The Election Commission (EC) will today hold bypolls for five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituency across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Counting of votes will take place on Friday.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolts Assam's Nagaon
An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Nagaon district in Assam early Tuesday morning. The tremors occurred at 4:23 AM IST and were recorded at a depth of 33 kilometres. Earlier on October 5, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake jolted Una in Himachal Pradesh without causing any reported damage. Both earthquakes were monitored by the National Centre for Seismology, who provided details of the events.
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In Assams Nagaon, where the Lok Sabha byelection will be held, the fight is expected to be between the ruling BJP, the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front
First international cargo vessel leaves eastern Assam since 1947
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Assam Celebrates 200 Years of Tea with Statue Unveiling of Maniram Dewan
Assams Chief Minister unveiled a statue of Maniram Dewan, honoring his contributions as a pioneer in the tea industry and a freedom fighter. Assam Celebrates 200 Years of Tea with Statue Unveiling of Maniram Dewan
Laiba Ka Ghar: Assam to Bengaluru, a Story of Migration, Motherhood and Belonging
Kharupetia, Assam is where Jasmins story beginsa small village where she grew up surrounded by familiar food, language, people and traditions. Today, at just 21, she is raising her daughter Laiba in Bengaluru, thousands of kilometres away from the home she once knew. Here, almost everything feels different. The food tastes unfamiliar, the language sounds [] The post Laiba Ka Ghar: Assam to Bengaluru, a Story of Migration, Motherhood and Belonging appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates Bongaigaon Medical College, Emphasizes Development Agenda
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Bongaigaon Medical College, highlighting the importance of public support in development projects. Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates Bongaigaon Medical College, Emphasizes Development Agenda
Animal welfare groups seek clarity over transfer of five Assam elephants to Tamil Nadu
In a joint representation to the Chief Minister and other authorities, the organisations sought clarity on whether the elephants were gifted, purchased or transferred
Mizoram guv asks IRCON to expedite Paletwa-Zorinpui road project
Mizoram records 6.75 lakh tourist arrivals till Aug this year
Community norms shape plastic-waste practices: NU study
IIT-G uses taro plants, zig-zag flow to treat livestock wastewater
Nagaon LS constituency votes today, EC assures fair, secure polling
Govt gears up for urban growth & better living under Viksit Assam initiative
Assam CM unveils Maniram Dewan bust, charity tea auction raises Rs 2.26 cr for flood relief
CM congratulates BPF on completing one year in office
Nehu mulls Centre for Indo-Thai Collaboration
Each Guwahati neighbourhood to house a reading corner as GMC plans libraries in all 60 wards
Passengers seek time-bound upgrade of Silchar, New Haflong rail stations
3-year-old dies in mothers arms as parents walk 10 km seeking treatment in Meghalaya
AJYCP hits the streets in Sivasagar over pending flood assistance
Counting of Silchar civic poll votes today, security stepped up
138 fall ill after consuming prasad at religious ceremony in Majuli
Methanol-laden vessel leaves Dibrugarh for Bdesh via Brahmaputra
Gauhati HC admits plea challenging MK Yadava
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on Monday admitted a writ petition filed by Amarjyoti Choudhury challenging the legal authority under which retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer M.K. Yadava is continuing as Special Chief Secretary (Forest), Assam, with full Financial and Administrative Powers. The High Court issued notices to the Assam government and other respondents [] The post Gauhati HC admits plea challenging MK Yadavas authority as Assam Special Chief Secretary appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Motha sweeps Tripura ADC village committee polls with 2,803 seats
Animal Welfare Activists Seek Probe Into Transfer of Five Assam Elephants to TN
Questions have also been raised over the elephants birth and ownership records.
9 PRE-PAK (Pro) cadres held over MLA house blast & recruiting members
ED busts Rs 1,000-crore betel nut smuggling syndicate across Northeast
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has unearthed a well-organised, multi-layered syndicate allegedly involved in smuggling foreign-origin areca nut into India through the India-Myanmar border and laundering the proceeds, with bank credits exceeding Rs 1,000 crore identified in accounts linked to the network. According to officials, the EDs Guwahati Zonal Office conducted searches on October 1 at 16 premises in Guwahati, Siliguri, Bagdogra, Phansidewa and Cooch Behar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation was launched based on 11 FIRs registered by the Assam Police and West Bengal Police under various sections of the IPC/BNS and the NDPS Act against persons allegedly involved in smuggling, transporting and selling Indonesian, Thai and Burmese-origin areca nut. According to the ED, the consignments were brought into Mizoram through Myanmar and then transported to West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states using forged GST invoices, e-way bills and transport documents. The agency said dried areca nut was ferried across the Tiau River at Zokhawthar in small lots, bypassing the Land Customs Station. Agents on the Myanmar side allegedly sold the consignments to front firms in India. These firms were allegedly registered in the names of local residents of Champhai who had no real stake in the business. The GST registrations and bank accounts were allegedly controlled by persons based in Silchar, Assam. From Silchar, the consignments were allegedly moved to godowns around Guwahati, where they were re-bagged and re-documented before being transported through the Siliguri corridor to consuming states. The ED said the operation involved Bikaner Assam Roadlines India Ltd and associated concerns allegedly controlled by Sushil Daga. Their bank accounts showed credits of several hundred crores from areca nut traders. The agency also alleged that protection money was collected from transporters to ensure safe passage of smuggled consignments. Searches at the premises of DNG Biotech Pvt Ltd, Jai Karni Tradings Pvt Ltd, Purvottar Agro Pvt Ltd, N R Associates and others led to the seizure of approximately Rs 95 lakh in unaccounted cash, digital devices, property and investment documents and bank records. Fixed deposits worth approximately Rs 85 lakh were also frozen. Further investigation is underway.
First international cargo leaves Assams Bogibeel for Dhaka since independence
The vessel will travel about 768 kilometres down National Waterway-2 on the Brahmaputra River in India to the Indo-Bangladesh border, then continue along the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR)
Assam: Dibrugarh Sends First International Cargo From Bogibeel To Bangladesh Since Independence
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flags off 540 tonnes of APCL Methanol from Bogibeel to Dhaka, with Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma joins virtually. Voyage on the Brahmaputra (NW-2) tests river as Freight Corridor Linking Indias Northeast to Overseas Markets. The steamer whistle that fell silent in 1956 is heard again today, says Sarbananda Sonowal.... The post Assam: Dibrugarh Sends First International Cargo From Bogibeel To Bangladesh Since Independence first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur govt working to facilitate return of violence-hit people: CM Khemchand Singh
Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 5 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said that since the formation of the new government on February 4, 2026, the state government has been working tirelessly to facilitate the return of violence-affected internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their respective homes and villages. He said that the government has held several rounds of talks with representatives of various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to bridge the trust deficit that has emerged due to the crisis. The Chief Minister made the statement on Monday at the distribution of benefits worth Rs 2,19,25,000 to eligible labour card holders, especially for IDPs, under the Special Scheme for financial assistance for education of children staying at relief camps and other schemes of the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the City Convention Centre, Palace Compound in Imphal. Khemchand Singh further expressed that sheltering in relief camps is not comfortable and that not being able to return to ones own home is deeply disheartening. He stated that the crisis has led to the suffering of innocent people in both the valley and the hills. Noting the positive outcome of the resumption of bus services along Imphal- Guwahati via Dimapur (Nagaland), the Chief Minister stated that it has lessened the burden on players participating in tournaments held outside the state and students studying outside Manipur, as airfares are expensive. He added that nearly 450 to 500 passengers are travelling using public transport services every day. 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. The Chief Minister maintained that the IDPs had fled their homes with nothing, and that the government has been making efforts to meet their needs through various Government schemes and basic needs. He informed that nearly 2,531 IDPs are being provided assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer and added that those IDPs who are yet to be registered should do so with the concerned authority to receive the assistance. Regarding Mission Pathshala, the state government is making every effort to ensure that the benefits reach the IDP students of the state. He also informed that frequent meetings are being held with representatives of the IDPs to address their grievances. Rajya Sabha MP Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi stated that extending assistance and support to the needy people of the state remains the governments foremost priority. Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of empowering the weaker section of society, she said that they have been empowered by reaching out to the grassroots and implementing various beneficial schemes for the needy. She also lauded Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh for his courageous decision to visit Jiribam district by road, prioritising the welfare of the people of Manipur. During the programme, 2,531 beneficiaries were provided assistance of over Rs 1.42 crore under the Special Scheme for Financial Assistance for the Education of Children Staying in Relief Camps (IDPs). In addition, eight beneficiaries received assistance of around Rs 19 lakh under the Immediate Assistance in Case of Accident (Accidental Death) scheme, and 194 beneficiaries received around Rs 58,20,000 under the Natural Death Benefit scheme. Tourism and Art and Culture Minister Khuraijam Loken Singh, several MLAs, Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur and other officials attended the programme.
Catholic Association of Shillong donates Rs 5 lakh to Assam
Shillong, Oct 5: The Catholic Association of Shillong yesterday handed over a draft for Rs 5 lakh to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as donation towards the Chief Ministers Relief Fund for flood-affected people in Assam. The donation was handed over by Vice President Barnabas Nongbah, accompanied by General Secretary H. Kharlyngdoh, Past President [] The post Catholic Association of Shillong donates Rs 5 lakh to Assam first appeared on Highland Post .
Zubeen Garg death probe : SC to hear key accused's bail plea in November
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the case concerning the death of Assams iconic singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, and posted the matter for further hearing in the first week of November. Mahanta, who is currently lodged in Baksa jail along with five other accused, was arrested in October 2025, a month after Garg died in Singapore. During the hearing, the Assam government apprised the apex court of the progress of the trial and informed it that the examination of witnesses was underway. The state said that statements of 94 out of 394 witnesses had been recorded as of August 14. It also informed the apex court that several important witnesses based in Singapore were yet to be examined and their statements were expected to be recorded shortly. The Supreme Court had earlier directed the state authorities to ensure that the trial proceeds expeditiously and without unnecessary delay. The progress made in the trial has also been taken into consideration while hearing Mahantas plea for bail. Garg, one of Assams most popular musicians and cultural icons, died in Singapore in September 2025 after an incident at sea. His death triggered widespread grief across Assam and raised questions over the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Assam government subsequently ordered a criminal investigation into the circumstances leading to his death. The investigation later resulted in the arrest of several people and criminal proceedings against them. Mahanta, who was associated with the organisation of the North East India Festival in Singapore, was among those arrested in connection with the case. Investigators have examined the circumstances surrounding Gargs presence in Singapore and the events preceding his death. A fast-track court in Assam has framed murder charges against four accused, including Mahanta, in the case. Besides Mahanta, six other individuals, including Gargs bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, have been arrested and are facing investigation and proceedings in connection with the case. Five other accused are currently lodged in Baksa jail, according to the states submission before the Supreme Court. With key witnesses from Singapore still to be examined, the prosecutions evidence remains under way. The apex court is now scheduled to consider Mahantas bail plea again in the first week of November.
Assam Opens New Trade Chapter as First International Cargo Departs Bogibeel for Bangladesh
A barge carrying 540 metric tons of methanol left Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh for Dhaka, Bangladesh, here today. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), flagged off the vessel DLB Patkai, pushed by the tug Kushal Konwar from Bogibeel. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the ceremony virtually. It is [] The post Assam Opens New Trade Chapter as First International Cargo Departs Bogibeel for Bangladesh appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Assam STF arrests second man for allegedly sharing security information with Pakistan operative
Assam Police have taken Ritesh Kumar Singh into custody, suspected of cooperating with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative. This arrest is part of a broader investigation into possible espionage against security forces. Earlier, Abhishek Kumar Singh was also arrested. Officers discovered incriminating materials, including a mobile phone and SIM cards, leading to a deeper investigation into their potential networks and activities.
Special charity tea auction raises over 2.26 crore for Assam flood relief
The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre event raised 1.61 crore through the auction, with an additional 65 lakh contribution taking the total proceeds to 2.26 crore
Gold, silver prices remain flat in Delhi amid subdued demand
New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) Gold and silver prices remained unchanged in the national capital on Monday as subdued domestic demand kept bullion rates moving in a narrow range. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity quoted flat at Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, while silver remained steady at Rs 2,27,000 per kilogram, according to local traders. Traders said domestic prices moved in a narrow range, with subdued demand from jewellers and retailers keeping the precious metals muted. Gold prices remained steady in the domestic market, tracking a firm trend in overseas markets, said Saumil
Mandeep Returns To Tripura Squad For 2026/27 Ranji Trophy, Lahiri Named Head Coach
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Seasoned batter Mandeep Singh has made a return to Tripura for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy, after being named in the state's squad for their opening three games against Hyderabad, Assam & Karnataka, to be played in Secunderabad, Guwahati and Mysuru respectively. Mandeep, who has played three T20Is for India, had previously captained Tripura during the 2024/25 season after ending his 15-year association with Punjab, which he led to a historic Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. After missing the entire 2025/26 domestic calendar, the right-handed Mandeep has rejoined the north-eastern side. In his previous stint with Tripura, Mandeep made significant contributions across all formats -- playing six Ranji Trophy games, six Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, and seven Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 games. He notched an unbeaten 124 alongside five fifties in red-ball cricket, three half-centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, including a top score of 94 against Bengal, and two fifties in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mandeep features alongside high-profile outstation recruits Hanuma Vihari and Swapnil Singh in the 18-member squad announced by the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA). Experienced seam-bowling all-rounder Mani Sankar Mura Singh will lead the team, with pacer Abhijit Sarkar, who was in the East Zone team that won this years Duleep Trophy, serving as the vice-captain. Tripura have also overhauled their support staff and have appointed former domestic batter and umpire Satrajit Lahiri as head coach. Lahiri, a Deodhar Trophy winner with East Zone in 1996/97, holds Level C coaching certification from the BCCI and Level 3 credentials from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Lahiri is supported by batting coach Aniruddha Saha, bowling coach Rajib Saha, physio Deepti Ranjan Parida, strength and conditioning coach Yuvraj Salvi, throwdown specialist Jayanta Debnath, masseur Niloyjyoti Saha, and video analyst Partha Banik. Tripura have also overhauled their support staff and have appointed former domestic batter and umpire Satrajit Lahiri as head coach. Lahiri, a Deodhar Trophy winner with East Zone in 1996/97, holds Level C coaching certification from the BCCI and Level 3 credentials from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
First cargo vessel leaves Dibrugarh via river route to Bangladesh after Independence
Digital Desk | Dibrugarh (Assam), Oct 5 (IANS) A barge carrying 540 metric tons of methanol left from Bogibeel Terminal here on Monday for Bangladesh's Dhaka, marking the first cargo shipped from upper Assam to a foreign port since India's independence, nearly 70 years after the town's river ghat closed. The methanol, produced by state-owned Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd. (APCL) at Namrup, is bound for Pangaon Port in Dhaka. The vessel will travel about 768 kilometres down National Waterway-2 on the Brahmaputra River in India to the Indo-Bangladesh border, then continue along the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR). The vessel will cover a total distance of 1,300 kms from Bogibeel, Dibrugarh to Narayanganj, Dhaka. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the vessel DLB Patkai, pushed by the tug Kushal Konwar, from Bogibeel. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the ceremony virtually. The voyage is being observed as a test of whether the Brahmaputra can serve as a commercially viable freight corridor linking the Northeast to overseas markets. Regular methanol shipments to Bangladesh are planned. The shipment became possible after customs and immigration complexes were set up at Bogibeel and Dhubri recently. Our grandparents grew up hearing the steamer whistle at Dibrugarh Ghat. For 70 years, that whistle fell silent, and the ships stopped coming, Sonowal said. Today, a ship leaves Dibrugarh for the world once again. The river never failed us. What it lacked for decades was the will to revive it. Sarma called it a proud day for Assam. Assam's own product, made in Namrup, is now travelling to an international market on Assam's own river. The Northeast is no longer a frontier. It is India's gateway to the East, he noted. Dibrugarh was once among the busiest river ports in eastern India. Government steamers reached the town from Calcutta, now Kolkata, by 1856. In 1882, the Dibru-Sadiya Railway began operating from the Dibrugarh steamer ghat. By 1913, steamers sailed up the Brahmaputra to the town daily, carrying tea, timber and passengers. The 1947 partition cut that route, forcing Assam's goods to pass through East Pakistan to reach Calcutta. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), cargo on India's national waterways rose from 18 million metric tons in fiscal 2013-14 to 218 million metric tons in 2025-26. More than Rs 68 billion (about $770 million) is being invested in waterways across the Northeast, including development of National Waterway-2, a ship repair facility at Pandu, and last-mile connectivity to Pandu Port. Every ton we move on the river means less fuel burnt and fewer trucks on the highway, Sonowal said. He added that India is working with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar on regional waterway links.
Special Tea Auction Organised To Raise Funds For Assam CM Relief Fund: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that a special tea auction was held to raise funds for the Chief Ministers Relief Fund, bringing together producers and buyers in support of a social cause. Speaking in Guwahati, Sarma expressed gratitude to all participants, noting that the initiative allowed the tea industry to contribute... The post Special Tea Auction Organised To Raise Funds For Assam CM Relief Fund: Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .
Dibrugarh sends first international cargo from Bogibeel to Bangladesh since Independence
A momentous occasion unfolded as the cargo vessel 'DLB Patkai' set sail from Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh, heading to Dhaka. This significant shipment is the first direct trade from Upper Assam to an international market since Independence. Carrying methanol from Namrup, the vessel will embark on a 1,300 km journey to Bangladesh.
First cargo vessel from Dibrugarh to Bangladesh since Independence flagged off
A momentous occasion unfolded as the cargo vessel 'DLB Patkai' set sail from Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh, heading to Dhaka. This significant shipment is the first direct trade from Upper Assam to an international market since Independence. Carrying methanol from Namrup, the vessel will embark on a 1,300 km journey to Bangladesh.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas Fake AI-Generated Image Sparks Legal Action
Assams CM office responds to a viral AI-generated image of Himanta Biswa Sarma, filing a case against those responsible for its spread. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas Fake AI-Generated Image Sparks Legal Action
Rupee falls 5 paise to close at 96.30 against US dollar
Mumbai, Oct 5 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 5 paise to close at 96.30 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as elevated oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows kept the Indian currency range-bound near the critical 96 level against the US dollar. Forex traders said a boost in risk-on sentiment supported the rupee, though traders are now turning their attention towards foreign capital flows and the Reserve Bank of Indias upcoming monetary policy decision for further cues. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.20, then lost ground to touch an intraday low of 96.31 against
FIR filed after fake, morphed AI image of CM Himanta Sarma circulated, says Assam CMO
FIR filed after fake, morphed AI image of CM Himanta Sarma circulated, says Assam CMO Guwahati: The Assam Chief Ministers Office (CMO) has raised an alarm over the circulation of an allegedly fake and digitally manipulated image of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media, saying the content was artificially generated and deliberately created [] The post FIR filed after fake, morphed AI image of CM Himanta Sarma circulated, says Assam CMO appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre on pleas alleging that the poll body took several decisions without the approval of the two election commissioners and said it will annul decisions found not to be in accordance with law. The top court, however, refused to pass any interim direction to restrain Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar from taking any decision till the final disposal of the petition. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said that it
Man accidentally falls to death from building in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 27-year-old man accidentally fell to his death from a building in Hyderabad early on Monday, October 5. The incident occurred in Siddiq Nagar under the Madhapur Police Station limits. The deceased was identified as Dilwar Hussain, a native of Assam. According to the police, Hussain was drunk when he fell from the third 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 .
12% Agniveer Quota, Green Tax On Older Vehicles: Himanta Sarma's Big Decisions
The Agniveer quota will cover recruitment to Assam Police AB (Armed Branch) and UB (Unarmed Branch) constable posts, commando personnel, jail warders, firemen, SDRF constables, forest guards and excise constables.
Trying To Disturb Peace Of Region: Assam Student Body On CJP's School Visits
The development comes days after CJP launched its School Thik Karo campaign, aimed at assessing infrastructure and facilities in government schools across the state.
Zubeen Garg Death Case: Supreme Court To Hear Shyamkanu Mahanta
The Supreme Court on Monday, October 5, deferred the hearing on the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the case related to the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore. The matter is now scheduled to be taken up again in the first week of November. Mahanta, who has... The post Zubeen Garg Death Case: Supreme Court To Hear Shyamkanu Mahantas Bail Plea In November first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam CM Praises Bodolands Development as Peace Agreement Conditions Are Met
Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commends Bodolands development, citing strong collaboration among government entities for peace and growth. Assam CM Praises Bodolands Development as Peace Agreement Conditions Are Met
Battle For Nagaon: BJP, Congress And AIUDF In High-Stakes Assam Bypoll
For Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, the BJP has bet on former IAS officer Debashish Sharma, while Congress has fielded ex-Batadroba MLA Sibamoni Bora, and Badruddin Ajmal will contest from the AIUDF.
Assam Showcases a Blend of Development and Heritage, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assams CM highlights the states architectural heritage and modern development on World Architecture Day, emphasizing cultural preservation. Assam Showcases a Blend of Development and Heritage, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Implementing every clause of peace accord: Assam CM hails Bodoland development
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday congratulated the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government led by Hagrama Mohilary on completing one year in office, asserting that the triple-engine NDA government in Delhi, Dispur and Kokrajhar is accelerating development in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). In a post on X, CM Sarma congratulated the BTC government and said the NDA governments at the Centre, in Assam and in the BTR were working together to ensure that the region progresses rapidly on the development front. Congratulations to the BTC Govt led by Shri Hagrama Mohilary on completing 1 year in the service of the people of BTR, the Chief Minister said. CM Sarma said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government was implementing every clause of the Bodo Peace Accord and working to ensure that peace and stability prevail in the region. He highlighted the implementation of various state government welfare schemes in the BTR, including Orunodoi, Chief Ministers Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA), Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) and free ration. All State Govt welfare schemes- from Orunodoi to CMAAA to MMUA to Free ration among others are being implemented with full force in the region, CM Sarma said. The Chief Minister also pointed to the state governments decision to approve a Rs 1,000 crore special package for improving road infrastructure in the BTR. He said the government was simultaneously taking steps to position the region as a manufacturing and logistics hub, potentially creating new avenues for investment, employment and economic growth. The BTR, comprising four districts -- Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Tamulpur -- has been at the centre of efforts to consolidate peace and accelerate development following the signing of the Bodo Peace Accord. CM Sarma has repeatedly maintained that the implementation of the accord, along with infrastructure development and welfare delivery, is key to transforming the socio-economic landscape of the region. The Chief Ministers remarks also underline the political significance of coordination between the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in Assam and the BTC administration, with development and peace being projected as the twin pillars of the NDAs approach towards the BTR.
Two held For Allegedly Sharing Defence Movement Information With Pakistan: Assam CM
Guwahati, Oct 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that two individuals, including a retired army jawan re-employed on a contractual basis, were arrested for allegedly transmitting sensitive defence-related information to Pakistan. The arrests were carried out following inputs provided by central agencies, Sarma said. He emphasized that the matter involved serious... The post Two held For Allegedly Sharing Defence Movement Information With Pakistan: Assam CM first appeared on Northeast Today .
Gachibowli: Man Dies After Falling From a Building In Siddiq Nagar
The deceased was identified as Dilwar Hussain, a native of Assam.
Hundreds pay tribute, bid goodbye to gentle giant 'Brahmadathan' in Kerala's Melambara
Digital Desk | Kottayam, Oct 5 (IANS) All roads seemed to lead to Melambara, near Kottayam in Kerala, as hundreds of people, including Christian priests and scores of elephant lovers, made a beeline on Monday to bid a final farewell to 'Pallatt Brahmadathan', Keralas much-loved pachyderm who died after being struck by lightning. For years, 'Brahmadathan' had been a familiar and much-loved presence not just on temple festival grounds but also beyond them. At times, the gentle giant would visit churches too, winning the affection of people across communities. On Monday, priests and ordinary people came to pay their final respects to the elephant they had grown fond of. There was little of the usual festive noise. Instead, there was silence, grief and a stream of people wanting to have one last look at the 54-year-old elephant. Brahmadathan died at around 6.30 p.m. on Sunday after lightning struck him while he was resting in a shed near the house of his owner, advocate Rajesh Pallatt, at Melambara. For elephant lovers, his death was not merely the loss of another celebrated tusker. Keralas festival grounds had lost a familiar personality. Standing 10 feet 2 inches tall, Brahmadathan combined an imposing presence with an unusually gentle temperament. His broad forehead, heavy tusks, sandalwood coloured temples and majestic bearing made him a favourite wherever he went. But it was his gentleness that people remembered most. For nearly 25 years, he was accompanied by his mahout, Kunnakkattu Damodaran Nair of Lakkattoor, affectionately known as Omanachettan. Their relationship was unlike an ordinary mahout-elephant bond. Omanachettan believed Brahmadathan did not need to be restrained with chains. Even when crowds gathered around him, he remained confident that the elephant would harm no one. At the Pallatt family home, Brahmadathan was allowed to remain without being chained as long as Omanachettan could see him. Even during temple festivals, the stick carried by the mahout was more for the confidence of spectators than for controlling the elephant. The bond went beyond words. Brahmadathan did not initially understand Malayalam, and Omanachettan learned Hindi to communicate with him. In return, he taught the elephant Malayalam commands. One incident became part of their legend. During a festival at Ganeshmangalam Temple in Vadanappally, another elephant, which had become unruly, came towards Omanachettan. Brahmadathan reportedly intervened and protected his mahout, putting himself between the danger and the man he trusted. When Omanachettan died in June 2021, Brahmadathan was taken to his house. He raised his trunk in what appeared to be a final tribute to his old companion. The sight left those present in tears. Brahmadathan had arrived in Kerala in 1999 from the forests of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, where he had been a kumki elephant. He was brought to Puthuppally in Kottayam by Pothen Varghese and his brother Chacko and was known as Puthuppally Brahmadathan. The Pallatt family acquired him in 2010, after which he became known as Pallatt Brahmadathan. He went on to become a star of Keralas festival circuit, taking part in the Thrissur Pooram in 2015 and carrying the sacred idol during the Paramekkavu night Pooram in 2018. Ettumanoor Ezhara Ponnana, Vaikom Ashtami, Thirunakkara, Sakthikulangara and Thodupuzha were among the other major festivals where his majestic presence was eagerly awaited. He even had a ritual of his own. On returning from festivals, Brahmadathan would often be taken before Lord Krishna at Guruvayur, where he would raise his trunk in what devotees saw as a respectful salutation. Fans called him Saayippu, Pallatte Kutty and simply Brahman. His popularity extended to social media, where an Instagram page dedicated to him attracted admirers. On Monday, however, there were no festival lights, percussion or colourful caparisons. There were only tearful eyes and folded hands. And in the quiet that followed, Kerala is bidding goodbye to a gentle giant who had spent decades bringing grandeur to its festivals and affection to the hearts of people far beyond the temple grounds.
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