Assam: ONGC blowout in Sivasagar enters 4th day, forces mass evacuation
Guwahati: A continuous gas leak from Oil and Natural Gas Corporations (ONGC) Well No. RDS-147A in Assams Sivasagar district has entered its fourth day, prompting authorities to evacuate around 70 families. The leak began on June 12 at the Rudrasagar oilfield near Bhatiapar Barichuk, raising serious concerns among residents and drawing criticism from political leaders. [] The post Assam: ONGC blowout in Sivasagar enters 4th day, forces mass evacuation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur: Land dispute ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East
Guwahati: A land dispute escalated into a tense confrontation on Sunday morning between Meitei and Kuki villagers near Sadu Lampak village in Imphal East district, Manipur. The incident unfolded around 10 am in a paddy field near a Kuki settlement near Sadu Lampak Village. According to sources, a Meitei farmer from Leitanpokpi (under the Sagolmang [] The post Manipur: Land dispute ignites tension between Meitei & Kuki villagers in Imphal East appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: Two injured in knife assault by alleged YouTuber in Guwahati
Guwahati: A violent altercation in Guwahatis crowded Six Mile locality in Assam left two vendors injured after a man claiming to be a YouTuber, identified as Rabbani Soyam, allegedly attacked them in broad daylight on Sunday. The incident has triggered public outrage and renewed concerns over the surge in street violence. According to sources, the [] The post Assam: Two injured in knife assault by alleged YouTuber in Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: Severed cow head found near Kali Temple in Lakhipur triggers outrage
Guwahati: Tension escalated in the Khakilamari Daspara area of Lakhipur town, Goalpara district in Assam, after locals discovered a severed cow head placed on the main road leading to a Kali temple late last night (Saturday). The act sparked widespread anger among the Hindu community, who believe it was carried out to deliberately inflame religious [] The post Assam: Severed cow head found near Kali Temple in Lakhipur triggers outrage appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Meghalaya: NEHU teachers body expresses disappointment over senior professors arrest
Shillong: The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers Association (NEHUTA) has expressed profound disappointment following the arrest of Prof. Nirmalendu Saha, the universitys senior-most professor and Dean of the School of Life Sciences. Prof. Saha was reportedly apprehended by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Guwahati on bribery charges. Lakhon Kma, President of NEHUTA, confirmed that [] The post Meghalaya: NEHU teachers body expresses disappointment over senior professors arrest appeared first on NorthEast Now .
I am just one of thousands who deserve appreciation
ONGOLE: The Chenab Arch Railway Bridge is one of the worlds most impressive and highest single-arch railway bridges, constructed over the Chenab River, connecting two hills in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the bridge was built at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore and links Jammu with Srinagar. Standing tall at 359 metres above the riverbed, the 1,315-metre-long bridge surpasses the Eiffel Tower by 35 metres and has an expected lifespan of 120 years. Built to withstand wind speeds of up to 260 kmph and seismic activity, this single-arch railway bridge is a testament to Indian engineering expertise. A Telugu woman, Gali Madhavi Latha, played a key role in its construction. A professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, she hails from a small village, Yedugundlapadu, in the SN Padu Assembly segment of Prakasam district. After the bridges inauguration by PM Modi, its technical excellence and global recognition highlighted Madhavi Lathas 17 years of sincere and dedicated work, alongside numerous technical experts and field workers. Born into a middle-class agricultural family, Madhavi Latha lost her father, Gali Venka Reddya tobacco buyerat a young age. Her mother, Annapurnamma, supported her education. Today, Annapurnamma resides with Madhavis brother, Harinath Reddy, in their native village. Madhavi Latha completed her schooling in Telugu medium and Intermediate education in government institutions in Kandukur and Ongole. She earned her engineering degree from JNTU-Kakinada, her MTech from NIT Warangal, and her PhD from IIT Madras. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in rock mechanics at IISc Bengaluru. She previously served as an assistant professor at IIT Guwahati before joining IISc, where she now heads the Centre for Sustainable Technologies. She led multiple projects, including her pivotal role as a geo-technical consultant for the Northern Railways consultancy firm, AFCONS, in the Chenab Arch Railway Bridge construction. Her expertise in rock mechanics proved vital in rock filling, grouting, and foundation laying. From 2004 to 2022, she frequently travelled between Bengaluru and Jammu & Kashmir, leaving her young children in the care of her husband, Hari Prasad Reddy, who works at Google. Her efforts, along with those of her team and countless on-site workers, brought this project to life. She credited her husband for handling the familys responsibilities, including caring for their children, Sourya and Abhigya, who are now pursuing their studies. Madhavi Latha called the Chenab Railway Bridge a civil engineering marvel, and added, There are millions of unsung heroes who contributed in various ways to this iconic project. I helped in my capacity by designing slope stabilisation schemes and foundations. I am just one of the thousands who deserve appreciation. She shared that many fathers are now writing to me, inspired to guide their daughters toward engineering. Many children also expressed interest in becoming civil engineers. I am extremely happy about this, she told TNIE.
38 arrested in Assam's Dhubri after 'cow head' at Hanuman temple sparks communal tensions
GUWAHATI: The Assam Police has arrested 38 people for attempting to create communal disturbance in Dhubri by placing two heads of cows near a Hanuman temple after Bakrid. Taking to X, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted, 38 arrested overnight in the Dhubri beef head incident. The arrests were made during his visit to the lower Assam district bordering Bangladesh and his direction for issuance of a shoot-at-sight order. On Friday, he told media in Dhubri that the elements trying to foment unrest would be dealt with sternly. Somebody had kept a cow head at a Hanuman temple a day after Bakrid. People from both the communities discussed the matter peacefully. However, another cow head was found at the temple the next day, he said. Sarma said Nabin Bangla, a group that wants Dhubris inclusion in Bangladesh, put up three posters in the town on the eve of Eid. The posters indicate involvement of a force from Bangladesh, he said.
Northeast Nook: Cartoon by Nituparna Rajbongshi, June 15, 2025
Guwahati: Treat your eyes to the insightful satire of Assams celebrated cartoonist, Nituparna Rajbongshi, in todays visual commentary for Sunday, June 15, 2025. Northeast Now presents this weekly dose of Rajbongshis unique perspective on the Northeasts current events and pressing concerns. His distinct artistic style transforms everyday nuances into powerful visual narratives, revealing the absurdities [] The post Northeast Nook: Cartoon by Nituparna Rajbongshi, June 15, 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Cong committed historic blunder by letting Pak become nuclear state: Himanta Biswa Sarma
GUWAHATI, June 14: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday alleged that the Congress had committed a historic blunder by letting Pakistan become a nuclear state instead of taking any action during the 1980s. Pakistan has been using nuclear blackmail to deter international action, the chief minister claimed. At a time when nations today act []
UKhand CM directs DGP to conduct thorough investigation into Assam womans death
GUWAHATI, June 14: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the DGP to conduct a thorough and detailed investigation into the death of Assam woman in Rishikesh. The woman Rosmita Hojai, hailing from Dima Hasao district of Assam, was reported to be missing in Rishikesh on June 6 and her body was found in []
Assam: Guwahati residents protest tree translocation for new flyover
Guwahati: Hundreds of Guwahati citizens formed a human chain on Saturday in Ambari to protest the ongoing tree translocation process for an upcoming flyover project. The proposed flyover, estimated to cost over Rs 800 crore, will connect Noonmati to the Dighalipukhuri area. Protesters condemned the translocation as unscientific and a breach of public trust. Participants [] The post Assam: Guwahati residents protest tree translocation for new flyover appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assams Saya Baruah clinches bronze in Thimphu South Asian Bodybuilding championship
Guwahati: Saya Baruah, a mother of two daughters from Tezpur, Assam, clinched a bronze medal in the Womens Athletic Physique Championship at the South Asian Bodybuilding Championship held in Thimphu on Friday. Baruahs impressive win highlights her dedication to fitness and sport. Beyond her achievements as an athlete, she also serves as a national referee [] The post Assams Saya Baruah clinches bronze in Thimphu South Asian Bodybuilding championship appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Duleep Trophy Goes Back To Zonal Format, Indias Schedule Announced For White-ball Series Against NZ
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After a meeting on Saturday, the Apex Council of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the 2025/26 domestic will begin with the Duleep Trophy on August 28 and conclude with the Senior Womens Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy on April 3, 2026. As per changes announced by the Apex Council, the Duleep Trophy and Senior Womens Challenger tournaments will now be contested between six zonal teams selected by zonal selectors. The format is a departure from the last time when the national selection committee picked the squads, and for the upcoming season, teams will be picked by the Zonal Selection Committee as per the previous tradition. The Apex Council also said the Plate Group restructuring has been introduced across age categories. As per this, the bottom 6 teams (based on the previous seasons rankings) will be placed in the plate group for limited-overs tournaments, adding that only one team will be promoted/relegated between Elite and Plate groups going forward. In the 2025/26 domestic schedule, the prestigious Ranji Trophy will continue to be held in two phases. The first phase of the tournament will begin on October 15 and run till November 19, while the second phase begins on January 22. Regarding the tournament updates, the Apex Council said the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Senior Womens T20 Trophy will now include a Super League stage instead of a traditional knockout. In this, each team will play three games in the league, following which the top team from Groups A and B will feature in the final. As far as new tournament grouping formats are concerned, major tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Senior Womens One Day Trophy, and Mens U23 State A Trophy will follow a four Elite Groups + one Plate Group model. On the other hand, most junior and womens tournaments (U16, U19, U23) have been moved to a five Elite + one Plate group structure. Meanwhile, the BCCI Apex Council has also approved the venues for Indias upcoming white-ball home series against New Zealand, scheduled to be held in early 2026. Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore will host ODIs on January 11, 14 and 18, respectively. Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram are the hosts for the five T20Is to be held from January 21 to 31. The five T20I matches will serve as vital preparation games for India and New Zealand ahead of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, to be played in India and Sri Lanka. Ranji Trophy Groups for 2025-26 season Elite A: Tamil Nadu, Baroda, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Nagaland Elite B: Saurashtra, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Goa Elite C: Gujarat, Haryana, Services, Bengal, Railways, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Assam Elite D: Mumbai, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry Plate: Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal India vs New Zealand mens white-ball series schedule: ODIs: - Vadodara (January 11), Rajkot (January 14) and Indore (January 18) India vs New Zealand mens white-ball series schedule: Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Massive arms haul in Manipur, 151 SLRs among 328 firearms recovered
GUWAHATI: In a massive arms haul, Manipur Police and security forces recovered over 300 guns along with a huge quantity of ammunition during simultaneous operations carried out in the five districts of the Imphal Valley on the intervening night of June 13 and 14. Altogether 328 weapons were recovered SLR 151, INSAS 65, rifles of other kinds 73, carbines 5, MP5 2, LMG 12, AK series rifles 6, Amogh rifles 2, mortar 1, pistols 6, barrels 2, AR15 gun 1 and flare guns 2. According to Additional Director General of Police Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, the police acted on intelligence inputs about the presence of a large cache of arms and ammunition hidden in different areas of the Imphal Valley districts. Simultaneous search operations were launched at different locations by joint teams of Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces, Army and Assam Rifles, leading to the recovery of the weapons. These intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur Police and the security forces in their continued efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property, said a statement issued by the Manipur Police. Senior police officials are in close coordination with all security stakeholders, the police said. The miscreants had looted over 4,000 guns from police armouries and other establishments of the police during the ethnic conflict in the state. It was not clear if the recovered guns were among the looted weapons. In its statement, the Manipur Police also reiterated its commitment to establishing a peaceful and secure Manipur. The police urged the public to cooperate with the security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room.
6 km solar-powered fence secures 3 HEC-affected villages in Udalguri district of Assam
Guwahati, June 14: As part of its sustained efforts to deal with the ongoing challenges of Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in Udalguri district of Assam, premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, with the support of the SBI Foundation, has installed a 6-kilometre stretch of low-cost, solar-powered fence covering the high-conflict villages of No.1 Bholatar, No.3 Bholatar, and [] The post 6 km solar-powered fence secures 3 HEC-affected villages in Udalguri district of Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .
NEC allocates Rs 4.94 cr to Meghalaya govt for multi-sector development
Guwahati: The North Eastern Council (NEC) disbursed Rs 4.94 crore to the Meghalaya government last month to bolster development across several key sectors. In a statement issued on Friday, the NEC announced that the funding aimed to support a broad spectrum of areas, including tourism, industry, agriculture, transport, communication, science and technology, human resource development, [] The post NEC allocates Rs 4.94 cr to Meghalaya govt for multi-sector development appeared first on NorthEast Now .
ESIC Guwahati Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 66 Professor, Assistant Professor and More Posts
TheEmployees State Insurance Corporation Guwahati (ESIC Guwahati) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 66 Professor, Assistant Professor and More posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official ESIC Guwahati website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-06-2025.
Arunachal doctor narrowly escapes Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
Guwahati: Dr Tadie Mra, a 30-year-old senior resident doctor at Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) in Ahmedabad, had a narrow escape during Thursdays tragic Air India plane crash. Originally from Limeking in Arunachal Pradeshs Upper Subansiri district, Dr Mra has been working at GCRI for the past three years, according to a report by [] The post Arunachal doctor narrowly escapes Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad appeared first on NorthEast Now .
38 arrested in Assams Dhubri after communal flare-up; shoot-at-sight orders issued at night
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said 38 people were arrested in Dhubri, where shoot-at-sight was ordered at night following communal tensions. The state government has also transferred the district's Senior Superintendent of Police Navin Singh, and appointed Hailakandi SSP Leena Doley in his place, according to a notification. In a post on X in the morning, Sarma said, 38 arrested overnight in the Dhubri beef head incident. A cow's head was found in front of a Hanuman temple in Dhubri town on Eid on June 7, according to the chief minister. The next day, a cow's head was again kept in front of the temple, following which clashes were reported, he said on Friday after visiting the affected areas. The district administration had on June 9 imposed prohibitory orders in the town, but lifted them the next day after the law and order situation improved. During his visit to the town, Sarma said that shoot-at-sight was ordered at night as an outfit was trying to create disturbances in the district bordering Bangladesh. He said the outfit, called 'Nabin Bangla', had put up posters in the district, seeking to merge Dhubri with Bangladesh.
IED blasts conspiracy in Assam: NIA charge sheets ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah, two others
Baruah has been charged under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the Explosive Substances Act in a court in Guwahati, the NIA said
Heatwave Triggers Student Collapses in Dibrugarh; School Timings Revised
HT Digital GUWAHATI, JUNE 14: In the middle of a persistent and intense heatwave in Assam, a number of students fainted in school hours in Dibrugarh on Friday, triggering general alarm about student safety in heatwave conditions. Three students one each of B.L. Beria Saraswati Shishu Mandir and R.K. Academy were admitted to []
Assam Government Reshuffles Police Officers; Leena Doley Transferred to Dhubri
HT Digital GUWAHATI, JUNE 14: As part of a strategic initiative to boost administrative effectiveness and enhance police functions, the Assam Government has revealed a reshuffle of top police officers. A notice dated 13th June 2025 notified numerous essential posts witnessing changes in command, specifically within districts Hailakandi and Dhubri, as well as the Criminal []
5 arrested with drugs worth Rs 6.5 cr in Assams Sribhumi district
GUWAHATI, June 13: Five people were arrested with drugs worth Rs 6.5 crore in Assams Sribhumi district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Acting on intelligence inputs, police seized 44,000 yaba tablets from the Veterbond area and arrested the five suspected peddlers, he said. Sarma congratulated the police on the success of the operation. Necessary []
Assam logs 7 new Covid cases: Govt
GUWAHATI, June 13: Seven people tested positive for COVID in Assam over the last 24 hours, official data released on Friday said. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website, there are 20 active cases in the northeastern state, of which seven were detected since Thursday. Since January, 13 people recovered from []
International Conference: SMVDU Civil Engineering students win laurels at IIT Guwahati
Innovative research on sustainable construction, waste management earns national recognition
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Was money from benami account used to fund Raja Raghuvanshi's killers?
BHOPAL: Ongoing investigations into the Meghalaya honeymoon killing of Indore man Raja Raghuvanshi have brought to the fore the strong possibility that it may have been funded by money from a benami account. The three henchmen who executed the killing were all friends of the murder mastermind Raj Kushwaha. Not much money had been handed over to them. Raj had given them about Rs 50,000 for their expenditure out here (in Guwahati and Meghalaya). It has not yet come out whether any big consideration was there, given the fact that Raj doesnt come from a very affluent background. Well see whether there is any financial or property angle, Meghalaya East Khasi Hills district police superintendent Vivek Siyam had told journalists in Meghalaya on Thursday evening. According to a source who was part of the joint Madhya Pradesh and Meghalaya police operation which led to the arrest of four men, including Raj Kushwaha and his three friends from MP and UP on June 8-9, The money which was paid to the three henchmen, before they left for the North East from Indore on May 17 or May 18, was possibly sourced from an account held by Sonam Raghuvanshi's cousin Jitendra Raghuvanshi, but being operated by her. This raises the question as to whether the money came from a hawala channel. Sources in the police in the recent past had raised the possibility of Raj having possible links with players in the hawala business. The analysis of Rajs phone after his arrest on June 8 had revealed pictures of old Rs 10 notes, which raised the possibility of his association with the hawala business, particularly as such old notes are often used as proof for collecting money through such channels. According to sources privy to the investigations, it was not just one account opened in the name of Jitendra Raghuvanshi that was being used by Sonam. As many as four accounts including three savings and one current account were opened in Jitendras name, but used for transactions by Sonam and others. While denying any hawala links to their business, Sonams brother Govind Raghuvanshi had recently told journalists in Indore, Jitendra is a lower rung employee in our godown and also our cousin. The accounts are in his name, but the money which comes in the accounts is ours and is used to meet daily business expenditures. Jitendra Raghuvanshi hails from adjoining Dewas district and has been working with his cousins for more than a year. His mother Rama Bai, who lives in a two-room house in Dewas district, had recently told some journalists that he has not come home for the last six months and lives on rent in Indore. She had also claimed that bank accounts in Jitendras name had been opened by Sonam and her family members. Meghalaya Honeymoon murder: Sonam active conspirator, Raj Kushwaha mastermind A benami account is an account or property held under the name of someone who is not the real beneficiary. It is covered under the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act. Sonam may have stayed in hiding in Indore at flat rented in name of Rajas killer Vishal Chauhan After the May 23 killing of Raja Raghuvanshi, his wife Sonam (who is now in Meghalaya police custody along with four others including mastermind Raj Kushwaha) had gone into hiding in Indore from May 26 to June 7. During the same time, Vishal Chauhan, who allegedly attacked Raja with the dao (the sharp-edged weapon) inflicting severe injuries on May 23, got a flat on rent in a newly constructed building near Indores Niranjanpur crossing on May 29 or 30. Vishal came on a two-wheeler with another man and got the formalities, including police verification from the local police station, done for getting the ground floor (G1) flat on rent on May 29 or 30 night. He handed over two months' deposit and one month running rent, before getting the keys of the flat, property broker Shillom James told journalists on Friday. Its possibly the same flat where Sonam remained in hiding between May 30 and June 7. During Thursdays press briefing in Meghalaya, the East Khasi Hills district police superintendent had said that Sonam had returned to Indore on May 26 after Rajas murder and went into hiding in her home city, before proceeding by road to Siliguri on June 8. But coming to know about the arrests in the case in Indore, she dramatically resurfaced in Ghazipur district of east UP and concocted her fake abduction story. Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's brother supports Raja Raghuvanshi's family; to fight to get them justice
Assam scraps Kaziranga National Park expansion; 9th addition cancelled
Guwahati: The Assam government has canceled the preliminary notification for the proposed 9th addition to the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. This decision, made under Section 35 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, effectively reverses the intention to expand the protected area, which was initially declared on September 2, 2020. The cancelled 9th [] The post Assam scraps Kaziranga National Park expansion; 9th addition cancelled appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Former Tata Motors Chief Ravi Kant joins RGU Advisory Board
Guwahati, June 13: Eminent industry leader Sri Ravi Kant has recently joined The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) as a Member of its Advisory Board. His inclusion marks a significant step forward in strengthening the universitys strategic vision and societal impact. A visionary business leader and former Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Tata Motors, [] The post Former Tata Motors Chief Ravi Kant joins RGU Advisory Board appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Shoot at sight orders issued in Assams Dhubri over communal disturbance
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that shoot-at-sight orders will be in force at night in Dhubri district, bordering Bangladesh, as a communal group is trying to create disturbances which the government will not tolerate. People protested in Dhubri town on Sunday after pieces of meat were found near a temple. 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 .
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued a shoot-at-sight directive in Dhubri town due to escalating communal tensions in the lower Assam district. The state government is also deploying paramilitary forces, including RAF and CRPF, to the Muslim-majority district bordering Bangladesh Tensions erupted after a proBangladesh poster campaign and the discovery of cow heads at a Hanuman temple, followed by nighttime stone-pelting incidents Amid escalating unrest, Sarma visited the town on Friday. He said that the government would take strong action against those fomenting trouble. During his visit to Dhubri on Friday, Sarma affirmed that the government would act decisively against those fomenting unrest. A particular group has become active in Dhubri with the intention of damaging our temples. Shootatsight orders will be enforced after 6pm. Anyone caught pelting stones will be dealt with on the spot, he said. Sarma said the group Nabin Bangla, which advocates for Dhubris inclusion in Bangladesh, posted posters around Eid, a sign of potential cross-border influence. He linked the incidents to attempts to weaponise dirty tricks such as cow heads and beef to provoke unrest. He also directed the Dhubri SP to arrest local criminals and ordered non-bailable warrants for those identified. Additionally, he initiated a probe into a 'beef mafia' allegedly responsible for bringing thousands of cows from West Bengal ahead of Eid. I will be here next Eid; even if it means guarding the Hanuman temple myself overnight, Sarma said. He appealed for community cooperation, urging traders to install CCTV cameras, and offered government-provided cameras to mosques and temples as needed. He announced that RAF, CRPF, and other forces would be deployed in Dhubri. We dont have a shortage of security personnel; we have one lakh police personnel. Dhubri will receive whatever is necessary, he said.
Communal tensions escalate in Assam town; CM Himanta orders shoot-at-sight to maintain peace
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued a shoot-at-sight directive in Dhubri town due to escalating communal tensions in the lower Assam district. The state government is also deploying paramilitary forces, including RAF and CRPF, to the Muslim-majority district bordering Bangladesh Tensions erupted after a proBangladesh poster campaign and the discovery of cow heads at a Hanuman temple, followed by nighttime stone-pelting incidents Amid escalating unrest, Sarma visited the town on Friday. He said that the government would take strong action against those fomenting trouble. During his visit to Dhubri on Friday, Sarma affirmed that the government would act decisively against those fomenting unrest. A particular group has become active in Dhubri with the intention of damaging our temples. Shootatsight orders will be enforced after 6pm. Anyone caught pelting stones will be dealt with on the spot, he said. Sarma said the group Nabin Bangla, which advocates for Dhubris inclusion in Bangladesh, posted posters around Eid, a sign of potential cross-border influence. He linked the incidents to attempts to weaponise dirty tricks such as cow heads and beef to provoke unrest. He also directed the Dhubri SP to arrest local criminals and ordered non-bailable warrants for those identified. Additionally, he initiated a probe into a 'beef mafia' allegedly responsible for bringing thousands of cows from West Bengal ahead of Eid. I will be here next Eid; even if it means guarding the Hanuman temple myself overnight, Sarma said. He appealed for community cooperation, urging traders to install CCTV cameras, and offered government-provided cameras to mosques and temples as needed. He announced that RAF, CRPF, and other forces would be deployed in Dhubri. We dont have a shortage of security personnel; we have one lakh police personnel. Dhubri will receive whatever is necessary, he said.
Assam: Tribal groups slam Adani land deal in Bodoland, cite 6th schedule violation
Guwahati: The Nikhil Bharat Krishak Sabha (AIKS) and the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) on Friday vehemently opposed the allocation of 3600 bighas of land in Assams Kokrajhar District to the Adani Group for a thermal power plant. Both organizations assert that this move is a blatant violation of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian [] The post Assam: Tribal groups slam Adani land deal in Bodoland, cite 6th schedule violation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal BJP MLA, 3 others get 2-year jail in cheque bounce case
Guwahati: A Mohali court on Wednesday sentenced four individuals, including sitting BJP MLA Ratu Techi from Arunachal Pradesh, to two years of simple imprisonment in a cheque bounce case. Judicial Magistrate First Class Abhay Rajan Shukla delivered the verdict after finding the accused guilty under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The convicted individuals, [] The post Arunachal BJP MLA, 3 others get 2-year jail in cheque bounce case appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam CM orders shoot-at-sight in Dhubri after cow head found in temple
Guwahati: Amid rising communal tensions in Dhubri, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a shoot-at-sight order to prevent further unrest in the region. The decision follows the discovery of what appeared to be cow remains (head), possibly beef, at a Hanuman temple, an incident that has sparked local outrage. CM Sarma reached Dhubri [] The post Assam CM orders shoot-at-sight in Dhubri after cow head found in temple appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Phuket after onboard bomb threat
Guwahati: An Air India flight traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to Indias capital, New Delhi, made an emergency landing on Friday after an onboard bomb threat was reported, an official stated. Airports of Thailand (AOT) officials confirmed that all 156 passengers aboard flight AI 379 were safely escorted from the plane at Phuket International Airport. Following [] The post Air India flight makes emergency landing in Phuket after onboard bomb threat appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: 44,000 yaba tablets seized, 5 arrested in Sribhumi
Guwahati: Assam Police have arrested five individuals and seized 44,000 Yaba tablets valued at an estimated Rs 6.5 crore (65 million Indian Rupees) in the Sribhumi district. The successful intelligence-based operation led to the recovery of the Yaba tablets from the Veterbond area, followed by the apprehension of the five suspected peddlers. Following the successful [] The post Assam: 44,000 yaba tablets seized, 5 arrested in Sribhumi appeared first on NorthEast Now .
PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Air Crash Site, Nation Mourns 265 Lives Lost
HT Digital GUWAHATI, JUNE 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made an inspection trip to the disaster site of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, where a deadly accident resulted in the deaths of 265 individuals. The flight heading to London crashed minutes after taking off on Thursday, leaving the nation in shock. Modi []
Assam CM Raises Alarm Over Encroachment on Historic Satras
HT Digital GUWAHATI, JUNE 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed serious apprehensions regarding the intensifying threat to the states ancient Satras the centuries-old monastic order founded by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev and Madhavdev to spread the Neo-Vaishnavite creed. In a Facebook posting on Friday, the Chief Minister pointed out that Satras are []
Meghalaya police confirm Raj Kushwaha mastermind, Sonam Raghuvanshi co-conspirator in fourth attempt
Guwahati: Meghalaya Police on Thursday confirmed that Raj Kushwaha is the mastermind behind the murder of 30-year-old Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed during his honeymoon in Sohra on May 23. This chilling revelation comes after the first day of interrogation involving all five accused, including Rajas wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, who along with the [] The post Meghalaya police confirm Raj Kushwaha mastermind, Sonam Raghuvanshi co-conspirator in fourth attempt appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Sonam had told Raja that their marriage would be consummated only after they visited the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.
Assam: PPFA expresses dismay at news channels stupidity
Guwahati: Patriotic Peoples Front Assam (PPFA), a prominent forum of nationalist citizens in far eastern Bharat, has strongly condemned a national news channel for airing irresponsible and highly objectionable views suggesting that human sacrifice is a regular occurrence at the revered Kamakhya Temple. The outrage stems from a recent broadcast related to the murder of [] The post Assam: PPFA expresses dismay at news channels stupidity appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India confirms 241 of 242 on board dead
Guwahati: Air India on Friday confirmed that 241 people out of 242 on board, including crew members and pilots, lost their lives in the tragic London-bound AI171 plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Air India flightbound for London crashed in a residential area in Ahmedabad, five minutes after take-off, with Pilot in Command Sumit Sabharwal [] The post Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India confirms 241 of 242 on board dead appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Monsoon damages to delay Subansiri project
GUWAHATI, June 12: NHPCs much-delayed 2,000 MW Subansiri hydro project along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border has suffered minor damages during the recent monsoon rains though the main structure remained unaffected, the company said on Thursday. The commissioning of the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project has been further delayed till May 2026 from the earlier announced 2023-24 []
CBI arrests NEHU professor, Guwahati trader in bribery case
From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, June 12: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Guwahati, has arrested Prof. Nirmalendu Saha of the Department of Zoology and Dean of School of Life Sciences, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), along with a proprietor of a Guwahati-based firm in a bribery case. Prof. Saha and Pranjal Sharma, a resident of [] The post CBI arrests NEHU professor, Guwahati trader in bribery case appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Meghalaya Honeymoon murder: Sonam active conspirator, Raj Kushwaha mastermind
GUWAHATI: All five accused of the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case confessed to their involvement in the crime, Meghalaya Police said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference in Shillong, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said Sonam was an active conspirator while her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha was the mastermind. The conspiracy was hatched weeks before and finalised 11 days before Raja and Sonam had got married. Syiem refused to call it a contract killing, stating that the alleged assailants Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi had done a favour to Raj. The SP said the assailants made multiple attempts to eliminate Raja, first in Guwahati, but it did not materialise. Eventually near the Weisawdong falls in Sohra (Cherrapunjee) area, the three took turns to hack Raja to death. After committing the crime, the assailants fled the scene riding some scooters, including the one that Raja and Sonam had hired from Shillong to go to Sohra. Sonam had worn a burqa that Raj had arranged and gave to Vishal. She reached Shillong wearing it and then, left for Guwahati in a taxi. She changed buses at multiple places before reaching Indore. While she was in Indore, Raj had advised Sonam to flee to Siliguri and pretend she was abducted. However, the plan did not succeed as by then, the Meghalaya Special Investigation Team started making the arrests. However, the plan did not succeed as by then, the Meghalaya Special Investigation Team started making the arrests. Sonam had told her interrogators that she was forced into the marriage. The SP said it emerged during interrogation that Sonam was in love with Raj but entered into an arranged marriage with Raja. Earlier in the day, Meghalaya DIG Davis NR Marak said, She has confessed that she was part of the conspiracy. But the question about who the mastermind was needs to be established. She is blaming Raj (Raj Kushwaha, her alleged boyfriend), whereas Raj is putting the blame on her. The statements of the contract killers suggest that Sonam had helped in lifting the body of Raja after the murder and throwing it into the gorge, Marak further stated. The revelation comes a day after a Shillong court had sent the five accused to eight-day Meghalaya Police remand.
Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: 5 medical students dead, dozens injured
Guwahati: A catastrophic Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash on Thursday has resulted in the tragic deaths of five medical students and left dozens injured after the aircraft plummeted into the hostel of the B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people 230 passengers, 10 crew members, and [] The post Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: 5 medical students dead, dozens injured appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nehu professor, bizman held in Guwahati for graft
Meghalaya: CBI arrests NEHU professor in Rs 3.43 lakh bribery case
Guwahati: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced the arrest of a senior professor from the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, Meghalaya, and a Guwahati-based vendor on charges of bribery. The arrests are linked to alleged corruption in the supply of laboratory equipment to the crisis-ridden university. According to a statement issued [] The post Meghalaya: CBI arrests NEHU professor in Rs 3.43 lakh bribery case appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Manipur family devastated: Daughter lost in Air India Flight AI171 Ahmedabad crash
Guwahati: A profound sorrow has enveloped a family in Manipur after their daughter, Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, was confirmed as a crew member aboard Air India Flight AI171, which tragically crashed today. The flight had departed from Ahmedabad, bound for London. Nganthoi, cherished for her warmth and commitment, had served Air India for several years, her [] The post Manipur family devastated: Daughter lost in Air India Flight AI171 Ahmedabad crash appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Ahmedabad-London Air India crash: Tata Group announces Rs 1 crore aid to victims families
Guwahati: Chairman of the Tata Group, N. Chandrasekaran, has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in todays tragic London-bound Air India Flight 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad. The devastating incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Ahmedabad, five minutes after the takeoff from the Sardar [] The post Ahmedabad-London Air India crash: Tata Group announces Rs 1 crore aid to victims families appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Two cabin crew members from Manipur among victims of Ahmedabad Air India crash
GUWAHATI: Two female cabin crew members from Manipur were onboard the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Gujarat on Thursday. The two were identified as Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, a 22-year-old Meitei woman hailing from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley, and Lamnunthem Singson, a 28-year-old Kuki woman from Kangpokpi district. The fate of both was not known. When news broke about the plane crash, relatives and neighbours gathered at the residence of Kongbrailatpam even as the family members were waiting for information about her. She last spoke to her family at 9 am on Thursday. Not much could be known about Lamnunthem except that her family was displaced by the ethnic conflict and is now living in the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district. LIVE | Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad: One miracle survivor, 241 people on board feared dead, says police
The Assam Tribunes Financial Woes: Whats Happening Behind the Scenes?
Guwahati: The Assam Tribune Group, the states oldest media conglomerate, is reportedly facing a severe financial crisis, with over 380 employees across its four outlets allegedly not receiving salaries since April. This includes staff from its flagship English daily The Assam Tribune, Assamese daily Dainik Asom, tabloid Asom Bani, and the monthly literary magazine Gariyoshi. [] The post The Assam Tribunes Financial Woes: Whats Happening Behind the Scenes? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Ahmedabad airport resumes limited operations after London-bound Air India crash
Guwahati: Flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad have resumed with limited flights, hours after a brief halt triggered by the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 en route to London Gatwick. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, announced the recommencement of services this afternoon. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International [] The post Ahmedabad airport resumes limited operations after London-bound Air India crash appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Air India Ahmedabad-London plane crash: No survivors expected, says officials
Guwahati: Ahmedabad police officials have stated that no survivors are expected after a London-bound Air India passenger plane with 242 people on board crashed shortly after takeoff in a residential area in Ahmedabad. The aircraft, Flight AI171, went down in a residential area in Ahmedabad, five minutes after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in [] The post Air India Ahmedabad-London plane crash: No survivors expected, says officials appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dead in Air India London-Ahmedabad plane crash
Guwahati: Gujarat is once again facing a somber moment in its political history, as former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has been confirmed among the casualties of the Air India AI-171 crash. Rupani, who served as the states 16th Chief Minister from 2016 to 2021 and was a senior BJP leader, was 68. The tragedy unfolded [] The post Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dead in Air India London-Ahmedabad plane crash appeared first on NorthEast Now .
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 03 Project Manager, Associate UX Designer Posts
TheIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Project Manager, Associate UX Designer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Guwahati website. The last date to submit the application form is 14-06-2025.
Arunachal: No structural damage to Subansiri Dam, says NHPC limited
Guwahati: NHPC officials on Thursday clarified recent local media reports claiming structural damage to the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Projects Spillway Block S6 in Arunachal Pradesh. They assured the public that the dam remains safe and fully functional despite minor surface abrasions occurring during the current monsoon season. No structural damage has occurred to the dam [] The post Arunachal: No structural damage to Subansiri Dam, says NHPC limited appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam will deport foreigners even if their names feature in NRC: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state governments current policy is to push back foreigners even if their names are found in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The way the NRC was carried out in Assam leaves a lot of scope for doubt, and it cannot be the only 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 .
Air India plane crash: Gujarats ex-CM Rupani on board among passengers
Guwahati: An Air India Boeing 787, Flight AI171 bound for London Gatwick, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport on Thursday afternoon (June 12, 2025). According to sources, the ill-fated flight was carrying 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was reportedly seated in the second row. The aircraft [] The post Air India plane crash: Gujarats ex-CM Rupani on board among passengers appeared first on NorthEast Now .
India emerges as global tech leader after 11 years of digital revolution
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indias fast-paced digital and technological growth on Thursday, June 12. He said that India is making great strides in innovation and tech application, moving steadily toward becoming self-reliant in the sector. PM Modi shared a post on social media platform X, originally from MyGovIndia, which talked about how India [] The post India emerges as global tech leader after 11 years of digital revolution appeared first on NorthEast Now .
London-bound Air India flight crashes during take-off in Ahmedabad
Guwahati: An Air India flight bound for London crashed during take-off at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening, triggering a large-scale emergency response. The Air India flight was a Boeing 727 twin jet.Air India confirmed the incident involving Flight AI171, stating, Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved [] The post London-bound Air India flight crashes during take-off in Ahmedabad appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Career : AIDC Guwahati Recruitment 2025
Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative and financial positions or career in AIDC Guwahati Assam in 2025. Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) Guwahati Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Financial Controller and Junior Company Secretary in 2025. Name of post : Financial Controller No. [] The post Assam Career : AIDC Guwahati Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: 40-day Integrated Health Campaign launched in Guwahati
Guwahati: Following similar initiatives in Assams Nagaon, Tinsukia, and Cachar, District Commissioner (DC) of Kamrup (Metro), Sumit Sattawan, flagged off a 40-day Integrated Health Campaign on Tuesday in Guwahati. The objective of this campaign is to reach out to at-risk populations for screening, testing, and linkages to treatment of STIs, HIV, TB, Hepatitis B & [] The post Assam: 40-day Integrated Health Campaign launched in Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Career : Apply for Office Assistant posts in IIT Guwahati
Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in IIT Guwahati Assam. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Office Assistant (Accounts), Office Assistant (Project mode) and System Engineer in the Research & Development Section Name of post [] The post Assam Career : Apply for Office Assistant posts in IIT Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
NRC inclusion wont prevent deportation of illegal immigrants from Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday reiterated that the state will continue to deport foreigners, even if their names appear in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Speaking at an event in Darrang, Sarma clarified that the NRC alone cannot determine a persons citizenship status in the state. Sarma criticized the NRC [] The post NRC inclusion wont prevent deportation of illegal immigrants from Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Honeymoon murder: Accused stayed at Guwahati lodge days before killing Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya
GUWAHATI: The men accused of killing Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi -- allegedly at the request of his wife and her boyfriend -- posed as tourists while briefly staying at a Guwahati lodge, according to the lodge management. Speaking to TNIE , lodge manager Himanta Kalita said the alleged killers Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan and Anand Kurmi checked in on May 19 at 8:30 pm and left early the next morning at 5:30 am. They said they were tourists from Indore. We followed all the necessary formalities before allotting a room to them. They furnished their identity proof including Aadhaar cards. We have already shared the documents with the crime branch of the police. We dont give rooms to people if they cannot provide identity proof, Kalita said. On June 3, a day after Raghuvanshis decomposed body was recovered from a deep gorge in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji), Meghalaya Police recovered a machete, suspected to have been purchased in Guwahati and used in the murder. Kalita said the three accused had backpacks when they checked into the lodge. But we didnt find them carrying any dao (machete). There was nothing suspicious in their behaviour, he said. The Meghalaya Police have called me. I am leaving for Shillong, he added. A Meghalaya Police team, assisted by Assam Police, raided the lodge located in Guwahatis Pan Bazar area on Wednesday. They searched the room where the trio had stayed and recorded the statements of lodge employees. A Shillong court on Wednesday sent the three accused along with Sonam and her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to an eight-day police remand. The Meghalaya police are likely to bring Sonam to her hometown Indore, where the conspiracy of the crime was hatched, a police official said. The Meghalaya police have named their investigation in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case as 'Operation Honeymoon'. Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Three unanswered questions Notably, Raja (29) and Sonam (24) got married in Indore on May 11 and went missing during their honeymoon trip to Meghalaya on May 23. Raja's body was found in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra area on June 2. Sonam, who was initially reported missing in Meghalaya, surfaced in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur on Sunday night where she surrendered after her alleged accomplices Akash (19), Vishal (22), and Anand were arrested for their alleged role in conspiring and killing Raghuvanshi. Kushwaha (21), the alleged co-conspirator, was arrested later. A police official associated with the investigations said in Shillong that Raja was told by Sonam that she would let him consummate the marriage only after making an offering at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Accordingly, Raja planned their trip to Guwahati and adjacent Meghalaya for the honeymoon, while his wife and her boyfriend Kushwaha allegedly plotted to kill him in the jungles of the north-eastern state, considering its perceived remoteness, he said. Sonam coerced her husband to take her to the deep jungles of Nongriat with the belief that the hitmen she hired would have a better chance of killing him somewhere on the route, considering it is secluded. But, since there were too many tourists trekking to Nongriat on May 22 and May 23, they couldn't kill him there, the officer said. They finally killed him near Weisawdong Falls, and dumped his body into a deep gorge, the officer added. East Khasi Hills SP Syiem, overseeing the investigation, said the contract killers arrived in Guwahati on May 19 and procured a machete from outside their hotel and then travelled by road to Shillong. We have gathered CCTV evidence, making this investigation a very tight-knit one, the SP said. Sonam was in touch with her boyfriend throughout the day of the murder, while Raj coordinated with the three contract killers, he said. Sonam was present when Raja was killed, the officer said. Meanwhile, the Meghalaya government felicitated the search and rescue team that played a key role in recovering Rajas body. A total cash award of Rs 5.4 lakh was distributed among 36 members of the team, including the Tour Guide Association of Meghalaya (Central Body and Sohra unit), local guides, and the West Jaintia Hills Adventure Sports & Mountaineering Association. Government personnel, including police, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Services, and administrative staff, were presented with certificates of appreciation. Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Where was Sonam for 17 days after Rajas killing?
Sonam Raghuvanshi, 4 Aides Sent to 8-Day Police Custody in Meghalaya
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JUNE 12: A Shillong court on Wednesday sent Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is suspected of killing her husband Raja Raghuvanshi on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and her four co-conspirators to eight days of police custody, a senior official said. Sonam, 24 years, was arrested from Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh and brought to Shillong []
Severe Storms Batter Assams Morigaon and Baksa, Leave Trail of Destruction
HT Digital GUWAHATI, JUNE 12: Strong storms ravaged Assams Morigaon and Baksa districts mere hours apart, leaving widespread devastation, transport blockages, and one reported fatality. Whereas Morigaon was hit late Thursday night, Baksa incurred the storms full force early Friday morning, leaving both areas reeling from the consequences. Late evening on Thursday, a violent storm []
Nagaland: Railway officials warn delay could derail LumdingFurkating line
Guwahati: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials have expressed serious concerns about the uncertain future of the LumdingFurkating Railway Line Doubling Project in Nagaland. They cautioned that if the state does not resolve persistent challenges, officials may reroute the project and potentially bypass Nagaland altogether. Railway officials shared this warning with Nagalands Lok Sabha MP, S. [] The post Nagaland: Railway officials warn delay could derail LumdingFurkating line appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal: Student union presses for Boleng District Hospital to open
Guwahati: The Siang District Students Union (SDSU) of Arunachal Pradesh has strongly criticized the prolonged inaccessibility of the newly constructed District Hospital in Boleng. Although formally inaugurated on December 19, 2024, the hospital remains closed to the public and lacks basic medical services. Speaking at the Arunachal Press Club on Wednesday, SDSU vice president (protocol) [] The post Arunachal: Student union presses for Boleng District Hospital to open appeared first on NorthEast Now .
How Sonam Convinced Raja Raghuvanshi To Visit Kamakhya Temple Before Murder
Raja Raghuvanshi, the Indore resident killed while honeymooning in Meghalaya, was told by his wife Sonam that she would let him consummate the marriage only after making an offering at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, investigators said on Wednesday.
Meghalaya records soaring temperatures as Northeast heatwave intensifies
Guwahati: Several cities and towns across Northeast India, including Meghalayas Shillong, have been grappling with intense heat and humidity, as temperatures continue to surge well beyond the seasonal average over the past few days. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued a bulletin on Wednesday evening, forecasting the continuation of hot and humid weather across Arunachal [] The post Meghalaya records soaring temperatures as Northeast heatwave intensifies appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Three unanswered questions
BHOPAL/GUWAHATI: As the special investigation team (SIT) of Meghalaya police probing the May 23 honeymoon killing of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi started quizzing the five arrested accused, including Rajas wife Sonam, there were a series of unanswered points that seemed to hold the key to investigations. A local court in Meghalaya capital Shillong on Wednesday sent Sonam Raghuvanshi and four others , including prime accused Raj Kushwah, to eight-day police remand . Though there were reports of Sonam confessing to the crime, the Meghalya Police urged the media to not jump to any conclusion. In a dramatic development, Sonams brother Govind visited the home of Raja on Wednesday and broke into tears after hugging his slain brother-in-laws mother Uma Raghuvanshi. One unanswered point seems to be Sonals trolley bag? Why was she carrying a trolley bag while going with Raja to the monsoon tourism hotspot Sohra (Cherrapunjee) on a short visit? Have you seen any couple carrying a trolley bag on a short trip riding a scooter? a source part of the ongoing probe told TNIE. Where are Sonams multiple cell-phones she was carrying during the trip? There were at least two iPhones, one of which seemed to have been destroyed after the alleged murder. All others are switched off. Their data hold the key, the source added. Mangalsutra in Meghalaya homestay helped crack honeymoon murder case: DGP Family defends Raj Kushwaha amid honeymoon horror accusations in Uttar Pradesh Raja rented a scooter to go from Shillong to Sohra (Cherrapunjee) on May 23. The scooter was found abandoned some distance from the place where he was murdered. Who took that scooter there? Also, CCTV grabs of nearby areas a short while after the killing show Sonam on a scooter (possibly the same rented scooter) probably accompanied by Vishal, the man who actually attacked Raja with the machete. They attacked Raja, but he resisted two of them, seeing the two attackers being overpowered by Raja, the third attacker Vishal attacked on his head with the Dao (machete), said the source. Earlier in the wee hours, Sonam was brought to the hill station and had a medical examination. Report of pregnancy test was negative, Meghalaya cops said. Brother wants death sentence Sonams brother Govind Raghuvanshi visited the home of Raja on Wednesday and said that the evidence clearly suggested that she had got it done.... she should get the death sentence . Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Where was Sonam for 17 days after Rajas killing?
Scorching reality: When a 37C day feels like 62C in Guwahati
Arunachal, Assam Guvs discuss border, immigration, flood issues
HT BureauGUWAHATI, June 11: In a meeting held at the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati on Wednesday, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt General K T Parnaik (Retd), PVSM, UYSM, YSM, called on the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, to deliberate on key regional matters and foster enhanced cooperation between the two neighbouring states. The []
Shillong sizzles as mercury soars above normal
GUWAHATI, June 11: Several cities and towns of the Northeast, including Shillong, are bearing the brunt of extreme heat and humidity, with mercury levels shooting well above the seasonal normal over the past couple of days. According to the weather bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre here on Wednesday evening, the hot and humid [] The post Shillong sizzles as mercury soars above normal appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Two more held for anti-Hindu posts on social media
GUWAHATI, June 11: Two more persons have been apprehended in Assam for allegedly being anti-Hindu elements, taking the total number of such arrests to 92 so far, since the Pahalgam terror attack in April, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The police arrested Sabikul Islam from Lakhimpur for allegedly making a communally sensitive post on []
Tax Bar Association meets Principal Commissioner of State Tax
HT BureauGUWAHATI, June 11: A delegation from the Tax Bar Association, Guwahati, met the Principal Commissioner of State Tax, Jitu Doley, at his office in Kar Bhawan on Wednesday and submitted a detailed representation outlining various issues faced by taxpayers and professionals concerning GST compliance. The primary topics of discussion included the suspension and cancellation []
Northeast Frontier Railway leads water sustainability drive in Lumding
HT BureauGUWAHATI, June 11: Northeast Frontier Railway has turned the challenge of Lumdings rain shadow geography into an opportunity for sustainable development. Despite limited rainfall, this key railway town home to over 4,000 railway families and essential operations like train watering, platform cleaning, and DEMU rake maintenance has prioritized uninterrupted water supply through innovative and []
Nagaland: Centres interlocutor AK Mishra holds crucial meetings with Muivah, NNPGs
Guwahati: In a significant push towards resolving the protracted Naga Political Issue, the Centres interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, AK Mishra, held crucial closed-door meetings on Wednesday with various Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and also met with NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah. According to sources, these discussions, held at Camp Hebron for the [] The post Nagaland: Centres interlocutor AK Mishra holds crucial meetings with Muivah, NNPGs appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: Naga groups vow unity for early peace solution as talks intensify
Guwahati: The Centres interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, AK Mishra, is actively engaging with various Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the NSCN-IM, signaling renewed efforts to resolve the long-standing Naga Political Issue. Mishra, who arrived in Chmoukedima on Tuesday evening, held crucial closed-door meetings and also met with NSCN-IM general secretary Th Muivah [] The post Nagaland: Naga groups vow unity for early peace solution as talks intensify appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Mangalsutra in Meghalaya homestay helped crack honeymoon murder case: DGP
An abandoned suitcase at a Sohra homestay containing a mangalsutra and a ring led police to uncover the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, state Director General of Police (DGP) I Nongrang said. We recovered Sonams mangalsutra and a ring from the suitcase left behind at the homestay. A married woman leaving behind such symbolic ornaments was a vital clue that led us to pursue her as a suspect, DGP Nongrang told media. The police said that the couple had arrived at the Sohra homestay on May 22 without a prior booking and were unable to get a room. They left their suitcase there to avoid carrying it on a strenuous trek of over 3,000 steps to Nongriat village to visit the famous double-decker root bridge. They spent the night in Nongriat and checked out early the next morning. On May 23, they returned to Sohra, collected their scooter, and rode to Weisawdong Falls, where Raja was allegedly murdered in Sonams presence by the three men. The accused have confessed to the crime. The evidence against them is solid, an officer said. A court in Shillong on Wednesday has remanded Sonam , Raj Kushwaha, and the three hitmen to eight days of police custody. Raja (29) and his wife Sonam (25), both residents of Indore, had gotten married on May 11 and arrived in Meghalaya via Guwahati on May 20 for their honeymoon. They went missing on May 23, just hours after checking out of a homestay in Nongriat village in East Khasi Hills district. Raja's body was discovered on June 2 in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls. (With inputs from PTI)
Operation Honeymoon Spreads Beyond Meghalaya Border, Focus On Guwahati
The operation -- code named Operation Honeymoon -- to unearth the missing links of the horrific Honeymoon murder continues with the Meghalaya police likely to raid more areas outside the state where the digital footprints of the accused are to be f
Assams citizens group calls for united opposition ahead of 2026 Assembly elections
Guwahati: In a significant move ahead of the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, prominent members of Assams civil society have issued a clarion call for a united opposition platform to challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The members officially announced the initiative at a press conference held on Wednesday at Chandraprabha Saikiani Bhawan, Guwahati, [] The post Assams citizens group calls for united opposition ahead of 2026 Assembly elections appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam: Is Guwahatis Tree Transplantation at Dighalipukhuri Truly Scientific?
The titular question concerning the transplantation of trees at Dighalipukhuri in Guwahati should ideally have been raised by science and technology educators and researchers working in various universities, colleges, and technical institutions in Assam. However, these people have remained passive observers of the social, political, and environmental deterioration at nearly every level of society for [] The post Assam: Is Guwahatis Tree Transplantation at Dighalipukhuri Truly Scientific? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Sonam Told Raja Raghuvanshi To Visit Kamakhya Before Consummation: Cops Reveal Murder Plot
Raja planned the trip to Guwahati and nearby Meghalaya for their honeymoon, unaware that Sonam and her partner were plotting to kill him
