Narrow road poses challenge as pandal braces for rush
Manipurs hills tense after deadly clashes; shutdowns disrupt key highways
Assam Rifles seizes weapons, ammo in Mizoram
Celebrating Sankardeva: GCU festival blends tradition, art & ideas
Retired court employee found dead near railway tracks in Hailakandi
Navodaya alumni meet celebrates achievements, rekindles old bonds
Guwahati students represent school at Parliament
Silchar gears up for Durga Puja with heightened security, traffic curbs
Man arrested from Bengal over JMB offshoot terror conspiracy links
NCB seizes meth tablets worth Rs 43 crore in Guwahati; two held
Blood transfusion blunder puts patient in ICU at Bongaigaon hosp; probe ordered
439 receive govt job appointment letters in Assam
90-yr-old loses Rs 2.1cr in digital arrest, cops nab man in Assam
Forty-five years after its release, Bhabendra Nath Saikias Anirban remains an overlooked cinematic masterpiece. Released on 6 February 1981, it was the directors second film after Sandhya Raag, and like every other film he made, it won the Rajat Kamal for its year. That is a record few filmmakers anywhere can claim. Yet while Assam [] The post Bhabendra Nath Saikias Anirban: An Overlooked Masterpiece of Assamese Cinema appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Railway Police Recreate Assam Students Death At Track
Mannequins dropped from train travelling at 130 kmph to test possible scenarios: Reports
Probe deepens into Assamese student Himashree Boros death
Police are inquiring why the officials did not inquire into the incident in the next station, when a passenger fell from the running train, an senior officer said
Section 163 in Yingkiong amid Siang protests
Prohibitory orders in Kiphire after community clashes
IndiGo to operate daily flights between Guwahati and Itanagar from October 25
Guwahati: IndiGo has launched a direct flight service between Guwahati in Assam and Donyi Polo Airport near Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh, with daily operations scheduled to begin on October 25. The airline currently operates flights on the route five days a week Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The frequency will increase to seven [] The post IndiGo to operate daily flights between Guwahati and Itanagar from October 25 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Lawmaker Calls for Solidarity Amid Ongoing Relief Movement
Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi urges opposition unity in support of disaster relief efforts and the Save Democracy movement. Assam Lawmaker Calls for Solidarity Amid Ongoing Relief Movement
NIA arrests one more in Bangladesh-linked outfit's terror conspiracy targeting Bengal, Northeast
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday arrested one more accused from West Bengal in connection with a terror conspiracy orchestrated by an offshoot of the proscribed terrorist organisation Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), an official said. Several digital devices, including mobile phones and memory cards, were seized from the possession of the accused during the arrest, the NIA official said in a statement. The arrest follows the arrest of 13 accused persons on September 29, after searches conducted at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal and Kerala in connection with the same conspiracy. Earlier, on June 25, the NIA filed a chargesheet against 11 accused before the NIA Special Court, Guwahati (Assam), under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The NIA investigation revealed the involvement of the accused in a conspiracy hatched by Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), an offshoot of JMB, to spread the banned outfit's extremist ideology and expand its terrorist network in West Bengal and the north-eastern states of India. The conspiracy involved the radicalisation of vulnerable youth, the propagation of extremist ideology and the recruitment of individuals into the organisation, the NIA said. The investigation revealed that Imam Mahmud Habibullah, a senior member of JMB, had established IMK with the objective of promoting the banned organisation's agenda in India, the NIA said. The accused allegedly conspired to expand the activities of IMK/JMB through clandestine meetings, religious indoctrination programmes, circulation of extremist literature and misuse of digital platforms, including Telegram, for radicalisation and dissemination of anti-India propaganda, the statement said. They also sought to promote allegiance to the leadership of IMK/JMB and strengthen the organisation's network in India, it said. The NIA said that it is carrying out further investigation in case RC-01/2026/NIA/GUW to find other aspects of the larger conspiracy.
EZE Perfumes enters Northeast India
EZE Perfumes has opened its first outlet in Northeast India at City Center Mall in Guwahati. The launch marks a significant personal milestone for founder Kanishka Jain, as it connects her professional journey to her home city. With over 75 years of perfumery experience, the brand aims to reach consumers in the region. Assamese actress Nishita Goswami attended the event and endorsed the brand's fragrances.
Ram Mandir replica to be Durga Puja draw at Jai Hind Club
Arunachal cabinet approves key reforms in technical education & healthcare
India, Bhutan explore Brahmaputra waterways and Jogighopa terminal for trade connectivity
Guwahati: India and Bhutan are exploring ways to expand inland waterway connectivity through Assam to provide the landlocked Himalayan nation with improved access to global markets. The proposal was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Bhutans Infrastructure and Transport Minister Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung. During [] The post India, Bhutan explore Brahmaputra waterways and Jogighopa terminal for trade connectivity appeared first on NorthEast Now .
IndiGo launches direct Guwahati-Itanagar flight, daily service from October 25
IndiGo has introduced a new direct flight service connecting Guwahati in Assam to Donyi Polo Airport near Itanagar. This service aims to enhance regional air connectivity between the two northeastern states of India. Currently, the flight operates five days a week, with plans to become daily starting October 25. The new route responds to commuter demands for more seamless travel options.
Arunachal cabinet adopts resolution marking PM Modis 25 years in office
Arunachal cop arrested for graft
Centre, Meghalaya assess revival of small-scale coal mining
IndiGo launches Guwahati-Itanagar direct flight service
Rs 43 Crore Meth Seized In Assam, Manipur Duo Held
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Guwahati has arrested two individuals from Manipur and seized over 53 kgs of methamphetamine, valued at more than Rs 43 crore, hidden in truck fuel tanks in Assam. The consignment, sourced from Myanmar, was intercepted on October 6, and a probe is underway to identify the network involved.
Navratri Begins, Devotees Throng Temples Across States
In Assam, the sacred Kamakhya Temple atop Guwahatis Nilachal Hills witnessed a heavy influx of devotees who gathered for early morning rituals
Assam-Meghalaya border villagers unite against proposed Kulsi river hydro project
Guwahati: Residents of villages along the Kulsi River on the Assam-Meghalaya border have united against a hydropower project proposed by the two state governments, despite the long-running border dispute between them. The endangered Gangetic dolphin inhabits the Kulsi River, where the Assam and Meghalaya governments jointly proposed a 55 MW project combining electricity generation with [] The post Assam-Meghalaya border villagers unite against proposed Kulsi river hydro project appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Shubman Gill To Miss Punjab's Ranji Trophy Opener Against Assam
India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Chandigarh, with the possibility of turning out in the team's second game against Chhattisgarh starting Sunday.
SHILLONG, Oct 10: The Opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) has called for an early resolution of the Assam-Meghalaya boundary dispute, cautioning that the urgency to settle the issue must not come at the cost of Meghalayas territorial interests. VPP leader and Shillong Lok Sabha by-election candidate Batskhem Myrboh stressed that any settlement must []
BJP Targets Ajmal After Assam By-Election Victory, Claims Voters Rejected Communal Politics
BJP leader Devashish Sharma asserts voters dismissed communal tactics during the recent Assam by-election, leading to his significant win. BJP Targets Ajmal After Assam By-Election Victory, Claims Voters Rejected Communal Politics
Assam IG Visits Site Where Himashri Boros Body Was Found
Siva Prasad said his visit followed a communication from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Tripura plans Rs 100-crore revamp of Dumboor hydel project
Judicial academy holds clean-air outreach in polluted Byrnihat
IFAD chief flags off Meghalaya turmeric to Singapore
Man killed, another critical in Hailakandi bike crash
NEEPCO records highest-ever profit of Rs 769 crore in 2025-26
Mental health OPD visits, Tele-MANAS calls rise in Assam
Mizoram to count Myanmar, Bdesh refugees & Manipur IDPs in census
12 hours of mayhem in Manipur: 9 killed as violence engulfs Manipurs hill districts
Assam News | BJP Wins Assam's Nagaon Seat After 7 Years, Himanta Celebrates
The BJP has won Assams Nagaon Lok Sabha seat after seven years, marking a significant political gain for the party. The win comes as the BJP makes inroads into Muslim-majority areas of the constituency. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrated the victory, with the party highlighting its performance in a constituency where Muslims account for 62% of voters, according to the Chief Minister.
Arunachal youth group demands detainees' release
Protesters demand CECs resignation, police block march in Guwahati
Two killed as vehicle hits motorcycle in Kamrup
Shubman Gill to Miss Punjab's Ranji Opener
India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam. While the official reason for his absence is not stated, he is expected to feature in the team's second game against Chhattisgarh. This aligns with the national selection committee's directive for international players to participate in domestic cricket.
Shubman Gill set to miss Punjab's Ranji Trophy opener, could return against Chhattisgarh
India captain Shubman Gill will not feature in Punjabs opening Ranji Trophy fixture against Assam in New Chandigarh. However, the batter could return for the teams next match against Chhattisgarh, scheduled from October 18 to...
35-foot pandal to bring harvest festival alive in Guwahati
Dhubri administration plans strict noise checks during Durga Puja
Basic amenities take centre stage at Subhash Nagar Durga Puja
RANJI TROPHY | Punjab should relish opening its campaign against Assam
12 Bdeshi nationals detained in Goalpara, police suspect job scam
Injured Jackal Rescued Near NH-38 In Assam
Guwahati, Oct 10 An injured jackal was rescued in Assams Tinsukia district and sent for medical treatment, state Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced on Saturday. The animal was discovered beside National Highway 38 near Anand Bagh in Digboi. According to the minister, the jackal was first spotted on Thursday night,... The post Injured Jackal Rescued Near NH-38 In Assams Digboi first appeared on Northeast Today .
Grand launch of the new Assamese short film Nirvaana
The journey has begun for Nirvaana, the third Assamese short film produced under the banner of Heartbeat Production. The film was officially released on October 9 at a solemn ceremony held at Aideo Cinema Hall in Panjabari, Guwahati. Popular Assamese actor Jatin Bora formally inaugurated the short film, while acclaimed actress Sagarika Goswami opened the [] The post Grand launch of the new Assamese short film Nirvaana appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam, Meghalaya villagers join hands to oppose States joint hydropower project
Residents of villages along the Kulsi River gather under the banner of Assam-Meghalaya Joint Protection Committee, saying the dam would affect 46 villages
Illegal Bangladeshi immigrant arrested in Jharkhand for chain pulling on Assam-bound train
Drugs, foreign cigarettes worth Rs 10 crore seized in Mizoram; two arrested
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Oct 10 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, seized methamphetamine tablets and foreign-made cigarettes worth around Rs 10 crore in three separate operations in Mizoram and arrested two alleged smugglers and drug peddlers, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that based on credible intelligence regarding transhipment of narcotics in Tlangsam areas in bordering Champhai District, troops of Assam Rifles launched a targeted operation. During the operation, the team carried out thorough checking of the suspected area and recovered 11 kg of methamphetamine tablets, a highly dangerous narcotic substance, packed in ten boxes. The recovered contraband has an estimated market value of approximately Rs 8.80 crore. The seized contraband was subsequently handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department in Champhai for further investigation and requisite legal proceedings. The highly addictive methamphetamine tablets (also called Yaba tablet or party tablet) contain a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine and are misused as high-dosage drugs in neighbouring Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, besides India. This drug is banned in India. In the second operation, based on specific intelligence regarding smuggling of contraband items, Assam Rifles launched an operation in the Bethel areas of the same Champhai District. During the operation, the team recovered 30 Cases of illegal foreign-origin V Cigarettes, valued at approximately Rs 72 lakh. One individual was also apprehended during the operation. The seized contraband and the apprehended individual were subsequently handed over to the Legal Metrology Department in Champhai district for further investigation and requisite legal proceedings. In the third operation, based on specific intelligence regarding smuggling of cigarettes, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Aizawl District Executive Force, conducted an operation at Seling. During the operation, the team recovered 14 Master boxes and 249 boxes of foreign-origin cigarettes, containing a total of 1,89,800 cigarette sticks, valued at approximately Rs 47.45 lakh. One person was apprehended, and one car carrying the contraband was seized. The apprehended individual, along with the seized cigarettes and vehicle, was subsequently taken into custody by Aizawl District Executive Force for further legal proceedings. These successful operations reflect the continued commitment of Assam Rifles, in close coordination with civil agencies, towards curbing the smuggling of contraband and maintaining security in Mizoram, an Assam Rifles statement said. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast because of their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and their proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions. Six districts of Mizoram and five districts of Manipur share around 910 km of unfenced international border with Myanmar, making the region vulnerable to cross-border smuggling of narcotics and other contraband.
Assam Congress Stages Satyagraha In Guwahati, Demands Resignation Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Assam Congress on Saturday staged a Satyagraha at Chachal in Guwahati, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress leaders Ripun Bora, Mira Borthakur, Binanda Saikia, Satyabrata Kalita and other party members joined students, youth, writers, intellectuals, artists and litterateurs in the protest. The demonstrators stressed the need to safeguard democracy... The post Assam Congress Stages Satyagraha In Guwahati, Demands Resignation Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses state-related issues
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Oct 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed various issues concerning the state, officials said. After meeting the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh in a post on his official X account said: It was a privilege to meet the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. His visionary leadership continues to inspire our commitment to building a peaceful, prosperous and Viksit Manipur as part of Viksit Bharat. The Manipur Chief Minister is in the national capital since October 10. Khemchand Singh separately held meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, and Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and discussed various issues of the state. Both the Union Home Minister and other two Union Ministers told the Chief Minister that they would soon visit Manipur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Chief Minister Khemchand Singh of the Centre's full support in restoring peace and ensuring progress in the state, as well as in fulfilling the aspirations of its people. A senior official of Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Imphal said that the Home Minister also appreciated the sustained efforts of the state government to bring peace and normalcy in Manipur. Khemchand Singh on Thursday called on the Union Home Minister Shah at his official residence in New Delhi and during the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised him of the measures taken up by the state government for restoring peace and normalcy in the state. The Chief Minister told Union Minister Shah that the state government has succeeded in resuming the Imphal-Dimapur (Nagaland)-Guwahati bus service, which has brought much-needed relief to the common people. In a significant development, inter-state passenger bus services between Manipur, Assam and Nagaland resumed on August 21 after a gap of more than three years.
INDIA bloc leaders in J&K hold protest under Save Democracy Week campaign
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) INDIA Bloc leaders belonging to different political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday carried out a joint protest under the nationwide Save Democracy Week and Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao campaign. For the first time, political rivalries belonging to the Congress, National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday came out together to stage a joint protest here. The protesters attempted to start a protest march from the Congress headquarters on the Maulana Azad Road, but were stopped by police personnel deployed in strength to prevent the march. They were forced to withdraw into the compound of the Congress, where they subsequently staged a symbolic protest within the office premises. The INDIA bloc protesters were carrying flags of the Congress, NC and PDP. Congress leaders accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of undermining the Constitution and democratic institutions. Protesters said they were holding a joint peaceful protest and that there is one united voice from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari that Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister and Home Minister, should go. The leaders also criticised restrictions imposed in Delhi, including curbs on movement and internet services, and alleged that democratic freedoms were under threat. The INDIA bloc leaders urged people across the country to unite in defence of the Constitution and democratic institutions. The Save Democracy Week campaign (also known as the Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao or Save Vote, Save Country campaign) is a nationwide political movement launched by the opposition INDIA bloc, being held from October 2 to October 8, 2026 (with extended regional demonstrations following into mid-October). The protests and rallies target the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, following reports that millions of voters faced exclusion or list modifications. The demands include the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, halting or reviewing the SIR process of voter lists, restoring the selection process for Election Commissioners based on the Supreme Court's committee model (comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Justice of India), and protecting Article 326 and citizens' universal adult suffrage. Opposition parties organised marches and protests aimed at the ECI and Parliament, demanding institutional transparency. In J&K, joint protests by the INDIA bloc (including Congress, NC, and PDP) took place in Srinagar and Baramulla, featuring rallies and effigy-burning demonstrations outside party offices. Rallies, press meets, and collectorate marches were organised across states including Jharkhand (Ranchi), Telangana (Hyderabad), Assam (Diphu and Karbi Anglong), Haryana (Chandigarh) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Tribal Affairs Ministry says 25 lakh titles distributed under Forest Rights Act
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) As many as 25 lakh titles have been distributed out of the 54 lakh claims received till August 31 under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA), an official said on Saturday. Speaking at the Second Regional Review Conference on implementation of FRA in Kolkata, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), said on Friday that out of over 54 lakh claims received nationally, about 11 lakh claims still remain pending at different stages. The official said over 18 lakh claims have been rejected, noting that Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Assam account for substantial pendency concentrated in particular districts, according to a statement. He highlighted that the Regional Conference focuses on the following key priorities such as timely disposal of pending claims and review of rejected claims in accordance with the Act and Rules, reconciliation of FRA data, digitisation of FRA case records, incorporation of recognised rights into revenue and forest records, acceleration of recognition of Community Forest Resource Rights and Habitat Rights recognition for PVTGs. The Conference brought together senior functionaries of the Tribal Welfare, Revenue and Forest Departments and Tribal Research Institutes of eight States, namely West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, said the statement. Additionally, senior officials of Andhra Pradesh were invited to share the best practices the State has undertaken on digitisation, integration of FRA titles into government records, taking up proactive measures on convergence of livelihood schemes with FRA titleholders and providing credit facilities to the right holders, said the statement. District officials- Collectors, Sub-Collectors and ITDP/ITDA Project Officers- from districts having a large pendency of FRA claims also attended to review the status of implementation and deliberate on a coordinated way forward. The Conference follows the First Regional Review Conference held in Bengaluru on September 10 for the Southern States. Secretary, MoTA, said that the FRA places the rights, dignity and aspirations of forest-dwelling communities at the heart of inclusive and sustainable development. She emphasised that recognised rights must be incorporated into Revenue and Forest records with accurate maps and that convergence with programmes for productive land use, housing and livelihoods must become a regular part of implementation. The Director, FRA, MoTA, presented the national scenario, including pendency in high-pendency States and priority districts. Her presentation also covered the importance of incorporating the Record of Forest Rights into revenue and forest records in line with the Ministrys advisory of June 24, 2026 and Habitat Rights under the Ministrys guidelines of January 5, 2026.
'Conspiring With Foreign Powers': Shivraj Chouhan Slams Rahul Gandhi, Oppn Amid CJP Protest
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan reacts to the recent bypoll results, hailing the BJP-NDAs performance in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. He said the results reflect public faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP-NDA leadership and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.Chouhan also targeted the opposition, accusing it of attempting to create chaos through protests and undermine constitutional institutions. He further alleged that the opposition was acting with support from foreign forces.Watch Shivraj Singh Chouhans full statement on the bypoll results, the Modi governments development agenda and his allegations against the opposition.
Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
On Camera, Woman Lawyer Assaulted In Government Office In Assam
An argument had erupted between the lawyer and revenue officials during a hearing in a land acquisition case.
GenZ deserves better than undeclared Emer-GenZ: Tharoor slams govt
New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Hitting out at the Modi government, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday claimed that Delhi is witnessing a war-like deployment, and said our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ. He said the government should provide answers, not lathis; expression, not repression. Tharoor, who was in Berlin this week, said he returned to the national capital after 2 am and has rarely seen anything like what Delhi is witnessing now. Checkpoints every few hundred metres, concrete barriers and spike strips laid across our roads, a war-like deployment of 22,000 police and paramilitary across the city,
Atal Amrit Abhiyan Society Assam Recruitment 2026
Atal Amrit Abhiyan Society Assam has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 17 vacancies, including Medical Officer, SAFO - Medical, Claims Executive, and Operation Executive posts. Online applications will be accepted till 25 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, atalamritabhiyan.assam.gov.in.
India detains youth protest leader to defuse rally against election chief
NEW DELHI, Oct 10 (Reuters) Police detained scores of protesters and their leaders on in the Indian capital on Saturday amid patrols by thousands of security forces, with travel and telecoms links suspended, in a lockdown to stop a youth protest asking the election chief to quit. The protest by the Cockroach youth movement aimed to draw thousands of demonstrators against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a revision of voter lists that critics say favours Prime Minister Narendra Modis Bharatiya Janata Party. Long live the revolution, chanted some of the young protesters in central Delhi chased by police,
Assam student found dead in Srikakulam, AP police form SIT
The Superintendent of Police, Srikakulam, along with a Special Investigation Team, visited the crime scene and conducted enquiries. RFSL team, clues team, dog squads and drone teams inspected the scene of the offence and areas along the railway track to unearth the clues if any, says official
Assam Rifles Seized Drugs, Illegal Cigarettes Worth Over
Aizawl, Oct 10: The Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets worth approximately 8.80 crore and illegal foreign-origin cigarettes valued at 47.45 lakh in two separate operations in Mizoram on October 8, 2026. One person was apprehended in connection with the cigarette seizure. In the first operation, Assam Rifles personnel recovered 11 kg of methamphetamine tablets concealed... The post Assam Rifles Seized Drugs, Illegal Cigarettes Worth Over 9 Crore In Mizoram first appeared on Northeast Today .
Modi-Shah duo extremely nervous, rattled by peaceful protest of youth: Congress
New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) The Congress on Saturday claimed that the PM-HM duo is extremely nervous and rattled by a peaceful protest of youth, and asserted that the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is a moral imperative. The opposition party also said the suspension of the SIR that has already disenfranchised nearly 14 crore Indians is essential to restore public faith and trust in the election system. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the nations capital has been turned into a fortress and armed security personnel are all over the place. The PM-HM (Narendra Modi-Amit
Andhra Pradesh Police Launch SIT Probe Into Death Of Assamese Student Himsri Boro
Amaravati, Oct 10: The Andhra Pradesh Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of an Assamese student whose body was discovered near a railway track in Srikakulam district. According to an official release, the body of Himsri Boro was found on October 7 near Penubarthi village, lying on the right... The post Andhra Pradesh Police Launch SIT Probe Into Death Of Assamese Student Himsri Boro first appeared on Northeast Today .
Police Form SIT to Probe Assamese Students Death in Srikakulam
Boro, who was studying BBA in Guwahati, arrived in Visakhapatnam on August 16 with a 10-member dance group of two men and eight women.
CJP stir against CEC: Several protesters on way to Jantar Mantar detained
New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Stringent traffic restrictions came into force across the national capital from 6 am on Saturday ahead of a protest at Jantar Mantar by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with diversions planned at several points across Delhi. Police personnel were out in large numbers across the capital, manning barricades and keeping a close watch on vehicular movement as security was stepped up ahead of the demonstration. The heightened security comes amid traffic curbs, metro restrictions, train cancellations and a mobile internet suspension in parts of the national capital. Delhi Traffic
Trump veers into Nobel Prize grievances during upstate New York rally on day award is announced
SYRACUSE, N.Y., October 10, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump veered far from midterm election politics during a rally in upstate New York on Friday, aiming a bitter diatribe at the Norwegian Nobel Committee for giving the Peace Prize he has long sought to South African jurist Navanethem Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief, for her work on justice and accountability for war crimes and genocide. Trump unspooled a lengthy argument explaining why the award was an indelible stain on the country of Norway, saying he should have received the Nobel Peace Prize, but didnt. Trump claimed, as
Pesticides in breast milk? The unasked question in Kashmirs orchards
Srinagar, Oct 09: As chemical pesticides remain part of crop protection in Kashmirs apple-growing belt, an important environmental health question remains unanswered: are women who work in or live near orchards exposed to pesticides that can be detected in their breast milk? Research conducted in other parts of India has found pesticide residues in breast-milk samples collected from nursing mothers. However, comparable published evidence establishing the presence and concentrations of such residues among lactating women in Jammu and Kashmir was not identified in the literature reviewed for this report. The gap is significant for a region where horticulture supports thousands of farming households and women participate in a range of agricultural activities, including pruning, picking, sorting and handling harvested produce. Although these activities do not necessarily involve direct pesticide application, exposure may occur through contact with recently treated plants, contaminated surfaces or soil, spray drift and other environmental pathways. The extent of such exposure depends on the chemicals used, application practices, protective measures and the time elapsed since spraying. The absence of local breast-milk data means that the nature and extent of this potential exposure remain uncertain. Studies elsewhere in India detect pesticide residues Several peer-reviewed studies have investigated pesticide residues in human breast milk across India. A study published in Environmental Pollution in 2021 analysed 81 breast-milk samples collected from Kolkata and Nadia in West Bengal. Researchers detected organochlorine pesticides and selected newer compounds, including pyrethroids and neonicotinoids. Most of the substances investigated showed higher average concentrations in samples from Kolkata than in those from Nadia. In Assam, a study published in Science of the Total Environment in 2011 reported residues of DDT and HCH in breast milk collected from Dibrugarh and Nagaon. Another study, published in the same journal in 2013, analysed 53 breast-milk samples from Punjab and reported several pesticide compounds, including DDT and its metabolites, HCH isomers, endrin, endosulfan, cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos. Research published in Environmental Pollution in 2009 also documented persistent organochlorine compounds in breast milk collected from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. The findings establish that selected pesticide compounds and their metabolites can be detected in human milk. However, the studies examined different populations under different conditions and cannot be used to estimate the prevalence of pesticide residues among mothers in Jammu and Kashmir. Nor do they establish that the same compounds or concentrations occur in Kashmiri women. Kashmirs horticultural sector warrants investigation The question assumes particular relevance in Kashmir, where apple cultivation is an important source of income and agricultural chemicals are used to protect crops against pests and fungal diseases. A study published in the Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology in 2010 cited estimates of approximately 7,750 metric tonnes of fungicides and 3,186 metric tonnes of insecticides used annually in Kashmirs orchards. These are historical estimates and should not be treated as current consumption figures without verification against more recent official records. Pesticide-use figures alone cannot establish the level of exposure experienced by farmers or their families. The risks associated with individual chemicals differ, as do the ways in which they enter the environment and human body. For orchard workers, relevant exposure factors include pesticide handling, the use of protective equipment, the interval between spraying and returning to treated areas, and contact with treated crops. Residential proximity to orchards, dietary sources and drinking water may also be relevant. A local investigation would need to account for these factors rather than assume that orchard work is the sole source of exposure. Why breast-milk monitoring matters Certain persistent pesticides, including some organochlorine compounds, can remain in the environment for long periods and accumulate in fatty tissues. Some may subsequently be detected in human breast milk. Other pesticides have different chemical properties and may break down more rapidly. Their presence in breast milk cannot be assumed simply because they are used in agriculture. Scientists would therefore need to identify the chemicals currently used in Kashmirs horticulture and select a suitable laboratory testing panel. Samples would need to be analysed using validated methods, with results reported alongside laboratory detection limits and appropriate quality controls. A study could compare samples from lactating women directly involved in orchard work with those from women who live near orchards but do not handle pesticides, as well as women from areas with less direct horticultural exposure. Researchers could collect information on agricultural activities, pesticide-handling practices, protective equipment, residential location, diet and drinking-water sources. This would help examine whether detected residues are associated with particular exposure patterns. The findings would establish a baseline for the study population, although a cross-sectional study alone could not prove that orchard work caused a particular residue concentration. Detection does not automatically mean harm The detection of pesticide residues in breast milk does not, by itself, establish that a concentration is harmful to an infant. Health risks depend on the chemical, the concentration, the duration and route of exposure, and the available toxicological evidence. Public-health communication must therefore avoid equating the presence of a residue with a confirmed health effect. Breastfeeding should not be discontinued solely because of general reports about environmental pesticide contamination. Women concerned about a specific or substantial exposure should seek advice from qualified healthcare professionals. The more immediate priority is to reduce avoidable exposure among agricultural workers through appropriate protective equipment, adherence to product-specific safety instructions, observance of re-entry intervals and improved pesticide management. Integrated pest management, which combines pest monitoring, preventive measures and targeted chemical treatment, could also help reduce unnecessary pesticide applications. A research gap that needs attention For Jammu and Kashmir, the central question remains unresolved. The studies reviewed for this report do not establish whether pesticide residues are present in the breast milk of women working in the regions orchards, how frequently they might occur or which compounds warrant particular attention. Addressing the gap would require collaboration among agricultural scientists, public-health researchers, environmental laboratories and relevant government departments. Any study involving lactating women would also require ethics approval, informed consent, reliable laboratory procedures and safeguards for participants privacy. Alongside biological monitoring, authorities could improve records of pesticide use and strengthen environmental monitoring to help researchers identify locally relevant exposure pathways. For a region whose agricultural economy depends heavily on horticulture, measuring potential exposure is an important step towards understanding the wider environmental implications of pesticide use. Studies from other Indian states provide a basis for asking the question. Only systematic testing in Jammu and Kashmir can establish what, if anything, is present in the breast milk of women living and working around its orchards.
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