Assam CM Suggests Drivers Health Emergency May Have Caused Kaziranga Accident
Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma links a tragic Kaziranga accident to a possible medical emergency of the driver, raising road safety concerns. Assam CM Suggests Drivers Health Emergency May Have Caused Kaziranga Accident
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Assam Chief Minister Announces Compensation Following Kaziranga Tragedy
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pledges financial aid to families of victims from the Kaziranga road accident, which claimed 26 lives. Assam Chief Minister Announces Compensation Following Kaziranga Tragedy
Class 9 student stabs mother, jumps to death from high-rise
Guwahati: A class 9 student allegedly stabbed his mother and ended his life by jumping from the terrace of a multi-storey building here, police said on Saturday, November 14. The student of a private school in Assams Guwahati allegedly attacked his mother with a sharp weapon, inflicting serious injuries to her neck, at their residence 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 among 24 killed in bus-truck collision near Kaziranga in Assam
At least 24 people, including college students, were killed after a minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on November 13. Several others were injured in the accident on National Highway 715 in Golaghat district. Officials suspect overspeeding may have caused the collision.
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CRPF Terminates Jawan Over Death Threat to Commander
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Overspeeding Suspected In Assam Crash That Killed 26
'We suspect that the accident took place when the driver of the minibus lost control.'
Cong's deafening silence on J'khand MLA sexual assault case exposes double standards: BJP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over allegations of sexual assault against its Jharkhand MLA Bhushan Bara involving a minor tribal girl, accusing the Opposition party of maintaining double standards on women's safety and questioning the silence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, party MP Bansuri Swaraj alleged that the Congress repeatedly speaks about women's empowerment but remains silent when serious allegations are levelled against its own leaders. On one hand, India is taking pride in its culture and worshipping Chhathi Maiya, who is the source of the creation of the universe. And on the other hand, you know how the Congress is repeatedly insulting women, who are the embodiment of Shakti, Swaraj claimed. She pointed out that the press conference was being held a day before the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, which is observed as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day)', and termed the allegations against the Jharkhand MLA particularly shameful. In fact, investigating agencies have even registered an FIR under POCSO. If you look at the allegations, they are soul-crushing allegations. The allegation is that the MLA lured that innocent girl with the promise of education, lured her with the promise of a better life, and by bringing that 14-year-old minor on such a false promise, first made her do household chores, beat her, and later, allegations of sexual exploitation have also surfaced, she alleged. This grave matter has come to light through media reports, yet I am astonished that the Congress party, which champions slogans like 'Smash the Patriarchy', along with its leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mr Kharge, have all chosen to remain silent, she added. Questioning the Congress leadership's response to the allegations, the BJP MP asked how long the party would continue to follow what she described as a principle of silence amounting to consent. Have you questioned this MLA of yours? Have you held him accountable? Certainly not. Double standards have become the standard political conduct within the Congress party, she said. To support her allegations of selective action by the Congress, Swaraj also referred to party MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who has faced allegations of sexual harassment by 11 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). She claimed that despite the allegations, the Congress had ewarded him and appointed him as the co-chair of the Election Committee, the Campaign Committee, and the Manifesto Committee ahead of the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections. When the direction is so fundamentally flawed, it is only natural that the state of affairs will also be poor, Bansuri Swaraj added. The BJP MP also raised the issue of Congress leader Harak Singh, who has been appointed chairman of the party's Uttarakhand Election Committee. Referring to allegations made against him by a woman from Assam, Swaraj said the complainant had demanded a DNA test and that the matter had been handed over to a woman police officer for investigation. It is astonishing that the Congress party operates based on political expediency rather than moral principles, she further stated. There is a common thread running through all these instances: The silence of the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, the BJP MP added. Taking aim at Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's slogan on women's empowerment, Swaraj questioned whether the party was equally committed to protecting women's dignity when allegations involved its own leaders. Priyanka Gandhi asserts, with great emphasis, 'Ladki hoon, lad sakti hoon'. I would like to ask, when it comes to leaders within your own party, do you still stand firm for the dignity of women? she questioned. Drawing a comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, Swaraj said, On one side, we have Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose tireless efforts and development-oriented policies have ensured that women in this country are not viewed merely as beneficiaries, but as nation-builders -- recognised as self-reliant entrepreneurs. On the other side, we have Rahul Gandhi, who propagates hollow slogans like 'Smash the Patriarchy,' yet chooses to remain silent when it comes to the dignity of women. However, the public knows everything. Rahul Gandhi, I want to warn you that in the upcoming elections, women voters, in particular, will demand accountability from you and hold the Congress party responsible for every one of its anti-women stances, she stated. The BJP MP also brought up a controversy involving a former office-bearer of the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) at Delhi University, who had been accused of attempting to lure young women with concert tickets, gifts and other inducements. It is alleged that he attempted to lure young women, offering concert tickets, gifts, and other inducements, to take them to Ahmedabad, with the intent of involving them in illicit activities. Notice how Rahul Gandhi has remained silent even regarding the NSUI, which is the Congress party's student wing. This is the Congress party's age-old policy: they say one thing and do another, she claimed. Swaraj alleged that the Congress leadership had repeatedly failed to speak up when allegations of sexual misconduct and exploitation involved people associated with the party. Every time there is deafening silence from the Congress party. It actually shows that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and the Congress party are absolutely comfortable with objectification of women, very comfortable with victimisation of women, and clearly sexual harassment, sexual abuse and rape; these kinds of serious allegations are something that they completely find benign and underestimate what a survivor or victim has to go through. Instead of becoming the voice of the voiceless, the Congress Party goes ahead and rewards its own leaders, Swaraj said. This puts a question mark on the political character of the Congress party, she added.
Dreams of children must remain at heart of everything we do: Himanta Sarma on Children's Day
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday extended his greetings to young ones on Children's Day, saying that their happiness, dreams and aspirations must remain at the heart of every effort undertaken by society and the government. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the Assam government is working to provide children with a stronger foundation and a brighter future through improvements in education, sports and other areas crucial to their overall development. The happiness, dreams and aspirations of our children must always remain at the heart of everything we do, Sarma said in his message. From classrooms to playgrounds, we are working to give every child in Assam a stronger foundation and a brighter tomorrow, he added. Extending his love and best wishes to children across the state, the Chief Minister said that nurturing the younger generation remains central to building a stronger and more prosperous Assam. Children's Day is celebrated across India on November 14, the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The day is marked by special programmes in schools and educational institutions, with a focus on children's welfare, education and development. In Assam, the state government has in recent years placed emphasis on strengthening school infrastructure, improving access to education and encouraging greater participation of students in sports and other extracurricular activities. The Chief Minister's message underlined the importance of creating an environment where children can pursue their ambitions and realise their potential. Sarma has repeatedly maintained that investment in education and youth development is critical to the state's long-term progress. His Children's Day message also reflected the government's focus on providing better opportunities to the younger generation and ensuring that children from different backgrounds have access to the resources needed for their growth and development. As Assam moves forward, the hopes and aspirations of its children will continue to shape the state's journey towards a brighter future, the Chief Minister said, extending his warm wishes to children on the occasion.
Himanta Sarma to visit Kaziranga accident site as death toll rises
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will visit the site of the devastating road accident near Kaziranga on Saturday morning and meet the families affected by one of the worst road tragedies in the state. The latest reports said the death toll has risen to 26, while around 20 others sustained injuries. Several of those injured were rushed to hospitals, including the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, for advanced treatment. The Chief Minister said he would personally visit the accident site to ensure that the affected families receive every possible assistance. I will visit the accident site tomorrow morning to meet the affected families and ensure they receive every possible support, from medical care for the injured to relief for those who have lost loved ones. They are not alone in this difficult hour, Sarma said in a post on X. The Chief Minister said that the state government stands with the bereaved families and prayed for the victims of the tragedy. The horrific accident took place at Rongajan near Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district on Friday when a passenger mini-bus collided head-on with a container truck on National Highway-715. Many of the victims were reportedly students returning from their classes. Rediff The collision left the mini-bus badly mangled, prompting a massive rescue operation involving police, district administration officials and local residents. Initial reports suggested that the passenger vehicle was travelling at a high speed before the collision. Authorities have said a detailed enquiry will be conducted to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the accident and examine whether traffic and other safety norms were violated. Sarma had earlier expressed deep anguish over the tragedy and assured the best possible medical treatment for the injured. His visit on Saturday is expected to focus on reviewing relief measures, meeting bereaved families and assessing the treatment being provided to those injured in the devastating accident.
Assam accident: Autopsy of 26 bodies on November 14; CM to visit injured, meet families of deceased
Twenty-six people died in a head-on collision between the two vehicles at Rangajan on National Highway 715 near Kaziranga National Park on November 13
Assam accident: Autopsy of 26 bodies on Saturday
Guwahati: The postmortem of the bodies of 26 people who died in a collision between a minibus and a container truck in Assams Kaziranga will be conducted on Saturday, November 14, minister Ranoj Pegu said. The condition of seven of the 18 injured people remained critical, said Pegu, who was deputed by Chief Minister Himanta 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 Teen Stabs Mother, Then Falls To Death From Building
It is also not yet known what led to the alleged attack on his mother or the sequence of events between the two incidents.
Kaziranga Road Accident: Death Toll Rises To 25 In Assam, 23 Victims Identified
A passenger Force Traveller and a container truck collided head-on near Hathikuli Tea Estate on NH-715 in Rongajan.
Assam: 23 dead in head-on collision between minibus and container truck
At least 23 people were killed and 20 injured after a minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday. The accident occurred on National Highway-715 near Hathikuli Tea Estate, with several college students among the deceased
Survivors of the fatal bus-truck collision in Assam have alleged that the passenger vehicle was overloaded, carrying nearly 60 people against its capacity of around 30, and travelling at nearly 100 kmph before entering the wrong lane.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Rs 99 crore Biswanath sports and administrative complexes
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Kaziranga Horror: 24 Dead As Traveller Collides With Truck, Dashcam Captures Wrong-Side Driving
At least 24 people have been killed in a horrific head-on collision between a passenger Traveller and a truck in Assam's Kaziranga. Dramatic dashcam footage shows the Traveller approaching from the wrong side moments before the fatal crash. Most of those on board are believed to be students, while several others remain critically injured. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed condolences and assured the best medical care. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced compensation of 2 lakh for each deceased's family and 50,000 for the injured.
Railway Board orders mandatory braking tests after Assam derailment
The Railway Board has instructed all zones to conduct brake feel and brake power tests after train handover, following a probe that linked a malfunctioning main braking system to the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailment near Guwahati.
Truck and bus crash in Assam, India kills at least 24
Several children and the bus driver were among those killed, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. Truck and bus crash in Assam, India kills at least 24
NID Assam Visiting Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
National Institute of Design Assam (NID Assam) has invited applications by email for the post of Visiting Medical Officer. Applications can be sent till 29 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit nidj.ac.in.
CPCB steps up pollution watch; task force to probe industries at Byrnihat
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 13: Industrial pollution in Byrnihat has come under renewed scrutiny, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) constituting a task force to inspect industries operating on the Assam side, where 17 of the 42 units have been categorised as red. The matter figured prominently before the Meghalaya High Court on []
Railways Board asks zones to ensure braking tests after train handover following Assam derailment
New Delhi, Nov 13: Following the derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express near Guwahati, the Railway Board has asked all its zones to ensure that the running crew conducts a braking test after taking the handover of a train in accordance with the laid-down procedure. Additionally, Zonal Railways should conduct a safety drive from 12-11-2026 to [] The post Railways Board asks zones to ensure braking tests after train handover following Assam derailment first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam Crash Kills 24; PM Modi Announces 2 Lakh Aid For Victims' Families
At least 24 people, most of them reportedly students, were killed and several others injured when a passenger-packed Traveller collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga in Assam's Golaghat district. The Traveller was travelling from Bokakhat to Nagaon on National Highway 715 when the accident occurred. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and announced an ex-gratia payment of 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the families of each deceased victim and 50,000 for those injured.
PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Assam Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid for Victims Families
PM Modi mourns the loss of 23 lives in Assams Golaghat district accident and announces financial aid for victims families. PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Assam Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid for Victims Families
Dashcam footage captures the moment traveller collided with truck in Assam leaving 26 dead
At least 26 people, including women and minors, were killed and 20 others injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam's Golaghat district on Friday. Overspeeding and a possible loss of control by the minibus driver are suspected to have caused the accident, officials said. New footage has emerged showing the shocking moment the tragedy struck.
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Kaziranga road tragedy: 26 killed, including students, as minibus hits container
The passenger vehicle was travelling from Golaghat to Nagaon, while the container truck was headed towards Upper Assam, police said. PM Modi has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the injured
Assam Horror Crash: Minibus Allegedly Overspeeding Before Colliding With Truck, 26 Dead
At least 26 people died in a serious accident that occurred on the highway in the Golaghat district of Assam on Friday evening as the passenger minibus hit the goods truck head-on. Over 35 people, including students from the Kaziranga High
26 dead in in minibus accident near Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga (Assam): At least 26 people died, including women and minors, and 20 others were injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday, November 13, officials said. Many of the victims were college students who were returning from their classes. PM Modi announces 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 .
President Murmu and Amit Shah Express Condolences Over Kaziranga Road Accident
President Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah express sorrow over the tragic road accident in Kaziranga, Assam, wishing for the swift recovery of the injured. President Murmu and Amit Shah Express Condolences Over Kaziranga Road Accident
Assam Rifles top brass meet in Shillong
Shillong, Nov 13: The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026 concluded on Friday at Laitkor, under the chairmanship of Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera. Formation Commanders, Battalion Commanders and senior staff officers reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness, with special focus on border management along the Indo-Myanmar border and counter-insurgency operations. Modernisation, new weapons [] The post Assam Rifles top brass meet in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .
Wiki Loves Birds initiative seeks to document Assam
Guwahati: Every bird photographed, every species identified and every observation recorded can help tell a larger story about Assams rich natural heritage. Bringing this idea into focus, a two-day community-led initiative in Golaghat sought to connect bird enthusiasts, conservationists and photographers through avian documentation and open-access knowledge sharing. Titled Birds, People & Open-Knowledge, the initiative [] The post Wiki Loves Birds initiative seeks to document Assams rich avian heritage appeared first on NorthEast Now .
PM Modi expresses grief announces ex-gratia after 26 killed as mini-bus collides with truck in Assam
Odisha CM highlights Kudumi heritage, reaffirms commitment to communitys development
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday lauded the Kudumi communitys ancient traditions, hard work and love for nature, and assured it of the state governments firm commitment to its economic, social and cultural development. CM Majhi made the remarks while addressing a mega cultural programme of the Kudumi community, National Bandana Parab-2026, organised in Mayurbhanj district on Friday. On the auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister extended his warm greetings and congratulations to all members of the Kudumi community. He reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to the social, economic, educational and cultural development of the Kudumi community as part of the State's inclusive development model. Speaking on the occasion, Majhi said, Bandana is not merely a festival but a living poem of the deep bond between nature, the soil, cattle wealth and human relationships. This symbol of nature worship, reverence for agrarian culture and devotion to the soil is the very soul of our culture. He further said the Kudumi community are son of the soil, and their dedication and hard work in making the land fertile and productive offered valuable lessons for society. The unique way in which this community worships nature as a mother and lives in harmony with trees and plants, hills, rivers and streams, and the animal kingdom offers a guiding example for the entire human society, Majhi noted. Praising the bond between the Santhal and Kudumi communities in the Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj regions, the Chief Minister said brotherhood has always occupied a place of prominence in tribal culture. Recalling his childhood days growing up alongside Kudumi families in his village, he shared fond memories of visiting Dhenguan, a traditional community procession or ritual associated with the Bandana festival and enjoying traditional pithas (rice cakes). He also acknowledged the significant role played by members of the Kudumi community as his associates in the political sphere. The Chief Minister highlighted the Kudumi communitys history and social contributions, noting that it is spread across Odisha, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. He said Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar emerged as the principal settlements of the community after the formation of the separate Odisha province, while Baripada came to be known as the unofficial capital of Odisha's Kudumi community. Describing the Kudumis as self-respecting, loyal and patriotic, he said the community believes in overcoming challenges through hard work and has made its mark in agriculture, trade and other professions. He also referred to the community's long-standing demands for ST status and inclusion of Kudumali in the Constitutions Eighth Schedule.
Nomination papers for Council polls scrutinised in Assam
Guwahati, Nov 13: The nomination papers filed by candidates for the elections to the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC) and Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC), scheduled to be held on November 30, were scrutinised on Thursday. Of the 163 nomination papers filed for the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council elections, 163 were accepted. Of these, 130 nomination []
Assam: Man Stabs Family, Father And Two Brothers Dead
A man has been arrested in Assam's Sribhumi district for allegedly stabbing his father and two minor brothers to death. His mother and another sibling were injured in the brutal attack and are receiving medical treatment.
After Family's Plea, Jailed Amritpal Singh Gets 1 Day To Attend Grandmother's Last Rites
mritpal Singh was arrested in April 2023 after a month-long manhunt and later shifted to Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam under the NSA.
23 killed, 20 injured in bus-truck collision in Assam's Kaziranga
At least 23 people were killed and 20 injured after a minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam
Truck and bus collision in India's Assam kills at least 23 people
Chief Minister sends senior minister to oversee relief efforts
Republicans dazed by midterm election defeats grapple with what went wrong
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At Least 23 Killed in Truck-Bus Collision in Assam
At least 23 people were killed, and several others were left critically injured on Friday afternoon after a passenger vehicle carrying over 35 people, including school students, collided head-on with a goods trailer in Assams Golaghat district. According to police officials, the tragic mishap occurred at around 2:30 pm along National Highway 715 at Rangajan [] The post At Least 23 Killed in Truck-Bus Collision in Assam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Golaghat (Assam) [India], November 13 : At least 24 people were killed following a severe head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a container truck in Assam's Golaghat district on Friday. The tragedy occurred in the Rongajaan area near the Kaziranga National Park, police said. State Minister and Bokakhat MLA Atul Bora, who rushed to the accident site to personally oversee rescue and relief operations, provided an update over the phone regarding the casualties and medical response. 24 people died in the accident so far, and 11 injured persons were shifted to Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Bora told ANI, adding that other survivors receiving medical attention were admitted at Bokakhat Civil Hospital. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X, expressed profound grief over the incident, adding that all of Assam stands with them in this hour of grief. He wrote, I am deeply distressed by the tragic accident in Kaziranga earlier today. The scale of this loss has shaken all of us, and my heart goes out to every family that has lost a loved one. No words can ease their pain, but I want them to know that they are not alone. All of Assam stands with them in this hour of grief. Sarma further emphasised that prompt medical intervention remains the administration's primary objective, noting that the Assam Minister is currently overseeing the situation from the site. Our foremost priority now is to make sure the injured receive the best possible medical care without delay. Hon'ble Minister Shri @ATULBORA2 is at the site and personally overseeing the relief arrangements. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured and for strength for the bereaved families, Himanta Biswa Sarma stated. The Assam Minister's visit comes after multiple fatalities were feared following the head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a truck in Assam's Golaghat district on Friday in the Rongajaan area near the Kaziranga National Park, police said. Meanwhile, the police official confirmed that several other individuals sustained injuries in the accident and have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Rescue and relief operations are currently underway at the site.Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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Congress Deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi on Friday accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to completely sabotage the Bharat Summit 2026 by cancelling visas for a large number of international delegates, calling the move a reflection of a fearful administration trying to stifle democratic exchange. Speaking to ANI, Gogoi, speaking on the sidelines of the event, contrasted the summit's global agenda with the Centre's alleged obstructionism. Look, many significant topics will be discussed at the 'Bharat Summit,' and we will have the opportunity to hear the views of our national leader, Rahul Gandhi, on various international issues, Gogoi said. Regrettably, the BJP is attempting to completely sabotage this 'Bharat National Summit.' They have cancelled a large number of visas. Framing the visa row as an assault on free speech and democratic norms, the Assam MP added, It is truly unfortunate that in a country we regard as a democracy, the current government...
According to reports, 23 people died, while many more were injured due to a collision between a passenger bus and a container truck at an area close to Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday. The number may spike reportedly.
Jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh granted one-day custody parole for grandmother's funeral
Khadoor Sahib MP and NSA detainee Amritpal Singh has been granted a one-day interim custody parole by a district court in Amritsar to attend the final funeral rites of his grandmother, according to advocate Karamvir Singh Pannu. Singh, who heads the Waris Punjab De organisation and represents the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary constituency, has been lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam since April 2023. His detention followed a high-security crackdown after a violent protest at the police station. Speaking to reporters, Pannu, who represents Singh, stated that the district court accepted their petition after reviewing arguments concerning the necessity of the legislator's presence for the customary rituals. Amritpal Singh's grandmother passed away recently, and for performing her last rites and rituals, Bhai Amritpal Singh ji's presence was extremely necessary. Accordingly, we had moved an application in the District Court, Amritsar, to perform her last rites and rituals. The judge...
Assam: Wild elephant found dead near Jagiroad with two bullet marks on head
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Kaziranga Road Accident: 23 Feared Dead After Truck Collides With Passenger Vehicle In Assam
Most of the deceased are believed to be students travelling in the passenger vehicle from Bokakhat to Nagaon when the collision occurred.
23 Killed, 7 Injured In Truck-Bus Collision In Assam's Kaziranga
The accident took place at Rongajan, near Kaziranga, when a truck rammed a minibus travelling from Bokakhat to Nagaon.
12 people die in bus-truck collision in Assam's Kaziranga
The accident occurred at Rangajan near Hathikuli Tea Estate in Kohora range on National Highway 715 when the passenger vehicle collided with the truck, a senior officer said
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Assam Police have seized yaba tablets worth over Rs 2 crore from an autorickshaw in Sribhumi district, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police action, highlighting the significant drug bust.
12 Killed in Bus-Truck Collision Near Assams Kaziranga National Park
The accident occurred at Rangajan near Hathikuli Tea Estate in Kohora range on National Highway 715 when the passenger vehicle collided with the truck, a senior officer said.
Assam Shocker: Man Kills Father, Two Minor Brothers In Triple Murder; Five Family Members Injured
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Twelve people killed in bus-truck collision in Assam's Kaziranga
A tragic accident occurred near Kaziranga National Park when a minibus collided with a container truck. At least seven people have died due to the crash, and efforts to retrieve the bodies are ongoing. Local authorities are assessing the situation and managing relief operations for the injured. The minibus was reportedly speeding and lost control before the collision. The critically injured have been transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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Bus-truck collision in Assam's Kaziranga kills at least 7; several others injured
Bus-truck collision in Assam's Kaziranga kills at least 7; several others injured
At least 20 feared dead as minibus collides with trailer truck near Assam's Kaziranga
A devastating collision occurred Friday afternoon near Kaziranga, involving a mini-bus with around 40 passengers that crashed head-on with a trailer truck. Reports from cabinet minister Atul Bora indicate that at least 20 people are feared dead. The mini-bus was en route from Jorhat to Guwahati. Injured individuals were transported to Kohora Model Hospital, with 13 requiring further treatment at Jorhat Medical College.
Microsoft struggles to restore services as outage hits companies and governments worldwide
HONG KONG, November 13, 2026 (AP) From Asia to the U.S., Microsofts outage involving services like Outlook and Teams has dragged on for hours and impacted many users, companies and some government operations as the technology giant struggled to fix the issue. Microsoft said in an update Friday that the outage was affecting a wide range of Microsoft 365 offerings that interact with its Exchange Online and email services. Services including Outlook, Teams and AI assistant Copilot were reported by users to be down. The major outage is affecting services like Outlook and Teams and has impacted users, companies,
Opposition questions BJP's delimitation push; NDA leaders defend move, links to women's reservation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The proposed move to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Delimitation Bill has triggered a political debate, with Opposition leaders questioning the BJP's intentions and its numbers in Parliament, while leaders from the ruling alliance defended the proposed exercise and its linkage with women's reservation. Union Minister Chirag Paswan said the government was seeking to bring delimitation and the Women's Reservation Bill together to facilitate an increase in parliamentary representation and implement the reservation provision. He questioned whether Opposition parties would be comfortable with the changes if women's reservation was implemented immediately. Using Bihar as an example, Paswan said that if the state's existing 40 Lok Sabha seats were increased by 50 per cent, it would gain 20 additional seats, taking its total to 60. He said that under the proposed arrangement, one-third of the seats would be reserved for women and questioned whether political parties, particularly those with a larger number of male representatives, would readily accept such a change. Paswan argued that the leadership of Opposition parties did not understand why the government wanted to bring delimitation and women's reservation together. Especially the southern states have always had concerns that if delimitation is based on population, those states will somehow face a disadvantage. On record, regional parties from the South have stated multiple times that we are having to bear the loss for population control or the mindset of controlling the population, Paswan added. BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal, speaking to IANS, said delimitation was necessary in view of the country's growing population and the increasing number of eligible voters. As the country's population grows and more people become eligible voters, delimitation becomes necessary. Delimitation has been carried out periodically after a certain interval. It will provide more people across the country with an opportunity to participate in democracy, he said. Whatever the Congress and other Opposition leaders say is merely their anti-national agenda, which cannot be accepted under any circumstances, Khandelwal alleged. APCC Vice-President Valiboyina Gurunadham, speaking on the Delimitation Bill to IANS, questioned the need to push the Women's Reservation Bill, saying the legislation providing for 33 per cent reservation had already been passed in 2023 and was awaiting implementation by the Centre. As far as the Congress party is concerned, the Women's Reservation Bill has already been passed in 2023, and it has to be implemented by the Government of India. But contrary to that, again they want to introduce the Bill by linking it to delimitation. As the Women's Reservation Bill to the extent of 33 per cent has already passed; where is the need for the Parliament, or BJP government, or BJP political party to introduce the 33 per cent reservation to women by linking it to delimitation? So absolutely, this is nothing but bogus; as stated by the Congress party, it's nothing but a fabricated falsehood, he said. Gurunadham also raised concerns over the proposed expansion of the Lok Sabha, saying the current strength of 543 members could increase by around 50 per cent to approximately 815. He said the central issue was whether the increase in parliamentary seats would be based on the existing distribution of constituencies or population figures. According to him, the BJP wanted to increase the strength of the House based on population. He claimed that political parties in southern India, including the DMK and parties in Telangana, had opposed the proposal. Gurunadham also said the BJP was hopeful of securing the DMK's support, given the latter's differences with the Congress and other INDIA Bloc parties. Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ashutosh Verma, however, claimed that the BJP had failed to muster the numbers required to push through the Delimitation Bill. The Delimitation Bill remains a major challenge for the BJP. The party tried to introduce the Bill during the Monsoon Session but lacked the required numbers. There were claims that the BJP had managed to break away Samajwadi Party MPs, but the party remained united, with every MP standing firm. The BJP has now run out of options, which is why it is not discussing a special session, Verma said. Congress leader Udit Raj accused the BJP of delaying women's reservation, arguing that the Women's Reservation Bill had been passed in 2023 and that the Congress had also demanded the implementation of reservation for women in 2024. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput accused the BJP of pursuing anti-democratic measures and questioned the timing of discussions about a special session, with the Winter Session approaching. The BJP is always engaged in anti-democratic pursuits. Only a few days remain before the Winter Session, and they are making such discussions because they don't trust democracy, Rajput said. Aam Aadmi Party MP, Sanjay Singh said a two-thirds majority was required to pass the Delimitation Bill, which he claimed the BJP-led NDA did not have. A two-thirds majority is required to pass the Delimitation Bill, which the BJP and NDA do not have. As for the Women's Reservation Bill, we have already passed it. Therefore, they are making false claims. If they genuinely intend to implement women's reservation, they should do so based on the existing strength of the House. For the delimitation Bill, there is a right process which has to be followed, for which they don't have enough votes, Singh said. CPI(M) MP V. Sivadasan alleged that the proposed delimitation exercise was aimed at helping the BJP retain political power. The government is planning to bring Delimitation to capture power. They know that the majority of the citizens are against them. The people of India will vote against BJP and RSS. They are forming the constituencies in Assam for their own benefit, he said. Meanwhile, JD(U) National General Secretary Shyam Rajak said the decision on whether to convene a special session rested with the government, adding that he had been informed that the proposed session was primarily intended to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill. Whether the Delimitation Bill comes or not, it is all a matter within the government. The leader of the House in the Vidhan Sabha building and the committee in the House takes the decision on this. According to the information I have, a special session is being called on the Women's Bill, Rajak said. He said there had been a long-standing demand for women's reservation and expressed hope that the legislation would be passed. The special session is being called because people have been waiting for a long time. There has been a desire for a long time that the Women's Reservation Bill should be passed and a lot of struggle for this has been going on for many years and now I am hopeful that the Women's Reservation Bill will be passed, he added.
Amritpal Singh Granted Parole to Attend Grandmother
Imprisoned MP and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh has been granted one-day parole by an Amritsar court to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Charan Kaur, on Friday. The 32-year-old has been lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail for more than
Brake failure suspected in Kolkata-Sairang Express derailment in Assam
A preliminary probe into the November 11 derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express at Digaru station in Assam has pointed to a possible malfunction in the trains main braking system. Investigators found a key braking component in an isolated condition, raising questions about safety checks carried out after repairs at Panbari station. The exact cause remains under investigation.
Wayanad (Keralam), Nov 13 (PTI) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said Opposition parties had not been informed about any move by the Union government to convene a special session of Parliament to pass the proposed Delimitation Bill. Priyanka was attending various events in her constituency as part of the four-day visit which started on Wednesday. She was responding to reporters queries about reports suggesting that the government was planning a special session of Parliament to discuss the legislation. They have not intimated the rest of us. So, if they are planning it, I dont know. As of now,
Assam Rifles Announces 354 Vacancies for Various Positions Starting November 15
Assam Rifles opens applications for 354 positions, including warrant officers and riflemen, from November 15 to December 14. Assam Rifles Announces 354 Vacancies for Various Positions Starting November 15
MNF refutes claims of land distribution in former Assam Rifles area
The Mizo National Front rejected claims that it allocated former Assam Rifles land in central Aizawl to private individuals, citing legal steps to cancel settlement certificates and urging opponents to apologise, Northeast Now reported.
Triple murder in Assam: Man kills father, 2 minor brothers over family dispute
Mizoram: MNF denies distributing Assam Rifles land to private individuals, warns of legal action
Aizawl: The Mizo National Front (MNF), Mizorams main opposition party, has threatened legal action against individuals making what it described as false allegations that the party, while in power, had distributed land in central Aizawl which was previously held by Assam Rifles, to private individuals. The warning comes amid a controversy surrounding land settlement certificates [] The post Mizoram: MNF denies distributing Assam Rifles land to private individuals, warns of legal action appeared first on NorthEast Now .
