ICSE Class 10 & 12 board exam datesheet out
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE Class X) and Indian School Certificate (ISC Class XII) Year 2027 Examinations.A total of 379,980 candidates are set to appear for the two examinations, the board said, reaffirming its reach and its continued commitment to delivering credible, fair and high-quality school-level assessments.Also read: ISCE Class 12 Board Exam Timetable 2027 PDF: Check exam dates, subject-wise schedule and download steps2.70 lakh candidates from 3,106 affiliated schools will appear for the ICSE Year 2027 Examination, while more than 1.1 lakh candidates from 1,651 schools will appear for the ISC examination.The ICSE examination will cover 76 subjects papers, while the ISC examination will feature 60 subjects.The ICSE Year 2027 Examination will commence on Monday, February 15, 2027, and conclude on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. The examination will be conducted across 2,835 examination centres in India and overseas.Also read: ICSE Class 10 Board Exam Time Table 2027: Download subject-wise date sheet PDF hereCheck full ICSE Class 10 timetable hereDateTimeSubjectMonday, February 1510:15 a.m.English Language ENGLISH Paper 1Tuesday, February 1609.00 a.m.Art Paper 4 (Applied Art)Thursday, February 1810:15 a.m.Literature in English ENGLISH Paper 2Monday, February 2210:15 a.m.MathematicsTuesday, February 2309.00 a.m.Art Paper 1 (Still Life)Wednesday, February 2410:15 a.m.(Group III-Elective-Section B)Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Assistant Hairstylist, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Auto Service TechnicianFriday, February 2610:15 a.m.History & Civics - H.C.G. Paper 1Monday, March 0110:15 a.m.Geography - H.C.G. Paper 2Tuesday, March 0209.00 a.m.Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/ Painting)Thursday, March 0410:15 a.m.HindiMonday, March 0810:15 a.m.Physics - SCIENCE Paper 1Friday, March 1210:15 a.m.Chemistry - SCIENCE Paper 2Monday, March 1510:15 a.m.Biology - SCIENCE Paper 3Tuesday, March 1609.00 a.m.Art Paper 3 (Original Composition)Wednesday, March 1710:15 a.m.(Group III-Elective-Section A)Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French, German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication, Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, YogaTechnical Drawing ApplicationsFriday, March 1910:15 a.m.Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Bhasha Indonesia, Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Modern Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, TibetanThursday, March 2510:15 a.m.Environmental Science (Group II Elective)Monday, March 2910:15 a.m.Commercial Studies (Group II Elective)Wednesday, March 3110:15 a.m.Economics (Group II Elective)French, Sanskrit (Group II Elective)Check ISC CLASS XII Year 2027 Timetable hereDate and DayTimeSubjectTuesday, February 92.00 P.M.Environmental Science2.00 P.M.Western Music - Paper 1 (Theory)Wednesday, February 102.00 P.M.English Paper 1 (English Language)2.00 P.M.Modern English - Paper 1 (English Language)Friday, February 122.00 P.M.Applied Mathematics2.00 P.M.Robotics - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Geometrical and Building Drawing2.00 P.MBiotechnologySaturday, February 139.00 A.M.Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life)Monday, February 152.00 P.M.English - Paper 2 (Literature in English)Tuesday, February 162.00 P.M.Modern English - Paper 2 (Literature in English)Thursday, February 182.00 P.M.EconomicsMonday, February 222.00 P.M.Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Dzongkha, Lepcha, Chinese, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit, GermanWednesday, February 242.00 P.M.Chemistry - Paper 1(Theory)Friday, February 262.00 P.M.AccountancySaturday, February 279.00 A.M.Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature)Monday, March 12.00 P.M.MathematicsWednesday, March 32.00 P.M.Physical EducationThursday, March 42.00 P.M.Home Science - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Indian Music - Hindustani - Paper 1 (Theory)Monday, March 82.00 P.M.Physics - Paper 1 (Theory)Tuesday, March 92.00 P.M.Mass Media & CommunicationThursday, March 112.00 P.M.Business StudiesFriday, March 122.00 P.M.GeographySaturday, March 139.00 A.M.Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour)Monday, March 152.00 P.M.Biology - Paper 1 (Theory)Wednesday, March 172.00 P.MComputer Science - Paper 1 (Theory)Friday, March 192.00 P.M.HistorySaturday, March 209.00 A.M.Art Paper 5 (Crafts 'A')Wednesday, March 249.00 A.M.Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting of a Living Person)Thursday, March 252.00 P.M.SociologyMonday, March 292.00 P.M.CommerceWednesday, March 312.00 P.M.PsychologyFriday, April 22.00 P.M.Political ScienceSaturday, April 32.00 P.M.Fashion Designing - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Geometrical and Mechanical DrawingMonday, April 52.00 P.M.Artificial Intelligence - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Hospitality Management2.00 P.M.Electricity and ElectronicsTuesday, April 62.00 P.MElective EnglishThursday, April 82.00 P.MLegal Studies
From love marriage to expletives and anti-party activities: Sonia tells story of Maneka
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Towards the end of 1973, Sanjay Gandhi was introduced to Maneka Gandhi, a pretty and vivacious girl, ten years younger than him and still a minor. Within a year, they were married and Maneka, now 18, became part of the Gandhi family, recalls Sonia Gandhi in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love. She narrates the oft discussed story of the high-spirited and talkative girl who became the Choti Bahu and the domestic and political fallout that would be termed a reality show today. Maneka wasfull of zest. It was refreshing at first to have
Assam Chief Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Womens Welfare and Empowerment
Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasizes efforts to empower women and enhance their welfare through various government initiatives. Assam Chief Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Womens Welfare and Empowerment
Noticed Bill Clinton surreptitiously sizing up more striking women at reception: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The Monica Lewinsky scandal had subsided when Bill Clinton came to India in 2000 but old habits die hard, says Sonia Gandhi in her memoir, recalling the then US president every now and then surreptitiously sizing up the more striking women at a reception. The Clinton anecdote is among the many interactions with world leaders, including Princess Diana and Nicolas Sarkozy, Gandhi has recounted in her just released book Belonging: A Journey Of Love. She talks at length about a reception then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee hosted in Clintons honour. President Bill Clinton was
Assam: IIT Madras, Gauhati University researchers develop new method to pinpoint monsoon arrival
Guwahati: A spell of rain does not necessarily mean the monsoon has arrived. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Gauhati University have developed a new method to identify when the monsoon establishes itself over a particular location, distinguishing sustained rainfall linked to the larger weather system from short-lived local showers. [] The post Assam: IIT Madras, Gauhati University researchers develop new method to pinpoint monsoon arrival appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Sonia Gandhi tells of love and loss as India
New Delhi, Nov 10 (AFP) Sonia Gandhi went from a small Italian village to the heart of power in the worlds most populous nation, becoming the matriarch of a political dynasty which has shaped much of independent Indias history. Now, the famously private 79-year-old is to publish her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, offering an account of a life shaped by what she has called love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong. The book, out Tuesday, arrives as the Congress party she once led seeks to regain ground, with her son Rahul back in the spotlight following
Gaurav Gogoi flags accountability in Delhi AQI data row
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday raised the issue of political accountability amid a growing controversy over gaps in Delhi's air pollution monitoring data during a period of extremely high pollution. Taking to social media platform X, the Assam Congress leader said, We need politicians that are accountable to the people of India on the most important public concerns. Gogoi's remarks came against the backdrop of reports that air quality monitoring stations in the national capital witnessed gaps in PM2.5 data after pollution levels surged to exceptionally high levels. The reports have triggered a political and public debate over the transparency and reliability of pollution monitoring systems, particularly when Delhi is battling its annual air quality crisis. According to reports based on pollution monitoring data, several stations recorded sharply rising particulate matter levels before PM2.5 readings became unavailable during crucial hours. The missing data has raised questions over whether the monitoring infrastructure is equipped to accurately record extreme pollution episodes. While authorities and experts have cited possible technical reasons for the data gaps, the episode has provided fresh ammunition to the opposition, which has repeatedly accused governments of failing to address Delhi's recurring pollution emergency with adequate urgency. Gogoi did not directly name the BJP-led Central government or the Delhi administration in his post. However, his remarks appeared to underline the Congress' broader political attack that governments must remain answerable to citizens on issues directly affecting public health and daily life. Delhi's pollution crisis has remained a major political flashpoint, with governments at the Centre and in neighbouring states often trading blame over stubble burning, vehicular emissions, construction dust and industrial pollution. As the national capital once again grapples with hazardous air quality, the controversy surrounding missing pollution data has added another dimension to the debate -- whether governments and public agencies are being sufficiently transparent and accountable during a public health crisis. Gogoi's intervention is likely to further sharpen the political debate over Delhi's toxic air and the responsibility of governments to provide citizens with reliable information on the risks they face.
Three workers die at Tata iPhone parts factory in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (Reuters) Three contract workers died in Indias southern Tamil Nadu state after inhaling gas at a Tata Electronics factory that makes parts for Apple iPhones, a district official said, triggering investigations by the companies and the state government of Tamil Nadu. The deaths are the latest incident to affect Apples iPhone supply chain in India, where Tata accounts for roughly 40% of iPhone assembly and Foxconn makes up the rest. The three died on Monday, during maintenance work on an effluent treatment plant at the facility located in Hosur in Tamil Nadu, two sources with
Social activist Sanjit Bunker Roy dies at 81
Jaipur, Nov 10 (PTI) Renowned social activist and Barefoot College founder Sanjit Bunker Roy, who spent more than five decades working for rural development and womens empowerment, died at his home in Tilonia in Rajasthans Ajmer district on Tuesday morning. He was 81. Roy breathed his last in the presence of his wife, noted social activist Aruna Roy, and others close to him, people associated with him said in a statement here. Bunker Roy passed away peacefully at 6.15 am this morning with Aruna and others around him. He went as he wanted to, in his own home in Tilonia,
The End of Everything by M. John Harrison wins the 2026 Booker Prize for fiction
LONDON, November 10, 2026 (AP) British writer M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for fiction on Monday for The End of Everything, a satirical dystopian novel whose themes of catastrophe and apocalypse chime with our uneasy times. Its the first work of science fiction to take the prestigious 50,000 pound ($67,000) literary award, but 81-year-old Harrison said he doesnt want to be hemmed in by the sci-fi label. He said Booker recognition after six decades as an author shows that the era of genres as fences and boxes, pigeonholes, is over. I think this book shows, and the
Markets closed on account of Diwali Balipratipada
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Domestic equity, currency and debt markets will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Diwali Balipratipada.
5 Hyderabad Fertility Centres Get Notices Over Egg Donation Racket
The police had rescued women who were brought from West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha.
Assam: Reported OIL pipeline leak over Tinsukia
Doomdooma: A reported crude oil leak from an Oil India Limited (OIL) pipeline over the Dibru River in Upper Assams Tinsukia district has raised questions about the safety of the regions fragile aquatic ecosystem. The Assam Moran Sabha has warned of a democratic agitation if immediate steps are not taken to prevent environmental damage. Crude [] The post Assam: Reported OIL pipeline leak over Tinsukias Dibru River sparks agitation warning appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam artisan crafts cane-rubber armour for Ranbir Kapoor
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Assam plans 6,000-bigha Defence Park in Morigaon to boost defence manufacturing
Assam Government has approved the establishment of a Defence Park on approximately 6,000 bighas of land. This initiative aims to enhance defence manufacturing capabilities in the state and foster industrial growth. Additionally, the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy, 2025, has been introduced to attract investments in this sector. The initiative is expected to create significant employment opportunities for the youth of Assam.
Bharat ke Raksha ke liye samarpit (dedicated to the security of Bharat), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posts on X
Assam to establish mega defence park on 6,000 bighas at Nelli
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In a landmark initiative to position Assam as an emerging hub for defence manufacturing, the Assam Government has taken a historic initiative to develop a state-of-the-art Defence Park over approximately 6,000 bighas of land at Nelli in Morigaon district. The decision was approved at the meeting of the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan on November 3. Accordingly, the Industries Department will be allotted around 6,000 bighas of land in the Nelli area, located near Jagiroad, for the development of this ambitious project. Assam has witnessed a significant transformation in its industrial landscape in recent years. While several parts of the country have emerged as major destinations for defence manufacturing, with facilities producing advanced systems such as BrahMos missiles and sophisticated helicopters, Assam had long remained outside this rapidly expanding sector. Although the state has recently taken transformative strides in strategic se...
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated his government's emphasis on expanding connectivity across the Brahmaputra, with plans for additional bridges expected to reshape transportation and economic activity in several parts of the state. At a gathering in Lahowal in Dibrugarh, Sarma referred to the proposed bridge connecting Morigaon and Darrang across the Brahmaputra, saying that the project would be planned keeping in mind the importance and requirements of the region. He said infrastructure development should be guided by the needs of the local population and the economic potential of the areas being connected. The BJP government has increasingly projected bridge construction as one of its major development achievements in Assam, particularly in comparison with the infrastructure record of previous Congress governments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a December 2025 address, said that only three major bridges had been built over the Brahmaputra in the six to seven decades after Independence, while four new mega bridges had been completed during the preceding decade. CM Sarma had earlier claimed that six bridges had been built over the Brahmaputra during the BJP's decade in power, compared with three during the Congress's nearly six decades of rule. He had also said that construction was underway on another six bridges. The major projects associated with the BJP period include the Dhola-Sadiya or Bhupen Hazarika Setu, inaugurated in 2017, and the Bogibeel road-cum-rail bridge, inaugurated in 2018. The second Saraighat bridge was also completed and dedicated to the nation during this period, although construction of some projects had begun under earlier governments. The Dhola-Sadiya bridge provides connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, while Bogibeel has strengthened road and railway connectivity between Dibrugarh and Dhemaji. The Centre has also supported a series of new projects. These include the Dhubri-Phulbari bridge, the Gohpur-Numaligarh bridge and the Palashbari-Sualkuchi bridge. The 2018 government announcement listed the first three as proposed projects at different stages of Detailed Project Report preparation. The scale of the proposed expansion is significant for a state where the Brahmaputra divides large geographical areas and affects the movement of people, goods and agricultural produce. However, the comparison between the Congress and BJP periods requires a distinction between bridges completed, projects inaugurated, and construction initiated. Some infrastructure projects inaugurated after 2014 had received approval or begun construction during the previous government. With the BJP government continuing to emphasise infrastructure development, the proposed Morigaon-Darrang connection and other bridge projects could become important additions to Assam's connectivity network. The government is expected to face scrutiny over project timelines, expenditure and completion, even as it presents bridge construction as evidence of a faster pace of development in the Northeast.
Assam minister Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasises culture
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Assam Finance, Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Monday attended Bodo Harimu San 2026 at Tarang Jijiri Ground in Haloadal, Kokrajhar, where he highlighted the importance of preserving indigenous cultural heritage in promoting regional development. The festival was organised to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Bodo community and commemorate the birth centenary of renowned folk artist Ustad Kamini Kanta Narzary, the first Bodo recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Addressing the gathering, Mallabaruah appreciated the initiative and acknowledged the efforts of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government in preserving and promoting the region's traditional art and cultural practices. The Minister expressed gratitude to everyone associated with organising the event, particularly BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary, for taking the initiative to honour the legacy of the legendary folk artist. I sincerely thank everyone, particularly BTC Chief Hagrama Mohi...
Digital Desk | Guwahati/Agartala, Nov 9 (IANS) After Assam, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has begun introducing electric train services on a full-fledged basis in Tripura following the successful completion of several trial runs of electric locomotives in the state, officials said on Monday. On July 4, the NFR introduced the first-ever Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train service in the Northeast region, connecting Tripura with southern Assam. Train number 20502 Anand Vihar--Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express ran successfully on electric traction from end to end last week, an NFR official told IANS. He said that, in a phased manner, long-distance express trains hauled by electric locomotives would now be operated in Tripura, making it the second state in the Northeastern region after Assam to have such services. Equipped with modern passenger amenities, the MEMU train has a carrying capacity of 3,600 passengers and connects Agartala with Karimganj in neighbouring Assam. The NFR official said that the train, which was earlier operating as a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU), has now been successfully upgraded to a Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU), marking a significant technological advancement following the electrification of the railway route. Unlike DEMU trains, MEMU services operate on electric traction, making them more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and economical to operate. According to NFR officials, the environment-friendly MEMU train is equipped with several modern passenger amenities, including LED lighting, 12 stainless steel coaches, bio-toilets, a GPS-based passenger information system displaying details of the next station and platform, a public address system, CCTV surveillance, and several other advanced facilities. Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath told IANS that the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (TSECL) has completed 100 per cent electrification of the state's 271-km railway network. He recalled that the first train reached Dharmanagar in northern Tripura in 1964, while it took another 44 years for railway connectivity to reach the state capital, Agartala, in 2008. Rail connectivity was further extended to Sabroom in southern Tripura in 2019, marking another significant milestone in the expansion of the state's railway network. Nath said that after Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister in 2014, the broad-gauge conversion project in Tripura was completed, replacing the earlier metre-gauge railway line. He also noted that the international railway link connecting Agartala with Akhaura in Bangladesh was completed in 2023. The present state and Central governments are committed to ensuring development and accelerating the state's progress, Nath had said. The broad-gauge railway network from Churaibari, along the Tripura-Assam border, to Sabroom, near the India-Bangladesh border, now spans 271 km. All related development and expansion works were completed within seven years, the minister said. Under the Centres Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, redevelopment work is currently underway at four railway stations in Tripura -- Agartala, Udaipur, Kumarghat, and Dharmanagar. Tripura is currently connected to several major cities in the country, including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Firozpur, and Patna, through various long-distance express train services. Meanwhile, the Lumding-Badarpur mountainous section in Assam is the only rail link connecting Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and southern Assam with the rest of the country, making it one of the most vital and strategically important railway corridors in the Northeast. (Sujit Chakraborty can be contacted at sujitchakrabortyne@gmail.com)
New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) In the crowded political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, a new entrant has emerged former CBI chief M Nageshwar Rao, whose party, Sarvajan Sanatan Party, has sought applications from prospective candidates for upcoming assembly elections. Rao, a Hyderabad-based retired IPS officer, joined the party as National President on the banks of the Ganga in Kashi nearly a month ago. He said the outfit is launching the first phase of its process to select prospective candidates for all 403 Legislative Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, which is going to polls early next year. This application is
Gold bounces back in Delhi as easing oil prices, global gains support bullion
New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Gold staged a modest recovery on Monday, with prices rising by Rs 600 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams in the national capital as weak crude rates and a firm global trend lifted investor sentiment. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,46,300 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver, however, failed to join the recovery and remained unchanged at Rs 1,92,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. The domestic bullion market drew support from easing crude oil prices and a relatively steady US dollar, which helped gold prices
Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
NEW DELHI, November 9, 2026 (AP) A thick blanket of smog shrouded Indias capital Monday after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations, compounding dangerously high pollution levels and intensifying the seasonal air pollution crisis that grips the city every year. Despite restrictions on fireworks, residents in New Delhi celebrated the Hindu festival of lights with firecrackers on Sunday evening, releasing smoke and fine particulate matter into the atmosphere. The air quality index exceeded 350 in several parts of the capital on Monday morning, reaching the severe category and posing significant health risks. Monitoring stations
Dibang dam: Assam-Arunachal alliance demands PAF status, issues 10-day ultimatum
Tinsukia: An alliance representing downstream communities in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the two governments, demanding rehabilitation, flood protection and other safeguards linked to the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project. The Dibang Dam Assam-Arunachal Downstream Action Alliance, formed on October 17, 2026, has called for immediate intervention by both governments, [] The post Dibang dam: Assam-Arunachal alliance demands PAF status, issues 10-day ultimatum appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Eviction to continue; action against encroachers must: Assam CM
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asserted that there will be no relaxation in the state's eviction drives against alleged encroachment, maintaining that the government is acting against illegal occupation irrespective of the religious identity of those affected. Addressing a gathering during his visit to Lahowal in the Dibrugarh district on Monday, the Chief Minister said that eviction operations were not restricted to any particular community and that people from Hindu as well as Muslim communities had faced action. Not only minorities, but Hindus have also been evicted, Sarma said, reiterating his government's position that the exercise was aimed at reclaiming government and protected forest land. His remarks come amid renewed political debate over the state's anti-encroachment campaign following a major eviction operation in Dhubri district on November 1. The district administration launched the drive in Alamganj locality under Gauripur circle to clear approximately 650 bighas, or nearly 215 acres, of allegedly encroached government land. Officials had issued notices to around 700 families occupying nearly 800 bighas. However, the administration excluded approximately 150 bighas from the operation after affected residents approached the court for relief. The latest drive follows large-scale eviction operations in Golaghat, Hojai and Nagaon in October, during which the government claimed to have cleared more than 638 hectares of encroached land, affecting around 1,000 families. Eviction has remained a major political and administrative issue in Assam since the BJP government came to power in 2021. The government maintains that reclaiming forest, government and community land is essential for protecting ecological resources and preventing illegal occupation. However, opposition parties and civil society groups have questioned the humanitarian consequences, rehabilitation arrangements and alleged disproportionate impact on Bengali-speaking Muslim families. The issue is likely to remain politically contentious as the government signals that its land-reclamation campaign will continue. The eviction campaign has also expanded beyond Lower Assam. In October, the administration resumed operations in the Jamuna-Maudanga Reserved Forest in Hojai district, targeting 152 families and seeking to reclaim around 525 bighas. This followed an earlier operation in January, when 1,098 families were evicted, and approximately 700 hectares of land were reclaimed, according to reports. Sarma has repeatedly defended the operations, arguing that the state cannot allow government and forest land to remain under unauthorised occupation. He has also maintained that the campaign is necessary to protect Assam's land and indigenous interests. The opposition, meanwhile, has demanded greater transparency over land ownership claims, due process and rehabilitation of displaced families. The central question surrounding Assam's eviction policy remains whether the government's land-reclamation objectives can be pursued while ensuring adequate legal safeguards and humane treatment of affected residents.
Gang posing as Army suppliers dupe Assam firm of Rs 11.5 crore, key accused held
Delhi-Varanasi-Guwahati: India's North Bullet Train Corridor Plan | Route, Stops & Travel Time
Indias proposed North Bullet Train Corridor is set to connect Delhi with major cities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, extending up to Guwahati. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared indicative travel times, including 59 minutes between Delhi and Agra, 3 hours and 33 minutes between Delhi and Varanasi, and around six hours between Delhi and Siliguri. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the Delhi-Guwahati journey could take less than eight hours. The proposed route also includes the strategically important Chicken Neck corridor. However, the project remains at the planning stage, with its final alignment, stations, construction schedule and detailed project report yet to be finalised.
Rs 11.5 Crore Army Supply Fraud Busted In Assam
Assam Police have dismantled an interstate financial fraud network that swindled a Guwahati-based company, Global Traders, out of over Rs 11.5 crore. The fraudsters impersonated Army suppliers and officers using forged documents. One alleged mastermind, Harsh Agarwal, has been arrested from Siliguri, West Bengal, and over Rs 2 crore has been frozen as investigations continue.
Stock markets end higher amid easing crude oil prices, buying in banks
Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday amid a correction in crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip bank and financial stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 107.25 points, or 0.13 per cent, to settle at 81,106.65. During the day, it climbed 340.01 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 81,339.41. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 58.25 points, or 0.23 per cent, to close at 25,044.65. In the 30 Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Trent, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were among the major winners. In contrast, HCL Tech,
Gaikwad, Shaw Headline Maharashtras Squad For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Right-handed batters Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prithvi Shaw are the major names in the 18-member Maharashtra squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The side will play all of its group stage matches in Mohali and New Chandigarh from November 14 to 26. Interestingly, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has not named a captain in the squad, though IANS understands that the announcement of the sides captain is expected to arrive in the next few days. It is to be noted that Gaikwad is currently with the Indian team for the ODI series against New Zealand, which ends on November 15 in Mount Maunganui. Apart from Gaikwad and Shaw, other batters include Rahul Tripathi, Sahil Parakh and Siddhesh Veer and batting all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni. Left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary, who was selected in India A team for the ongoing red-ball series against New Zealand, is expected to lead the seam attack, while left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal will play a vital role in the middle overs. The squad also includes Suraj Shinde, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Tanay Sanghvi, Kiran Chormale, Ranjit Nikam, Pradeep Dadhe, Rushikesh Sonavne, Vivek Shelar, Hitesh Walunj and Prashant Solanki. Seam-bowling all-rounder Ghosh is in line for a return to competitive cricket after a foot fracture cut short his time with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. Placed in Elite Group C, Maharashtra will begin their campaign against Puducherry in Mohali on November 14, before meeting Kerala in New Chandigarh on November 16. Maharashtra will then take on Himachal Pradesh in New Chandigarh on November 18, before facing Assam on November 20. Maharashtra will then take on Madhya Pradesh on November 22, before facing Tripura on November 24 and Andhra on November 26. Seam-bowling all-rounder Ghosh is in line for a return to competitive cricket after a foot fracture cut short his time with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. Placed in Elite Group C, Maharashtra will begin their campaign against Puducherry in Mohali on November 14, before meeting Kerala in New Chandigarh on November 16. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
DNA records, missing owners deepen questions over five Assam elephant transfers to Tamil Nadu
Guwahati: The transfer of five captive elephants from Assam to temples and religious institutions in Tamil Nadu has taken a more troubling turn, with questions emerging over their ownership, genetic origins and the credibility of the documentation used to facilitate their movement. What initially appeared to be a case of five elephants being donated to [] The post DNA records, missing owners deepen questions over five Assam elephant transfers to Tamil Nadu appeared first on NorthEast Now .
How Assam's traditional cane craft shaped Ranbir, Ravie's armour in Ramayana
How Assam's traditional cane craft shaped Ranbir, Ravie's armour in Ramayana
Is natural toothpaste really as good as fluoride? Tooth decay expert on difference
London, Nov 9 (Conversation) Natural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on shop shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea. But before changing toothpaste, there is one important question to consider: does it contain fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that helps protect teeth against decay. Some toothpastes marketed as natural contain it, while others do not. The words on the front of the tube cannot tell us whether a product will protect our teeth. These terms are often used interchangeably, although they mean different things.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France
PARIS, November 9, 2026 (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Monday, with unresolved world crises on the agenda and questions about how President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Partys massive losses in the midterm elections. Two days of talks among the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan in Paris coincide with major protests across Europe, including in the French capital. The Russia-Ukraine war, the Iran conflict, energy and artificial intelligence are among the main topics for discussion. Many U.S. allies
Leaders gather in Turkey for UN climate summit after a disastrous year of extreme weather
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Defence Minister celebrates Diwali with soldiers in forward areas of Sikkim
New Delhi, Nov 8:Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Diwali with soldiers of the Trishakti Corps (33 Corps) deployed in the forward areas of Sikkim, praising their dedication and vigilance in safeguarding the country's borders under challenging high-altitude conditions. Accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen VMB Krishnan and General Officer Commanding, 33 Corps, Lt Gen Man Raj Singh Mann, the Defence Minister interacted with troops at Sherathang on November 8. Describing the soldiers as the brightest lights of Diwali, Rajnath Singh said their commitment to duty at the borders gave the entire nation a sense of security.Like a lamp which dispels darkness without seeking attention, soldiers perform their duties silently, ensuring that citizens can celebrate festivals with peace and security, he said. The Defence Minister commended the troops for their professionalism, high morale and commitment to protecting the country's borders. He also acknowledged the sacrifices of soldiers who remain away from their families during festivals, placing national duty above personal celebrations.Emphasising the importance of discipline and courage, he said that even the most advanced technology would be of little use if a soldier lacked these qualities. He also stressed that the conduct, uniform, language and restraint of Army personnel shaped the image of the military among local communities. He urged the soldiers to strengthen the bond of trust and goodwill between the Army and people in Sherathang and surrounding areas. During the visit, Rajnath Singh paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation at the Sherathang War Memorial. He also visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial and paid respects to the revered soldier.Highlighting the importance of war memorials, he said they did more than commemorate past sacrifices as they helped shape collective memory and strengthen national consciousness and pride. He pointed out that the soldiers remembered at the Sherathang memorial belonged to different parts of the country, including Nagaland, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Assam, but had made the supreme sacrifice to protect people irrespective of their region, language or community.This spirit of unity and selfless service is the very soul and ethos of India, where every citizen considers fellow Indians as members of one family, he said. The Defence Minister also referred to the National War Memorial in New Delhi, established by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to honour soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice. He said approximately 26,000 names of fallen soldiers had been inscribed in golden letters at the memorial, adding that these names evoked a deep sense of pride among their families and people from their native villages and regions. He said such memorials served as a source of inspiration for present and future generations.
Troops are brightest lights of Diwali, Rajnath tells soldiers
New Delhi, Nov 08: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Deepawali with soldiers of the Trishakti Corps (33 Corps) deployed in the forward areas of Sikkim, commending their courage, professionalism and dedication in guarding the borders in challenging high-altitude conditions. He was accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth; General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt Gen VMB Krishnan; General Officer Commanding, 33 Corps, Lt Gen Man Raj Singh Mann, and other senior officers of the Indian Army. Interacting with the soldiers at Sherathang, the Defence Minister described them as the brightest lights of Diwali, stating that their dedication and vigilance at the borders provide the entire nation with a sense of security. Like a lamp which dispels darkness without seeking attention, soldiers perform their duties silently, ensuring that citizens can celebrate festivals with peace and security, he said. He commended the soldiers for their professionalism, high morale and steadfast commitment to safeguarding the nation's borders, urging them to continue protecting the motherland with the same enthusiasm and dedication. He acknowledged the sacrifices of soldiers who serve far away from their families, placing duty to the nation above self and personal celebrations. Underlining the importance of discipline and courage, Rajnath Singh asserted that no matter how advanced technology may become, it is of little use if a soldier lacks these qualities. He underlined that the conduct, uniform, language and restraint of personnel shape the image of the military among local communities, and urged the soldiers to continue strengthening the bond of trust and goodwill shared by the Indian Army and the local population in Sherathang and surrounding areas. The Defence Minister also paid homage at the Sherathang War Memorial to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. He also visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial, paying his respects to the revered soldier whose legacy continues to hold a special place in the military-civil traditions of the region. Highlighting the significance of the Sherathang War Memorial, Rajnath Singh emphasised that such monuments do more than commemorate past events and sacrifices; they shape collective memory and awaken national consciousness and pride. He stated that the soldiers honoured at the Memorial belonged to different parts of the country, including Nagaland, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Assam, and laid down their lives to protect the people irrespective of their region, language or community. This spirit of unity and selfless service, he said, is the very soul and ethos of India, where every citizen considers fellow Indians as members of one family. The Defence Minister emphasised that the Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, established the National War Memorial in New Delhi to honour the gallant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice. Approximately 26,000 names of the fallen heroes have been inscribed in golden letters at the National War Memorial to honour their unmatched valour and sacrifice. Seeing the name of a fallen soldier at the memorial evokes a deep sense of pride among their families, relatives and people from their native villages and regions. These memorials serve as sources of inspiration for the present and future generations, he said.
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Assam OIL facility fire: death toll rises to four as another injured dies; four suspended
OIL has instituted a high-level inquiry to probe into the incident
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Guwahati Kali Puja Pandal Celebrates Assam's Tea Heritage, Bamboo Craft And Rang Ghar
A Kali Puja pandal in Guwahati is showcasing three defining elements of Assam's cultural identity its tea heritage, traditional bamboo craftsmanship and the historic Rang Ghar. Set up by Vivekananda Sporting Club in Kalapahar, the pandal carries the theme 'Colour of Soil Tea, Bamboo and Rang Ghar'. It marks 200 years of Assam's tea industry while celebrating the state's architectural legacy, with locally sourced bamboo extensively used in its construction.
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Manisankar Murasingh To Lead Tripura In First Four Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Matches
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Seam-bowling all-rounder Manisankar Murasingh will captain Tripura in the opening four matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27, with pacer Abhijit Sarkar named as the vice-captain in a jumbo 21-member squad. The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) announced the team in a press release signed by its honorary secretary Subrata Dey and posted on their website on Sunday. Placed in Elite Group C, Tripura will play all seven of their league fixtures between New Chandigarh and Mohali. They will open their campaign against Andhra in New Chandigarh on November 14 before facing Puducherry in Mohali two days later. The side will return to New Chandigarh for a day-night clash against Madhya Pradesh on November 18, and wrap up the first leg of the group stage against Kerala in Mohali on November 20. The selectors have picked senior India batter Mandeep Singh, who is back with the team as the guest player this season. In the batters group, where nine members are present, Lakshay Thareja, who previously played for Delhi in domestic cricket, has been included. Apart from Murasingh, Bikram Debnath and Saurabh Das are the other all-rounders. The pace bowling attack will be spearheaded by vice-captain Sarkar, with Saruk Hossain and Danveer Singh providing support, while Viki Saha, Sandip Sarkar, Parvez Sultan and Chiranjit Paul form the spin bowling department. Sentu Sarkar and Arka Prabha Sinha are the two wicketkeepers in the squad, while the TCA has also named eight stand-by players. After the first four games, Tripura are scheduled to take on Himachal Pradesh in Mohali on November 22, Maharashtra at New Chandigarh on November 24, and Assam in a day-night fixture at the same venue on November 26. Tripura arrive after pulling off a stunning 133-run victory over former Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra in their final game of the first phase of the competition, with Sandip and Abhijit taking seven wickets between themselves. Tripura squad: Bikram Kumar Das, Sridam Paul, Subham Sutradhar, Arindam Barman, Mandeep Singh, Anandh Bhowmik, Tanmoy Das, Saptajit Das, Lakshay Thareja, Manisankar Murasingh (captain), Bikram Debnath, Saurabh Das, Abhijit Sarkar (vice-captain), Saruk Hossain, Danveer Singh, Sentu Sarkar (wk), Arka Prabha Sinha (wk), Viki Saha, Sandip Sarkar, Parvez Sultan and Chiranjit Paul. Tripura arrive after pulling off a stunning 133-run victory over former Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra in their final game of the first phase of the competition, with Sandip and Abhijit taking seven wickets between themselves. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
The fascination with the supernatural has long provided Indian filmmakers with fertile ground for exploring mythology, folklore, forgotten histories and cultural anxieties. Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple, also known as Kauriburir Mandir, directed by Sayantan Ghosal, attempts to capitalise on this tradition by placing its mythological horror narrative in the mysterious wilderness of Assam. Released in [] The post Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple Where Assam Became a Landscape of Supernatural Stereotypes appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Oil India Limited In Assam Suspends 4 Officials After 3 Killed In Fire
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Arijit Singh Visits Kamakhya Devi Temple With Family
Singer Arijit Singh visits the Kamakhya Devi Temple in Assam with his family and offers prayers to the goddess.
Agitation against Gyanesh Kumar will go on till he is removed: K C Venugopal
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Civil liberties situation in UP shameful, police have little regard for citizen
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Atlanta, Nov 8 (he Conversation) People who have lived most of their lives blind often have extraordinary hearing abilities. In new research published in the Journal of Neuroscience, my colleagues and I discovered that this ability arises from how their auditory systems are able to more consistently and reliably process sounds compared with people who arent blind. And interestingly, sighted musicians seem to enhance their hearing through a similar mechanism. Hearing is a complicated process. It involves many stages, starting from how the ears detect sounds and going all the way up to how the brain extracts meaningful information from
Eisenkot tasked with forming government
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'Want justice for son': Woman renews rape charge against Rawat
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Rebellions that could and couldnt break NC
Srinagar, Nov 7:While the National Conference (NC) high command was able to quell the dissent after a meeting with the disgruntled legislators on Friday, this was not the first time in the NCs 87-year history that the NC faced an internal rebellion, and this was not the first time that the NC leadership was able to abort the crisis. On Friday, ice broke between dissident NC legislators and the party high command, including NC President Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, after a meeting at the NC chiefs Gupkar residence in Srinagar, where the party top brass assured the dissident legislators that it would address their grievances in phases. After the meeting, statements from both the NC chief and disgruntled NC leaders were reconciliatory, and a storm that seemed to be brewing in the NC teacup dissipated. However, this was not the first in NC history that the party faced a major internal rebellion. IDEOLOGICAL RUPTURE OF 1939 NCs first major ideological rupture happened in 1941, just two years after the Muslim Conference, established in October 1932 under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah, and Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas, was renamed the National Conference on June 11, 1939. Though the change reflected Abdullahs attempt to build a broader, secular political movement that would represent people across religious communities, the decision was opposed by a section of the leadership, particularly those who believed that the organisation should retain its Muslim political identity. Abbas subsequently revived the Muslim Conference in 1941, creating a separate political organisation. The NC survived, but the split produced a separate Muslim Conference that became an important political force in subsequent years. Historian Suhail-ul-Rehman Lones research, published in Studies in Peoples History in 2017, examines this rupture and its relationship with the competing political visions of Abdullah and Abbas. He writes that the disagreement was not merely about the partys name but also concerned the political character of the movement, its relationship with the Congress, and the direction of Kashmirs political struggle. THE UPHEAVAL OF 1953 The second time the NC faced a consequential political upheaval was on August 9, 1953. Sheikh Abdullah, who had led the NC to power following the accession of Jammu and Kashmir, was dismissed as Prime Minister and arrested amid growing disagreements with New Delhi over Kashmirs political future, the extent of autonomy, and the question of accession. Hafsa Kanjwal, in her 2017 doctoral dissertation, Building a New Kashmir: Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad and the Politics of State-Formation in a Disputed Territory, writes that Bakshi assumed office after Sheikh Abdullah was deposed and arrested on the orders of the Government of India. It was an unconventional rebellion with a group of NC legislators removing the partys most powerful leader, installing his former deputy in his place, and succeeding in the elevation of Bakshi as Prime Minister. The episode had a lasting consequence on Kashmirs polity, with Sheikh Abdullahs supporters increasingly organising themselves outside the ruling NC. BREAKAWAY MOVEMENT OF 1955 Following Abdullahs dismissal and arrest in 1953, his supporters began organising against the new political establishment. On August 9, 1955, Mirza Afzal Beg, a close aide of Abdullah, established the Plebiscite Front, also known as Mahaz-e-Rai Shumari. Beg became its president, while Abdullah remained the central political figure associated with the movement. The Plebiscite Fronts formation was a direct consequence of the political rupture within the NC following Abdullahs removal. The Plebiscite Front faced restrictions and could not participate in electoral politics like a recognised mainstream party. The movement continued until the 1975 Indira-Sheikh Accord, following which Abdullah and his associates decided to dissolve the Plebiscite Front and revive the NC as a separate political organisation, which returned to power in 1977. DNC REBELLION OF 1957 In 1957, Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq, a senior NC leader and former minister in Bakshis government, broke away from the ruling party and established the Democratic National Conference (DNC). Sadiq and his supporters accused the ruling establishment of failing to live up to the principles of the NCs progressive political programme and accused it of corruption and the concentration of political power. His breakaway group included 13 dissenting legislators and former ministers and demanded reforms. They developed a political platform challenging Bakshis leadership. However, the split did not permanently weaken the NC, and following intervention by New Delhi, Sadiq and his associates moved towards reunification with the parent organisation. By late 1960, most of the DNC leadership had reunited with the NC. The reunification itself produced another disagreement with Ram Piara Saraf and a few other DNC members opposing the decision, arguing that the question of reunification should be decided by a full party convention. Sadiq and other former DNC leaders were subsequently accommodated in the government. TRANSFORMATION OF 1963-65 In 1963, Bakshi resigned as Prime Minister and Khwaja Shamsuddin succeeded him, while Sadiqs political position within the party remained significant. Shamsuddins government was short-lived, and he resigned in early 1964. Sadiq subsequently became the Prime Minister. In 1965, the NC merged with the Indian National Congress and became the Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress. This was a major organisational transformation rather than an ordinary internal rebellion, with the political identity of the NC effectively absorbed into Congress, while Abdullahs supporters continued to operate through the Plebiscite Front. Following the 1975 Indira-Sheikh Accord, the Plebiscite Front was dissolved, and the NC was revived. FIZZLED OUT REVOLT OF 1978 After the 1975 Indira-Sheikh Accord, Abdullah returned to power and revived the NC. In the 1977 Assembly elections, the NC won a comfortable majority, and Abdullah became Chief Minister. Beg, his longtime associate and deputy, became Deputy Chief Minister. However, relations between the two deteriorated, and in September 1978, Abdullah accused Beg of encouraging defections within the NC during elections to the State Legislative Council. Abdullah reportedly relied on the testimony of Maulvi Mohammad Yasin Hamdani, a prominent religious leader and serving Member of Legislative Assembly. Abdullah also demanded Begs resignation from the Council of Ministers, and Beg resigned on September 25, 1978. Begs departure created unrest within the party, with several legislators sympathetic to him, raising questions about Abdullahs control over the organisation. Veteran Kashmiri journalist Yusuf Jameel, in his blog jameelyusuf.blogspot.com, recounts his firsthand experience as a young reporter with Srinagar-based daily Aftab of the NCs internal crisis in 1978. Recalling the episode, Jameel describes how legislators initially believed to be aligned with Beg publicly reaffirmed their loyalty to Abdullah, while Beg complained that the press was giving the NC leaders version of events greater prominence. In October 1978, Beg established the Inquilabi National Conference (INC), taking the confrontation beyond the partys internal structures. The rebellion ultimately failed to dent Abdullahs hold over the party, prompting Beg to dissolve INC in September 1981 and return to the NC fold. SUCCESSFUL JULY 1984 REBELLION Arguably the most consequential internal rebellion in the history of the NC was by Ghulam Mohammad Shah in July 1984 when he successfully brought down an elected government. After Abdullahs death on September 8, 1982, his son, Farooq Abdullah, succeeded him as Chief Minister, although the succession was not universally accepted within the party. One of the principal dissenters was senior NC leader Ghulam Mohammad Shah, Sheikh Abdullahs son-in-law and Farooqs brother-in-law. Shah and other senior leaders were unhappy with the manner in which the leadership transition took place. However, Farooq Abdullah led the NC to a decisive victory in the June 1983 Assembly elections with the party securing a comfortable majority, and strengthening Farooq Abdullahs political position. Things got murky for Farooq Abdullah as the relationship between the Indira Gandhi-led government at New Delhi and his government deteriorated following Farooq Abdullahs political positioning and attempts to develop relations with opposition leaders outside Kashmir. Shah and former Finance Minister Devi Das Thakur began working together to destabilise the government with the rebellion in the NC culminating on July 2, 1984. Shah led a group of NC legislators who withdrew their support from Farooq Abdullah. The defectors secured the backing of the Congress, which provided the necessary support for Shah to form a government. It was Governor Jagmohan who informed Farooq Abdullah that he had lost his majority and denied him an opportunity to demonstrate his strength on the floor of the Assembly. Jagmohan dismissed Farooq Abdullahs government and invited Shah to form a new administration. Shah was sworn in as Chief Minister on July 2, 1984. Uppsala University professor Sten Widmalm, in his various interviews, has documented the role of New Delhi in destablising Farooq Abdullahs government. These accounts also trace the role of Devi Das Thakur in bringing Shah and the Congress leadership together and examine discussions between Governor Jagmohan and New Delhi before Shah was installed. A Jammu and Kashmir High Court proceeding dated July 30, 1984, reproduces the complaint submitted by the NCs chief whip, alleging that 12 members of the NC Legislature Party had withdrawn support from Farooq Abdullah and chosen Shah as their leader. The 12 named members were Abdul Jabbar Sheikh from Kangan assembly constituency; Talib Hussain from Rajouri; Hassam-ud-Din Banday from Hazratbal; Sonaullah Dar from Pulwama; Ghulam Hassan Mir from Tangmarg; Mohammad Khalil Johar from Bandipora; Hakim Mohammad Yasin from Khansahab; Munshi Habibullah from Kargil; Dilawar Mir from Rafiabad; Mehboob Beg from Anantnag; and nominated MLAs Khem Lata Wakhlu and Gurbachan Kumari Rana. Shah's victory, though, was short-lived. He remained Chief Minister until March 1986, and his government faced growing criticism, including allegations of administrative failure and inability to control communal violence. On March 6, 1986, Congress withdrew its support from Shah, who resigned the following day, and Governors Rule was imposed. Farooq Abdullah returned to power in November 1986 following a political understanding with Rajiv Gandhi and the NC and Congress later contested the infamous 1987 Assembly elections in alliance. After Shah became CM, his breakaway political organisation became associated with the Awami National Conference (ANC), which was subsequently led by his wife, Begum Khalida Shah. However, ANC did not succeed in replacing the NC as Kashmirs principal regional political force. RUHULLAH REBELLION OF 2024-26 The latest major rupture within the NC is the confrontation involving Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah. Unlike earlier rebellions driven by the struggle for ministerial positions or control of the party, Ruhullahs confrontation was centred on the NCs political direction, its electoral promises, and the question of J&Ks constitutional status. The differences became visible after the NC returned to power following the 2024 Assembly elections. On December 25, 2024, Ruhullah joined students protesting outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs residence in Srinagar. The protest concerned the reservation policy in J&K and demands for its rationalisation. His participation was significant as he was a sitting NC MP openly supporting a protest against a policy issue involving his own partys government. Ruhullah increasingly questioned the NC governments approach to political issues with his disagreements concerning restoration of Article 370, the partys commitment to its 2024 election manifesto, political prisoners, constitutional rights, reservation policy, and the partys approach towards the Centre. In May 2025, Ruhullah had a confrontation with CM Omar during an NC Working Committee meeting when Ruhullah raised concerns about the partys departure from its ideological position and its failure to fulfil key electoral promises. The disagreement escalated considerably in the months preceding November 3, 2026, when he formally resigned both as a member of the NC and as a Member of Parliament from Srinagar-Budgam constituency. DISGRUNTLED MLAS REBELLION OF 2026 Following the last months cabinet reshuffle, 18 to 20 NC legislators expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the government and the party organisation. The legislators sought replacement of several senior ministers, changes in the governments functioning, removal of CM Omars Advisor, greater consultation with legislators, and organisational and administrative reforms. On November 6, the dissenting legislators met NC President Farooq Abdullah and CM Omar at the NC chiefs Gupkar residence and the ice was broken, and tempers cooled. TAILPIECE In reality, other than the rebellion of July 1984, when Shah led a revolt that brought down the elected government and enabled him to become CM with Congress support, most internal rebellions within NC have fizzled out and failed to dent the party.
Jumbo hustle: the transfer of elephants to Tamil Nadus temples
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Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 7 (IANS) In a significant boost to the conservation and recovery of the critically endangered Black Softshell Turtle (BST), locally known as Bormuria Kaso (Nilssonia nigricans), 240 hatchlings were released on Saturday into a protected waterbody under the Biswanath Wildlife Division in Assam. A senior forest official said that the release was jointly organised by the Wildlife Survival Alliance Foundation India (WSAFI) and the Biswanath Wildlife Division, in collaboration with Kaziranga Tiger Reserve and the Assam Forest Department, as part of the ongoing project titled 'Conservation and Recovery of Black Softshell Turtle in Assam'. The conservation initiative has been underway for nearly a decade. The Black Softshell Turtle, which was once declared 'Extinct in the Wild' in the early 2000s, has shown encouraging signs of recovery due to sustained conservation efforts, the official said. The species now has a stable population in the Brahmaputra-Kaziranga landscape, although it continues to be classified as 'Critically Endangered'. The historic Nagshankar Temple has played a significant role in the conservation programme. During the annual nesting season in March and April, eggs are collected from the temple pond premises and transported for artificial incubation at Biswanath Ghat under controlled conditions. This process helps minimise egg losses caused by predators, particularly mongooses, and improves hatching success. The hatchlings emerge during July and August and are subsequently shifted to a grow-out facility, where they are reared for around three months. During this period, they are fed fresh small fish to improve their body weight and strengthen their chances of survival after being released into their natural habitat. According to the official, since 2021, WSAFI, formerly known as TSA Foundation India, has released more than 1,000 Black Softshell Turtle hatchlings into the wild as part of its sustained efforts to rebuild the population of the threatened species in Assam. The release programme was attended by Naduar MLA Padma Hazarika, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Biswanath Wildlife Division, the concerned Range Officer, Nagshankar Temple Committee Secretary Rajib Barua, WSAFI Northeast Project Coordinator Upamanyu Chakraborty, Aditya Dey and Krishna Das. As part of the programme, the guests were felicitated with handwoven gamosas featuring turtle motifs. The gamosas were crafted by members of Kaso Sakhi, a local women's alternative livelihood group supported by WSAFI under its community livelihood initiative. The initiative seeks to promote sustainable alternative sources of income for local communities and reduce their dependence on river-based livelihoods, thereby linking biodiversity conservation with community participation and economic empowerment. Often referred to as the 'water vultures', softshell turtles play an important ecological role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems. As scavengers, they help remove organic waste and maintain the cleanliness of waterbodies, contributing to ecological balance. The latest release represents another important milestone in the long-running efforts to revive the Black Softshell Turtle population in Assam. It also highlights the importance of sustained conservation measures, scientific breeding and rearing practices, and community participation in protecting threatened aquatic species. With more hatchlings being successfully raised and released into protected habitats, the initiative has renewed hopes for the long-term survival and recovery of the species in its natural environment.
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Assam: 240 critically endangered Black Softshell Turtle hatchlings released in Biswanath
Guwahati: In a significant step towards conserving the critically endangered Black Softshell Turtle (BST), locally known as Bormuria Kaso (Nilssonia nigricans), 240 hatchlings were released into a protected waterbody under the Biswanath Wildlife Division in Assam. The release was carried out by the Wildlife Survival Alliance Foundation India (WSAFI) in collaboration with the Biswanath Wildlife [] The post Assam: 240 critically endangered Black Softshell Turtle hatchlings released in Biswanath appeared first on NorthEast Now .
