Assam Health Minister Reviews Healthcare Facilities in Majuli
Guwahati, August 28: Assams Health and Family Welfare Minister, Ashok Singhal, visited the river island district of Majuli on Thursday to assess healthcare services and infrastructure. He inspected medical facilities and met with officials to discuss improvements in key health indicators. Singhal toured the 50-bed Ayurvedic hospital located in Sri Ram Chapori, evaluating treatment facilities, ... Read more Assam Health Minister Reviews Healthcare Facilities in Majuli
Assam Government Activates 24/7 Helpline for Citizens Stranded in Nepal Amid Flood Crisis
Guwahati, August 28: The Assam government has launched a 24-hour helpline to ensure the safe return of its citizens stranded in Nepal due to severe flooding. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the state is coordinating with relevant agencies to guarantee the safety of those affected and facilitate their prompt return. Sarma ... Read more Assam Government Activates 24/7 Helpline for Citizens Stranded in Nepal Amid Flood Crisis
Does One-size-fits-all Work For Northeast?
The recent violence along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border is a useful reminder. The two states have been trying for years to settle competing claims over villages and territory; the dispute has periodically produced local confrontations despite political negotiations and a 2023 agreement that resolved a substantial portion of the contested areas
Rs 168cr Yaba tablets seized in Cachar, 1 apprehended
Meghalaya seeks information on residents missing in Nepal
Call for tourism trail to transform western Assams heritage into livelihoods
Cachar rolls out three-year contraceptive implant
226 inmates across 31 Assam jails test positive for HIV in four months
Assam issues helpline for citizens stranded in Nepal
Assam youth Cong former VP joins Raijor Dal
BTC deputy speaker found hanging at his residence; inquiry ordered
2 bodies recovered during search for missing Armymen in Arunachal
Dibrugarh University to get swimming pool
Assam govt coordinating for safe return of stranded citizens in Nepal: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Aug 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government was aware of people from Assam being stranded in Nepal amid the ongoing floods and was coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure their safety and facilitate their earliest possible return home. In a post on X, Sarma said the []
Tripura CM assures assembly of impartial probe into DGPs death
Mizoram assembly unanimously adopts Ro Min Relsak Ang Che as state song
Mizoram issues nearly 5 lakh ILPs since 2024: Min
Nepal Flash Flood Devastation Reignites India's Fear Around Ticking Chinese Mega Dam 'Water Bomb'
A deadly flash flood near the NepalTibet border has revived Indias concern over Chinas massive Medog hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, which becomes the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh and the Brahmaputra further downstream. Initial reports blamed an earthquake, but the US Geological Survey later identified the seismic signal as a landslide linked to a glacial collapse and debris flow. The disaster destroyed roads, bridges and settlements, while hundreds remained missing. Chinas planned Medog project could generate 60,000 megawatts and is expected to become the worlds largest hydropower facility. Its location in a highly seismic Himalayan zone worries India. The key concerns are sudden water releases, reduced flows, landslides, ecological damage and weak data sharing. This report explains what is confirmed, what remains uncertain and why Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are watching closely. Is this a warning of a larger Brahmaputra crisis?
Manipur CM orders arrest of perpetrators behind Kangpokpi civilian killings
Guwahati: The Assam Environmental NGO Forum (AENF), a platform of conservation organisations working at the grassroots, has raised objections to the Assam governments proposal to notify a one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). The controversy follows Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas statement that the state government plans to approach [] The post Assam: Proposed Kaziranga ESZ should be based on scientific assessments and expert recommendations, says AENF appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Looking to make Meghalaya Indias largest organic coverage state: CM
Drugs Worth Rs 168 Crore Seized In Assam's Cachar, Peddler Arrested
An official said the operation led to the recovery of 5,60,000 yaba tablets and the arrest of a drug peddler.
Mizoram reviews seven pending HIV plaints
Meghalaya releases Rs 93.6 cr post-matric scholarships for 96,812 ST students
Kaziranga at crossroads: A shrinking ESZ, expanding tourism and fight over land
Written by: Kishor Kr Kalita, Mahesh Deka Kaziranga: At the back of a house near Dhansiri Mukh in Assams Kaziranga National Park, wild elephants still wander up to the door most evenings. Families continue to set out broken rice, chaff and medicinal herbs for them a ritual passed down from grandparents who farmed this [] The post Kaziranga at crossroads: A shrinking ESZ, expanding tourism and fight over land appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Guwahati, August 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday accused the Congress of obstructing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and other progressive laws, alleging that the partys stance had denied women equal rights. Speaking during his visit to Gujarats Gir Somnath, where he offered prayers at the Somnath temple, Sarma... The post UCC Not Implemented Due To Anti-Women Congress, Alleges Assam CM Himanta Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .
Very Worrying: Assam Chief Minister On New Drug Route From Myanmar
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that the state has intensified its crackdown on narcotics and seized significant quantities of drugs in recent weeks.
Assam elephant gets critical dental treatment after brutal tusk attack
The incident took place in April in the Dhulijan forest area of Lakhipathar in Digboi. Mangal Singh's cries reportedly alerted local residents, who informed the Digboi Forest Department
Assam: Elephant Mangal Singh undergoes dental procedure; delay in ivory recovery raises questions
Digboi: A 16-year-old captive elephant, Mangal Singh, underwent a specialised dental procedure in Assams Margherita on Wednesday, months after suspected poachers hacked off both his tusks near their roots. The injury left the elephant with exposed pulp cavities, infection and prolonged health complications. The procedure involved a partial pulpotomy to treat and close the exposed [] The post Assam: Elephant Mangal Singh undergoes dental procedure; delay in ivory recovery raises questions appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Gen Z and Gen Alpha Concepts as Western Imports
Mumbai, August 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently commented on the concepts of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, stating that these ideas originate from America and Europe, and have no direct connection to Indian social and cultural frameworks. During a media interaction in Somnath, CM Sarma emphasized that terms like Gen Z or ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Gen Z and Gen Alpha Concepts as Western Imports
Jail escapee visits police station for Aadhaar, flees again
An Assam native, Madhur Jya Sonowal, who escaped from Aluva Sub Jail, surprisingly went to the Perumbavoor police station to retrieve his Aadhaar card. Police have intensified their search for Sonowal, who fled the station after being recognised by officials. A detailed investigation into the security lapse has been launched.
This Assam teacher is helping mothers go digital and villages fight child marriage
This Assam teacher is helping mothers go digital and villages fight child marriage
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Expresses Concern Over Flash Floods In Nepal
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced deep concern over the devastating flash floods in Nepal that have claimed at least 162 lives. In a message shared on X, Sarma conveyed solidarity with the people of the neighbouring country, acknowledging the immense loss and hardship caused by the disaster. The massive floods struck Nepal... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Expresses Concern Over Flash Floods In Nepal first appeared on Northeast Today .
From Childhood Crafts to Zankla Studio, a Designer From Assam Is Reviving Bodo Heritage
From childhood crafts to cultural entrepreneurship, Kirat Brahma uses handmade dolls to preserve Bodo stories while creating opportunities for local artisans.
Two Arrested, 2.71 Kg Suspected Brown Sugar Seized In Manipur
Security forces and police arrested two persons and seized a total of around 2.71 kg of suspected brown sugar in separate anti-narcotics operations in Senapati and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur on Wednesday. In the first operation, a combined team of SOT Senapati Police, D-78 CRPF, QAT B-109 and 16 Assam Rifles, while conducting frisking and... The post Two Arrested, 2.71 Kg Suspected Brown Sugar Seized In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .
'Was It Man Made?' Gauhati High Court Admits Plea On Deadly Assam Floods
Gauhati High Court admits PIL on Assam floods killing over 100 people in July 2026.
Assam Rifles, DRI Seized Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 168 Crore In Cachar; One Arrested
In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Silchar, seized a massive consignment of Yaba tablets valued at approximately 168 crore in Cachar district. The joint operation was carried out between Tuesday night and Wednesday at Jujhang Pahar in Lakhipur, leading to the recovery of 5.6 lakh... The post Assam Rifles, DRI Seized Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 168 Crore In Cachar; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .
Adobe to Offer Free Express, AI Skill-Building Resources Across Government Schools in India
Adobe on Thursday announced a new education initiative in India that will bring free access to Adobe Express for Education to government schools, through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the respective state governments. The programme covers seven states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Assam and Goa and expand Adobe's K-12 reach. The company said that it will provide access to its digital media app, along with resources focused on digital creativity and AI skills.
Assam STF arrests fourth operative in Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network case
Assam Police apprehended another alleged operative of the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network. This arrest brings the total number of apprehended individuals to four in connection with the case. Incriminating articles and documents were recovered and seized from the apprehended person. The operation is part of sustained action against anti-national networks and their operatives. Earlier, three alleged operatives were arrested from different districts of Assam.
Assam government launches multi-departmental agarwood development
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Assam tribal council Deputy Speaker found dead
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Assam Rifles, DRI seize Rs 168 crore worth of Yaba tablets in Cachar
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Assam Police Arrests Youth Linked to Pakistan-Based Network in Hailakandi
Guwahati, August 27: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested a 21-year-old man allegedly connected to the Pakistan-based Shahadat-e-Bhatti Network (SBN) in Hailakandi district. Authorities reported that this brings the total number of arrests in this case to four. The arrested individual has been identified as Fazal Islam Barbhuiya. He was apprehended ... Read more Assam Police Arrests Youth Linked to Pakistan-Based Network in Hailakandi
Assams Chief Minister Discusses Energy Independence and Urban Infrastructure with Union Minister
New Delhi, August 26: Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, at his official residence in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two leaders engaged in extensive discussions regarding the states energy requirements, power infrastructure, and various urban development issues. During the meeting, Chief ... Read more Assams Chief Minister Discusses Energy Independence and Urban Infrastructure with Union Minister
Assam Chief Minister Discusses Reforms with Union Minister Manohar Lal
New Delhi, August 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that he met with Union Minister Manohar Lal to discuss efforts aimed at achieving energy self-sufficiency in the state and advancing consumer-centric reforms. Sarma expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for his time and support regarding Assams development priorities during their meeting. ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Discusses Reforms with Union Minister Manohar Lal
Assam CM meets Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to discuss urban infrastructure
Assam's Chief Minister met the Union Minister for Power and Urban Affairs. They discussed the state's energy needs and power infrastructure development. Discussions also covered urban development priorities and the Urban Challenge Fund proposal. The Union Minister assured full backing for Assam's energy self-sufficiency efforts. Both leaders reaffirmed commitment to improving Assam's infrastructure.
4th Suspect Linked To Pak-Backed Handler Arrested In Assam
Fazal Islam Barbhuiyan, 21, was arrested during a joint operation by the Special Task Force and Hailakandi Police.
Tripura court sentences woman to 10 years of RI for husbands death
Over 10g heroin seized at Banderdewa Check Gate, 2 arrested
Arunachal assembly convenes special session for VPs visit
Dimapur police seize over 19k bottles of codeine-based cough syrup
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Thunderstorms, strong winds, declared state disasters in Meghalaya
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Viral Video Shows Assam Teacher On Census Duty With 2 Children By Her Side
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Assam Congress to hold statewide march against proposed reduction of Kaziranga
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HYC seeks FIR against 2 Assam men over slur on Khasi-Jaintia
Shillong, Aug 26: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has filed a complaint with East Khasi Hills SP seeking FIR against two persons from Assam for allegedly making derogatory, defamatory and threatening remarks against Khasi-Jaintia communities in a viral Facebook Live. The complaint was filed by HYC Education Secretary Enlang Sawian against Facebook user Moskan Uddin [] The post HYC seeks FIR against 2 Assam men over slur on Khasi-Jaintia first appeared on Highland Post .
The Great Khali joins Assam flood relief drive, backs homes for affected families
The Great Khali is assisting flood-affected families in Sivasagar, Assam, with relief and rehabilitation efforts. He urged other public figures to contribute their resources and reach during this crisis. Organizers are also distributing essential supplies like beds, mattresses, and water filters.
Assam Police vehicle gutted in fire in Langpih
Shillong, Aug 26: An Assam Police vehicle was gutted after it caught fire in the disputed Langpih area along the Assam-Meghalaya border early Wednesday. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS-01-DH-7347 and belonging to personnel posted at the Mawsikar Assam Police Camp, was parked by the roadside near Mawsikar village, a few metres from the camp, [] The post Assam Police vehicle gutted in fire in Langpih first appeared on Highland Post .
Luxury Resort, Local Opposition: Why A Land Rights Dispute Is Intensifying In Assam
A proposed 115-key luxury resort on a disputed 10-acre parcel has intensified tensions between local Adivasi families, authorities and activists over land, livelihoods and development.
New Delhi [India], August 26: When a family in Assam faces a psychiatric emergency today, their options are limited: travel to a tertiary government hospital, depend on a district mental health programme with variable capacity, or send their loved one outside the state. Athena Behavioral Health is changing that equation.
RGU signs MoU with Star Cement to develop carbon footprint reduction framework for schools
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Billionaire Nirmal Sethia doesn't read books, so why is he funding a Agatha Christie exhibition?
Agatha Christie wrote a great many mystery novels in her time but probably none as baffling as The Strange Case of the Indian Entrepreneur . Eastern Eye asked Nirmal Sethia: Have you read any of Agatha Christies novels? His reply was typical of the billionaire who ranked 4th in Eastern Eye s Asian Rich List 2026 with a net value of 6.8 billion: Im not educated, Im matric fail. And yet he is sponsoring the British Librarys exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery , to mark 50 years since the authors death on 12 January 1976 at the age of 85. As the director of numerous companies, Sethia described his main interests in the following manner in 2017: We are involved in security printing, sugar refining, banking I am on the board of a bank in Dubai we are involved in small power generation, in real estate, but 50 per cent of my time goes on tea because I love my tea. The clue is the word, tea. Agatha Christie boarding the EET Salon at lunchtime on the train from Bulawayo to the Cape. In 1922 Agatha Christie set sail on a 10-month voyage around the world. Her husband Archie had been invited to join a trade mission to promote the British Empire Exhibition and Agatha was determined to go with him The Christie Archive Trust The British Library has announced that the Agatha Christie exhibition is taking place, with thanks to Newby Teas. And Sethia is the man behind Newby Teas, which is a luxury brand. Tea figures frequently in Christies novels, and the Queen of Crime herself loved her tea, probably the strong brands from Assam. Her famous creation, Miss (Jane) Marple, was also fond of tea. However, her Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, preferred hot chocolate and syrups. Newby Teas, Sethia confirmed in an interview with Eastern Eye , is owed by his family charities its owned 45 per cent by the N Sethia Foundation, and 55 per cent by N Sethia Trust. According to the British Library, Newby is a London-based luxury tea brand sourcing exceptional teas from the worlds finest regions. Packed in its carbon-neutral factory, profits support charitable causes through the N Sethia Foundation. Newby is served by prestigious hospitality destinations worldwide. Agatha Christie under a tree on Honolulu beach after surfing, 1922. Agatha and her husband Archie were permitted to take a short holiday away from the 1922 trade mission and chose Honolulu where they learnt how to surf on longboards. Here Agatha purchased a surf suit in the local style, better suited to the demands of surfing than her swim attire for bathing in Torquay. The Christie Archive Trust The tea is carefully packed at a plant in Calcutta (now Kolkata) so that it retains its distinctive flavour. Sethia gets very cross with people who put milk into their tea. Although Sethia claims he does not read any books, his charity makes a point of supporting education in the widest sense. Christies books, he said, are literature. Its part of education. Literature is imagination, and that capability can only come when wisdom is invoked. There is a mission to allow people to understand the fantasy of literature and the capability of writing. For his support for books, Sethia said that has been bestowed honorary life membership of the Friends of the National Libraries. This is a registered charity founded in 1931 that supports the British Library, the National Library of Scotland and the National Library of Wales and other libraries in the UK recognised as being of national importance. Its chief patron is King Charles, who took on the position in 2016 when he was still the Prince of Wales. Agatha Christie relaxing during a sightseeing tour, Tajoura, Libya, 1955. Agatha and her second husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan had invited Agatha's daughter Rosalind and grandson Mathew to join them on a tour of the ancient sites of Leptis Magna and Sabratah during December 1955. The Christie Archive Trust I couldnt refuse, said Sethia. The honour came from His majesty. Sethia has also been named ambassador of peace by the UN because of $50m sent to Africa by his charity to tackle cholera and other childrens diseases. He has also built two Tirupathi temples in India in Delhi and in Kurukshetra, respectively. Sethia, who was born in Calcutta on November 8, 1941, took over part of the family empire when his father, Sohan Lalji Sethia, died in 1967. His father was born on 5 September 1913 in Sujangargh, Rajasthan; graduated from Presidency College Calcutta, one of the foremost institutions of higher education in India; and had a very successful business career in the jute industry. His entrepreneurial vision and innovation won him international recognition in the business community. His son first came to London as a boy (my pay was 7 shillings a week), returned to Calcutta at 16, and then came back to London in 1966. He was deeply affected by the death of his wife, Chitra, in London, in 2010, after 41 years of marriage. Much of his charitable work is in her memory. Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express, 2017 20th Century Studios Sethia is the founder of the N Sethia Foundation, while his daughter Richa is a trustee. The mystery of how he came to support the Christie exhibition was further unravelled by Aneta Aslakhanova, the global marketing director of Newby Teas. She said both the British Library and Newby Teas are both members of Walpole, the organisation that represents British luxury brands. They approached us and we said yes, she said. Tea occurs frequently in Agatha Christies novels. Tea is used to create a deceptive English sense of ease and comfort in her novels. However, strong tea, containing tannins, often disguises the fatal poison. She mentioned Christies The Harlequin Tea Set , a collection of nine short stories. Another collection, Partners in Crime , has a story called A Pot of Tea . Still from Murder on the Orient Express, 2017 20th Century Studios There is this passage in A Pocket Full of Rye : There was no doubt but that Mr Fortescue was very seriously ill. Even as she came up to him, his body was convulsed in a painful spasmodic movement. Words came out in jerky gasps. Teawhat the hellyou put in the teaget helpquick get a doctor. Tea makes for the perfect English murder. The word tea is used 113 times in A Pocket Full of Rye , 46 times in 4.50 From Paddington and 35 times in At Bertrams Hotel . One of the most famous mentions of tea in a Christie novel comes from Griselda in The Murder at the Vicarage : What are you doing this afternoon, Griselda? My duty, said Griselda. My duty as the Vicaress. Tea and scandal at four-thirty. In The Pale Horse , Christie used thallium mixed into a tea service. Her description of thallium poisoning symptomsspecifically lethargy and hair losswas so scientifically accurate that it later helped real-life doctors correctly diagnose and save a real poisoning victim. Still from And Then There Were None, 2015, BBC Agatha Christie Limited In The Moving Finger , a lethal dose of strychnine is hidden inside a tea cake. Strychnine is exceptionally bitter, requiring sweet, baked goods to disguise the taste. In The Hollow , the killer uses afternoon tea to administer deadly digitalis (derived from the foxglove plant). Sethia is wondering whether there should be a Newby Teas ceremony to inaugurate the exhibition. The British Library said the exhibition, will go behind the books to explore how Christies life, travels and interests informed her work and the creation of her iconic characters. Through personal objects belonging to Christie, many of which have never been displayed before, visitors will gain unprecedented insight into her writing process and explore her impact on crime fiction. Accompanying the exhibition will be displays and a major events season celebrating Christies influence on literature at libraries across the UK. Still from And Then There Were None, 2015, BBC Agatha Christie Limited Lucy Rowland, lead curator of the exhibition, which will run from 30 October 2026 20 June 2027, said: The biggest exhibition held in the UK in almost 25 years to celebrate Christies writing, visitors will see over 100 items from different periods in her life, drawn from the British Librarys own collection, the Christie Archive Trust and other lenders, including material never displayed before. Her impact on crime fiction as a genre has been immense and this exhibition will take visitors back to Christies childhood and explore her journey to becoming an iconic writer, while celebrating how adaptions of her novels for stage and screen continue to enthral audiences today, over 50 years after her death. Great Western Railway is also a sponsor. Still from And Then There Were None, 2015, BBC Agatha Christie Limited Amanda Burns, sales and marketing director at Great Western Railway (GWR), said: Agatha Christie and Great Western Railway share a story that stretches back over a century. Her love of train travel and the journeys she took between London and the South West helped inspire some of the most celebrated crime fiction ever written. This partnership is an opportunity to connect people with the places Christie loved: Torquay, Dartmouth and the Devon coastline, and inspire travel between the South West and London, just as she did. Giving details of what is in store for visitors, the British Library said: The exhibition will take visitors on a journey through Christies upbringing, her interests and travels and how she adapted her novels for the stage, through five immersive sections filled with items from her personal life, including her typewriter, professional and personal correspondence with other writers, family photographs and notebooks and typescripts for novels. There will also be clues and Easter eggs dotted throughout the exhibition for Christie fans to sleuth out. Christies impact on the wider crime fiction genre will be explored through interviews within the exhibition with leading writers, broadcasters and notable fans. Agatha Christies Remington typewriter from 1937 The Christie Archive Trust In the section, The Country House, visitors will gain an insight into Christies childhood and adolescence through exploring the quintessential setting for many of her novels, the English country house. Visitors will see early examples of her writing and discover how her upbringing inspired the settings for her works, from her first published novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) with the iconic drawing room reveal, and her bestselling And Then There Were None (1939). On display will be photographs of Christie as a child, spending time with her family at their home, Ashfield and roller skating with friends. This section will also explore her beginnings as a young writer, from the typescript for her first short story, House of Beauty, to a notebook from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle illustrating Sherlocks method for solving mysteries and feedback on her work from acclaimed writer Dorothy L. Sayers. Agatha Christies Remington typewriter from 1937 The Christie Archive Trust This is followed by a section called The dispensary: During the First World War Christie volunteered as a nurse and pharmacy dispenser, honing a knowledge of drugs and toxins which would later prove invaluable to a crime writer. Visitors will explore a dispensary filled with the poisons that crop up in Christies work, displayed with the study notes for her pharmaceutical exams taken in 1917 and her World War One service record. The year 1914 also marked when Christie married her first husband, Archie, and there will be letters from him, alongside her notebooks containing ideas for stories and handwritten research notes on poisons including those for her novel The Pale Horse which has been credited for saving lives in the real world. Agatha Christies study notes for her pharmaceutical exam taken in 1917 The Christie Archive Trust Next is The Train: On leaving the dispensary, visitors will board an Orient Express-inspired train carriage that will evoke the glamour and intrigue of 1920s travel while also exploring Christies use of the closed circle mystery, perfect for stories set in enclosed compartments. Christie was a keen rail enthusiast and this section will explore how her experiences journeying abroad and sharp observations of fellow travellers inspired her writing and helped form the characters and settings for some of her most famous novels, including Murder on the Orient Express . The inter-war years were busy for Christie as she published over 30 novels, including the career-making The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, renegotiated a new publishing contract and spent 10 months travelling across the world with her first husband, Archie Christie. On display will be photographs capturing Christie surfing in Hawaii in 1922 alongside a replica of the surfboard she used, Christies hand-written notes for her Isle of Man treasure hunt and a letter written by Christie relaying her journey on the Orient Express in 1931. Letter from Agatha Christie to her second husband Max Mallowan, in December 1930. Agatha writes to Max describing her return home from their honeymoon, on the Orient Express. Documenting how the train had been halted by floods and her fellow travellers' reactions, this event would inspire her to write Murder on the Orient Express a few years later. The Christie Archive Trust This is followed by The dig: After disembarking from the train visitors will find themselves at the site of an archaeological dig in the 1930s, a time that marked Christies second marriage to archaeologist Max Mallowan and her most prolific writing period. While Christie and her novels are associated with the English countryside, her experiences taking photographs and supporting the work of archaeologists on digs in Iraq and Syria from the 1930s informed novels like Murder in Mesopotamia and They Came to Baghdad. On display will be Christies plot notes for both novels alongside the 1937 Remington typewriter she used to write And Then There Were None , along with the cine film footage taken by Christie documenting her life on the digs and her Leica camera used for photographing artefacts, including one of the earliest known portrait sculptures, discovered on an excavation led by Max. Cover of typescript ofHouse of Beauty, Agatha Christies first short story written when she was just a teenager. The Christie Archive Trust The fifth and final section is The Theatre: Visitors will then travel to the glittering West End of the 1950s for the final section, that will explore Christies work adapting her novels for stage productions that delighted post-war audiences looking for escapism and intrigue, making her the most successful female playwright of all time. Visitors will discover how she adapted her style and plots for the stage, from her notes for Witness for the Prosecution to rare footage of Christie at The Mousetrap celebrations, the typescript for Curtain: Poirots Last Case and the Dictaphone she used in later life to transcribe her first drafts for stories, such as Endless Night (1967). Screen adaptations also brought Christies iconic detectives to wider audiences and this section features posters and costumes from film and TV adaptions over the recent decades, including Ariadne Oliver (portrayed by Zo Wanamaker)s coat from Dead Mans Folly (2013) offering visitors the chance to reflect on her impact across the crime genre from literature and theatre to film and TV. Box for Tabloid Veronal tablets,1910-1940 Science Museum Group James Prichard, CEO and Chairman of Agatha Christie Limited and Agatha Christies great-grandson, said: We are delighted to be partnering with the British Library for this major exhibition dedicated to my great grandmothers extraordinary life and works. My father, Mathew, has carefully selected a wide range of items from the Christie Archive which offer remarkable insights into Agatha Christie from both a professional, and personal perspective, and that are sure to fascinate visitors. It feels fitting to do this to help mark the 50th anniversary of her death; this combines an opportunity for quiet reflection, but also an opportunity to celebrate the immense achievements of her life. Hers was truly one of the most remarkable lives of the 20th century. Chemical storage bottle and glass stopper, labelled POISON phosphorus P,1907-1912 Science Museum Group The Learning Programme accompanying the exhibition has been made possible by a grant from the Colwinston Charitable Trust 30th Anniversary Fund. Accompanying the exhibition will be Living Knowledge Network displays and crime fiction events at public libraries around the UK. Empty poison bottle for aconite, iodine and chloretone solution,1925-1960 Science Museum Group Alongside this major exhibition the British Library will present the first comprehensive volume on the life, works and influence of Agatha Christie to be published in the last 50 years. Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery has been edited by celebrated crime fiction novelist Martin Edwards, alongside exhibition curator Lucy Rowland. Notable contributors include Mark Aldridge, Kenneth Branagh, Simon Calder, Caroline Crampton, John Curran, Lucy Foley, GT Karber, Kate Mosse, Mathew Prichard, David Suchet and Zo Wanamaker. A must for all Christie devotees, this volume includes many previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artworks from the Christie Archive Trust, as well as photographs, documents and illustrations from the collections of the National Trust, the British Library and a number of contributing private collections. Newby Teas The exhibition forms a major part of Agatha Christie Limiteds anniversary programme in 2026, with celebrations of Agatha Christies legacy and ongoing impact on the genre throughout this year.
Fresh tension along Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat
Guwahati: Residents of No. 2 Negheribil along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat district lodged a police complaint on Wednesday, alleging assault, intimidation and unlawful entry by a group from Nagaland following a fresh confrontation in the area. The complaint was submitted at Merapani police station hours after a meeting was convened to defuse tensions over [] The post Fresh tension along Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghats Negheribil appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nanao Patole Responds to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas Mad Remarks
Nagpur, August 26: Congress leaders have raised objections after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma referred to Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as mad. Maharashtra Congress leader Nanao Patole emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum in political discourse. In a conversation in Nagpur, Patole stated that such language should not be used regarding the ... Read more Nanao Patole Responds to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas Mad Remarks
Union minister says Khera got Rajya Sabha seat as prize for making false allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife
11 Alleged Illegal Entrants Prevented From Crossing Assam Border: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 11 people attempting to illegally enter India were identified and stopped from crossing the international border in South Salmara district. The Chief Minister said security personnel acted swiftly to prevent the attempted entry, reiterating that Assam remains vigilant along its borders. Illegal entry will... The post 11 Alleged Illegal Entrants Prevented From Crossing Assam Border: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Man Steals Rs 50 Lakh, Gold Jewellery From Home, Spends On Girlfriend; Father Lodges FIR
Guwahati, August 26: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Assams Jorhat district for allegedly stealing cash and gold ornaments worth nearly 50 lakh from his family home, with police suspecting that part of the money was spent on his girlfriend. The accused, identified as Yash Dhanuka Agarwal, was arrested after his father lodged a... The post Assam Man Steals Rs 50 Lakh, Gold Jewellery From Home, Spends On Girlfriend; Father Lodges FIR first appeared on Northeast Today .
Kiren Rijiju's Big Claim: Rahul Gandhi Asked Pawan Kheda To Target Himanta Sarma
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has made a sharp allegation against the Congress leadership, claiming that two senior Congress leaders told him that Rahul Gandhi had asked Pawan Kheda to make what he calls false allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma during the final hours of the Assam election campaign.
Anurag Saikia brings Assam and Rajasthan together with Badeela
Anurag Saikias Badeela blends the rich musical traditions of Assam and Rajasthan into a vibrant celebration of love. Featuring Raja Hasan and Dipakshi Kalita, the song uses colourful visuals and traditional elements to capture falling in love
Assam STF Arrests Alleged Pakistan-Based Terror Network Operative In Hailakandi
The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested a suspected operative of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) in Hailakandi district. Officials stated that the 21-year-old was apprehended from the Ramnathpur area on Wednesday in a joint operation with the Hailakandi Police. Authorities revealed that the arrest followed leads developed from... The post Assam STF Arrests Alleged Pakistan-Based Terror Network Operative In Hailakandi first appeared on Northeast Today .
Centre approves Rs 5,000 crore PMAY housing package for flood-affected Assam
India has sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore to support families in Assam devastated by floods, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). This initiative aims to provide housing assistance to households whose residences were impacted. Furthermore, the government has prolonged the eligibility survey period for these families, alongside approving action plans totaling Rs 832.
Assam STF arrests alleged Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network operative in Hailakandi
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Meghalaya tourism suffers nearly 100% losses amid Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, says Minister
Guwahati: Meghalaya Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira on Wednesday, August 26, said the states tourism industry suffered losses of nearly 100 per cent during the recent dispute with Assam, as tourist arrivals dropped sharply and restrictions on vehicle movement affected tourism-dependent businesses. Speaking on the second day of the Meghalaya Assembly session, Shira said the [] The post Meghalaya tourism suffers nearly 100% losses amid Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, says Minister appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Floods: Disaster Came Too Fast for Communities to Prepare
Assam-Nagaland: Konyak Union, ATASU form peace committee to resolve border issues
Guwahati: The Konyak Union (KU) and the All Tai Ahom Students Union (ATASU) have agreed to resolve border-related and other bilateral issues through direct dialogue, ruling out the involvement of any third-party organisation. The decision was taken at a joint meeting in Sivasagar, Assam, on August 22, where representatives of the two organisations reaffirmed the [] The post Assam-Nagaland: Konyak Union, ATASU form peace committee to resolve border issues appeared first on NorthEast Now .
3.1 lakh New PMAY Homes Approved For Assam: Himanta
Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who handed over the approval documents for 3.1 lakh new homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The sanctioned project, with an investment of 5,000 crore, is expected to significantly boost housing infrastructure across the state.... The post 3.1 lakh New PMAY Homes Approved For Assam: Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .
