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Assam Official Arrested Over Scam, Used Mimics To Impersonate Chief Minister

The accused, Debeswar Sharma, has been arrested by the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell in an alleged multi-crore cheating and corruption case.

NDTV 10 Sep 2026 12:36 am

Dhakuakhana businessman found dead, 3 arrested

The Times of India 9 Sep 2026 11:54 pm

Fancy Bazar traders protest evictions, seizure of carts

The Times of India 9 Sep 2026 11:54 pm

Arunachals border security crucial for India: Radhakrishnan

The Times of India 9 Sep 2026 11:52 pm

Barak roads to be repaired before Puja: Minister

The Times of India 9 Sep 2026 11:51 pm

FM Sitharaman assures renewed push for externally aided projects in Northeast

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has assured a renewed push by the Centre to accelerate Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the Northeast, following a meeting with the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya in the national capital on Wednesday. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Sitharaman to discuss issues concerning EAPs in their respective states and ways to increase capital expenditure and create new avenues for infrastructure development in the region. Sangma, in a post on X, said the meeting focused on matters related to externally aided projects and thanked the Union Finance Minister for her continued support for the aspirations of Meghalaya and the Northeast. Sarma said the discussions were aimed at increasing capital expenditure in the region and giving fresh impetus to the implementation of EAPs in Assam and Meghalaya. We made a strong case to bring a new impetus to the pace of Externally Aided Projects in both of our states, which will open new investment channels for physical and social infrastructure, Sarma said in a post on X. He added that Sitharaman responded positively to the proposals and assured the Chief Ministers of a renewed push from the Government of India to advance the development agenda. The meeting assumes significance as externally aided projects play an important role in supporting large-scale infrastructure and social development initiatives in the Northeast. Such projects are generally supported through financial assistance from multilateral and bilateral development agencies, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The projects cover areas such as roads, urban infrastructure, water supply, health, education, connectivity and other sectors that require substantial capital investment. For the Northeast, faster implementation of these projects is expected to strengthen infrastructure while also improving the region's ability to attract private investment and create new economic opportunities. The Assam and Meghalaya governments have been seeking greater central support to speed up project clearances and implementation of externally aided initiatives, which can bring additional resources into the states without placing the entire financial burden on state budgets. The latest discussions also underline the Centre's broader focus on increasing public and development expenditure in the Northeast and improving physical and social infrastructure across the region. The Chief Ministers' meeting with Sitharaman is expected to provide fresh momentum to ongoing and proposed EAPs in Assam and Meghalaya, while opening additional channels of development financing for the two states. Both state governments are expected to work with the Centre and funding agencies to address implementation-related issues and accelerate the rollout of projects.

bhaskarlive 9 Sep 2026 11:25 pm

Assam, Meghalaya CMs seek push for EAPs in meet with Sitharaman

Shillong/Guwahati, Sep 9:Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday and sought a renewed push for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the Northeast. The meeting focused on increasing capital expenditure in the Northeast and creating new investment channels for [] The post Assam, Meghalaya CMs seek push for EAPs in meet with Sitharaman first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 9 Sep 2026 10:17 pm

Governor bats for natural farming as NE hub at CAU conference

Shillong, Sep 9: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya today said the Northeast has the potential to emerge as a hub of natural farming by integrating traditional knowledge with scientific innovation. He was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural session of the three-day national conference on Natural Farming: Pathways to Self-reliant Farming and Rural Prosperity [] The post Governor bats for natural farming as NE hub at CAU conference first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 9 Sep 2026 10:13 pm

Ex-officials say Census data must be confidential amid concerns over potential NPR, NRC links

Records show that in 1951, NRC was prepared across the country by 'copying' data from the Census schedules; the countrywide NRC was never published, except in undivided Assam, which at the time also included Manipur and Tripura

The Hindu 9 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

Ex-officials say Census data must be confidential amid concerns over potential NPR, NRC links

Records show that in 1951, NRC was prepared across the country by 'copying' data from the Census schedules; the countrywide NRC was never published, except in undivided Assam, which at the time also included Manipur and Tripura

The Hindu 9 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

Rs 45cr Yaba tabs seized in Cachar, one held

The Times of India 9 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

Lower levels of iron-transporting protein in blood serum are early indicators for coronary artery disease

New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Lower levels of serotransferrin, the blood protein that transports iron through the body, are an early indicator of coronary artery disease (CAD) and can help identify heart conditions earlier than routine clinical diagnoses, say scientists. Iron deficiency is prevalent in patients of CAD, a common cardiovascular condition characterised by a narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, primarily resulting from an accumulation of plaque or fatty deposits. An analysis of blood serum proteins by Delhis Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) has revealed the critical role of

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 6:37 pm

Assam and Meghalaya CMs seek renewed support for aided projects

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The News Mill 9 Sep 2026 5:57 pm

India sugar refiners likely to divert 250,000 tons to domestic market, industry executive says

NEW DELHI, Sept 9 Indias port-based sugar refineries are likely to divert about 250,000 metric tons of refined sugar to the domestic market, an industry executive said on Wednesday. India, the worlds biggest sugar consumer, last month allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons raw sugar to bring down record-high domestic prices. The country has a handful of port-based refineries that import raw sugar duty-free, refine it and export the resulting white sugar. The government has also allowed these refiners to apply for the 1 million-ton quota, enabling them to sell domestically sugar refined from raw sugar they

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 5:51 pm

Does debriefing about a difficult birth stop it turning into trauma?

September 9, 2026 (Conversation) For some women, the birth of their baby is one of the happiest days of their lives. Others remember it as a frightening, overwhelming or deeply distressing experience. Around one in three women report their birth experience as traumatic. Women can be traumatised during birth when there is a medical emergency such as a caesarean section, heavy bleeding, or a newborn baby needing intensive care. But its not always the emergency itself that leaves a lasting impact. Women also experience trauma when they feel they are not being listened to, dont have enough information, or when

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 5:33 pm

Assam, Meghalaya CMs seek renewed push for Externally Aided Projects in Northeast India

Assam and Meghalaya Chief Ministers met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. They sought a renewed push for Externally Aided Projects in their states. The discussion focused on increasing capital expenditure and investment channels. This aims to boost physical and social infrastructure development in the Northeast. The Finance Minister responded positively and assured support for the agenda.

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2026 5:21 pm

Assam strengthens child protection system with new policy, mandatory safeguards

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the state government has taken a series of measures to strengthen the child protection system and plug regulatory gaps, with a focus on ensuring greater safety and care for children across the state. In a post on social media platform X, Chief Minister Sarma noted that when it comes to children, there can be no gaps in protection and asserted that the state government has identified shortcomings in the existing system and acted to strengthen safeguards. The Chief Minister said the state has notified the State Child Protection Policy and Juvenile Justice (JJ) Rules, 2026, describing the move as a key step towards creating a more robust child protection framework. He said the state government has also made child safeguarding officers and staff screening mandatory, aimed at ensuring that personnel involved in the care and protection of children meet necessary safety standards. The Chief Minister also added that the functioning of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) and more than 10 statutory bodies has been streamlined as part of the state government's efforts to improve coordination and accountability within the child protection system. According to CM Sarma, Individual Care Plans and home audits have also been institutionalised to ensure that the needs and safety of children are systematically assessed and monitored. Child safety cannot afford regulatory gaps, CM Sarma said, underlining the state government's approach towards strengthening institutional mechanisms for the protection of children. The measures are aimed at creating a comprehensive child safeguarding framework covering prevention, institutional care, monitoring and rehabilitation, while ensuring that statutory bodies and personnel dealing with children follow stronger safeguards. The Chief Minister said the state government has been working systematically to address shortcomings and strengthen every safeguard required to build a robust child protection system in Assam. The latest measures come amid growing emphasis on strengthening mechanisms for child safety, accountability and welfare, particularly in institutions and systems responsible for children in need of care and protection. The Assam government's new policy and rules are expected to provide a more structured framework for implementing child protection measures and improving oversight of institutions and officials responsible for safeguarding children.

bhaskarlive 9 Sep 2026 5:17 pm

IAF evacuates 2 patients from Mechuka

The Times of India 9 Sep 2026 4:59 pm

CM Golay Inaugurates Rs 8 Crore Sikkim Guest House in Guwahati

Guwahati, Sep 9 : Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) inaugurated the upgraded Sikkim Guest House at Punjabari in Guwahati, Assam, dedicating the facility to [] The post CM Golay Inaugurates Rs 8 Crore Sikkim Guest House in Guwahati appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 9 Sep 2026 4:58 pm

Gauhati HC Asks Assam Govt To Pay Rs 2 Lakh To Husband Of Woman Pushed To Bangladesh, Orders Probe

Petitioner and Juria resident Md Mujahidul Islams mother Jahanara Begum was declared a foreigner in 2019, but the Gauhati HIgh Court had set aside the opinion of the Foreigners Tribunal and had remanded back the matter for a fresh opinion

Deccan Chronicle 9 Sep 2026 4:50 pm

Tripura plans vehicle scanners at Churaibari border post

The Times of India 9 Sep 2026 4:47 pm

Assam Forest dept under fire over secret elephant transfer from Manas

Guwahati: Serious questions are being raised over the Assam Forest Departments handling of captive elephants after a female elephant, Durga, was allegedly moved out of Manas National Park in the dead of night and transported to a temple in Tamil Naduwithout any public disclosure from the department. Sources said Durga was secretly shifted from Manas [] The post Assam Forest dept under fire over secret elephant transfer from Manas appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 9 Sep 2026 4:17 pm

EC filings show BJP received Rs 1,473 crore during last 5 state polls, over 7 times more than Congress

BJP received nearly Rs 1,473 crore at its central headquarters during recent state elections. This figure is more than seven times the Rs 207 crore reported by the Congress. The BJP's closing balance rose by Rs 904.6 crore during the poll period. Conversely, the Congress's finances saw a decline of Rs 65.86 crore. BJP spent Rs 159.7 crore in Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2026 4:06 pm

Gauhati HC Directs Assam Govt To Pay Rs 2 Lakh Interim Compensation In Mumtaz Begum Case

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to pay Rs 2 lakh as interim compensation to Mujammel Hoque, the husband of Mumtaz Begum, who was expelled to Bangladesh after being declared a non-citizen by a foreigners tribunal. The court observed that her deportation was carried out without informing her family, leaving them unaware... The post Gauhati HC Directs Assam Govt To Pay Rs 2 Lakh Interim Compensation In Mumtaz Begum Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 9 Sep 2026 3:56 pm

Gauhati HC Orders Assam to Pay Rs 2 Lakh to Husband of Woman Sent to Bangladesh

It cited a Supreme Court judgment to say that Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees protection of life and personal liberty not only to citizens but also to non-citizens.

Deccan Chronicle 9 Sep 2026 3:29 pm

BJP received Rs 1472.8 cr, spent Rs 160 cr on 3 state polls: EC

The Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) central headquarters received a total of Rs 1,472.8 crore ahead of the last round of assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, according to expenditure statements filed with the Election Commission (EC). The inflow pushed the partys closing balance to Rs 7,627.2 crore by the time 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 .

The Siasat Daily 9 Sep 2026 2:18 pm

Sarvabhutatma Sri Krishna: A Sattriya exploration of Krishna using the Panchabhuta

Conceived by Krishnakshi Kashyap with music by Bhaskar Jyoti Ojah, the production engages Assams devotional heritage through the Panchabhuta, evoking Krishna as cosmic consciousness.

The Hindu 9 Sep 2026 2:17 pm

From zero to 54 rhinos: How Assams former poachers became protectors and helped bring Greater One-horned Rhinos back to Manas National Park

Assams Manas National Park once lost its entire Greater One-horned Rhino population to poaching and conflict. But local communities helped reverse the crisis. Former poachers became protection volunteers and patrol guards, while conservation groups reintroduced rhinos through Indian Rhino Vision 2020. Their efforts helped rebuild the population, with an estimated 54 rhinos recorded across the Manas Landscape by 2022.

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2026 12:59 pm

Student Dies After Falling Ill On Assam Campus, Protesters Demand Answers

The protesters at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education in Sonapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati, questioned the quality of medical treatment that Shruti Upadhyay received

NDTV 9 Sep 2026 11:38 am

Singapore Airlines to seek tougher terms for any fresh Air India funding, sources say

HONG KONG, Sept 9 (Reuters) Singapore Airlines, backed by state investor Temasek, is expected to seek greater influence over management and stronger governance rights before approving a capital injection into Air India, said two people familiar with the matter. The proposed conditions, which would be negotiated with Air Indias majority owner Tata Sons, could include greater board voting power and requirements for the Indian carrier to narrow its losses, the people said. Temasek, Singapore Airlines majority shareholder, would neither provide the capital itself nor intervene in the carriers decisions concerning Air India, they added. The discussion of conditions comes

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 11:10 am

Mizoram, Assam step up coordination ahead of upcoming inter-state border festival

Aizawl: Mizorams Kolasib and Assams Cachar districts have stepped up coordination for an inter-state border festival scheduled to be held at Vairengte on October 30, with senior officials meeting on Tuesday to finalise preparations and discuss cooperation along the border. Kolasib Deputy Commissioner H. Dolianbuaia and Cachar Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar Gupta held discussions at [] The post Mizoram, Assam step up coordination ahead of upcoming inter-state border festival appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 9 Sep 2026 10:32 am

23,000 Yaba Tablets Seized In Assam

Guwahati, Sept 9: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Police seized 23,000 Yaba tablets worth crores of rupees in Cachar district on Tuesday evening. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police intercepted a truck at Shivpur under Lakhipur police station and discovered the contraband hidden inside a specially designed chamber. Senior Superintendent of Police Partha Protim... The post 23,000 Yaba Tablets Seized In Assams Cachar, One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 9 Sep 2026 10:28 am

Stock markets tumble in early trade amid escalating tensions in West Asia, higher oil prices

Mumbai, Sep 9 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday as escalating tensions in West Asia pushed crude oil to near USD 100-per-barrel mark. Selling in IT stocks and fresh foreign fund outflows also dented investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 500.25 points to 75,060.61 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 129.40 points to 23,506.10. Among the 30 Sensex firms, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Hindustan Unilever were the major laggards. NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Power Grid and Adani Ports were among the winners. Brent crude is

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 10:06 am

Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.95 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Sep 9 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 94.95 against US dollar on Wednesday weighed down by surging crude oil prices, which inched closer to the USD 100-a-barrel mark amid the simmering US-Iran tensions. A weak dollar, however, cushioned the fall, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.80 against the US dollar, then touched 94.95, registering a fall of 21 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee fell 18 paise to close at 94.74 against the American currency. Indian rupee opened lower on escalating geopolitical tensions and surge in

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 9:54 am

Australia sees no threat to US ties after White House criticism of social media reforms

SYDNEY, Sept 9 (Reuters) Australia said on Wednesday it sees no risk to its relationship with the United States after reports that the Trump administration criticised Canberras plans to target social media algorithms, which critics say would curtail free speech. On Tuesday Australias centre-left Labor government said social media users would be given the choice to opt out of algorithms under draft legislation, effectively allowing them to curate their own feeds. Social media companies face fines of up to A$109.2 million ($79 million) for non-compliance with the law. The Australian Financial Review reported on Wednesday, citing White House spokesperson

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 9:31 am

India Flags 'Anomalies' In New UN Map Over Arunachal, Aksai Chin Markings

The clarification came after a map, first published by the UN on July 1 and extensively used during discussions regarding the United Nations UNGA resolution, depicted Arunachal Pradesh as an independent state bordering Assam and China.

NDTV 9 Sep 2026 9:21 am

New Zealand to allow wealthy migrants to build rental housing

WELLINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) New Zealand will let wealthy visa applicants count investments in approved funds backing build-to-rent housing from December, the government said on Tuesday, tapping foreign capital to help fund new long-term rental homes. The centre-right National Party-led government has progressively loosened New Zealands Active Investor Plus visa since relaunching it in April 2025, cutting the minimum investment for its Growth category to NZ$5 million ($2.93 million) from NZ$15 million, shortening the required investment period to three years from four, and widening the range of eligible investments. Applicants in the Growth category will not be able to

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 9:18 am

US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war

TORONTO, September 9, 2026 (AP) The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages, the White House said Tuesday, as part of a trade war that shows little sign of cooling off. The ban will take effect Sept. 29 and comes after retaliatory tariffs promised by Canada kicked in earlier Tuesday on $20 billion in U.S. imports. Canada had responded to tariff moves by U.S. President Donald Trump after trade talks between the countries broke down last month. Trump also moved to shut Canadian products out of large,

The Sen Times 9 Sep 2026 9:00 am

J&K medical interns end 8-day strike

Srinagar, Sep 8:Eight days after launching their strike over the long-pending demand for enhancement of their stipend, the J&K medical interns today agreed to resume duties after government assurance that the issue would be fixed within 30 days.On August 31, the MBBS interns from across J&K Government Medical Colleges had intensified their agitation over the long-pending demand for revision of their stipend. They protested in the form of sit-ins, exhibited banners and placards and spoke about how their stipend was too low to meet basic needs. The agitation entered a hunger-strike phase as they pressed the government to issue a written order for stipend enhancement.According to the record note of meetings held on September 4 and September 8 (mentioned in official document as September 9) between Health and Medical Education Minister SakeenaItoo and a delegation of medical interns, the government has decided that the matter will be finalized within a period of 30 days on the basis of recommendations of the Stipend Enhancement Constituted, and keeping in view the legitimate interests and concerns of the medical interns. The note has stated that the medical interns have agreed to call off the strike and resume their duties, in the larger interest of patientcare and safeguard their academic and professional interests.The meetings, the official note issued from the Personal Section of the Health Minister, have said, were attended by representatives of the medical interns, including the Principal of Government Medical College Srinagar and the Deputy Director Planning representing the Director Health Services Kashmir. The delegation raised concerns over the existing stipend structure and pressed for a suitable revision. It had also cited the nature of their duties, workload and responsibilities in the healthcare system.The note states that during the deliberations, the Minister assured the interns that their concerns were receiving due consideration. They were informed that the formation of the committee itself was a proof of the seriousness of the government to examine the issue comprehensively. The agitation had raised concerns over its impact on routine hospital services and patient care.The demand for enhancement of the stipend of medical and dental interns has been pending for seven years in J&K. The interns have repeatedly been seeking a revision in view of the nature of their duties, long working hours and the responsibilities they shoulder in government hospitals.The monthly payment has remained unchanged at Rs 12,300 despite repeated representations and protests. The issue had, reached the government level in 2023, when the Health and Medical Education Department constituted a committee under Government Order No 538-JK(HME) of 2023, dated June 27, 2023. The committee was tasked to examine enhancement of the stipend.It subsequently recommended increasing the stipend to Rs 25,000 a month. The recommendation remained unimplemented for years. This year in February, the government told the Legislative Assembly that the proposal was under consideration of the Finance Department. The Health Minister has many a times reiterated that the file for revision of stipend has been pending with the Finance Department.The agitation on Monday drew intervention of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He said the issue should be resolved at the earliest. He made it clear that the decision of stipend enhancement rested with the Health Department. The CM said the prolonged dispute was affecting the interns work and internship and was not in anyones interest. Its sad. The matter shouldnt have come to this. This is a matter of the Health Department. Until the department takes a decision, no other department can do anything, he said.The disparity with other states has been a key point of contention J&K MBBS interns. J&K currently pays Rs 12,300 a month while interns in several states receive Rs 25,000 or more. It is Rs 44,319 in Odisha, Rs 43,099 in West Bengal and Rs 35,000 in Assam.

Greater Kashmir 9 Sep 2026 5:56 am

Assam CM reviews progress of Advantage Assam 2.0 proposals

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The News Mill 9 Sep 2026 3:17 am

Assam MHRA Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 560 Medical Officer Positions

Assams MHRA invites applications for 560 Medical Officer positions until September 20, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online now. Assam MHRA Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 560 Medical Officer Positions

Daily Kiran 9 Sep 2026 2:54 am

Former Nagaon DC Debashis Sarma and journalists join BJP in Assam

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The News Mill 9 Sep 2026 2:47 am

Assam Seeks West Bengals Help to Preserve Bhupen Hazarikas Historic Home

Assams Chief Minister requests West Bengals support to acquire and preserve Bhupen Hazarikas iconic residence in Kolkata. Assam Seeks West Bengals Help to Preserve Bhupen Hazarikas Historic Home

Udaipur Kiran 9 Sep 2026 1:47 am

Assam Ex-Bureaucrat, 2 Journalists Join BJP Ahead Of State Bypoll

Sharma's entry into the BJP comes days before the Nagaon bypoll and has led to speculation over whether he could be considered for the party's ticket.

NDTV 9 Sep 2026 12:21 am

Earthquakes Felt in Nepal and Assam, Centered 196 Kilometers from Kathmandu

Earthquakes were reported in Nepal and Assam on September 8, with no immediate damage reported from either location. Earthquakes Felt in Nepal and Assam, Centered 196 Kilometers from Kathmandu

Daily Kiran 8 Sep 2026 11:49 pm

A century on, icon remains Assams conscience

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 11:27 pm

Sadiya sings again for its beloved Bhupenda

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

Min accidentally gets cut on finger, faints

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

Missing 3-yr-old boys body found in Rukni river

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

1 dead in van-truck collision at Agomani in Dhubri

The Times of India 8 Sep 2026 11:20 pm

Assam and Meghalaya meet in Shillong to ensure safe vehicle movement

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The News Mill 8 Sep 2026 10:52 pm

Assam, Meghalaya resolve tourist taxi impasse, agree to smoother inter-state movement

Guwahati: The impasse between tourist taxi associations in Meghalaya and Assam following the August 19 violence was resolved on September 8, with the two states agreeing to facilitate the hassle-free movement of tourist vehicles and address concerns over parking, toilet facilities and police checking. The agreement was reached at a joint meeting in Shillong attended [] The post Assam, Meghalaya resolve tourist taxi impasse, agree to smoother inter-state movement appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 8 Sep 2026 10:35 pm

Assam CM visits residence of late BTC Deputy Speaker, offers condolences

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited the residence of late Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Deputy Speaker and BJP leader Bijit Gwra Narzary and offered condolences to his family following his recent death in an unfortunate incident. Sarma said he met members of Narzarys family and expressed solidarity with them and his supporters during the difficult period. Visited the residence of Late Bijit Gwra Narzary, Deputy Speaker of BTC and BJP Leader who passed away in an unfortunate incident recently. My deepest condolences to his family and supporters. We stand by them in this difficult hour, the Chief Minister said in a post on X. Sarma also offered prayers for the departed leader and prayed for his sadgati. Offered my prayers for the sadgati of the departed soul. Om Shanti, he said. Narzarys death has come as a loss to the political leadership and people associated with the BTC region. As Deputy Speaker of the council and a BJP leader, he had been involved in the political affairs of the Bodoland Territorial Region. The Chief Ministers visit was aimed at conveying his personal condolences and assuring the bereaved family of support at a time of grief. The BTC, an autonomous administrative body governing the Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam, plays an important role in local administration and development across the region. Narzarys political colleagues and supporters have also expressed grief over his death and remembered his association with the regions political and public life. Sarmas visit comes amid efforts by political leaders and representatives to stand with Narzarys family following the incident. The Chief Minister extended his condolences not only to the bereaved family but also to Narzarys supporters, while urging them to remain strong in the wake of the tragedy. The Assam government and political leadership have been closely associated with the functioning of the BTC, with the council playing a key role in governance and development in the Bodoland region. The circumstances surrounding Narzarys death have remained a matter of concern, with his passing described by the Chief Minister as an unfortunate incident. Sarmas tribute underlined the loss suffered by Narzarys family, political associates and supporters, as Assam mourns the BJP leader and BTC functionary.

bhaskarlive 8 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

Former bureaucrat Devasish Sharma joins Assam BJP ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election

Former bureaucrat Devasish Sharma joined the BJP in Assam days after taking voluntary retirement from government service. His entry comes ahead of the October 6 Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, with speculation that the BJP could field him. The seat fell vacant after Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned and contested Assembly polls.

The Economic Times 8 Sep 2026 10:03 pm

Pension Adalat for BSF Meghalaya

Shillong, Sep 8: The Border Security Force (BSF) is organising a Pension Adalat for the on-the-spot redressal of pension-related grievances of BSF pensioners and family pensioners belonging to Meghalaya and Assam. The adalat will be held on September 11 from 9:30am at the BSF camp in Mawpat here. During the adalat, eligible pensioners and family [] The post Pension Adalat for BSF Meghalaya & Assam first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 8 Sep 2026 9:43 pm

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews Advantage Assam 2.0 investment progress, focusing on cement, power, and renewables

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed investment progress today. He discussed project challenges with leading companies like Ambuja Cements and Adani Power. The Chief Minister directed departments to resolve bottlenecks promptly and effectively. He stressed continuous government and investor engagement for timely project execution. Improved road connectivity to project sites was also emphasized for industrial growth.

The Economic Times 8 Sep 2026 9:29 pm

Assam Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on His 100th Birth Anniversary

Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma honors music legend Bhupen Hazarika, celebrating his influence on culture and identity. Assam Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on His 100th Birth Anniversary

Daily Kiran 8 Sep 2026 7:34 pm

Assam Government to Preserve Bhupen Hazarikas Kolkata Home: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assams Chief Minister announces efforts to protect Bhupen Hazarikas Kolkata residence, honoring the legendary musicians legacy. Assam Government to Preserve Bhupen Hazarikas Kolkata Home: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Daily Kiran 8 Sep 2026 6:58 pm