Assam: CM Sarma targets Congress candidate in Nagaon bypoll
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday stepped up his attack on Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora during an election rally in Morigaon, questioning her performance as the former legislator of the Batadroba Assembly constituency. Addressing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters during campaigning for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, Sarma alleged that Bora failed to raise important issues concerning Batadroba during her tenure as an MLA. Taking a dig at the Congress candidate, the Chief Minister referred to Bora as a silent bride and claimed that despite representing Batadroba for five years, she did not raise the issue of Batadroba Than in the Assam Assembly. Sarma also targeted Congress MP Rakibul Hussain, referring to his political activities in the Samaguri area. In an apparent reference to Hussains campaign efforts, Sarma said that if his visit to Samaguri had proved beneficial to him, he would invite the Congress leader to visit the constituency two or three more times. The remarks came as the BJP-led alliance and Congress intensified their campaigns ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, scheduled for October 6. The bypoll has taken on political significance in Assam, with the ruling BJP-led alliance seeking to retain its influence in the constituency while Congress tries to strengthen its position. The BJP-led alliance has fielded Devashish Sharma, while Congress has nominated Sibamoni Bora. The contest has triggered an intensive campaign by senior leaders from both sides. Sarma has been addressing a series of rallies and public meetings across the constituency, seeking support for the BJP-led alliance candidate and targeting Congress over its record in the state. Congress leaders, meanwhile, have been highlighting issues concerning governance, development and local interests while seeking to mobilise voters. With polling day approaching, the campaign has witnessed increasingly sharp exchanges between the two sides, with employment, development, governance and the performance of previous elected representatives emerging as key themes. The Nagaon bypoll will be closely watched as campaigning enters its final phase.
NIA Conducts Raids in Assam Over Suspected Jihadi Activities
The NIA has detained Mustafa Rahman in Assam, conducting searches linked to suspected jihadi activities following his recent release from jail. NIA Conducts Raids in Assam Over Suspected Jihadi Activities
Assam: Court grants bail to Zubeen Gargs two PSOs in assets case
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) A special court in Assam on Tuesday granted bail to two personal security officers (PSOs) of late singer Zubeen Garg in a disproportionate assets case registered by the Chief Ministers Special Vigilance Cell, but the two will continue to remain in custody in connection with a separate case relating to the singers death. The Special Judges Court granted bail to Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora after their defence counsel argued that prescribed legal procedures were not followed during their arrest in the assets case. According to court proceedings, the defence contended that the investigating police violated mandatory rules and procedures while taking the two PSOs into custody. The court subsequently granted them bail in the disproportionate assets case. The case filed by the Chief Ministers Special Vigilance Cell relates to allegations that Baishya and Bora possessed assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The ongoing investigation is examining the allegations. However, the bail order will not result in the immediate release of either accused. Baishya and Bora are also in custody in connection with the investigation into the death of Zubeen Garg. Since the proceedings in that case are separate from the disproportionate assets case, the two PSOs will continue to remain behind bars despite securing bail in the vigilance case. The development comes amid the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Gargs death. The celebrated Assamese singer died in Singapore earlier this month, triggering widespread grief across Assam and the Northeast. The death investigation has involved questioning and scrutiny of people who were accompanying Garg during his final days, including members of his security detail. The two PSOs have consequently remained in custody in the death case, and the latest bail order in the assets matter does not alter their custodial status. Legal proceedings in both cases are continuing separately, with investigators examining the allegations against the two men. The courts decision to grant bail in the disproportionate assets case was based, among other grounds, on the alleged procedural lapses during their arrest, according to the court proceedings.
Assam Rifles jawan killed in Arunachal ambush, security forces intensify ops to arrest killers
An Assam Rifles Havildar Jankhokai Kuki jawan was killed and four others were wounded after a patrol team came under suspected militant attack along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang dristrict. Security forces have intensified operations in the area following the incident. A police officer said no insurgent group has claimed responsibility but said NSCN (K-YA) and ULFA are active in the region.
Jamia Millia Islamia hosts national consultative meet on skilling initiatives in Assams tea gardens
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) A three-day National Consultative Meet on Understanding Field Access and Skilling Initiatives in Assams Tea Gardens and Sharing/Discussion on Preliminary Findings and Methodology was inaugurated at Mir Anis Hall, Jamia Millia Islamia, an official said on Tuesday. Saima Saeed, Chief Public Relations Officer, JMI, said the meet will conclude on Wednesday. Organised under the ICSSR Longitudinal Research Project titled Empowerment of the Tea Tribes of Assam through Digital and Non-digital Skill Development Programmes, the initiative focuses on tea-garden communities in Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur districts of Assam. It emphasises field access, mapping tea gardens, examining existing skilling initiatives, and developing appropriate training methodologies. The inaugural session began with a Qirat by Md. Inzemamul Haque and Kaushal Kishore welcomed the distinguished guests and participants and presented the traditional Assamese tribal gamocha as a gesture of respect and hospitality. Eminent dignitaries graced the occasion, including Vinoj Abraham, Ministry of Commerce Chair, Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, who delivered the Keynote Address and provided valuable perspectives on skill development, livelihoods, and socio-economic dimensions. The Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia delivered the Presidential Remarks and highlighted the initiative's significance. At the same time, Anita Rastogi, Dean, Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, emphasised the importance of integrating academic perspectives, field experiences, and research-based understanding. Quazi Ferdoushi Islam, Project Coordinator, provided an overview of the research project and explained the rationale for organising the meeting. She emphasised the importance of consultation and dialogue in refining methodology and identifying relevant skilling opportunities. The project team includes Islam as Project Coordinator, and Kaushal Kishore, Ahrar Husain, Nivedita Goswami, Sameer Babu, and Zeba Tabassum as Project Directors. The project sites are located in the tea gardens of Assam, specifically in Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur districts. The consultative discussions aim to support mapping and selecting tea-garden sites, while strengthening field-access strategies and training methods for the main study.
NIA Arrests Six In Assam's Barpeta Over Alleged 'Jihadi' Links, Radicalisation Activities
Six people were arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) during searches at multiple locations in Assam's Barpeta district, officials said on Tuesday. The agency is investigating their alleged involvement in 'jihadi' activities and attempts to radicalise youth for
The incident took place at around 6.30 a.m. near Nampong Nallah under Nampong circle when personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were patrolling an area where border fencing work is under way, they said
NITI Aayog workshop focuses on strengthening panchayats for Viksit Bharat
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Golap Borbora State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development (GBSIPRD), organised a national workshop titled Viksit Panchayat: Connecting People, Places, Resources and Opportunities, bringing together policymakers, administrators and rural development experts to deliberate on strengthening Panchayats as engines of grassroots development, it was announced on Tuesday. The one-day workshop focused on building capable and empowered Panchayats that can drive inclusive growth, improve public service delivery and support sustainable development in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The event was inaugurated by Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora, while NITI Aayog Member Dr R. Balasubramaniam attended as the Guest of Honour. Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota and Rural Development Secretary Rohit Kansal were also present. During the inaugural session, speakers underscored the importance of decentralised governance, spatial planning, digitalisation, convergence of government schemes and capacity building for creating Viksit Gram Panchayats. Discussions centred on four key themes: decentralised and spatial planning, grassroots capacity development, spatial planning for priority sectors, and the integration of spatial planning into the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) process. The deliberations highlighted the constitutional foundation of Panchayati Raj institutions under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and emphasised the need for clearer activity mapping, adequate financial resources, appropriate staffing and greater decision-making authority at the local level. Participants also stressed the importance of active Gram Sabha participation and stronger institutional accountability mechanisms. A major focus of the workshop was the shift from a sector-specific approach to a spatial and integrated model of local development. Experts discussed the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial data, village master plans and digital platforms to identify local resources, infrastructure gaps, land-use patterns and emerging development opportunities. Integrating spatial data with GPDP, eGramSwaraj and the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) was seen as a way to strengthen evidence-based planning and improve convergence across schemes and departments. Capacity development emerged as another key theme, with participants highlighting the need to equip elected representatives and Panchayat functionaries with skills in data analysis, investment prioritisation, resource mobilisation, convergence planning and outcome monitoring. Discussions also covered issues related to devolution of powers, activity mapping, District Planning Committees, digital and hybrid learning systems, competency development and last-mile technical support.
Assam: One held by NIA for alleged jihadi activities; probe on
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday held Mustafizur Rahman from his residence in Azad Nagar area of Barpeta Road in Assam and conducted a search as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged jihadi activities, officials said. An NIA team reached Rahmans residence and carried out a search operation during which his mobile phone was reportedly seized. The agencys action comes around two months after Rahman was released from Guwahati Central Jail, where he had remained in custody following his arrest by the Assam Polices Special Task Force (STF). Rahman was earlier arrested by the STF on March 14 from Azad Nagar in Barpeta Road in connection with an investigation into his alleged links to jihadi activities. At the time, the STF had reportedly conducted searches and seized electronic devices and other materials as part of the probe. Following his arrest, Rahman was lodged in Guwahati Central Jail for an extended period before being released on bail around two months ago. The latest NIA operation has brought him under renewed scrutiny as the central agency continues its investigation into the alleged activities. The precise allegations being examined by the NIA in connection with Tuesdays action were not immediately available. Sources said the search was conducted at Rahmans residence and that the agency officials examined material as part of the ongoing probe. Further details regarding the nature of the investigation and whether any additional material was seized were awaited. According to family members, Rahman runs a clothes shop located opposite the Barpeta Road Jama Masjid. His detention and the search operation at his residence attracted attention among local residents in the Azad Nagar area. The development comes amid continuing investigations by central and state agencies into alleged extremist and jihadi networks in Assam and their suspected activities. Officials have not yet disclosed details of the specific case under which Tuesdays action was carried out. The investigation remains underway, and further details regarding the agencys findings, the material seized during the operation and the next course of action are expected as the probe progresses.
Gold slips below Rs 1.5 lakh per 10g in Delhi, first time in 2 months
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Gold prices on Tuesday slipped below Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital for the first time in two months, falling by Rs 1,400 amid bearish local demand and a soaring US dollar. Falling for the second day, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity traded lower by Rs 1,400 at Rs 1,48,600 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, according to local traders. The precious metal traded at Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams on Monday. Gold was last quoted around these levels on July 31, when it stood at
Assam: GNRC Medical Organises Walkathon In North Guwahati To Raise Heart Health Awareness
Guwahati, September 29: To mark World Heart Day 2026, GNRC Medical, North Guwahati, in association with the Asian Institute of Nursing Education (AINE) and GNRC Medishop, organised a walkathon in North Guwahati to promote cardiovascular health and disease prevention. More than 200 participants, including doctors, healthcare workers, students and members of the community, took part... The post Assam: GNRC Medical Organises Walkathon In North Guwahati To Raise Heart Health Awareness first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Man Killed After Live Wire Falls On Moving Vehicle In Meghalaya
Shillong, Sep 29: One person was killed after a high-voltage live wire reportedly fell on a moving vehicle at Pyrtakuna village along NH-6 in Meghalayas East Jaintia Hills district. The incident occurred when an Eeco vehicle bearing registration number AS01TC 6015 was travelling from Lad Rymbai towards Badarpur in Assam. According to police, the vehicle... The post Assam Man Killed After Live Wire Falls On Moving Vehicle In Meghalaya first appeared on Northeast Today .
Arunachal: One Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured in suspected militant attack
Tinsukia: An Assam Rifles patrol came under suspected militant fire near the Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradeshs Changlang district on Tuesday morning, leaving one jawan dead and four others injured, officials said. The attack took place around 6.30 am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong Circle, where personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were deployed for [] The post Arunachal: One Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured in suspected militant attack appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Warehousing growth to expand beyond Grade A cities: Adani Ports Pankaj Bhardwaj
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Warehousing growth in India is expected to increasingly move beyond major consumption centres, with states such as Odisha, West Bengal and Assam emerging as potential growth markets, Pankaj Kumar Bhardwaj, Senior Vice President and Business HeadWarehousing and Adani Agri Logistics, Adani Ports and SEZ, said on Tuesday. Bhardwaj said state governments are increasingly introducing logistics policies aimed at attracting manufacturers, logistics partners and industrial developers, creating opportunities for companies to expand their warehousing and logistics portfolios across emerging markets. If you talk about 13, 14 million square feet, 60-70 per cent would be in A and B Grade A cities only. But if we talk about our, I would say, future roadmap, we are focusing not just on the consumption centers which are Grade A, but we are focusing on B and C grade cities as well, Bhardwaj stated. He said the company already has land parcels available in several such locations, allowing it to develop ready-to-use warehousing facilities based on customer requirements. The company can also develop facilities on a build-to-suit (BTS) basis for customers seeking customised space, he added. Secondly, your EXIM export-import led, port-led, or ICD-led developments where we already exist in those locations. So, we have 15-16 ports across both the coasts. In due course of time, in a 5 to 10 years period, with the government focus on increasing exports from the country, he noted. We have 15-16 ports across both the coasts. In due course of time, in a 5 to 10 years period, with the government focus on increasing exports from the country, he added. On the eastern and southern coasts, Bhardwaj said the company is focusing on strengthening its presence through key port assets. He said the company is developing a port at Dhamra on the east coast and is also focusing on Vizhinjam Port in Kerala, which has emerged as a major transshipment hub. In Paradip also, we have recently won two berths. So, we are focusing on both sides. I would say, from the warehousing perspective, eastern side has not developed that much, and going further, major growth can also come from states like Odisha, West Bengal, Assam. So, all these states will add much more volume and will overall help us to reduce the cost in the ecosystem, he noted.
Rupee settles on flat note, up 2 paise at 95.95 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The rupee settled on a flat note on Tuesday, just a tad over the psychologically important 96 per dollar level, driven by possible RBI intervention and a pull-back in oil prices following hopes of negotiations between the US and Iran. Forex traders said gains in the rupee were capped by US dollar demand from local importers and a stronger greenback. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to intervene as the rupee approaches the 96 level against the American currency, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.03, then
Anti-Terror Agency Raids Multiple Locations In Assam's Barpeta, 6 Detained
The searches were part of a wider NIA probe into alleged jihadi links and suspected radicalisation networks.
Assam Rifles Patrol Team Attacked Near Myanmar Border, 1 Jawan Killed, 4 Injured
One Assam Rifles personnel has lost his life while four others were injured after a suspected militants opened fire on a patrol team in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, officials said. The incident was reported around 6.30
Gaurav Gogoi seeks records on transfer of 5 Assam elephants to TN
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha member Gaurav Gogoi on Monday sought detailed records from the state government regarding the transfer of five elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu, raising questions over their ownership, provenance, approvals and welfare safeguards during transit. In a post on X, Gogoi questioned the circumstances surrounding the movement of the elephants and alleged that the transfer was marked by hypocrisy and secrecy. He said wildlife experts and animal welfare organisations had also raised concerns over the matter. Gogoi sought clarification on whether the elephants were donated, purchased or acquired through any other arrangement. If any financial transaction was involved, he asked the government to disclose the amount paid and the identities of the parties involved. The Congress leader also questioned who initiated the transfer process and the criteria used to select the five elephants. Referring specifically to two elephants, 'Durga' and 'Bijuli', Gogoi said they were around five years old and sought details of their mothers and the documented chain of custody establishing their lawful provenance. He also questioned the Assam government's assertion before the court that all necessary clearances for the transfer had been secured. Gogoi demanded that the relevant permissions and clearances be placed in the public domain and asked whether the transfers had been examined by the High-Powered Committee. The Congress MP further raised questions over the reported inspection of a facility in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the same day that the transfer was recommended, asking whether adequate scrutiny of the destination facility had been conducted before the elephants were moved. He also sought details of the veterinary checks and animal welfare measures followed before and during transportation, including whether all prescribed safeguards were complied with. Referring to allegations of abuse involving an elephant named 'Joymala', Gogoi questioned whether the authorities had incorporated lessons from the controversy into their handling of elephant transfers. Elephants are woven into Assams culture and heritage. Their movement out of the state must not be shrouded in unanswered questions, he said. Gogoi called for the five elephants to be returned to Assam and demanded public disclosure of records concerning their ownership, age, provenance, permits, clearances, approvals and any payments linked to their transfer.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) With BJP President Nitin Nabin accusing the Opposition of misleading the public over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday said the Opposition had not raised the issue and that the Indian daily had investigated it and presented its findings with evidence. This comes after Nabin on Saturday accused the Opposition of deliberately misleading the public over the SIR of electoral rolls and targeting constitutional institutions. Speaking to IANS, Jha said, The Opposition did not raise the question. The Indian Express investigated it. It presented it with evidence. What should we do after that? I mean, if you want to make allegations against the Opposition as well, then make allegations with evidence. This is not appropriate. If he is making allegations against the Opposition, then he should do so with evidence, he said. Reacting to the Ujjain Shahi Masjid dispute, Jha said: I say it directly, any such methodology, if it is from the perspective of dog-whistle politics, is not appropriate. What are you doing? You are doing othering; you are doing demonisation. I don't understand why this didn't reach (RSS chief) Mohan Bhagwat. He gave such a good speech in New York. Did he leave it on the flight while coming back to India or at the immigration desk? he said. Jha also reacted to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadavs absence from the INDIA bloc meeting, saying that a representative of the party was attending the meeting on his behalf. He is not going there, but a representative is going there on his behalf. So, this is for headline management and for a few media channels. But, on the ground there is nothing like any rift, he said. Reacting to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddys remarks on deities, Jha said that different forms of deities have traditionally been given importance in different parts of the country. Without commenting on his wealth classification, if I look at it, the area I come from, in our area, Shiva and Goddess Kali are given priority. Tara is given priority. Different forms of Shakti are given priority. This has been the diversity of Hinduism, that every area, according to its own circumstances, has conceived of its deity, he said. If you go further towards Bengal and Assam, you will find that the priority given to the Goddess increases further. If someone approaches this reality in a manner of hegemony, saying that these should be worshipped first and these are the most prominent, then there is a need to understand that intent, he added. Reddys recent remarks have sparked a political controversy, with the BJP launching a sharp attack on the Congress leader. Reddy, on Monday, claimed that the Congress is successful only in the south and not in the northern states, alleging that the BJP stole Lord Ram, who is revered in the north, while Shiva is worshipped in the southern states. Reddy made the remarks during an event in Delhi, where he also alleged that there would be an agitation across the country against the SIR, similar to the Simon, Go Back movement witnessed during the freedom struggle. We are Dravidians. People here (north) are Aryans. We are devotees of Shiva. These are devotees of Lord Ram. BJP stole Ram. Its an emotion. Its a sentiment. Why does Modi ji not say Har Har Mahadev? Have BJP people ever said Har Har Mahadev on a stage? They say only 'Jai Shri Ram', Reddy said. Shiva is the God of the poor, Ram is the God of the rich, and the BJP is a party of the rich, Reddy further claimed.
CJP Narrative Faces Questions Over Assam-Punjab Safety Response
The CJP narrative surrounding womens safety has come under scrutiny after founder Abhijeet Dipke made contrasting comments about incidents in Assam and Punjab. His remarks followed two separate developments involving serious allegations concerning womens safety: a rape and murder case in Guwahati and unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab following an alleged rape [] The post CJP Narrative Faces Questions Over Assam-Punjab Safety Response appeared first on Tfipost.com .
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday, September 29, demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the SIR, restoration of over 13 crore names struck off from the electoral rolls and the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for match-fixing polls. The opposition party made the demand after a two-and-a-half hour meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by the likes of former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and general secretaries Jairam Ramesh, KC Venugopal, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, among others. Addressing the media
Assam Rifles Jawan Killed In Action After Patrol Team Attacked In Arunachal
The attack happened at 6.30 am when soldiers of the 21 Assam Rifles were patrolling in an area where border-fencing work was going on
NIA arrests Imam in Bengal's East Burdwan for suspected terror links
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 29 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on Tuesday, arrested an Imam of a mosque at Palishgram village under Mangalkot Police Station in East Burdwan district of West Bengal on suspicion of having links with terror networks. The arrested individual has been identified as Piar Mohammad Sheikh, who was serving as the Imam of a mosque in Palishgram village under the Mangalkot Police Station limits. He is originally a resident of Kulut village in the Monteswar area of the same district. According to sources, an NIA team, assisted by local police personnel, conducted an operation at the Palishgram Purbapara mosque on Tuesday morning and detained Sheikh from the premises. Investigators subsequently searched the room where he had been staying and seized a diary and a mobile phone. Sources aware of the development said that investigators found the numbers of several Bangladeshis in the diary. He was taken from the mosque to Mangalkot Police Station for interrogation. NIA sleuths are trying to extract as much information from him as possible. Local residents told media persons that Sheikh had been associated with the mosque for the last three years. His arrest took the villagers by surprise. They said they could not even think of his links with terrorist forces based out of Bangladesh. However, the mosque committee member Golam Mustafa and some villagers said that the arrested Imam used to go to Bangladesh frequently. Recently, too, he went to Bangladesh and spent almost six months there. He returned to Palishgram again a few months back, a local villager said. NIA officials are, however, tight-lipped over whether the arrest of the Imam is connected with the parallel raids and search operations conducted by separate teams of the central agency in five locations in different districts of West Bengal since Tuesday morning. NIA is probing alleged sleeper cells of the Bangladesh-based militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). Tuesdays raid and search operations were in relation to a case registered in neighbouring Assam, and the NIAs actions in West Bengal were based on specific information secured by the central agency in the matter.
Supreme Court agrees to hear next week plea seeking suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a PIL seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions allegedly without the approval of two Election Commissioners. The matter was mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana. Senior advocate Vikas Singh, who mentioned the matter, told the bench that as per the statutory scheme, decisions of the multi-member Election Commission have to be unanimous or by majority. The way the Election
Assam Rifles Jawan Killed, Four Injured In Suspected Militant Attack
Security sources suspected the involvement of cadres of the NSCN-K-YA, a hardline faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang that operates primarily from bases in Myanmar and remains outside any ceasefire agreement with the Indian government
Assam Rifles jawan killed, 4 injured in suspected militant attack in Arunachal
An Assam Rifles jawan was killed, and four others were injured after a patrol team came under suspected militant attack along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Tuesday (September 29), news agency...
No Bridge Over River, Assam School Children Still Depend On Boats
School children in Chengajan Gowala village rely on small boats to cross rivers daily due to the absence of a permanent bridge.
Increase judicial strength to fast-track land-grabbing trials, Gauhati HC tells Assam govt
From Assams fields to Lays packets: Himanta Sarma highlights Rs 778 crore investment
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the growing investment and employment opportunities in the state, citing a Rs 778 crore investment and the expansion of local value chains from agricultural produce to consumer products. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma said the growth of investment in Assam was creating more opportunities for local employment and enabling products originating in the state to reach markets beyond its borders. It grows with opportunity 778 Cr investment, more local employment opportunities, CM Sarma said in his post. Highlighting the connection between agriculture and industry, the Chief Minister said the journey of a potato grown in Assams fields to a packet of Lays available on consumers shelves represented the kind of economic opportunity the state was seeking to create. From a potato growing in our fields to a packet of Lays on your shelf. Thats what opportunity looks like - Made in Assam, reaching beyond Assam, he said. The post underlined the state governments emphasis on strengthening local production and creating an ecosystem in which agricultural output can feed into large-scale processing and manufacturing. The Rs 778 crore investment highlighted by CM Sarma is also significant in the context of Assams efforts to attract private investment and expand employment opportunities outside traditional sectors. The government has been promoting the state as an emerging investment destination, with a focus on manufacturing, food processing, infrastructure and other industries. The Chief Ministers remarks also pointed to the potential of linking Assams farmers with organised food-processing and consumer-product supply chains. Such linkages can create additional avenues for value addition within the state while enabling locally produced agricultural commodities to access wider markets. The reference to Lays reflects the broader idea of converting locally grown agricultural produce into branded consumer products, thereby creating economic activity at multiple stages, from farming and procurement to processing, packaging, logistics and retail. CM Sarmas post comes amid the state governments continued efforts to project Assam as a destination for investment and industrial development. The government has repeatedly stressed the need to generate more local employment while ensuring that the benefits of industrial growth reach communities and producers within the state. The Chief Minister said the larger objective was to ensure that opportunities created in Assam were not confined to the state but enabled locally produced goods to reach consumers across the country and beyond.
Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here
Brisbane, Sep 29 (The Conversation) Throughout October and November, Year 12 students across Australia will sit their final exams. If youre one of these students, you might experience increased anxiety due to pressure to perform. You might even feel as though certain career pathways will be closed off if you dont do well. But there are things you can do to reduce anxiety during the exam period, and ways to protect your mental health during the final leg of Year 12. What contributes to anxiety? Anxiety often arises when we become worried about what may happen in the future. In
NIA Raids 16 Locations Across Assam, Bengal, Keralam In Cross-Border Terror Conspiracy Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched extensive raids at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal, and Keralam in connection with the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) radicalisation case. IMK, identified as an offshoot of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), has been under investigation for orchestrating a cross-border terror conspiracy aimed at spreading extremist ideology in India. Officials... The post NIA Raids 16 Locations Across Assam, Bengal, Keralam In Cross-Border Terror Conspiracy Case first appeared on Northeast Today .
Stock markets tumble in early trade dragged by elevated crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Tuesday as elevated crude oil prices due to uncertainty over the West Asia situation and foreign fund outflows weighed on investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 503 points to 72,260.09 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 151 points to 22,626.50. From the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and Infosys were among the major laggards. Sun Pharma, InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Ports were the winners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1,74 per cent
NIA raids 16 locations in Assam, West Bengal and Kerala in IMK case
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NIA raids 16 places in Assam, Bengal, Keralam in IMK radicalisation case
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting searches at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal and Keralam in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy tied to Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), a Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) offshoot, radicalisation case of Assam. Of the 16 places, 10 places are being searched in Assam, five locations in West Bengal and one in Keralam. The move comes three months after the anti-terror agency filed charges against 11 accused persons in connection with the terror conspiracy orchestrated by the IMK. The accused were then charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati (Assam). NIA investigations had revealed the active involvement of the accused in the conspiracy of IMK
Rupee falls 16 paise to 96.13 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 16 paise and slumped below the psychologically important 96 per dollar level in early trade on Tuesday weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure largely due to the combination of firm oil and rising US nominal and real yields, which together are drawing portfolio flows out of emerging markets, including India. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.03, then fell to 96.13 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 16 paise from its previous close.
Is it safe to charge your phone overnight?
Sydney, Sep 29 (Conversation) Its bedtime. You set your alarm, notice your phone is down to 23% battery, plug it in beside the bed and go to sleep. By the morning, its been connected to the charger for some seven to eight hours much longer than it needed to reach 100%, especially if its on a fast charger. You may have a vague recollection this could be bad for your phones battery. The chemistry that makes lithium-ion batteries rechargeable has a limited shelf life, and its shortened by repeated chargedischarge cycles. In the past, the advice has been simple:
In Islamabad, shipping containers on the streets signal a protest is imminent
ISLAMABAD, September 29, 2026 (AP) Its a familiar sight in Pakistans capital whenever a protest is expected: shipping containers lined up along streets or placed across key routes to restrict demonstrators movement and keep them from reaching sensitive areas. For residents, the steel barriers have become an unmistakable warning of what may follow: blocked streets, snarled traffic and long detours across Islamabad and neighboring Rawalpindi. The latest deployment came ahead of a march by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanding his release. Cranes have lifted red, blue and green containers from trucks and lowered them into
Wollongong (Australia), Sep 29 (Conversation) In the last few years, theres been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss. These can vary significantly, from intermittent fasting (where you restrict eating to a certain window of the day), alternate day fasting (where you consume limited or no calories on every other day) to the Fast 800 which promotes rapid weight loss by drastically reducing calories with the Mediterranean diet. The basic idea might seem obvious: reduce how much you eat, and youll theoretically lose weight. But are they healthy? And will you just put the weight back on
Dhaka begins search for missing Assam woman
Weather today September 29: IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and the northeast states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura for September 29. A deep depression over the Andaman Sea is crossing into Myanmar and moving towards the northeast Bay of Bengal.
Himanta Biswa Sarma repeating Amit Shah's Jantar Mantar mistakes: CJP's Ashutosh Ranka
Ranka along with 40 other volunteers were detained on Sunday and later released late at night. The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended. We have asked Police to go and drop us from where we were picked up illegally in the first place, Ranka said.
Barsapara traffic curbs for India-West Indies ODI
Ashiq sent to 8-day police remand in Nimisha death case
Lalduhoma seeks roadmap to make Mizoram major silk hub
79% turnout in Tripura village committee polls; CPM alleges irregularities, BJP denies charge
ZPM undermining autonomy of dist councils: LADC
Barak erosion forces families to flee Panchgram homes
Assam looks to unlock Umrangsos potential as hill tourism hub
Assam govt approves Rs 177.46-cr underground cabling project for central Guwahati
2 held after theft at Dhubri hosp; copper wire, gadgets recovered
From young hearts to hidden symptoms, Assam steps up awareness on cardiac risks
4 Assam workers die after inhaling toxic gas in Meghalaya septic tank
Mizoram looks to digital tools to share its tourism story with the world
Pragjyoti dance fest steps beyond the stage, takes heritage preservation to remote corners
First time since 1947, Dibrugarh back on river trade map; to ship methanol to Bdesh
CJP inspects govt schools in Assam, flags gaps
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday delved into student politics in Telangana, the prevailing political system in North and South India and the Congress party's challenges after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Participating in India's Next Chapter at the conclave organised by the Assam daily Pratidin in Delhi today, the Chief Minister said that the Student unions in Telangana are relatively few; there are only Left-wing and Right-wing groups. The CM observed that the NSUI does not have much influence and the political system adopted in North and South India were also different. In our region, someone who wins a student election
Mizoram launches action plan to combat drug menace
Tourism growth must be driven by conservation-focused practices: Assam min
Nagaon bypoll: Assam CM says Congress will lose another seat
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday intensified his campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA candidate Devashish Sharma in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, asserting that voters were favourably inclined towards the former bureaucrat while taking a swipe at the Congress. Addressing reporters, Sarma said the BJP had fielded a good, honest and educated candidate and questioned why the Congress was objecting to Sharmas candidature. Now, it is up to the people to decide whether they want a good candidate who will work for them or the Congress candidate, he remarked. Sarma also assessed the political atmosphere in Nagaon, saying the Congress appeared likely to lose another Lok Sabha seat. He said people in Moirabari had already decided to support NDA candidate Devashish Sharma. The Nagaon constituency is witnessing a multi-cornered contest, with the BJP-led alliance fielding Sharma, Congress nominating former MLA Sibamoni Bora, and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal also in the fray. The Trinamool Congress has also fielded a candidate. The by-election was necessitated after former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Lok Sabha and subsequently joined the BJP. Bordoloi later won the Dispur Assembly seat in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Sharma, a former IAS officer who served as Nagaons Deputy Commissioner, took voluntary retirement from government service on September 3 and joined the BJP on September 8 before being named the partys candidate. His candidature has drawn criticism from the Congress, which questioned the timing of his transition from administration to politics. Congress has fielded Sibamoni Bora, while AIUDF has nominated its chief Badruddin Ajmal, a three-time former MP from Dhubri. Multiple contenders have made the Nagaon contest a closely watched political battle in Assam. Polling for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll is scheduled for October 6, with counting of votes on October 9. With campaigning intensifying, Sarmas remarks underline the BJP-led alliances effort to frame the contest around Sharmas credentials and the political choice before Nagaon voters.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar under pressure over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls
NEW DELHI, Sept 28 (Reuters) Opposition groups are demanding the resignation of Indias election chief Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of widespread voter-list manipulation during the verification of the countrys one billion voters. The calls come barely a month after US President Donald Trump praised Kumar, a former bureaucrat who took over as Indias chief election commissioner in February 2025, for insisting that Indian voters prove their identity with photo ID, unlike in the US. Criticism of Kumar, who has denied all allegations, soared last week when the Indian Express newspaper said his two de facto deputies had raised at
Himanta Biswa Sarmas different perspective of Assams mega bridge: CM flies drone himself
Himanta Biswa Sarmas different perspective of Assams mega bridge: CM flies drone himself
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday asked media outlets, journalists and publishing platforms to practise responsible, empathetic and restrained journalism while reporting sexual offences. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said sensationalist headlines, graphic or lurid descriptions of sexual violence, and insensitive phraseology fail to serve any public interest and risk causing severe secondary trauma to the victims and their families. The top court took cognisance of the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl at the Aastha Kunj Park in south Delhi, the alleged gang-rape and murder of a teenage girl
Are there toxic chemicals in your grocery store receipt?
Chicago, Sep 28 (Conversation) Would you like your receipt? Its a question youre likely to hear every time you pop into the grocery store or stop for a latte on the way to work. Some people may also have heard warnings that have circulated for more than 15 years that if you say yes, toxic chemicals might rub off on your fingertips. As a recent example, a 2025 study from the Center for Environmental Health, a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on toxic chemicals in consumer products, claimed that holding a paper receipt for only 10 seconds could result in exposure
Nagaon bypoll: Rakibul Hussain faces protests in Samaguri
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) Congress MP and former Assam minister Rakibul Hussain faced protests during an election campaign in Samaguri on Monday for the upcoming Nagaon bypoll. A group of people displayed black cloth and raised slogans against him as he arrived in the Khatowal area to seek support for the party's candidate, Sibamoni Bora. According to onlookers, protesters gathered in North Khatowal and shouted Go Back Rakibul Hussain and Rakibul Hussain Murdabad as the Congress leader entered the area. They also raised slogans against Hussains son, Congress leader Tanzil Hussain, and party candidate Sibamoni Bora. Some participants alleged that the father-son duo's dadagiri would not be accepted in Samaguri. The demonstration comes amid an intensifying political campaign in Assam ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, with parties stepping up outreach among voters. Hussain, who represented the Samaguri Assembly constituency for several terms before moving to the Lok Sabha, remains a prominent Congress face in the region. His family continues to play a role in the partys local political activities. This is not the first instance of opposition to Hussain during his Samaguri campaign. Black flags and anti-Congress slogans have previously been reported, highlighting the charged political atmosphere surrounding the contest. The Nagaon bypoll has assumed significance for both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led camp, with parties seeking to consolidate their support base. Congress has fielded Sibamoni Bora, with Hussain campaigning actively for her. The opposition alliance and BJP-led camp are expected to intensify their campaign in the coming days. The bypoll has brought several local and state-level issues into sharper focus, including Congresss organisational strength in the region and the influence of established political families. With campaigning gathering momentum, the latest protest involving Hussain is likely to add another layer to the contest in Nagaon. Authorities have not reported any major untoward incident related to the protest.
Cow should be declared national animal; its milk has healing properties: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi
Digital Desk | Bareilly, Sep 28 (IANS) Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi said on Monday that cow should be declared the national animal because it would solve many conflicts and that cow's milk has healing properties. He added that cows have been an issue in our nation for a long time. Muslims have always demanded that cows be declared the national animal. If cows are declared national animal, many of the incidents can be controlled and it will solve a lot of problems. I also want to express how Islam views cows. Someone asked Paigambar in Islam, so he replied that a cow's milk has 'Shifa' (healing properties) and cow's meat has diseases. Meaning that we should drink cow's milk. If someone is weak, then they should consume cow's milk, so that they are healthy. This is Islam's stance on cows. If it is declared as the national animal, then certain incidents can be curbed. Many issues can be solved with it; many incidents that are caused can be averted, and then every individual will try to protect it, Bareilvi said. According to reports, in a Vishva Hindu Parishad programme celebrating late Ashok Singhal's birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said many copycats said that one should declare the cows as the national animal; to them I say, you are the animal; for us, a cow is our mother. We are connected to cows for more than a lifetime. In the aftermath, Congress Spokesperson Surendra Rajput said, The cow is our mother; there are no doubts in that. Not just in Sanatan, but in the entire country, the cow is considered a mother. The only people who think that a cow is just an animal are the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. That's why West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that a cow older than fourteen years could be butchered. That's why Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the Northeast region said that butcher cows and eat them at home.... a Goa Minister said that because cow meat is scarce, we had to import it. So for the BJP, cow is an animal; they are trying to cause communal hatred. This is a medium for seeking votes. For them, Lord Ram is not for devotion, and stealing donations and committing sins. For you, Lord Ram is a tool for vote theft; for us, Lord Ram is a matter of devotion, and the cow is our mother, but not for BJP, he added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said that people who call 'cows' animals have animal tendencies themselves, and people who use derogatory terms against Ayodhya should be avoided.
Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, West Bengal and more Today we take a look at the full list of states that have announced DA and DR hikes this year, besides paying arrears for employees and pensioners.
Assam Home Guard Admit Card 2026 Out - Download Hall Ticket at apsc.nic.in
Download Assam Home Guard Admit Card 2026 has released on 28 September for the Screening Test and Written Test scheduled on 4 October 2026. Check e-Admission Certificate download link, exam date, exam centre details, reporting time, required documents, and important instructions for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards posts.
Sensex tanks 1,124 pts to 6-month low amid surging crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties
Mumbai, Sep 28 (PTI) Stock markets tumbled on Monday, with the benchmark Sensex plunging 1,124 points to a six-month low and the Nifty closing below 22,800 as surging crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties, and weak global trends hit investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,124.02 points, or 1.52 per cent, to settle at 72,771.72, the lowest closing level since March 30, 2026. During the day, it lost 1,179.51 points, or 1.59 per cent, to 72,716.23. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 360.25 points, or 1.56 per cent, to end at a near six-month low of 22,780.25. As many as 47
Won't back down till Gyanesh Kumar goes: CJP
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has reiterated the outfit's demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, alleging the exclusion of 13 crore names from electoral rolls and questioning the BJP's defence of Kumar. The CJP plans a nationwide protest starting October 2, vowing not to back down until Kumar resigns, and has launched the 'Election Commission Thik Karo' campaign. Ranka also accused the CEC of fraudulently redrawing constituencies in Assam to benefit the ruling party.
Rupee falls 28 paise to close at 96.03 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 28 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 28 paise to close at 96.03 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, on risk-off sentiments in global markets after the US rejected a deal proposal by Iran, diminishing hopes of reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Forex traders said global risk sentiments deteriorated as the stalemate between the US and Iran continued; falling risk assets and a surge in crude oil prices may continue to pressurise the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened on a negative note at 95.89 against the American currency. During the day, the local
DRI cracks pan-India smuggling racket, seizes Rs 10.36 crore gold
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a pan-India gold smuggling syndicate that allegedly used courier networks to transport smuggled gold across the country, seizing 6.61 kg of foreign-origin gold worth about Rs 10.36 crore and arresting 11 persons, including one of the alleged masterminds, according to an official statement on Monday. The operation which was carried out based on specific intelligence inputs, targeted a network involved in smuggling gold through the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal and Assam before distributing it to major markets through courier consignments, according to the Finance Ministry. The ministry further noted that coordinated searches and interceptions were conducted simultaneously in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Guwahati. During the operation, DRI officials intercepted live courier consignments containing smuggled gold that had been booked from Guwahati and Kolkata for delivery in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad. Seven recipients were apprehended, while searches at the premises of consignors in Kolkata led to the arrest of three more persons. Moreover, a subsequent operation in Mumbai resulted in the arrest of one of the key coordinators of the network. Investigators found that the syndicate had adopted a strategy of splitting smuggled gold into multiple small consignments and dispatching them through courier channels to recipients in different cities for disposal in the domestic market. The investigation also showed that both the shippers and the recipients were acting as paper companies or private individuals without engaging in any legal gold trading, suggesting a conscious effort to hide the source and flow of gold that was smuggled through courier services. DRI recovered and seized a total of 6.61 kg of foreign-origin gold bars valued at around Rs 10.36 crore under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. In a significant development, preliminary examination of documentary evidence suggested that the syndicate had transported and delivered nearly 318 kg of smuggled gold worth around Rs 475 crore through the same courier-based network during the first nine months of the current calendar year, the ministry said. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace the proceeds and distribution channels linked to the smuggled gold, it added.
Dipke Warns Of Jail Bharo As Mumbai Police Deny Nod To CJP Protest Against Gyanesh Kumar
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke warning of a Jail Bharo movement if the party is denied the right to protest.Mumbai Police denied permission for the proposed protest, citing High Court directives, lack of permission from the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, traffic concerns and the location of Shivaji Park.The CJP has also given CEC Gyanesh Kumar a 48-hour ultimatum to resign. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that more than 13 crore voter names were removed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.The Election Commission has said that people whose names were omitted can apply for inclusion in the electoral rolls.Meanwhile, CJP co-convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka was detained in Assam along with other party volunteers and was later released.
Bhupen Hazarikas Music to Resound at Bharat Mandapam on November 29: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
A grand music festival celebrating Bhupen Hazarikas centenary will take place in New Delhi on November 29, as announced by Assams Chief Minister. Bhupen Hazarikas Music to Resound at Bharat Mandapam on November 29: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
CJP Leader Ashutosh Ranka after release: Picking us up from private property was kidnapping
Cockroach Janata Party leader Ashutosh Ranka spoke to the media after his release from detention by Assam Police and alleged that his detention was illegal since he was picked up from a private property.
'Distress Call, Then Men Answered Phone': Father Of Assam Student Found Dead
The father suspects that more than one person may have been involved and has alleged that his daughter was assaulted and killed.
Assam NEET Round 3 Counselling 2026 registration starts on September 28 for MBBS/BDS admission. Check key dates, choice filling, seat allotment and official notice.
Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain beats South Korea
Guwahati: Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain secured another Asian Games medal for India after defeating South Koreas Seong Suyeon in the womens 75kg quarterfinal on Monday. Making her first appearance of the tournament, the Assam-born boxer delivered a dominant performance to register a 5-0 unanimous decision victory and advance to the semifinals. The win guarantees [] The post Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain beats South Koreas Seong Suyeon to enter semifinal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Heavy rain and flooding kill at least 62 in UP
LUCKNOW, India, September 28, 2026 (AP) At least 62 people have died after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern Indias Uttar Pradesh state, officials said Monday. The state government said 46 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged after three days of heavy rainfall caused flooding in several districts. Schools were closed Monday in parts of the state, including the capital, Lucknow, while rescue teams moved people from flooded areas to safer locations. Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel through waterlogged areas and stay away from fast-flowing rivers, streams and drains. Rainfall was
Asiad 2026: Lovlina Borgohain advances to semifinal; assures medal
Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) assured herself of a second consecutive medal at the Asian Games boxing competition after securing a facile quarterfinal win over South Korea's Seong Suyeon here on Monday. Competing in her first bout of the tournament, Lovlina out-punched Seong 5-0 to move into the last four stage and be assured of at least a bronze medal. The Assam boxer had won the silver in the previous edition. Lovlina joined Parveen Hooda (65kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg) and Narender Berwal (+90kg), who all cruised into the semifinals on Sunday.
Meghalaya: Four Assam labourers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank
Guwahati: Four construction workers from Assam died on Sunday afternoon after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas while working inside a newly constructed underground septic tank at Rangdokram village in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya. The incident occurred at around 3 pm at the residence of Sebastian Ch. Sangma. The workers were engaged in construction work when they [] The post Meghalaya: Four Assam labourers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Four Assam labourers die after suspected toxic gas leak in septic tank in Meghalaya
Digital Desk | Shillong, Sep 28 (IANS) Four construction labourers from Assam died after reportedly inhaling suspected toxic gas while working inside an underground septic tank at Rangdokram village in Meghalayas South Garo Hills district, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred at the residence of Sebastian Ch Sangma in Rangdokram village, where the workers were engaged in construction-related work on a newly built septic tank. According to preliminary reports, two of the labourers attempted to open the lid of the underground tank when they suddenly collapsed after being exposed to fumes trapped inside. Two other workers reportedly rushed to their aid but were also overcome by the suspected toxic gases and fell unconscious. Police and personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services were alerted and rushed to the site. However, rescuing the workers proved challenging as the septic tank was located underground and access to the victims was severely restricted. The rescue teams were forced to dig through the soil surrounding the structure to reach the trapped labourers. During the operation, two fire personnel also reportedly lost consciousness after being exposed to the fumes. They were immediately provided medical attention. The four labourers were subsequently declared dead. The deceased have been identified as Mofidur Rohman, 34, from Diara, Purandiara in Mankachar; Ajiyer Rahman, 41, from Chengurchar, Purandiara; Ismail Hussain, 20, from Chomrashali, Kalapani; and Rakib Hussain, 22, from Boalia, Radhamadhab Hat. All four were residents of Assams South Salmara-Mankachar district. Preliminary findings indicate that inadequate ventilation or the absence of a proper gas outlet or soak pit may have resulted in the accumulation of hazardous gases inside the confined space. Septic tanks can contain gases such as hydrogen sulphide and methane, both of which can become potentially fatal at high concentrations. Authorities, however, have not yet confirmed the exact nature of the gas or established the precise cause of death. Further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The incident has also highlighted the serious dangers associated with entering confined underground spaces without proper ventilation, gas detection equipment and safety measures.
Assam set to export methanol to Bangladesh through waterway: Official
The APL is a state government undertaking that produces methanol and formalin, and was set up to utilise the huge reserve of natural gas in the eastern Assam oil fields.
Banks to remain open on Monday as unions call off 3-day strike after IBA assurance
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Regular banking operations will continue on Monday after the bank unions called off their three-day nationwide strike following an assurance from the Indian Banks Association (IBA) on their demands for a five-day work week and other issues. The strike, scheduled from Monday until September 30, was called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The bank unions, late on Sunday night, called off their strike after the IBA assured them to look into their demands, including declaring all Saturdays as holidays. A high-level committee of the IBA and UFBU will be formed immediately to
All CJP Members Released After 12+ Hours In Assam Police Custody
CJP volunteers were released after detention in Guwahati, while police and leaders offered differing accounts.
Rupee falls 20 paise to 95.95 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Sep 28 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 20 paise to 95.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the greenback strengthened further and foreign fund outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Forex traders said elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.89 against the American currency and lost further ground to touch 95.95 against the American currency, registering a loss of 20 paise from its previous closing level. On Friday, the rupee appreciated 24 paise to close at 95.75
