Elephants facing anthropogenic hazards in Assam
Wildlife specialists free an elephant from a tyre stuck around its neck, days after the trunk of another trapped in a wire-mesh trap was treated
Gauhati High Court seeks clarity on rehab for evicted people in Assam
About 650 families, mostly migrant Muslims, were evicted in September 2024 to clear 100 bighas of notified tribal land in the Sonapur area of Kamrup Metropolitan district
Guwahati goes the distance, launches international marathon with Rs 1.25 crore purse
Guwahati will host its first international marathon on February 7, 2027. This event aims to position Assam as a global sporting destination. Around 12,000 participants are expected from India and overseas. The marathon offers diverse race categories and a substantial prize purse. It seeks to promote fitness, sports tourism, and community engagement.
Assam Police Officer Arrested Over Links With Crude Oil Theft Racket
Pator's name surfaced during the investigation into an alleged racket involved in stealing crude oil by puncturing an ONGC pipeline in Sarupathar.
Arunachal CM felicitates 30 meritorious students
Mizoram to implement Barak river catchment conservation project in 8 dists
Rs 14.47cr drugs seized in Mizoram in 4 days, six held
Rare Tibetan fish species found in Arunachal lake; first in India
Arunachal Cong objects to UN map depiction of state, calls it inaccurate
Mizoram students body denies extorting money from fuel station workers
Mother-son duo jailed for heroin trafficking in Arunachal
SC, ST patients in Nagaland to get medical aid up to Rs 3.5 lakh
Arunachal child rights panel seeks probe into abuse videos
CM Khemchand: Will ensure swift justice for Nightingale of Manipurs slain son
CM Sarma hops onto the retro trend bandwagon
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4 NE states form open-prison monitoring panels, submit reports to HC
Students protest Gauhati Univ move to roll back 4th year of UG courses
Conrad takes CM CONNECT programme to Rongara in South Garo Hills
Tripura targets 500 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Min
Arunachal leaders ride the 80s-trend wave on social media
Weighed down by tractor tyre, an elephant awaits rescue
Odisha Police traces 101 missing children in 17 states under 'Operation Anweshan'
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Odisha Police has rescued 101 missing Odia children in 17 states under its Operation Anweshan campaign, conducted between August 28 and September 8, said Shyni S, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW), on Thursday. The special drive was executed by the CAW & CW of Odisha Police in collaboration with the state Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, with a focus on tracing missing children outside the state. As part of the operation, as many as 17 specialised teams were deployed to several states and Union Territories where Odia children are frequently found. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The police teams conducted field-level searches, verified the leads, and coordinated with the local authorities as well as various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) during the operation. According to the CAW & CW, the 101 traced children comprise 54 boys and 47 girls. The youngest among those rescued was a three-month-old infant found institutionalised alongside her minor mother, while the child institutionalised for the longest duration had spent more than five years away from home. The Odisha Police also noted that out of the total traced children, 83 (46 boys and 37 girls) were found lodged in Child Care Institutions, while seven others, including six boys and one girl, were rescued from commercial labour sites. Another 11 children, consisting of two boys and nine girls, were traced against missing person cases already registered in Odisha. West Bengal accounted for the highest number of recoveries with 30 children, followed by Karnataka with 11, and Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with 10 each. All the traced children have either returned or are in the process of being repatriated to Odisha for their formal reintegration and rehabilitation. Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Odisha W&CD Department, proactively supported the efforts of police in this campaign, while the legal-cum-Probation Officers from the department provided necessary support during the campaign.
Assam forest teams free wild elephant with tyre stuck around neck
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Assam elephant's ordeal ends, giant tyre removed from its neck within hours of viral video
An elephant in Assam's Numaligarh was left in a dangerous situation after a huge tractor tyre became stuck around its neck. Multiple videos showing the animal moving around with the tyre had been doing the...
GSMC alleges Assam census staff coercing Meghalaya residents in border villages
Shillong, Sep 10: The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC), Pedaldoba Regional Unit, has petitioned the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills, alleging coercive enrolment of Meghalaya residents in Assam census in border villages. Chairman Rimjen Ch. Sangma, in a letter today, alleged that census officials from Goalpara entered villages like Kurung and Saltopgre under Raksamgre [] The post GSMC alleges Assam census staff coercing Meghalaya residents in border villages first appeared on Highland Post .
PepsiCo is bullish on India, targets top-10 global market status
Global food and beverage major PepsiCo expects India to break into its list of top 10 global markets in the coming years, as the country continues to draw investment for its expanding manufacturing footprint and rising consumption potential, its India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said on Thursday. Calling India one of its most promising markets globally, he said the company remains very bullish on the country's growth potential, backed by an investment of around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to scale up capacity and strengthen its regional footprint. PepsiCo, which is investing to enhance capacity and scale up its supply chain network, inaugurated its fifth manufacturing plant in Nalbari, Assam, on Thursday, with an investment of Rs 778 crore. The company, which earlier this year opened a concentrate facility at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, is also setting up a plant at Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to widen its presence in south India. Replying to a PTI query on whether India will ...
With new Assam unit, PepsiCo eyes India as one of its top 10 global anchor markets
The multinational companys foods manufacturing plant in Nalbari district, spread across 44.2 acres, will cover 80,000 smallholder farmers through agri-entrepreneurs
Are too many Americans taking antidepressants?
September 10, 2026 (Conversation) Drugs for treating depression are among the most prescribed category of medications in the U.S. 1 in 6 American adults take them. Some health researchers and advocates have raised concerns that too many patients are using antidepressants and that patients who want to stop taking them struggle to do so. One of the most prominent voices on this point is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who launched an effort in May 2026 encouraging doctors to find other ways besides antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs to treat depression when possible. As a
Gold snaps 3-day losing streak; rises Rs 600 on fresh buying by retailers, stockists
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Gold prices rebounded after three sessions of losses, rising Rs 600 to Rs 1,58,600 per 10 gram in the national capital on Thursday on fresh buying by retailers and stockists. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 gram in the previous session. Silver also extended its rally for the third consecutive session, climbing by Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,44,600 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Wednesdays closing level of Rs 2,43,400 per kg, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold and silver are edging higher
Gavaskar, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Launch Guwahati International Marathon; 12,000 Runners Expected
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa: The inaugural Guwahati International Marathon was officially launched in Guwahati on Thursday, with the first edition scheduled to be held on February 7, 2027, and around 12,000 participants are expected to take part in various race categories. The marathon was formally announced at a press conference by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the presence of Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. Promoted by PMG Sports LLP, the event will feature a 42.195km full marathon, 21.097km half marathon, 10km run, 5km run and 1.5km run. The organisers have announced a total prize purse of Rs 1.25 crore, giving the event a strong competitive edge and attracting elite athletes and professional runners from India and abroad. The full marathon is expected to feature 30 leading male and female distance runners from around the world, along with Indias top long-distance athletes. Speaking at the launch, Sarma said the marathon was a matter of pride for Assam and would help establish Guwahati as a destination for sport, fitness and sports tourism. This is more than a marathon; it is a powerful statement of Guwahatis readiness to emerge as a leading destination for sport, fitness and sports tourism. The event will bring together runners and communities from across India and the world, while showcasing Assams rich culture, natural beauty and renowned hospitality, Sarma said. He added that the event could develop into an annual sporting tradition and inspire greater participation in fitness and sport across the state. In a symbolic moment at the launch, Gavaskar presented Bib No. 1 to Sarma, marking the Chief Ministers endorsement of the event. Gavaskar said Guwahati had the potential to become one of the worlds recognised marathon destinations. Running has a unique power to bring people together, across communities, cultures and every walk of life. I believe this is the right time for Guwahati to join the worlds great marathon cities, Gavaskar said. Our vision is to build the Guwahati International Marathon into an iconic global event, attracting leading runners from across the world, he added. Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu will be the brand ambassador of the event. The marathon and other races will start and finish at the historic Judges Field. The proposed route will take runners towards Gauhati University, across the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, towards IIT Guwahati and back to Judges Field, including another crossing of the bridge. The course has been measured by Australias Kim Vivian, a Grade A Certified Road Race Course Measurer of World Athletics. Richard Hunter of the UK will serve as Race Director, while Ian Ladbrooke will be the International Elite Athlete Coordinator. Former Asian Marathon Champion Sunita Godara will be the India Elite Athlete Coordinator. The course has been measured by Australias Kim Vivian, a Grade A Certified Road Race Course Measurer of World Athletics. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The organisers said the marathon aims to develop into an annual international event while promoting fitness, sports tourism, community participation and the global sporting profile of Guwahati and Assam. Article Source: IANS
PepsiCo opens its first food factory in Assam for Rs 778 cr
Nalbari: Leading food and beverage maker PepsiCo India on Thursday, September 10, opened its first food factory in Assam, set up with an investment of Rs 778 crore in Nalbari district. Inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the unit is spread across 44.2 acres and has created 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities. 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 .
PepsiCo bullish on India, targets top-10 global market status
PepsiCo envisions India becoming one of its top ten global markets and plans to invest around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030. This ambitious growth strategy includes expanding manufacturing capabilities and bolstering regional operations. Recently, the company launched its fifth plant in Nalbari, Assam, with an investment of Rs 778 crore, underscoring its belief in India's significant business growth potential.
Assam: Elephant calf rescued from muddy trench near Kaziranga, shifted for rehabilitation
Digboi: An elephant calf aged around four to six weeks was rescued from a muddy trench at Seconee Tea Estate near Assams Kaziranga National park on Wednesday morning after its herd failed to pull it out. The herd reportedly tried several times to rescue the calf, but the depth and muddy conditions of the trench [] The post Assam: Elephant calf rescued from muddy trench near Kaziranga, shifted for rehabilitation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
HC questions 24-hr notice after 73 Muslim houses razed in Assam
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on September 7 came down heavily on the state authorities for demolishing houses in Assams Muslim-majority Goalpara after residents challenged the 24-hour notice. On September 7, the local authorities razed 73 houses of Muslim families for not converting agricultural land for residential use. What imminent danger made the demolition a 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 .
Minor girl from Assam rescued from captivity and abuse in Arunachal
North Lakhimpur: An eight-year-old girl from Assam has been rescued in Arunachal Pradesh after reportedly being held captive and physically abused for years. The rescue followed the circulation of two videos on social media that showed the girl being subjected to physical and sexual abuse by her alleged captor in Arunachal Pradesh. The girl is [] The post Minor girl from Assam rescued from captivity and abuse in Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
PepsiCo's Rs 787 cr plant opens, to create jobs and assured market for 5,000 farmers: Assam CM
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated PepsiCo India's Rs 787-crore food manufacturing facility at Banekuchi in Nalbari, describing the plant as a major step in the state's industrialisation and a boost for local farmers and employment. Chief Minister Sarma recalled that he had laid the foundation stone of the facility on September 3, 2023, along with the then Industries Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary. In 2023, I laid the foundation stone of the PepsiCo plant, ushering in what was a new era of industrialisation. Today, I returned to Nalbari to inaugurate the Rs 778 crore plant, he said in a social media post. The facility is expected to generate more than 200 direct and around 500 indirect jobs, with more than 75 per cent of its workforce comprising women. Around 120 women will also receive digital literacy training, the Chief Minister said. Chief Minister Sarma said the plant would give Assam a larger role in the country's food manufacturing sector, noting that products made at Banekuchi would now be supplied to consumers across India. The facility is also expected to create an organised and assured market for potato growers in Assam. Chief Minister Sarma said PepsiCo currently requires around 30,000 metric tonnes of potatoes, with demand projected to rise to 70,000 tonnes by 2030. Around 5,000 local farmers and their families are expected to benefit from the initiative. To support farmers in procuring specialised potato seeds, the Assam government, PepsiCo and the State Bank of India have entered into an understanding to facilitate financing through Kisan Credit Cards. The state is also planning a Rs 35-crore cold storage facility with a capacity of around 10,000 tonnes to strengthen the potato supply chain and reduce post-harvest losses. Chief Minister Sarma said the plant demonstrated how industrial investment could generate benefits beyond employment by creating stable markets for agricultural produce and supporting local livelihoods. He added that Assam was working to attract investments across sectors while strengthening its industrial ecosystem. The Chief Minister said the state's broader industrial push was aimed at creating sufficient employment opportunities within Assam so that young people would not be compelled to migrate outside the state in search of jobs. The PepsiCo facility, he added, represents the growing potential of Assam as a destination for large-scale manufacturing and agri-based industry.
British Band Gorillaz to Perform in Guwahati During Their First India Tour
Gorillaz will perform in Guwahati on January 31, 2027, as part of their first India tour, announced Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. British Band Gorillaz to Perform in Guwahati During Their First India Tour
PepsiCo India inaugurates state-of-the-art foods manufacturing facility in Nalbari
With an investment of Rs 778 crore, the facility is PepsiCo Indias first food plant in Assam and fifth food manufacturing plant in India. The investment underscores PepsiCo Indias long-term confidence in Assams growth potential and its commitment to strengthening Indias agricultural ecosystem, manufacturing footprint and economic development.
Meet Assam's 2-Year-Old Utkarsh Hazarika Who Made It To India Book Of Records
Assam's two-year-old Utkarsh Hazarika has entered the India Book of Records for his impressive knowledge of fruits, birds, planets, symbols and other subjects.
India hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unity
NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Reuters) India will host the BRICS Leaders Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the blocs global profile even as the U.S.-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides of the conflict. The September 12-13 summit in New Delhi comes more than six months after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, a BRICS member since 2024. The conflict has led to a virtual shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds key choke points in the oil trade, pushing crude prices to over $100 a
Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study
Sept 10 (Reuters) When hijacked planes brought down the World Trade Centers twin towers on September 11, 2001, roughly 25,000 children were living or attending school nearby in lower Manhattan, and thousands more were in surrounding neighborhoods. Some were infants and toddlers, while others were still in the womb. Even though they were exposed to the massive toxic cloud and settling dust containing pulverized concrete, glass fibers, asbestos, and other pollutants in the days and weeks after the towers fell, very few of these children were enrolled in the government-funded follow-up health studies of WTC survivors. Those were mainly
Rupee slumps 38 paise to close at 95.46 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sept 10 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 38 paise to close at 95.46 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as Brent crude breached the USD 102 threshold, mounting concerns over the countrys import cost trajectory. Forex traders said the currency is currently facing opposing forces, with downside pressure driven by a resumption of foreign portfolio outflows, following positive flows in July and August and crude oil trading above USD 102 per barrel. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.15 against the US dollar, then lost ground to close at 95.46 (provisional) against the American currency,
British Band 'Gorillaz' to perform in Guwahati during first India tour: Himanta Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday announced that legendary British virtual band Gorillaz will perform in Guwahati on January 31, 2027, as part of the groups first-ever tour of India. Taking to social media, Sarma said Guwahati has been selected as one of the host cities for the landmark India tour and expressed excitement over welcoming the band as well as music fans from across the country. Delighted to announce that the legendary Gorillaz will perform in Guwahati on January 31, 2027, as part of their first ever India tour, Sarma said. He added that Guwahati was proud to be among the host cities for the tour and said the city was looking forward to hosting both the band and fans travelling to Assam for the performance. The announcement marks a major development for Assams entertainment and cultural landscape, with an internationally recognised act set to perform in the state. The concert is also expected to draw visitors from different parts of India, potentially giving a boost to the citys tourism and hospitality sectors. Gorillaz, known for their distinctive blend of alternative rock, hip-hop, electronic music and pop, have developed a global following since their formation in the late 1990s. The band is the brainchild of musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett and is recognised for its animated members and multimedia-driven performances. The Guwahati show will form part of the band's maiden India tour, bringing the groups music and visual spectacle to Indian audiences. Sarma also tagged the official Gorillaz account while announcing the concert, underlining the significance of the event for the state. The announcement comes as Guwahati continues to emerge as a venue for major cultural and entertainment events, strengthening its position as a prominent destination in the Northeast. With the January 31 performance, Assam is set to host one of the most prominent international music acts to visit the region, while fans from across the country will have an opportunity to experience Gorillaz live in Guwahati. The event is expected to generate considerable interest among music enthusiasts in Assam and beyond, in the coming months.
Markets snap 3-day losses; elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment
Mumbai, Sep 10 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, snapping three days of decline, on fag-end buying in blue-chip HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. However, elevated crude oil prices above USD 100-per-barrel mark, amid persistent geopolitical tensions, kept risk appetite subdued throughout the day. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 138.36 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 74,902.59 on last minute buying. During the day, it hit a high of 74,910.96 and a low of 74,598.47. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 46.30 points, or 0.20 per cent, to end at 23,477.80. Among
Doctor Gave Painkiller After Painkiller: Roommate Of Assam Student Who Died
Shruti Upadhyay, who was a student of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Assam, died during treatment in a hospital
Trump says American adults will get $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms
Dallas, September 10, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his partys sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval, and would further exacerbate the countrys nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit and concerns about inflation. If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000, Trump said during the GOPs midterm convention in Dallas. It will be called the Trump Dividend. He
6 Get Life Term For Killing Assam Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion In 1995
The court sentenced them to life imprisonment under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 448 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code.
Gold futures rise to Rs 1.53 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Gold prices on Thursday rose by Rs 231 to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for the October delivery traded higher by Rs 231, or 0.15 per cent, at Rs 1,53,994 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 867 lots. Fresh positions by market participants led to a rise in the precious metals prices, analysts said. Gold futures rose 0.47 per cent to USD 4,419.57 per ounce in New York.
Census 2027 totally perverted, intent dubious: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday alleged that Census 2027 has gotten totally perverted with its intent very dubious and content at times worthless, superfluous and diabolical. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Rameshs attack on the government came over a media report which stated that the governments decision to advance the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027 in four poll-bound States, coupled with the introduction of several new questions in the Census schedule, has prompted some former Census officials to raise concerns regarding the quality of data that is to be collected and the potential links
WASHINGTON, September 10, 2026 (AP) Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold, due to the dangerous double whammy of human-caused climate change and a supersized El Nino, according to the European climate service Copernicus. Augusts sizzle also helped push the globe and the United States to swelter through the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer scientists have measured. Last month the world averaged 62.53 degrees Fahrenheit (16.96 degrees Celsius), which technically was one-hundredth of a degree Celsius more than the all-time global mark set in July 2023, but because thats also
DRI uncovers cross-border wildlife trafficking network, seizes protected species in Assam, Meghalaya
Doomdooma: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intensified its nationwide action against illegal wildlife trafficking, uncovering a major cross-border network involved in the movement of protected species and wildlife derivatives, officials said. Over the past 10 days, the agency carried out six intelligence-driven operations across the country, resulting in the seizure of two leopard [] The post DRI uncovers cross-border wildlife trafficking network, seizes protected species in Assam, Meghalaya appeared first on NorthEast Now .
OpenAI claims another huge mathematical result amid fights over credit, ethics and privacy
September 10, 2026 (Conversation) OpenAI has announced one of its unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) models has found an answer to one of the biggest open questions in mathematics, the Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize problem. The Millennium Prizes offer million-dollar rewards for solutions to seven notoriously difficult mathematical puzzles, and until now only one had been solved. Mathematical problems at this level are extremely complex. A solution to the similarly difficult ABC conjecture ran to more than 500 pages, and it took mathematicians six years to understand it enough to spot potential flaws. Researchers can devote entire careers to these problems, in
Residents allege forced Assam census, MDC seeks police outpost in border villages
Shillong, Sep 9: Residents of three villages along the Meghalaya-Assam border in West Khasi Hills have alleged that people from Assam are forcing them to enrol in the Assam census, prompting Rambrai MDC Lurshai Kharbani to seek immediate intervention of the state government. Kharbani, who met Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on [] The post Residents allege forced Assam census, MDC seeks police outpost in border villages first appeared on Highland Post .
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.
Jorhats Ronga Bhavan to cease functioning as DC office after 112 years
Officials inspect Tinsukia schools to enforce school bag weight limits
Assam steps up oil palm push, targets 20,000 bighas for makhana
Dhakuakhana businessman found dead, 3 arrested
Fancy Bazar traders protest evictions, seizure of carts
Dhubri madrassa teacher held over cybercrime money trail
Refrigerator seized after recreation of crime scene in Riya murder case
Barak roads to be repaired before Puja: Minister
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Sikkim working with Centre to mitigate glacial lake risks: CM Tamang
Villagers alert saves elephant calf trapped in Assam tea garden pit
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Assam seeks Bengals help to buy & turn Bhupen Hazarikas Kolkata home into heritage site
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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.
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 .
Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh cremated in Imphal
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
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
Rs 45cr Yaba tabs seized in Cachar, one held
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Gold slips for third day, silver jumps Rs 2,300 to Rs 2.43 lakh/kg in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Declining for the third straight session, Gold prices fell Rs 100 to Rs 1,58,000 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid subdued demand in local markets. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,58,100 per 10 grams in the previous session. However, silver bucked the trend and extended its gains for the second straight session, surging by Rs 2,300 to Rs 2,43,400 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 2,41,100 per kg, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold has remained
Gauhati HC overturns 10-year sentence in Champhai drug case
Himanta, Conrad seek faster rollout of externally aided projects at meet with FM
Assam and Meghalaya CMs seek renewed support for aided projects
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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
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
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.
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.
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