Hyderabad: Wife slits sleeping husbands throat after quarrel
Hyderabad: A man was brutally killed by his wife at their dwelling in Kokapet, Narsingi, near Hyderabad on Thursday night after a quarrel between the couple. The couple, Bharakh Bora and Krishna Jyothi Bora, migrated to the city from Assam and worked as construction workers. The couple frequently quarreled over small issues. On Thursday night, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kaziranga safari: Tracking Indias one-horned rhinos and other wildlife
Kaziranga, located in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Indias most famous wildlife reserves. Spread across lush grasslands, wetlands, and forests, it is best known as the stronghold of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros.
Supreme Court defers hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others to Sep 22
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Manmohan deferred the pleas. The activists have challenged a September 2 Delhi High Court order which denied bail to nine people, including Khalid and Imam, saying conspiratorial violence under the garb of demonstrations or protests by citizens could not be allowed. Besides Khalid and Imam, those who
Stock markets decline in early trade after 3-day rally
Mumbai, Sep 19 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Friday after a three-day rally amid profit-taking in blue-chips Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 264.36 points to 82,749.60 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 65 points to 25,358.60. From the Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra and HCL Tech were among the biggest laggards. However, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro and NTPC were among the gainers. All Adani group stocks were trading higher during the morning trade. In
Adani Group stocks rise after SEBI dismisses some Hindenburg allegations
Sept 19 (Reuters) Adani Group stocks rose between 1% and 10% on Friday, a day after Indias market regulator dismissed parts of short-seller Hindenburg Researchs stock manipulation allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani and his conglomerate. While the Securities and Exchange Board of India has cleared two charges against Adani group firms, 22 other orders are pending. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter. Sign up here. Adani Total Gas led gains among the nine entities with its 10% climb. Adani Enterprises, the flagship firm, rose 4.3%. Adani Power, which
Assams BTR maintains students health, academic history
The One-Student-One File Mission launched for 1,163 children across 10 schools in the Bodoland Territorial Region also entails documenting a childs psychological growth and performance in extracurricular activities
Manipur security forces recover 87 arms in massive search operations across hill districts
In a coordinated effort to restore normalcy, security forces in Manipur, including the Police, Assam Rifles/Army, and CAPFs, conducted extensive search operations in Churachandpur, Chandel, and Tengnoupal districts. These operations, prompted by specific intelligence, led to the recovery of 87 arms, 57 ammunition, and 23 radio sets.
Agenda for sustainable bamboo economy set at Assam conclave
The focus is on integrating traditional knowledge with modern technology and leveraging market-driven approaches
Assam Congress files police case against BJP over 'AI videos'
The Congress party in Assam has lodged a police complaint against the BJP, alleging the circulation of AI-generated videos on social media platforms. These videos purportedly target Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi and the Muslim community. Congress asserts the videos aim to incite communal division ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council polls, urging legal action.
Give Assam tea industry a special revival package, Congress tells PM
Congress Legislature Party leader Debabrata Saikia reminded the PM of the BJPs poll promise to increase plantation labour wages and grant Scheduled Tribe status to tea tribes
Congress files police complaint against BJP over alleged AI-generated videos in Assam
The Congress party in Assam has filed a police complaint against the BJP, alleging the use of AI-generated videos on social media to target Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi and the Muslim community. These videos, circulating ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council polls, purportedly depict Muslims taking over key locations in Assam and promote communal division.
In Assam, parties promise lasting peace as Bodoland polls near
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bodoland Territorial Council chief Pramod Boro address election rallies as campaigning enters the final stage
Protestors block former Meghalaya Education Minister's vehicle amid interstate taxi protest
Tensions escalate between Assam and Meghalaya as cab drivers halt cross-border operations, impacting tourism and livelihoods. Protests erupted at Jorabat, Assam, blocking vehicles and causing traffic jams, including that of a Meghalaya legislator. The All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association demands restrictions on Assam taxis, seeking to protect local drivers, raising concerns about the economic consequences for Meghalaya's tourism sector.
A Tripura student was allegedly sexually assaulted in Guwahati. Police detained two students from Manipur. The Meitei Heritage Society condemned the incident. They highlighted the shame brought upon their state. The society demanded exemplary punishment for the culprits. A Tipra Motha leader offered help to the victim. He appealed against speculation and identity revelation.
Peace is the buzzword ahead of Assam's Bodoland Territorial Council elections
GUWAHATI: Peace is the buzzword as Assams Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) gets set for the September 22 elections to the autonomous Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Addressing election rallies at two places about 100 km apart on Thursday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the BJP and BTC Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro of the United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) played the peace card to warm up to voters. In his speech at Hajoowa, falling under the BTCs Koklabari constituency under Baksa district, Sarma highlighted the BJPs efforts in restoring peace in Bodoland that was once ravaged by the scourge of insurgency. Bodoland has remained peaceful. We havent witnessed any unrest in the past few years. This is the BJPs success, he said. Similarly, Boro underscored the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the BTR and at the same time, took potshots at UPPLs regional rival, Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF). During our election campaign in 2020, the BPF had tried to scare people into believing that if the UPPL comes to power, the houses of people will be burnt down and that there will be killings, abductions and assaults. But nothing happened in the past five years. The UPPL ensured this atmosphere, Boro said at Uttar Kalikhola, falling under BTCs Nonwi Serfang constituency in Udalguri district. Muslims and Adivasis (Tea Tribe) have a sizeable population in the constituency. Although the BJP and the UPPL together rule BTR, they did not forge a pre-poll alliance as was the case in the last election. In fact, the BJP decided to contest independently. This decision had left the UPPL with no option but to contest on its own strength. The BPF and the Congress, which is seeking to grow in the region, are also going solo. For the BJP, which previously worked with the BPF in the Assam government, this move appears to be one of political convenience. Its post-election alignmenteither with the UPPL or the BPFwill depend on the results. The party has kept its options open. The BTR, which witnessed deaths and destruction during three major ethnic riots, has remained peaceful for the past five years. Multiple peace accords were signed earlier with rebel groups but peace was temporary. In 2020, a concerted effort for permanent peace led to the signing of the historic BTR accord among the central government, All Bodo Students Union and four insurgent groups. It has stood the test of time.
Election Commission colluding to destroy electoral process, alleges Priyanka Gandhi
Wayanad, Sep 18 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday accused the Election Commission of colluding to destroy the electoral process. She urged people to watch Rahul Gandhis press conference in New Delhi, stressing that the people must stand together to defend democracy and the Constitution. I urge everybody to see his press conference. Everybody should watch his press conference, because you should understand what is happening in our country and how the ECI is colluding to destroy the electoral process to challenge democracy in our country. We all need to fight for democracy. We need to fight for
Gold declines Rs 600 to Rs 1,13,200/10 g on weak demand in Delhi markets
New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) Gold prices declined Rs 600 to Rs 1,13,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday weighed down by muted local demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. In the previous trade, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,13,800 per 10 grams. Similarly, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also slipped by Rs 500 to Rs 1,12,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Rs 1,13,300 per 10 grams in the previous session. On the other hand, silver prices rebounded after Wednesdays decline, by rising Rs
Stock markets rise for 3rd day on US Fed rate cut; Sensex gains 320 pts
Mumbai, Sep 18 (PTI) Stock markets advanced for the third consecutive day on Thursday, with the benchmark Sensex gaining 320 points to close above 83,000 level after the US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points and signalled the possibility of two additional rate reductions this year. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 320.25 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 83,013.96. During the day, it jumped 447.5 points or 0.54 per cent to 83,141.21. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 93.35 points or 0.37 per cent to 25,423.60. Shares of pharma, IT and financial companies edged
5 Teens, 'Intoxicating Ambience', A Closed Room: Assam Late Night Party Takes Dark Turn
Acting on the young womans complaint, police arrested two teens and are questioning three others who attended the Guwahati party where the incident took place
When do Post Malone tickets go live for Guwahati show?
Global music sensation Post Malone will be performing at the Khanapara Veterinary Ground in Guwahati, Assam, on December 8. This will be his first-ever solo headline show in the Northeast region of India.
Assam BJP Video Targeting Immigrant Muslims on Social Media Triggers Controversy
The ruling BJP which posted it on Monday defended the video while reiterating the threat of illegal immigrants as realistic, the opposition Congress took offence to the video which showed Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi in the video.
Assam Congress files complaint against state BJP over Islamophobic AI video
The Assam Congress on Thursday filed a complaint against the state BJP for an AI video posted on the saffron party's social media handle targeting its leaders and the Muslim community. The video targets Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi, showing him giving speeches alongside Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the backdrop of a Pakistani national flag. The complaint has been filed at the Dispur Police Station by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee's Media department chairman Bedabrata Bora against the state BJP's social media cell for alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement to communal disturbances, promoting enmity among religious groups and violation of the model code of conduct, which is in force for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. The complaint has been lodged against he Assam BJP, represented by president Dilip Saikia, co-convenor of BJP's social media cell Shekharjyoti Baishya and other 'unknown' functionaries associated with the saffron party's social media campaigns in Assam and content strategy for the North East region, Bora told mediapersons after filing the complaint. The Fault (read F-alt) gang of journalists and their pet ecosystem are bawling like professional rotlus ever since @BJP4Assam dropped a video exposing what Assams future would look like if Paaijaan ever grabbed power. @BJP4Assam video clearly spoke about the threat of illegal https://t.co/lBbzdsdd5l Pijush Hazarika (@Pijush_hazarika) September 17, 2025 The Congress leader pointed out that the video titled Assam without BJP posted on the party's social media handles on September 15 portrays an overwhelmingly Muslim-dominated Assam, with visuals of legalised beef sales in public spaces, renamed landmarks adorned with Islamic motifs, exaggerated statistics claiming 90 per cent Muslim population, Muslim individuals in positions, enforcing Sharia-like laws. Bora noted that the video is captioned and narrated in a manner that explicitly promotes fear and hatred against Muslims, tarnishes the image of Congress leaders, particularly Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi. He alleged that the video that ends with the words 'choose your vote carefully', was made to woo voters for the upcoming polls for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTRC). This is not an isolated incident but follows a similar video posted by the same social media handle on September 12... and the dissemination of such content is particularly dangerous in the current context of Assam's fragile communal fabric, the complainant alleged. Bora urged the police to conduct a prompt investigation, including forensic analysis of the video for fabrication, seizure of devices from the BJP social media department. He also urged the police to issue directives to the authorities of the social media platform to immediately take down the post under the IT Act, 2000 to prevent further dissemination and also inform the Assam State Election Commission of the alleged MCC violations. The police said that they have received the complaint and will examine it before any action is taken. The Assam BJP has been posting several videos on its 'X' handle since Monday, claiming that there is a threat from illegal immigrants in the state. Reacting to the video, Gogoi said, The words, actions and images produced by the BJP IT cell do not have the strength to scratch the surface of Assamese society. He said that the proud Assam deserves politicians who help the people of the state reach new heights. Assam has been nurtured by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, Azan Pir, Swargadeo Siukapha, Lachit Borphukan and Bhupen Hazarika. People with links to smuggling of cattle, coal, betel leaves, drugs will not dictate the Assamese mind, Gogoi, also the deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, posted 'X'. The Congress leader said his party wants to build a society of pilots, engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, bankers and business owners. We want to see a 'bor' (great) Assam where hard work trumps hate, decency matters over hubris, democracy crushes autocracy, and everyone is treated with respect, he said. (With inputs from PTI)
US Feds rate cut by 25 basis points comes with caveats, leaving investors lukewarm
NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) Investors look set to face a volatile few months ahead after the Federal Reserve resumed interest rate cuts and opened the door to further easing but tempered its message with warnings of sticky inflation, sowing doubt over the pace of future policy adjustments. Some investors are now less certain that a rapid shift to lower borrowing costs will materialize, potentially dampening optimism that stocks and bonds would get a strong lift from easier policy. Adding to the uncertainty was a wide variety of views within the Fed on the future path of rates. Weve
Stock markets surge in early trade on buying in IT counters after US Fed rate cut
Mumbai, Sep 18 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty started the trade on a buoyant note on Thursday propelled by buying in IT stocks after the US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points and signalled the possibility of two additional rate reduction this year. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 447.5 points to 83,141.21 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 118.7 points to 25,448.95. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma and Tata Motors were among the major gainers. However, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Kotak
BJP Assams Social Media Videos Herald a New Age of AI-Generated Hate
BJP Assams videos and images go far beyond the traditional boundaries of partisan politics.
Assam to host global music icon Post Malone
Assam is set to host global music icon Post Malone in December, in what Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday hailed as a major boost for the states emerging concert tourism sector. Announcing the development on X, CM Sarma wrote: A big win for Assams Concert Tourism Policy. Singing sensation Post Malone is coming []
Assam gears up for electoral roll revision ahead of 2026 assembly polls
The Election Commission has directed Assam booth-level officers to affix house numbers in voter forms, compile lists of centenarians, and flag households with 10+ voters as part of a special intensive revision. Preparations include BLO training and directives from the CEO to ensure immediate readiness.
Process of vital details inclusion in electoral rolls in Assam gains momentum
Assam is gearing up for assembly polls early next year. The Election Commission of India is focusing on updating voter details. Booth Level Officers are collecting house numbers and compiling lists. Special Intensive Revision is about to start in Assam. Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel has issued preparedness instructions. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma supports the revision.
Opposition Parties To File Police Complaint Against Assam BJP Over AI Video
Opposition parties in Assam have said they will lodge a police complaint against the BJP over a controversial artificial intelligence-generated video circulated on social media.
Manipur Dairy to begin supply to milk to Assam Rifles by October: NDDB Chairman
During the event held in Imphal, Meenesh Shah said the supply of milk to Assam Rifles will provide a stable market for milk producing farmers in Manipur
Sikh leaders urge India to lift ban on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan shrine
ISLAMABAD, September 17, 2025 (AP) Sikh community leaders urged New Delhi to lift a ban recently imposed on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan to visit the shrine of Guru Nanak, the founder of their faith. They said the move violates international norms and moral values. The appeal came from Mahesh Singh, vice president of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the official body that manages Sikh shrines in Pakistan, where many holy places of Sikhs are located. His remarks followed the Indian governments Sept. 12 decision to deny permission for Sikhs to cross into Pakistan for Guru Nanaks birth anniversary,
Gold retreats from peak level to trade Rs 1,300 lower at Rs 1.13 lakh/10 g on profit booking
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Gold prices retreated from peak levels and traded Rs 1,300 lower at Rs 1,13,800 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as investors rushed to book profits ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy decision. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.5 per cent purity declined by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,13,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity had jumped Rs 1,800 each to touch a lifetime high of Rs 1,15,100 and Rs
Owaisi criticises BJP Assam for promoting anti-Muslim sentiment through AI video
The BJP is doing this everywhere and is a deliberate attempt to make Muslims realise that they are second class citizens of India, Mr Owaisi said
Stock markets rally for 2nd day amid US trade talk optimism, Fed rate cut hopes
Mumbai, Sep 17 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose for the second day on Wednesday on buying in IT, banking, and auto shares by investors enthused by positive day-long discussions with the visiting US team on a bilateral trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex edged higher by 313.02 points or 0.38 per cent to settle at 82,693.71. During the day, it jumped 361.26 points or 0.43 per cent to 82,741.95. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 91.15 points or 0.36 per cent to 25,330.25. Growing expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and positive US-India discussions on
HYDERABAD: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the Assam BJP for posting a disgusting AI video that depicts a Muslim-majority Assam if there was no BJP. The Hyderabad MP in a post on 'X', alleged that the very existence of Muslims in India is a problem for the saffron party, and heir dream is a Muslim-mukt Bharat. BJP Assam has posted a disgusting AI video that shows a Muslim-majority Assam if there was no BJP. They are not fear-mongering just for votes, this is the repulsive Hindutva ideology in true form, Owaisi said, referring to the Assam BJP's AI video. BJP Assam has posted a disgusting AI video that shows a Muslim-majority Assam if there was no BJP. They are not fear-mongering just for votes, this is the repulsive Hindutva ideology in true form. The very existence of Muslims in India is a problem for them, their dream is a Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) September 17, 2025 The very existence of Muslims in India is a problem for them, their dream is a Muslim-mukt bharat. Besides this constant whining, they've no vision for India, Owaisi added.
Assam BJP shares Islamophobic AI video ahead of 2026 polls, draws flak
In a direct attack against the countrys Muslim community, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam posted an AI-generated video implying that without the saffron party, the northeastern state would be dominated by Muslims. The video was posted by the BJP Assam Pradesh X account on September 15. So far, it has gained 2.5 million views. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Assam CMs big claim: ACS officer Nupur Borah took bribes, sold Hindu land
Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast
WASHINGTON, September 17, 2025 (AP) With the Federal Reserve widely expected Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking for signals about next steps: How deeply might the Fed cut in the next few months? There are typically two different approaches the central bank takes to lowering borrowing costs: Either a measured pace that reflects a modest adjustment to its key rate, or a much more rapid set of cuts as the economy deteriorates in an often-doomed effort to stave off recession. For now, most economists
Who takes statins for high cholesterol to avoid grapefruit juice
The NHS has issued a word of warning to anyone who takes statins, as eating grapefruit juice could make things worse. Statins are the most commonly prescribed medication in India, it has consistently been the most dispensed drug in our country for the past few years. About 2530% of urban and 1520% of rural population in India have high total cholesterol, according to recent data from The Asian Heart institute. Women tend to have higher cholesterol levels than men, and it usually rises as people get older. You might have to take statins if you have high cholesterol since high
ACS Officer Nupur Bora Arrested for Corruption; Raids Recover Cash, Jewellery, and Properties
Guwahati, September 16: Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Nupur Bora, currently serving as Circle Officer The post ACS Officer Nupur Bora Arrested for Corruption; Raids Recover Cash, Jewellery, and Properties appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Second Wave Of Floods Hits Assam, Over 22,000 Affected, 2 Dead In Golaghat
Torrential rains over the past three days have triggered a second wave of floods in Assam this monsoon season, affecting more than 22,000 residents and claiming two lives in the last 24 hours. The fatalities were reported from Golaghat district
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Hearing the National Herald money laundering case on Tuesday, the Rouse Avenue court has listed the matter for further inspection and directed the investigation officer (IO) to appear with the case file on September 26. Thereafter, the court may fix the matter for order on cognisance of EDs Prosecution complaint, and ED had filed a Prosecution complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others. Special Judge Vishal Gogne, after hearing the short submissions of senior counsel for Dotex Merchandise Private Limited, listed the further clarifications from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The counsel
Trump speaks with dear friend Modi on his birthday
New York/Washington, Sep 17 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he had a wonderful phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he extended birthday greetings to his friend and thanked the Indian leader for his support on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The call, which came a day before Modi turned 75, is being seen as a significant gesture as part of the US efforts to reset ties with India amid strain over tariff issues. Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is
Assam IAS officer Nupur Bora arrested for assets 400 times her known income; Rs 2 crore seized
GUWAHATI: Nupur Bora, an Assam Civil Service Officer, was arrested in a case of possessing assets disproportionate to her known sources of income. Sleuths of the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell raided her Guwahati residence on Monday and seized Rs 92 lakh besides jewellery worth nearly Rs 1 crore. Another Rs 10 lakh was recovered from her rented accommodation in Barpeta where she served earlier. A 2019 batch officer, the accused was currently serving as a circle officer in Kamrup district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Bora had been under surveillance for the past six months. She had illegally transferred satra (Vaishnavite monastery) land in Barpeta. We had then transferred her and also ordered a probe by the CM Vigilance Cell. We had been tracking her for the past few days. She was at a resort two days ago. When she reached home, we arrested her, Sarma said. Stating that Bora has two bank lockers, he said the sleuths found that she has assets 400 times more than her known sources of income. I believe we can give her stringent punishment through law. My appeal to people is that if an officer demands money, they should immediately report it to the CM Vigilance Cell, Sarma further stated.
NEW DELHI: In preparation for a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, election authorities in states and Union Territories have been directed to begin mapping electors from past special revisions with the current electoral list of 2025. Officials said the last date will be treated as the qualifying date for this exercise, which in Delhi has now been revised to January 2002, replacing the earlier date of March 16, 2008. Documents accessed by this newspaper confirmed the development. The Commission has ordered Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to be undertaken in all the States and UTS. Further, it is informed the Commission has directed that mapping of electors of the electoral roll-2002 should be done vis-a-vis year 2025. This has already been communicated to all the districts with the direction to complete the exercise of mapping of electors by 26.09.2025 without fail, a letter issued to District Election Officers issued on Tuesday read. This is a very crucial exercise as a preparatory part of the SIR, another document highlighting minutes of a meeting held last week emphasised. However, officials declined to elaborate on the reasons behind the change. When asked for clarification on the date change, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi R Alice Vaz declined to comment, only stating that an official response would be issued soon. We will soon issue a statement answering your queries regarding the exercise (SIR), she said. Top officials claimed that the mapping will help ensure that names are not duplicated and that electors are accurately verified before the revision process begins. If a person with 18 years of age has a name in the roll of 2025, then we can easily match whether his fathers name was in the previous roll. This is actually for the benefit of the electors, Assam CEO Anurag Goel explained while speaking to this newspaper. However, sources indicated that the new mapping exercise is aimed at preventing controversies encountered by the election commission during the SIR exercise in Bihar, especially allegations of targeted exclusions or manipulation of the rolls. The qualifying dates differ across states. Assam has set January 2005 as the reference point, while Tamil Nadu will rely on January 2002s roll for rural areas and 2005s for urban constituencies. We will submit the mapping data soon to the ECI and wait for further instructions regarding the SIR exercise, said Tamil Nadu CEO Archana Patnaik. Sources suggest that the ECIs timing is strategic, as Assembly elections are scheduled in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in April-May next year. They also indicated that the Commission may fast-track the nationwide SIR, expected to commence by the end of the year, to ensure the rolls are airtight well before polling begins.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited banks on two local bamboo species to manufacture ethanol
GUWAHATI: The Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam is focussing on two bamboo varieties that are rich in cellulose content to operate the countrys first bamboo-based bioethanol plant. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Rs 5,000 crore plant in Assams Golaghat district. We are focussing on the endemic bamboo species, mainly Balco (Bambusa balcooa) and Tulda (Bambusa tulda). We are looking at higher cellulose content. We have found that among the local bamboo species, Balco and Tulda have maximum cellulose content when they are around three-and-a-half years old, NRL Managing Director Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan told the media after the PSUs 32nd annual general meeting (AGM) in Guwahati. About 60 lakh saplings have already been distributed among a large number of farmers. The NRL will buy the bamboo from them in high volumes, at Rs 65-70 per pole. We are confident that the farmers will have a good economy out of that. The open market price of a bamboo sapling is Rs 27. We have given those for free to the farmers. They can directly supply the bamboos to our plant or to local-level entrepreneurs who will be responsible for chipping, Phukan said. The NRL, in collaboration with the Assam government, is generating a lot of saplings through tissue culture. NRL Chairman Ranjit Rath said bamboos or bamboo chips would be sourced largely from farmers living within a 250-300 sq km radius of NRL and partly from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.We have a digital payment solution to protect the interests of the farmers and local-level employment. So, a lot of activities have already been done in this regard. The envisaged contribution back to the local economy will be around Rs 200 crore, Rath, also the Chairman & Managing Director of Oil India Limited, said. He added that there are certain bamboo species that grow one metre per day. Meanwhile, in his address at the AGM, Rath highlighted the NRLs robust performance during the 202425 financial year.The NRLs net worth reached the unprecedented height of Rs 16,260 crore as on 31st March 2025 a 25% increase over the previous year. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 25,147 crore from Rs 23,731 crore, reflecting healthy growth of 6% despite margin pressures, the NRL said in a statement.
Amzad Ali, declared foreigner by Assam govt, dies in detention centre
A 56-year-old Bengali-origin Muslim man, arrested in May during Assams crackdown on declared foreigners, succumbed to cancer while in detention center. Amzad Ali, a resident of Rowmari village in Barpeta district of Assam, was arrested on May 28 and sent to the countrys largest detention facility, the Matia Detention Center. His health deteriorated during his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Who Is Nupur Bora? Assam ACS Officer Accused Of Amassing Wealth 400 Times Her Income
ACS officer Nupur Bora was arrested for owning assets 400 times her income, including 2 crore in cash and gold, after raids in Kamrup and Barpeta.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that ACS officer Nupur Borah allegedly transferred Hindu-owned land to suspicious individuals for financial gain while stationed in Barpeta. Following complaints, the CM's Vigilance Cell raided Borah's residences in Guwahati and Barpeta, uncovering substantial amounts of cash and diamond jewelry exceeding Rs. 1 crore, disproportionate to her known income.
Sonia, Rahul call on visiting Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called on visiting Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam here on Tuesday. Sources said the trajectory of bilateral ties and deepening partnership between the two countries was discussed during the meeting. Ramgoolam is on a state visit to India from September 9 to 16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hosted his Mauritian counterpart Ramgoolam at his parliamentary constituency in Varanasi last week, in reflection of rich cultural links between India and Mauritius. During his India visit, Ramgoolam visited Mumbai, Varanasi,
Health awareness helps bring down MMR, IMR rates in Bodoland Territorial Region
GUWAHATI: Maternal and infant mortality rates have significantly dropped in Assams Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), thanks to peoples improved health-seeking behaviour. According to official figures, the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 has declined from 264 in 202122 to 136 in 202425, marking an approximate 46 per cent reduction. Similarly, the number of deaths of infants (less than one year of age) per 1,000 has decreased from 22 in 202122 to 15 in 202425, which is a reduction of around 31 per cent. In 2023, the BTR government launched the Rog Nirmul BTR Mission, which is designed to bring primary and secondary health services to remote corners and reduce financial burdens on families. It integrates mobile healthcare, community volunteers, targeted support for high-risk groups and patient assistance schemes.Har Gobindo Boro, a specialist in health and nutrition, BTR Development Fellowship, said that peoples health-seeking behaviour vastly improved over the past few years. A pregnant woman is required to undergo four antenatal checkups (ANC) compulsorily. The ANC rate has vastly improved. Unlike in the past, people living in rural areas now come out of their homes to avail of healthcare services, Boro said, adding that the rate of institutional delivery has also increased. A key reason behind the improved health-seeking behaviour is the notable increase in home visits by healthcare professionals. The health sub-centres in the villages are now called Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. As they are manned by a community health officer (CHO), their services have also increased, Boro said. He observed that a combination of factors -- improved ANC and institutional delivery rates, increased home visits by health professionals, and the deployment of CHOs to the health sub-centres -- helped improve peoples health-seeking behaviour and reduce MMR and IMR rates. A lot of people now turn up at the weekly Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day event. We regularly maintain the data on the health management information system. After the 6th National Health and Family Survey, we will get the exact figures. Our MMR and IMR rates may decrease further, Boro said. He, however, added that everything has not improved as there are pockets where people still do not come out for the immunisation of their child due to a lack of awareness. Officials attributed the success also to the efforts of 36,500 self-help group women, trained as change vectors to lead the movement for maternal and child health and nutrition. The Hans Foundation-funded 36 mobile medical units are operational, delivering healthcare services across 871 villages every month.
NIT Silchar suspends five Bangladeshi students for alleged involvement in campus violence
GUWAHATI: The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar in Assam has suspended five Bangladeshi students for one year for their alleged involvement in campus violence on the night of September 8. In an order dated September 12, the Registrar of NIT Silchar announced the academic suspension along with expulsion from hostel for a period of two semesters from the institute with immediate effect (JulyDecember 2025 and JanuaryJune 2026). The action was taken by the competent authority based on the recommendations of the Standing Institute Disciplinary Committee, the order further stated. The five Bangladeshi students -- Sk Shahriar Ahmed Akash, Shimantor Ghosh, Saumyajit Paul, Sazzad Hossain Rafi and Md Nur Hossain -- were enrolled under the Indian Council of Cultural Relations and Study in India scholarships. Stating that the five will be sent back to Bangladesh, Dilip Kumar Baidya, director of the institute, said there was evidence suggesting their direct involvement in the incident. On the night of the incident, a group of third-year Bangladeshi students, allegedly armed with rods, knives and screwdrivers, had attacked another group of final-year Bangladeshi students, leaving several of them injured. Two had to be admitted in the intensive care unit of the Silchar Medical College and Hospital. The motive behind the attack was not known.
Data dal volunteers improving health delivery in Assams Bodoland
Volunteers are tasked with assessing ailments and deficiencies to design localised health strategies
Assam Civil Service Officer Nupur Bora Arrested After Rs 2 Crore Worth Cash, Gold Seized
During Nupur Bora's tenure as Circle Officer in Barpeta, she allegedly facilitated the illegal registration of government and Satra land in the names of suspected illegal settlers
Assam Civil Service officer Nupur Bora has been arrested following the discovery of disproportionate assets, including Rs 2 crore in cash and gold worth Rs 1 crore, from her residences. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Bora was under surveillance for six months due to alleged involvement in irregular land transactions.
Transferred Hindu Land For Money: Himanta Sarma On Arrested Assam Officer
Nupur Bora, an Assam Civil Service officer, was arrested on Monday after police recovered nearly Rs 2 crore in cash and jewellery during raids at her residences.
Heres what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple
Sept 16, 2025 (AP) There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy masks that allegedly hydrate your skin or help reduce fine lines. Is any of it necessary? Does any of it work? Social media is having such a huge influence on what were using in our skin and every individual is acting like their own clinician and trying to diagnose their own skin type and experiment with different regimens, said Dr. Kathleen Suozzi, a professor
Where homes become workspaces: Keralas MSME wave, led by women
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16 (PTI) Across Kerala, small businesses are taking root in the most familiar of places. In towns and villages alike, dining tables are doubling as desks and spare rooms as workspaces, as a wave of entrepreneurship reshapes the states economy. Keralas Left government says over the past three and a half years, more than 350,000 new micro, small and medium enterprises have sprung up. Almost a third of them are led by women, many of whom are running their ventures from home. With looser regulations and government-backed digital platforms, these household enterprises are beginning to redraw the economic
Rupee rises 12 paise to 88.04 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 12 paise to 88.04 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as investors are awaiting cues from the US-India trade talks in New Delhi, where American negotiator Brendan Lynch will meet Indian officials on Tuesday. Forex traders said the rupee has faced persistent pressure from uneven flows and US President Donald Trumps tariff shocks. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has stepped up its presence in the offshore non-deliverable forward (NDF) market to cushion volatility, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.05 against the US
Stock markets rebound in initial trade
Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday amid hopes of progress in the India-US bilateral trade talks. A day-long talk on the India-US bilateral trade deal will be held on Tuesday. A rally in global peers also instilled optimism in the domestic stock market ahead of this weeks US Federal Reserve policy meeting. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 201.69 points to 81,987.43 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 52.8 points to 25,122. From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro,
Gold hits new high as Fed rate-cut hopes dent dollar
Sept 16 (Reuters) Gold prices scaled a record peak on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar ahead of the Federal Reserves policy meeting this week, where the central bank is widely expected to cut borrowing rates. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $3,681.18 per ounce as of 0326 GMT, after hitting a record high of $3,689.27 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for December delivery were flat at $3,718.50. The sentiment is very bullish markets are buying into rate cuts, going into this FOMC decision. The outlook remains strong for gold in the short to medium term, said Kyle
Economist and ex-CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joins Congress
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to save the Constitution. Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its
Assam Civil Service Officer Raided, Rs 2 Crore Cash, Gold Seized
A team of Chief Minister's Special Vigilance raided the Guwahati residence of the officer, Nupur Bora.
Assam cops foil bid to smuggle subsidised rice to Mlaya
From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, Sep 15: Assam Police on Monday foiled a bid to smuggle subsidised government rice to Meghalaya, seizing a truck loaded with the smuggled items and arresting two persons from Panbari area under Gauripur police station in Dhubri district. The arrested persons have been identified as Dhananjoy Hajong and Ranjit Hajong, []
Assam: Moran Students' Body Imposes Economic Blockade Demanding ST Status
The movement of trucks carrying oil, coal, timber and tea, among others, has been hampered, with hundreds of vehicles stranded on the Makum Bypass.
Opposition fuelling demographic crisis: PM
PM launches development projects worth around Rs 40,000 cr in Bihar Purnea (Bihar), Sep 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday charged opposition parties with shielding illegal immigrants, asserting that infiltration had caused a demographic crisis in eastern states like Bihar, Assam and West Bengal, making people worried for the honour of their sisters [] The post Opposition fuelling demographic crisis: PM appeared first on Northlines .
Illegal migrants hurting Bihar, West Bengal, Assam: Modi vows cleanup
Assam Vigilance Raids ACS Officer's Home, Seizes Rs 2 Crore Including Cash, Gold
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that Nupur Bora had been under surveillance for the past six months
Assam FIRs: SC extends protection to Siddharth Varadarajan, others from coercive action
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday extended the protection granted to senior journalist Siddharth Varadarajan and other journalists, including the consulting editor of online news portal The Wire , in cases filed against them in Assam over a news article. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi extended the protection after senior advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing for Varadarajan and others, said they had written to Assam Police but not received their response. The top court recorded the submission and adjourned the hearing. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, sought to file his response to the main plea challenging the constitutional validity of sedition law -- seen as the successor to the colonial-era law -- under 2023 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The PIL was filed by retired Major General S G Vombatkere, an Army veteran and Vishisht Seva Medal awardee, against the validity of Section 152 (sedition) of BNS. The top court allowed Mehta to file his response to the plea. On August 22, the top court restrained Assam Police from taking any coercive action against Varadarajan and others in relation to an article on Operation Sindoor. The top court, while protecting the journalists, said everyone was expected to follow the law and asked the journalists to join the investigation while calling for a status report. The FIR was registered against Foundation for Independent Journalism and Varadarajan on July 11, at Police Station Morigaon, Assam, under Sections 152 and other BNS provisions. Similarly, another FIR for the offence of sedition and other BNS provisions was lodged at Gauhati police station for a news article against them. The provision deals with the act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India and says, Whoever, purposely or knowingly, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or by electronic communication or by use of financial means, or otherwise, excites or attempts to excite, secession or armed rebellion or subversive activities, or encourages feelings of separatist activities or endangers sovereignty or unity and integrity of India; or indulges in or commits any such act shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. The top court had asked the members of the Foundation and Varadarajan to cooperate with the case's investigation. Varadarajan was booked after the online news portal published an article on Operation Sindoor, under which India targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in May in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
PM Modi accuses Congress-RJD of demographic crisis in Bihar,says,'....'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress-RJD ecosystem of patronising infiltrators in Assam, Bihar, Bengal, and said that his NDA government is firmly committed to stopping illegal infiltration. He accused them of supporting vote bank politics.
PM Modi accuses Congress-RJD of 'protecting foreign infiltrators' at rally in Bihar's Purnea
PATNA: Amid the ongoing Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated the Centres resolve to drive out infiltrators from the Indian territory and contended that it was the NDA governments responsibility to complete the task. Addressing a rally in Purnea after the inauguration of a new airport terminal and laying the foundation stone of multiple projects, PM Modi accused Congress-RJD of protecting foreign infiltrators. He said that the demography of states like Bihar, West Bengal and Assam has rapidly changed due to infiltration. A huge democratic crisis has arisen due to infiltrators in Seemanchal (Bihar) and Eastern India. People of Bihar, Bengal, Assam and many other states are worried about the safety of their sisters and daughters, he said. He also explained the reason behind setting up the Demographic Mission. Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhis 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', PM Modi said Congress-RJD and its ecosystem were taking out Yatras and raising slogans to save infiltrators. Will interfere in case of illegality: SC sets October 7 for final hearing on pleas against Bihar SIR Warning Congress-RJD, PM Modi said, RJD-Congress people, listen to me, with open ears; whoever is an infiltrator, will have to go. Attacking Congress-RJD fiercely, PM Modi said that 'these' people have not only threatened the honour of Bihar but also the identity of the State. Whenever Bihar progresses, these people get involved in insulting Bihar. You may have noticed that Congress, an ally of RJD, is comparing Bihar with Bidi on social media, he told the gathering. Referring to Union governments decision to promote Makhana production in the State, PM Modi said that a notification about the National Makhana Board has been issued by the Centre. I had promised the people for this. Now it has been fulfilled, he said, amid thunderous applause from the crowd. Earlier, PM Modi inaugurated the newly built Purnea airport terminal and flagged off the first commercial flight from the airport. He also laid the foundation stone of Rs 36,000 crore projects and flagged off four new train services in Bihar. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar thanked PM Modi for his contribution to the all-around development of Bihar. He said that PM Modi has focussed his attention to the states development. We will see a new Bihar after the assembly polls, he said.
Stock markets close lower on profit-taking after recent rally; Sensex drops 119 pts
Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex dropped nearly 119 points while Nifty snapped its eight-day winning run in a highly volatile trade on Monday due to profit-taking in IT and auto shares after a recent rally. Ending its five-day rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 118.96 points or 0.15 per cent to settle at 81,785.74. During the day, it hit a high of 81,998.51 and a low of 81,744.70. The 50-share NSE Nifty settled lower by 44.80 points or 0.18 per cent to 25,069.20, halting its eight days of uptrend. Investors stayed on the sidelines as markets await the
Assams heroic nurses shield newborns from earthquake, video goes viral
Amid the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck parts of the Northeast and West Bengal on Sunday, two nurses from a private hospital in Assam were captured shielding three newborn babies from the shock, ensuring their safety as tremors hit the region. The heartwarming viral video shows nurses in Aditya hospital in Assam rushing to protect Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Students' Body AMSU Launches Assam Economic Blockade Over Scheduled Tribe Status Delay
The Morans, Tai Ahoms, Mottocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Sooteas, and Tea Tribes - remain classified as Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Assam: NIT Silchar suspends 5 Bangladeshi students after violent campus clash
Guwahati: Five Bangladeshi students of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), in Assams Silchar, have been suspended and are set to be deported following a violent clash inside the campus on September 8. All five were studying in India under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship scheme. According to sources, the suspended students [] The post Assam: NIT Silchar suspends 5 Bangladeshi students after violent campus clash appeared first on NorthEast Now .
3 newly appointed ministers to take oath of office in Nepal
Kathmandu, Sep 15 (PTI) Three ministers inducted by Nepals caretaker Prime Minister Sushila Karki into her cabinet will be sworn in on Monday. Karki, 73, the Himalayan nations first woman prime minister, assumed office on Sunday. Later in the day, President Ramchandra Paudel appointed Kulman Ghising, former managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority; Rameshwor Khanal, former finance minister; and Om Prakash Aryal, advocate and advisor to Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, as ministers on Karkis recommendation. The newly appointed ministers will take the oath of office and secrecy at the Presidents Office at Sheetal Niwas in the Maharajgunj area of Kathmandu,
Truck driver abducted, rescued for ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkars house
Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) A truck driver, allegedly abducted after a road rage incident in Navi Mumbai, has been rescued from the house of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in Pune, police said on Monday. Khedkar has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. The alleged abduction took place on Mulund-Airoli road in Navi Mumbai township on Saturday evening when Prahlad Kumar (22) was driving his concrete mixer truck, the police said. The truck brushed against a sports utility vehicle, following which an argument took place between Kumar and two
Gold prices ease in future trade as traders await Fed policy decision
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Gold prices fell Rs 148 to Rs 1,09,222 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Monday, mirroring a weak global trend as market participants stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy decision. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the most-traded October futures fell Rs 148 or 0.14 per cent to Rs 1,09,222 per 10 grams in a turnover of 15,852 lots. The December contract also moved lower, shedding Rs 111 or 0.10 per cent to Rs 1,10,323 per 10 grams in 5,656 lots. Gold hovered around Rs 1,09,000 per 10 grams,
Nurses Shield Newborns In Brave Act During 5.8-Magnitude Assam Earthquake | Video
A CCTV footage, recorded at around 4:40 pm, shows two nurses bravely protecting the babies during earthquake. Watch the video here.
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 5000-crore bamboo ethanol plant in Assam
The polypropylene plant, the foundation for which was laid by Modi, is an important milestone in manufacturing plastic with a wide range of applications, the officials said
Adelaide, Sep 15 (The Conversation) Microdosing originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance mood or performance, with fewer side effects. But the term has taken off to mean anything where you incorporate a much lower dose of something and still reap the benefits. So, does this work for exercise? If you cant make time for a 30-minute run, will shorter bursts of activity do anything for your health? Heres what the evidence says. The minimum you should move According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults should aim each week for either a minimum
Video Shows Moment When Earthquake Struck Assam Hospital
When a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck parts of the Northeast and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, the nurses of a private hospital in Nagaon district of Assam shielded the newborns.
Uttarakhand Congress demands CBI probe into land allotment to Ramdevs aide Balkrishna
Dehradun, Sep 15 (PTI) The Congress has accused the Uttarakhand government of giving 142 acres of heritage land of the George Everest Estate in Mussoorie, worth more than Rs 30,000 crore, to a company linked to yoga guru Ramdevs aide Acharya Balkrishna on an annual rent of just Rs 1 crore. The party on Sunday demanded a CBI probe into the matter under the supervision of the high court. Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Karan Mahara called it the biggest scam in the state so far. He alleged that the scam in the tourism development project of George Everest Estate
Modi slams Congress insult to Hazarika over Bharat Ratna
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the Congress for insulting legendary singer-musician Bhupen Hazarika after he was bestowed the Bharat Ratna in 2019. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had questioned the central government for conferring Bharat Ratna on a singer. Modi said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma showed him a video on Saturday night after they had attended a programme celebrating the birth centenary of Hazarika in Guwahati. I was hurt to listen to a statement by the Congress president. The day Government of India bestowed Bharat Ratna on Bhupen Da, the Congress president had made that statement. I did not notice it then, Modi said. When someone is insulted, I cannot tolerate it. Tell me, if giving Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Da was right or wrong. Congress mocked Bharat Ratna to Hazarika. Was it not wrong? the PM said. I know their ecosystem will go after me today that Modi has started crying again...The people of Assam should ask for an explanation from Congress on why it insulted Bhupen Da, he further said. The PM said the dreams envisioned by such great sons of Assam and by our ancestors are now being pursued with full sincerity by the double engine government. Meanwhile, Modi praised Assam for its growth story. He said while India is currently the fastest-growing country in the world, Assam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. He recalled that there was a time when Assam lagged behind in development and struggled to keep pace with the rest of the country. However, today, it is advancing with a growth rate of nearly 13%. The PM described this as a major achievement and credited the success to the hard work of the people of Assam and the joint efforts of central and state governments. He expressed happiness that the people of Assam continued to strengthen this partnership. PM Modi noted that this is why the chief minister and his team consistently received overwhelming public support in every election, the last being the panchayat election that BJP swept. With 25 years of the 21st century already passed, the next phase of this century belongs to the East and the Northeast, he said. Inaugurates Indias 1st bamboo-based ethanol plant PM Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Indias first bamboo-based ethanol plant and laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene plant in Assams Golaghat district. Addressing a gathering, he described the inauguration of the bioethanol plant as a matter of great pride for Assam. Modi said the two projects would boost industrial growth.
Viral video: How nurses in Assam hospital shield newborns during 5.8-magnitude earthquake
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Assam and northern West Bengal, causing panic and aftershocks. Two people were injured, and houses were damaged in several districts. Amidst the chaos, nurses in Assam heroically shielded newborn babies in a hospital. Prime Minister Modi assured assistance, and disaster management teams are assessing the damage.
Cong backing Pak-groomed terrorists instead of supporting Indian Army: PM
BJP wont allow infiltrators to grab land MANGALDOI (Assam), Sept 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that the Congress, instead of supporting the countrys Army, was backing terrorists groomed by Pakistan. Addressing a programme at Mangaldoi in Assams Darang district, he accused the grand old party of protecting infiltrators and anti-national forces. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Prime Minister also asserted that the BJP would not allow infiltrators to grab land and conspire to change [] The post Cong backing Pak-groomed terrorists instead of supporting Indian Army: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress shares excerpts of Nehru's broadcast to counter PM's claim
In response to PM Modi's criticism of Congress's handling of the 1962 Chinese aggression in Assam, Congress leader Pawan Khera shared excerpts from Jawaharlal Nehru's 1962 broadcast to the nation. Nehru's address reassured the people of Assam and the North East, pledging unwavering support and ultimate victory against the Chinese invaders.
Focus of commanders' meet: Reform, transform
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following his visit to Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam, is set to inaugurate the 16th Combined Commanders Conference (CCC) in Kolkata on Monday.
Don't believe in appeasement, we believe in satisfaction: PM Modi in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns about demographic changes in Assam due to infiltration, particularly in border areas, posing a threat to national security. He inaugurated development projects worth 6,500 crore and announced a nationwide demography mission to identify and remove infiltrators.
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Assam Congress leader and MP Gaurav Gogoi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Manipur and charged the only motive of the trip was to improve the prime minister's image. Slamming Modi's visit, Gogoi called the prime minister's visit unfortunate. He just goes there to improve his image rather than solve people's problems, Gogoi charged. Gogoi likened Modi's visit to the strife-torn Manipur to rubbing salt on wounds. The way he only focuses on his image, he rubs salt on the wounds of people instead of applying ointment, lashed out Gogoi. Modi made his first visit to Manipur on Saturday, the prime minister's first visit since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state. During his visit, he interacted with a section of the displaced people belonging to the two warring communities, Kuki and Meitei. The prime minister listened to the concerns of displaced families at the historic Kangla Fort complex in Imphal and Peace Ground in Churachandpur, and assured them of the Centre's commitment to restore peace and normalcy in the state. A short while ago, I met the affected people at a relief camp. After meeting them, I can say with confidence that a new dawn of hope and trust is rising in Manipur, Modi said in Churachandpur on Saturday. Ethnic violence broke out between the tribal communities in May 2023. More than 60,000 people, nearly 40,000 from the Kuki Zo community and around 20,000 Meiteis, have been displaced due to the ethnic violence. While many of the displaced people have moved outside the state, the majority of them have been living in relief camps in poor living conditions with no privacy and no sources of income. Over 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless after ethnic violence broke out in the state in May 2023.
