were detained under the National Security Act for two years. The investigation will continue under Deputy Inspector General Satinder Singh, targeting the individuals involved in the 2023 Ajnala attack.
Assam: Amritpal Singhs aides released from Dibrugarh jail
Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh Central Jail authorities of Assam released three associates of Amritpal Singh from Dibrugarh Central Jail on Wednesday. The authorities have been detaining the associates under the National Security Act (NSA) at Dibrugarh Central Jail. The official said that the Dibrugarh central jail authorities released Kulwant Singh, Harjeet Singh, and Gurinder Pal Singh on [] The post Assam: Amritpal Singhs aides released from Dibrugarh jail appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: Punjab Police take two more Amritpal Singh aides into custody
Dibrugarh: The Punjab Police secured the custody of two more members of the Waris Punjab De group from Dibrugarh Central Jail on Tuesday. Daljeet Singh Kalsi and Basant Singh were handed over to the Punjab Police after obtaining permission from a local court. This brings the total number of Waris Punjab De members in Punjab [] The post Assam: Punjab Police take two more Amritpal Singh aides into custody appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Jailed MP Amritpal Singh's seven associates to be shifted to Punjab from Assam prison
Seven associates of MP Amritpal Singh, held under the National Security Act in Assam's Dibrugarh Jail, will be transferred to Punjab. Punjab Police are handling the transfer and will proceed with further investigations into the 2023 Ajnala police station attack incident.
Jailed MP Amritpal Singh's seven associates to be shifted to Punjab from Assam prison
Seven associates of MP Amritpal Singh, held under the National Security Act in Assam's Dibrugarh Jail, will be transferred to Punjab. Punjab Police are handling the transfer and will proceed with further investigations into the 2023 Ajnala police station attack incident.
Punjab Police secure custody of 2 Waris Punjab De members from Dibrugarh jail
Punjab Police to Bring Back Seven Amritpal Singh Associates from Assam Jail
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Mar 17: The Punjab Police will assume the custody of seven aides of incarcerated radical preacher and Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh from Assams Dibrugarh jail, as their detention under the National Security Act (NSA) is to lapse without renewal. This was confirmed by a top police official on Sunday, adding that []
Assam: Punjab Police in Dibrugarh for Amritpal Singh aides transfer
Dibrugarh: A 25-member team from Punjab Police has been stationed in Dibrugarh for the past two days to oversee the transfer of seven associates of Amritpal Singh from Assams Dibrugarh Central Jail to Punjab. The team includes senior officials, including the Additional Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Punjab Police, with Superintendent of Police (SP) Harinder [] The post Assam: Punjab Police in Dibrugarh for Amritpal Singh aides transfer appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Geo bags deployed to combat fresh Brahmaputra erosion in Dibrugarh
Punjab Government decided not to extend NSA detention of Khalistani leader Amritpal Singhs aides
CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has decided not to extend the detention of at least seven close aides of pro-Khalistani leader and Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh. Singh is currently lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam under the National Security Act (NSA). His aides will be brought back to Punjab on Monday. Sources claimed these detainees will be transferred from Dibrugarh to Punjab, where they will face legal proceedings for the cases registered against them. The Punjab government has opted not to renew the NSA detention of these seven individuals. The key case against them involves the attack on Ajnala Police Station, where a mob of approximately 200 to 250 people, led by Amritpal Singh and armed with deadly weapons, stormed the premises to forcibly free one of their associates from police custody. The Punjab Police has been investigating the matter and is now prepared to take decisive action against those involved. Their transfer will be carried out following all necessary departmental procedures. Confirming the development, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Border Range) Satinder Singh said, Seven aides of Amritpal Singh, namely Sarabjit Singh Kalsi, Bhagwant Singh alias Bajeke, Gurmeet Singh, Gurinder Pal Singh, Harjit Singh (Amritpals uncle), and Kulwant Singh, are being brought back to Punjab from Dibrugarh, as the National Security Act (NSA) is expiring on some of them tomorrow and on others the day after. Once the NSA expires, we will be arresting them in the case related to the attack on Ajnala Police Station in 2023. We are bringing them on transit remand from there, he added. Rajdev Singh Khalsa, the advocate representing Amritpal Singh and the other detainees, claimed that apart from Amritpal Singh, Papalpreet Singh, and Lovepreet Singh alias Toofan, all others will be brought back to Punjab shortly. He confirmed that a Punjab police team had already reached Dibrugarh. As per my information, the state government is not extending the National Security Act (NSA) on them, which is expiring on March 19. However, the NSA on Amritpal, Papalpreet, and Toofan remains in effect until April 22, he said. I have no information on which jail they will be kept in once they return to Punjab. In June last year, the Punjab government extended the detention of Amritpal Singh and nine of his aides for another year under the stringent NSA, which allows authorities to detain individuals for up to 12 months without formal charges. Arrangements are being made for the detainees transfer, and further legal proceedings will follow once they return to Punjab, sources said. Following a month-long manhunt, Amritpal Singh, the chief of Waris Punjab De, was arrested on April 23, 2023, in a village in Moga. The Punjab Police and central agencies launched a crackdown after the February 23 Ajnala incident, in which Amritpal Singh and his supporterssome brandishing swords and gunsbroke through barricades, barged into the police station on the outskirts of Amritsar city, and clashed with police officers to secure the release of Lovepreet Singh Toofan, one of his aides. As a result, multiple criminal cases were filed against them, including charges of spreading disharmony among communities, attempted murder, attacking police personnel, and obstructing public servants in the lawful discharge of their duties.
Assam: Over 2,200 rare fish seized at Dibrugarh Airport
Guwahati: The forest department in Assam, intercepted a consignment of over 2,200 rare fish at Dibrugarh Airport, preventing its transport to Delhi via an IndiGo flight. The shipment is suspected to contain Channa orientalis, though officials are still verifying the exact species. Also Read: Assam: Instrument Landing System nears completion at Dibrugarh Airport Until identification [] The post Assam: Over 2,200 rare fish seized at Dibrugarh Airport appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assams leopards under threat: Habitat destruction, wildlife trafficking fuel crisis
On March 5, the Divisional Forest Officer of Dibrugarh in Assam, issued a public advisory following leopard sightings within the city, highlighting the escalating human-wildlife conflict. Dibrugarhs proximity to tea estates and diminishing forest cover, as evidenced by Assams loss of 83.92 sq km of forest between 2021 and 2023, drives leopards into urban areas. [] The post Assams leopards under threat: Habitat destruction, wildlife trafficking fuel crisis appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Amritpal granted 54-day leave amid detention: Centre informs Punjab & Haryana HC
CHANDIGARH: The Union Government on Wednesday informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the Member of Parliament from Khadoor, Sahib Amritpal Singh, has been granted 54 days leave. This information was furnished before the Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel as the matter came up for resumed hearing. Additional Solicitor-General of India Satya Pal Jain, along with advocate Dheeraj Jain, placed before the division bench the letter dated March 11 issued from the Lok Sabha secretariat granting leave of absence of 54 days from June 24, 2024 to July 2, 2024, and from July 22, 2024 to August 9, 2024, and again from November 25, 2024 to December 20, 2024. During the hearing, the Bench noted that Singhs concern had been addressed by the letter from the Lok Sabha secretariat. Since the petitioners apprehensions regarding the disqualification from parliament due to absence stands alleviated the relief sought is effectively satisfied, observed the bench. Referring to his other prayer requesting for authorisation to meet officials and ministers regarding the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) to address local development projects, the Bench asserted it was of the view that the conduct of parliamentary sessions was governed by a certain set of rules. Therefore, it would be appropriate for the petitioner to prefer a representation to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha Speaker constituted a 15-member committee to examine leave application of Members of Parliament, including Amritpal Singh. Senior lawyer Anupam Gupta appeared for the state of Punjab and senior lawyer RS Bain represented Amritpal. In his petition, Amritpal Singh had sought permission to attend parliamentary sessions, arguing that his prolonged absence violates his constitutional rights and leaves his constituency unrepresented. He also pointed out that an absence exceeding 60 days could result in his seat being declared vacant. He had submitted that he had requested permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker on 30 November last year to attend the parliamentary session and was informed that he had already been absent from sittings for 46 days. Despite representations to the Deputy Commissioner, he has not received a response, prompting him to seek judicial intervention. Singh had also requested authorisation to meet officials and ministers regarding the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) to address local development projects. Amritpal Singh has been lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam under the National Security Act since 23 April 2023.
Dibrugarh University hosts 23rd convocation
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, March 11: The XXIII Convocation of the prestigious Dibrugarh University was held on Tuesday at the Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha Rangamancha. The event was inaugurated by the Chancellor of Dibrugarh University and Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who declared the convocation open. Vice-chancellor Jiten Hazarika delivered the welcome address, expressing gratitude []
Passenger Detained at Dibrugarh Airport After Bullet Found in Luggage
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Mar 11: A passenger was arrested at Dibrugarh Airport on Monday after security officials found a 9mm bullet in his bag when he was going through a normal check. The incident triggered prompt security fears and an investigation was launched by authorities. The person who was detained has been named as Simbhu []
Fugitive Theft Accused Arrested in Kerala After Four Years on the Run
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Mar 10: In a significant breakthrough, Ri-Bhoi police have arrested a man involved in a case of theft who had been evading the law for more than four years. The absconder, Ranjan Borgohain, son of Kamal Borgohain and resident of Duliajan in Assams Dibrugarh district, was tracked down to Kerala and arrested. []
Police nab theft accused, at large for four years, from Kerala
SHILLONG, March 9: In a significant breakthrough, a man accused in a theft case in Ri-Bhoi, who had been absconding for over four years, has been traced and apprehended in Kerala. The accused, Ranjan Borgohain, son of Kamal Borgohain and a resident of Duliajan in Assams Dibrugarh district, escaped from police custody on November 20, [] The post Police nab theft accused, at large for four years, from Kerala appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Dibrugarh University Result 2025 Released at dibru.ac.in Direct Link to Download 1st Semester Result
Dibrugarh University Result 2025: Dibrugarh University has released the 2025 results for M.A on 07-03-2025. Students can check their Dibrugarh University results on the official website @ dibru.ac.in by accessing the designated results link.
Stray Leopard in Assam Evades Capture, Residents on High Alert
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Mar 7: After a public advisory was released on Wednesday, the Assam forest department has set up cages at two spots in a bid to catch a stray leopard that has been on the prowl in Dibrugarh. The cunning animal, however, continues to elude capture, leaving residents in high alert. The government []
Two day seminar on Arunachal Pradesh India Centric Geospace in Dinjan military station
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, March 6: The Indian Army hosted a two-day seminar titled Arunachal Pradesh India Centric Geospace at Dinjan Military Station in eastern Assams Dibrugarhdistrict from March 5 to 6 2025. The seminar wasgraced by senior military officials, distinguished policymakers, and scholars. They provided valuable insights into the geopolitical, economic, and developmental aspects []
Legislative Procedures in India inaugurated at DHSK college
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, March 5: The department of political science, DHSK College, Dibrugarh, hosted the formal inauguration of the book Legislative Procedures in India. Authored by Dr Lamkholal Doungel, associate professor and head of the department, and co-authored by Mahan Ranjan, assistant professor at Sibsagar Girls College, the book has been published by Ashok Publication, []
DIBRU Result 2025 Released at dibru.ac.in Direct Link to Download UG Course Result
DIBRU Result 2025: Dibrugarh University has released the 2025 results for BA and B Com on 04-03-2025. Students can check their DIBRU results on the official website @ dibru.ac.in by accessing the designated results link.
Amritpal Singhs absence under review, Lok Sabha to consider panels report on 10 March
CHANDIGARH: The Union Government informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court today that the recommendations of the panel, set up by the Speaker to examine the absence of Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh from the Lok Sabha, will be placed before Parliament on 10 March. As the hearing resumed before the division bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel, Additional Solicitor General of India Satya Pal Jain told the court that the committee had deliberated on the leave requests of five Members of Parliament, including Amritpal Singh, who is also the chief of Waris Punjab De. The committee considered all the applications and decided to make its recommendations to the Lok Sabha. These recommendations shall be placed before the Lok Sabha on 10 March. Thereafter, the final decision on their applications will be taken by the Lok Sabha, he said. He further informed the court that the proceedings of parliamentary committees were confidential and could not be made public until placed before Parliament. In his petition, Amritpal Singh sought permission to attend parliamentary sessions, arguing that his prolonged absence violates his constitutional rights and leaves his constituency unrepresented. He also pointed out that an absence exceeding 60 days could result in his seat being declared vacant. He submitted that he had requested permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker on 30 November last year to attend the parliamentary session and was informed that he had already been absent from sittings for 46 days. Despite representations to the Deputy Commissioner, he has not received a response, prompting him to seek judicial intervention. Singh also requested authorisation to meet officials and ministers regarding the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) to address local development projects. Amritpal Singh has been lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam under the National Security Act since 23 April 2023.
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | The best literature festival I didnt go to
Recently, when the good folk of the Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival (DUILF) asked me if Id like to participate, I figured the fair thing to do was to ask them if they were aware of my oeuvre
Panel to review leave pleas of absent MPs: Centre tells HC
CHANDIGARH: The Union Government today informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that a 15-member committee, headed by West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb, has been constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to examine leave applications of all absent Members of Parliament, including Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh. During the resumed hearing of Amritpals petition, Additional Solicitor General Satya Pal Jain, accompanied by advocate Dheeraj Jain, told a Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel that the committee, formed on Monday, would review the cases of all such MPs. Taking the Central Governments statement on record, the high court adjourned the matter to 4 March. Meanwhile, Amritpals counsel, R S Bains, could not appear before the court and sought time for arguments. In his petition, Amritpal has sought permission to attend parliamentary sessions, arguing that his prolonged absence violates his constitutional rights and leaves his constituency unrepresented. He has also pointed out that an absence exceeding 60 days could result in his seat being declared vacant. He submitted that he had requested permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker on 30 November last year to attend the parliamentary session and was informed that he had already been absent from sittings for 46 days. Despite representations to the Deputy Commissioner, he has not received a response, prompting him to seek judicial intervention. Singh has further requested authorisation to meet officials and ministers regarding the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) to address local development projects. Amritpal Singh, chief of Waris Punjab De, has been lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam under the National Security Act since 23 April 2023.
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.
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.
Assam: National flag unfurled in Guwahati and Dibrugarh for the first time
For the first time, the national flag was unfurled at two locations in Upper Assam, with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spearheading the events. Sarma announced significant developmental plans, including Dibrugarh as Assam's second capital and new schemes to support local startups and government employees.
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
7 Women Tea Estate Workers Injured In Elephant Attack In Assam
Seven women tea garden workers were injured in an attack by a wild elephant in the Naharkatia area of Dibrugarh district in Assam on Wednesday.
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
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.
10-Month-Old Child Tests Positive For HMPV In Dibrugarh, First Case In Assam In 2025
A 10-month-old child was admitted to AMCH, Dibrugarh where the case was identified during routine HMPV screening, officials said on Saturday.
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.
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.
Dibrugarh Investment Scam: CBI files chargesheet against accused Ranjit Kakoty in another case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed charges against multiple individuals, including Ranjit Kakoty, involved in various Assam Investment Scam cases totaling Rs 260 crore, affecting 1.5 lakh investors. The probe involves sophisticated forensic tools, leading to arrests, searches, and charges against fraudsters involved in illegal investment schemes.
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.
