Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Updates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Flood Relief Efforts
Guwahati, August 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that he met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the ongoing flood relief efforts in the state. The meeting took place in New Delhi, where Sarma provided an update on the damage assessment, reconstruction plans, and initiatives to restore the livelihoods of affected ... Read more Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Updates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Flood Relief Efforts
Assam launches hydrocarbon policy to boost exploration and energy
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Assams Infrastructure Set for Next Phase: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, August 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant changes in the states infrastructure over the past five years. He stated that the pace of development will accelerate even further in the next phase. Sharing several photos on social media, Sarma declared that Assam is ready for its next leap. He emphasized ... Read more Assams Infrastructure Set for Next Phase: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assams Bongaigaon Medical College Receives Approval for 100 MBBS Admissions
Guwahati, August 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially granted approval for Bongaigaon Medical College to admit 100 MBBS students. According to the Chief Minister, this approval makes Bongaigaon Medical College the 15th medical college in Assam, increasing the total number of ... Read more Assams Bongaigaon Medical College Receives Approval for 100 MBBS Admissions
Major Drug Bust in Manipur: Over
Kolkata, August 22: The Assam Rifles, under the Eastern Commands Spear Corps, seized a significant quantity of narcotics in Manipur on Friday, leading to the arrest of six individuals. According to sources, the operation was conducted with the assistance of the Manipur police and other agencies. The Corps posted on X, stating, Strengthening the fight ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Manipur: Over 27 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized, Six Arrested
Govt notifies alternative routes for travellers to Assam
Shillong, Aug 21:The District Magistrate of Ri-Bhoi issued an advisory today for travellers wishing to proceed into Assam from the district. With a standoff between transporter groups from each state continuing, the normal Byrnihat-Jorabat Road that forms part of National Highway 6 has been closed to the movement of traffic in both directions. Travellers from [] The post Govt notifies alternative routes for travellers to Assam first appeared on Highland Post .
Hardeep Puri hails Assam Hydrocarbon Policy as landmark initiative; policy comes into force
Welcoming the policy, Puri said the initiative would put the Northeast on the path of fast-paced development while helping unlock Assams untapped hydrocarbon potential.
After 3 years, a road back to Guwahati opens from Imphal
Rs 2cr cough syrup, pain meds seized in Cachar, 1 held
AMCH hands out medicines to 16 rare disease patients, first since becoming centre of excellence
16 Manipur youths leave for Japan under states skill & employment prog
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses key state priorities with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
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Technical executives from NE get training at Dibrugarh Airport
Heavy Security In Shillong's Police Bazaar Amid Tension Over Taxi Attacks
The security arrangements were tightened amid tension following the recent attack on an Assam-registered commercial vehicle in Shillong.
Standoff jeopardises tourists & students plans
Zo community group objects Chakma call to include CHT in India
20-MW solar plant to come up at Tizit in Nagalands Mon district
ECI seeks faster mapping, verification of electoral rolls in Nagaland
New admin hub opens as Mizoram pushes growth in Siaha
Customs officials, trade stakeholders discuss border trade bottlenecks in Mizoram
Guwahati, August 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma showcased the states achievements in agriculture and rural development during the first 100 days of the NDA governments third term. He emphasized the steps taken to empower farmers and enhance the lives of rural families. In a post on the social media platform X, Sarma stated ... Read more Assams NDA Government Marks 100 Days: CM Sarma Highlights Agricultural and Rural Development Achievements
Narcotics worth over Rs 27 crore seized in Manipur, six held
Narcotics worth over Rs 27 crore seized in Manipur, six held Kolkata/Imphal: The Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps of the Armys Eastern Command, made a major narcotics seizure in Manipur on Friday. Six people were apprehended in this connection. The raid was conducted with assistance from the Manipur Police and other agencies, sources said. [] The post Narcotics worth over Rs 27 crore seized in Manipur, six held appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Alternate routes notified for Shillong-Guwahati travellers
Fresh arson, petrol bomb attacks keep Meghalaya on the edge
Meghalaya-Assam Taxi Operators' Standoff Continues, Tourists Stranded
Cab operators from Assam have been blocking the national highway toward Shillong at Jorabat on the Assam-Meghalaya border.
Man held in Kaziranga with smuggled Tokay Gecko
Arson, bomb attacks on govt offices across Meghalaya
Meghalaya is experiencing escalating tensions marked by arson and petrol bomb attacks on government properties, following violence during a Khasi Students' Union rally. The incidents are linked to an inter-state taxi standoff with Assam, leading to deployment of central forces and calls for peace from chief ministers.
Petroleum labour body halts transportation to Meghalaya over safety concerns
Meghalaya Tensions Escalate: Petrol Bomb Attacks, Arson Reported Amid Assam Taxi Standoff
Incidents of arson and petrol bomb attacks on government properties were reported across Meghalaya on Friday, as tensions prevailed following violence during the Khasi Students' Union black-flag bike rally two days ago. An office that housed the National People's
Vande Mataram never embraced wholeheartedly by Opposition after Independence: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Aug 21: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Siliguri, West Bengal, and interacted with the personnel. On the occasion, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Mahesh Dixit, Secretary, Border Management, Dr. Rajendra Kumar, and SSB Director General Sanjay Singhal, among several other senior officers, were present. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day on August 15th was very special. He said that, for the first time, after completing 150 years since the composition of the national song Vande Mataram and 80 years of the countrys independence, the entire rendition of Vande Mataram was heard by the people of the country and the entire world from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He said that Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyays immortal composition Vande Mataram not only gave momentum to our freedom movement but also gave it a vision of what independent India should be like. Shah said that Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyays composition made it clear that independent India must move forward by embracing cultural nationalism. Union Home Minister said that even after the country was partitioned at the time of Independence, Vande Mataram was never wholeheartedly accepted by the main opposition party. Keeping public sentiments in mind, Vande Mataram was sung in the Parliament and everyone would stand, but it was saddening to see that the entire song was not sung. He said that the Ministry of Home Affairs recently got a Bill passed by the Parliament and decided to make the complete rendition of Vande Mataram a part of government programmes, which is a historic step. This will ensure that future generations, including our children and youth, receive the immortal message of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Ji. He said that if the complete Vande Mataram is sung every day in schools, children will certainly be imbued with a strong sense of patriotism. Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the Saptadharathe seven streams of strength that will empower the nation. He said that the Prime Minister has called upon the youth of the country to connect with seven key streamsmanufacturing power, defence strength, agriculture and food processing, green and blue economy, technology and innovation, Gati Shakti (Infrastructure), and Indias soft powerand participate in nation-building. He added that Prime Minister Modi has also set a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and launching eight new semiconductor plants over the next three years. He said that, on the strength of these seven streams, when India celebrates the centenary of its Independence, the country will be at the forefront in every field across the world. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the previous Chief Minister of West Bengal never attended the programmes of SSB and BSF. He said that SSB, BSF and ITBP are not agencies of any political party or government, but forces that protect the borders, and all political parties should stand with these personnel. Shah said that preventing infiltration and securing West Bengal and the country is our resolve, and fencing is the strongest measure for this. Praising West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, he said that ever since he assumed office, the Centre has received immediate and all possible cooperation from the state government for border security. Shah said that within just 45 days of the formation of the government in West Bengal, the Government of India received 1,139 acres of land for the BSF and SSB. He said that these were parcels of land that the Government of India had been seeking since 2014, but the previous government in Bengal had not provided them. He said that the people of West Bengal have elected a government that gives priority to national security. Amit Shah said that the foundation stone for the administrative building of SSBs Frontier Headquarters in Siliguri was laid today, which will be constructed over 80 acres. He informed that the foundation stone for the 19th Battalion in Thakurganj, the e-foundation stone for the 12th Battalion in Kishanganj, and the foundation stone for the Transit Camp at New Jalpaiguri were also laid today. Shah said that new projects worth a total of 189 crore have been initiated here today to provide administrative and residential facilities for SSB personnel. He further said that ever since he became the Home Minister, the requirements of the security forceswhether the SSB, BSF or Assam Rifleshave remained among the topmost priorities on the agenda of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that the SSB has a glorious history. From 1965 onwards, the SSB expanded its presence to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir and Tripura, Meghalaya in 1975, Sikkim in 1976, Rajasthan and Gujarat in 1985, and Nagaland, Mizoram and South Bengal in 1989. He said that wherever the SSB was deployed, its personnel performed commendably and worked tirelessly, day and night, to ensure security. He said that after the Kargil War, when the One Border, One Force policy was adopted, the SSB was entrusted with the most challenging task of guarding the open borders with friendly neighbouring countries such as Nepal and Bhutan. Since 2001, the SSB has been deployed along the 1,751-kilometre-long India-Nepal border and, since 2004, along nearly 700 kilometres of the India-Bhutan border. He said that when a border is fenced, the responsibility of the force guarding it becomes somewhat easier. However, the SSB is tasked with monitoring unfenced borders, which is the most challenging assignment. He said that he often states that the personnel of the SSB have one of the most difficult responsibilities because they are deployed along open borders. Shah said that the entire country respects the SSB personnel for their coordination, dedication to safeguarding the nation, and contribution towards strengthening Indias cultural ties with both friendly neighbouring countries. Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis government has fully recognised the strategic importance of the Siliguri Corridor from the perspective of national security. He said that this highly sensitive and strategically important corridor connects eight states. Three international borderswith Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladeshadjoin the Siliguri Corridor, and its security is intrinsically linked to the security of the nation. Union Home Minister said that the Modi government has strengthened national security by securing the Siliguri Corridor through a triangular grid. He said that in this densely populated corridor, the government has increased its awareness, presence and dominance. He added that the security forces have participated in various operations and exercises from time to time, but one gap remained. He said that to fully strengthen and secure the Siliguri Corridor, agencies of the Government of India required 560 acres of land, which the previous government in West Bengal had not provided. He said that the Government of India commends West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for granting in-principle approval for the allocation of 560 acres of land. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that security forces alone cannot ensure the security of any region. He said that increasing population, migration and tourism in an area helps strengthen our presence there. He said that the Delhi-Siliguri corridor is also included among the 7 high-speed rail corridors approved in the 2026-27 Budget, which will enable travel from Delhi to Siliguri in just a few hours within 2-3 years. He said that we have transformed the Siliguri and Jalpaiguri stations under the Amrit Bharat Scheme. Amit Shah said that through the Vibrant Villages Programme, we are not only connecting villages but also working to establish a strong emotional connect with the Indians living in these villages. He said that the scheme, with an expenditure of 6,839 crore, is of great significance for the Bangladesh and Bhutan borders. He said that the government will take forward its concept of safe, secure and vibrant land borders. He added that 190 crore has been invested here today to improve the facilities for our personnel and strengthen the countrys defence capabilities. This will provide comfort to the minds, bodies and spirits of the personnel and give them a better working environment. During his address Home Minister paid tribute to renowned Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh on their death anniversaries. He said that Ustad Bismillah Khan played a significant role in taking Indian music to the global stage. He promoted ragas and raginis and worked to popularise Indias rich tradition of classical music. Speaking about former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, the Home Minister said that during his tenure as Chief Minister, he made efforts to undertake the administrative reorganisation of the state for the first time and made a significant contribution to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
Blockade of Guwahati-Shillong road continues for second day
Assam cab operators seek compensation for vehicles damaged during a KSU rally in Shillong, while Meghalaya advises people to use alternative routes to reach Guwahati airport and railway stations
Assam-Meghalaya tensions persist as vehicle blockade disrupts movement to Meghalaya
Assam police releases helpline number for those stranded
Assam-Meghalaya traffic disrupted for 2nd day as drivers continue blockade at Jorabat
Gold, silver scale over 3-month highs as weak US dollar fuels safe-haven rush
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Gold and silver prices surged to more than three-month high levels in the national capital on Friday, extending their gains for a second straight session as a weak US dollar and firm global trends drove investors towards precious metals. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,63,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), up from the previous close of Rs 1,62,300 per 10 grams, according to local traders. The precious metal was last quoted around these levels on May 19, when it had stood at Rs 1,63,600
Barak bodies accuse Meghalaya govt of failing to act firmly against extremist elements, seek action
Office staff boycott work, claim Akhil misbehaved with Sivasagar DC
Inter-State Bus Services Between Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland Resume After Three Years
Imphal, August 21: Inter-state passenger bus services between Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland have resumed after more than three years. The services were halted on May 3, 2023, due to ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki tribal communities in Manipur. A senior official from the transport department stated that the state government has been working ... Read more Inter-State Bus Services Between Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland Resume After Three Years
Assam CM briefs Union Finance Minister on flood response; Sitharaman assures Centres support
During his visit to Delhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to strategize flood disaster response measures. Also present was Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, with discussions revolving around crucial development goals for the state. They prioritized rehabilitation efforts and initiatives in education, sustainable food resources, and renewable energy. The Union government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the families impacted by the floods.
Bangladesh PM Rahman likely to visit India from August 23-25, Indian newspaper reports
NEW DELHI, Aug 21 (Reuters) Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to visit India from August 23 to 25, the Indian Express newspaper reported on Friday, his first trip to the country since taking office in February. The visit comes amid efforts by the South Asian neighbours to repair ties strained by the 2024 ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom Dhaka has asked New Delhi to extradite. The Bangladeshi and Indian foreign ministries did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Rahmans six-month old government has sought good relations with India since coming to power and
Rahul sits on dharna at police station, demands FIR over pellet gun use during Delhi protest
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday sat on a dharna at the Parliament Street police station here seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the CJP-led July 20 protest and said brutality against a peaceful protest is a serious crime. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said neither Union Home Minister Amit Shah has offered an explanation on the use of pellet guns at the protest, nor has Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised. Gandhi, accompanied by the pellet victim, 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, first visited the Mandir
Assam Rifles, USI Discuss Social Media Threats in Northeast at Maj Bob Khathing Lecture
Agartala, August 21, 2026: The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI), organised the Annual Maj Bob Khathing Memorial Lecture 2026 at USI, New Delhi, on Thursday, focusing on the growing challenge of social media-driven misinformation and false narratives in the Northeast. The annual lecture commemorates Major Bob Khathing, the... The post Assam Rifles, USI Discuss Social Media Threats in Northeast at Maj Bob Khathing Lecture first appeared on Northeast Today .
Six decades on, Zoramthanga receives degree certificate from GU
Assam forest officials rescue Tokay Gecko, arrest man in Kaziranga
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Fresh arson, petrol bomb attacks reported in Meghalaya, no injuries
Fresh incidents of arson and petrol bomb attacks on government properties were reported across Meghalaya in the past 24 hours as violence that erupted during a students' bike rally two days ago in Shillong spread to other parts of the state, while a blockade in Assam disrupted inter-state vehicular movement, officials said on Friday. A petrol bomb was hurled at a police outpost in Shillong, while three government vehicles and a motorcycle were set ablaze in Ri-Bhoi and another petrol bomb was lobbed at a government office in South West Khasi Hills, they said. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, though the attacks have added to tensions in the state following Wednesday's violence, in which at least 31 vehicles, mostly Assam-registered vehicles, were damaged, and several people assaulted. The Centre on Thursday approved the deployment of five companies of central forces -- four of the CRPF and one of the RAF -- in Meghalaya till August 25 to assist the state police in .
Raindrops opens childrens libraries in flood-hit villages
The Raindrops Initiative, a voluntary organisation led by Guwahati-based social worker Abid Azad, has undertaken another initiative in the flood-affected areas of Sivasagar and Charaideo districts by
The Importance of Libraries in Rural India
I still clearly remember my college days. At that time, we did not have smartphones, and cable television had not yet reached every home. Apart from our regular studies, the district library was our m
Gogoi warns ONGC to leave Assam if flood relief commitments are not met
Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Thursday held a meeting with senior officials of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Assam Asset, at its headquarters in Nazira, seeki
Assam Government Focuses on Enhancing Sports Opportunities for Athletes: CM Himanta
Guwahati, August 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the state governments efforts to strengthen sports infrastructure on Friday. The government is committed to improving facilities and providing better opportunities for athletes. He stated that the goal is not only to produce champions but also to establish a robust sports culture for future generations. ... Read more Assam Government Focuses on Enhancing Sports Opportunities for Athletes: CM Himanta
Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief
Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief
Manipur: Arms Cache Recovered Along Indo-Myanmar Border In Moreh
A joint team of Moreh Police Station and the 36 Assam Rifles recovered a concealed cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from a forested area along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipurs Moreh on Thursday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the joint team launched an operation in the general area of Border Pillar (BP) 73 on... The post Manipur: Arms Cache Recovered Along Indo-Myanmar Border In Moreh first appeared on Northeast Today .
Gaurav Gogoi Writes To PM Modi, Seeks Rs 10,000 Crore Special Package For Flood-Hit Assam
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a special relief package of 10,000 crore for Assam in the wake of the devastating floods that struck the state. Gogoi, who serves as the Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and also heads the Assam Congress, emphasized that the... The post Gaurav Gogoi Writes To PM Modi, Seeks Rs 10,000 Crore Special Package For Flood-Hit Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam-Meghalaya border tension: KSU rally violence injures commuters, damages vehicles
Tension flared along the Assam-Meghalaya border after a KSU rally caused damage and injuries in Shillong. Assam-registered vehicles were reportedly targeted, leading to traffic blockades and demands for compensation. Meghalaya Police detained KSU leaders, who denied their organization's direct involvement in the vandalism. Tourism stakeholders expressed deep concern over the incidents and their potential impact on the sector.
Canadian provincial leader says Trump is a
TORONTO (AP) The premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, calling him a bad person and not to be trusted and urging Canada to keep fighting rather than rush to make concessions in trade talks with Washington. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Canada has leverage in the talks even as his province weighs restoring U.S. alcohol sales at Prime Minister Mark Carneys urging to help secure a deal that would avert threatened 50% U.S. tariffs. Everybody knows the American president by now, hes erratic, hes irresponsible, and hes not to
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls on PM Modi, discusses state flood recovery and development agenda
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged in a significant dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking strategic direction for the state's flood recovery efforts. The Prime Minister assured unwavering federal support for the rehabilitation process. Sarma also took the opportunity to present an overview of the government's initial 100 days, highlighting key development priorities aimed at enhancing Assam's growth trajectory.
Meghalaya taxi drivers suspend Shillong-Guwahati services
Guwahati: The Meghalaya taxi drivers association has announced the suspension of commercial taxi services between Shillong and Guwahati following recent violence in Shillong, including the alleged attack on tourists from Assam during the Khasi Students Union (KSU) black-flag motorcycle rally. The association has also warned that taxi services from Assam to Meghalaya could be suspended [] The post Meghalaya taxi drivers suspend Shillong-Guwahati services appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam-Meghalaya tensions rise after Shillong rally violence, vehicles torched
Tension flared along the Assam-Meghalaya border after a KSU rally in Shillong caused injuries and vehicle torching. Assam-registered vehicles were reportedly targeted, leading to traffic blockades and demands for compensation. Three senior KSU leaders were detained, but the organization denied direct involvement in the violence. Meghalaya tourism stakeholders expressed deep concern over the incidents and their impact.
Stock markets trade marginally higher amid elevated crude oil prices
Mumbai, Aug 21 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in early deals on Friday as elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties and a sharp fall in US markets made investors cautious. After a positive beginning to the trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex turned flat and was down 25.97 points to 77,506.51 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty also skidded 5.75 points to 24,223.10 after a positive start. However, both the benchmark indices bounced back and were trading marginally higher. The BSE benchmark quoted 62.60 points higher at 77,595.14, and the Nifty was
The Sivasagar Flood: What I learn so far
There are many lessons for us to learn from the Sivasagar disaster. Among them, I have highlighted a few that I consider important, based on the information available to me up to 10 August 2026, my ob
Mizoram: Five held for transporting 45 African Swine Fever-infected pigs from Assam
Aizawl: Five people were arrested in Mizorams Mamit district after they were allegedly caught transporting 45 pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) from Assam in violation of restrictions, an official of the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department said on Thursday. The pigs were being transported in five vehicles for slaughter and sale in [] The post Mizoram: Five held for transporting 45 African Swine Fever-infected pigs from Assam appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Meghalaya-Assam travel opens up following Govt cooperation
Shillong, Aug 20:Traffic movement along the Shillong-Guwahati National Highway was restored on Thursday evening after Meghalaya and Assam authorities intervened to resolve blockades reported at Jorabat and Khanapara, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. Tynsong said the Chief Secretaries and DGPs of both states were in touch throughout the day and eventually resolved the [] The post Meghalaya-Assam travel opens up following Govt cooperation first appeared on Highland Post .
J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year
Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.
Mridula Saw the Horrors of Partition
The Government of India decided in 2021 to observe 14 August every year as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to commemorate the pain and suffering endured by the people during the Partition of India in 1947. Even by the most conservative estimates, two hundred thousand people were killed, while seventy-five thousand women were abducted and raped. India put the number of abducted women at 33,000 Hindu and Sikh women, while Pakistan estimated the number of abducted Muslim women at 50,000. Around twelve million people crossed the borders in both directions. Pertinently, some scholars have described Partition as the dark side of independence. Mridula Sarabhai, a freedom fighter and fiercely independent minded was an eyewitness to the horrors of Partition. General Thimaya described her as the bravest man in Indian army. She worked tirelessly for the recovery of abducted women, refusing to simply follow any official line and, on several occasions, even differing with Mahatma Gandhi whose own life was cut short by an act of violence. Partition Plan Feminist historiography has brought to the fore the ways in which women were tortured and killed during Partition. Urvashi Butalia, in her book The Other Side of Silence: Voices from the Partition of India, raises an important question about the Partition of India. She argues that there is no institutional memory of Partition: the state has not seen fit to construct memorials or mark particular places, as has been done in the case of Holocaust memorials or memorials commemorating the Vietnam War. The explanation for this lapse, she believes, is not difficult to find. She asks how Partition could be memorialized by the state without the state recognizing its own complicity. Lord Mountbatten presided over a meeting to discuss the Boundary Award on 16 August 1947. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Congress and the Muslim League. The decision of Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who chaired the three boundary commissions for Punjab, Bengal, and the Sylhet district of Assam, was made public only on 17 August 1947, when the three awards were gazetted. This was three days after Pakistan had celebrated its independence and two days after India had celebrated hers. Although Radcliffe had very little time at his disposal, the top leadersNehru, Jinnah, and Patelwanted the boundary line to be drawn before or on 15 August. In the prevailing situation, everyone suffered, but women were among the worst sufferers. Recovery of Abducted Women The circumstances surrounding the abduction of women varied. Some were separated from their families while fleeing or became lost and were subsequently picked up. Some were left behind as hostages to ensure the safe passage of their families. Others were initially given protection but were later incorporated into the families of their abductors. Aparna Basu, in her book Mridula Sarabhai: Rebel with a Cause, writes that there were instances in which women jumped into wells and rivers to escape abduction and the loss of their chastity. In Thoa Khalsa, nearly ninety women jumped into a well, and the well became so full that no more women could enter it. In Hanoli, in Mianwali district of Punjab, hundreds of women jumped into wells to escape being molested. Fathers killed their daughters; women jumped into burning houses and carried packets of poison to swallow in case they were captured. The well-known author Anees Kidwai, in her book Azadi Ki Chhaon Mein (Under the Shade of Independence), relates how the good maal (goods) could be shared among the police and the army, while the second-rate stuff would go to everyone else. A large number of abducted women were sold several times. Gandhi referred to this in a post-prayer speech. He said that some hoodlums came forward to bring back the girls if they are paid Rs. 1,000 per girl. Has this thing now become a business? To rescue these helpless women, Mridula rushed to Punjab. Her task was to recover Muslim girls who had been abducted and kept in Hindu and Sikh families, as well as Hindu and Sikh girls who had been abducted and taken to Pakistan. She was convinced that this was humanitarian work of the utmost importance and devoted the next six years of her life entirely to it. She set about the work of recovering abducted women like a tigress with cubs, wrote Y. D. Gundevia, who later became the Foreign Secretary of India. According to Gundevia, Mridula had direct access to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistans Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan. She impressed upon both leaders the urgency of beginning the recovery work. An Inter-Dominion Conference was held in Lahore on 6 December 1947. It unanimously agreed that the two countries should take steps for the recovery and restoration of abducted women, with Mridula serving as the chief social worker. All abducted women were to be restored to their respective dominions, even against their wishes. There was considerable debate over whether women who declined to leave their abductors should be allowed to remain where they were. Eventually, the views of Mridula and Begum Liaquat Ali Khan prevailed, and it was decided that such women should be evacuated to the country where their relatives had migrated. This was a complex question because it was not always clear whether women refused to return because they were afraid to say so in front of their abductors or because they feared that their families would not accept them. A joint appeal to the people of India and Pakistan to restore all abducted women was issued by the representatives of the Inter-Dominion Conference. Prominent among the signatories were Ghazanfar Ali Khan, Iftikhar Hussain Khan of Mamdot, Begum Liaquat Ali Khan, Begum Shah Nawaz Khan, Begum Bashir Ahmed, Iftikharuddin, K. C. Neogy, Swaran Singh, Rameshwari Nehru, Mridula Sarabhai, and Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. Most of the abducted women were under 35 years of age and came from villages. After their recovery, the women were admitted to Recovered Womens Camps guarded by the police. Conditions within the camps were often appalling. When women from the Kurja camp arrived in Lahore, they looked like skeletons. Their hair and bodies were covered with ulcers and lice. Recovery and Restoration Act A bill for the recovery and restoration of abducted persons was introduced in Parliament by N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar and became an Act in December 1949. Clauses 1 and 2 of the Act emphasized that every effort should be made to recover and restore abducted women and children within the shortest possible time. The Act also stipulated that conversions of persons abducted after March 1947 would not be recognized and that such persons should be restored to their respective dominions.Mridula was the driving force behind these efforts. She explained how every possible technique was being used by abductors to defeat recovery efforts and argued that such legislation was necessary because it made the abduction of women and children a crime punishable by severe penalties. In early 1952, Mridula shifted her base to Jammu and Kashmir, where many relatives of recovered, Muslim women had migrated to Pakistan. She approached various departments of the Government of India and persuaded them to select a location in the ceasefire-line zone where recovered Muslim women could be taken to the border and reunited with their relatives from Pakistan, while Hindu and Sikh women could likewise be reunited with their families in India. Mridula succeeded in getting the Suchetgarh border opened for this humanitarian work. The recovery of abducted women and children, however, came to a grinding halt towards the end of 1953. According to Anees Kidwai, by 1954, approximately 17,000 women had been rescued from Pakistan and 20,000 from India. Many children born to abducted women were placed in orphanages. The German critical theorist Theodor W. Adorno famously declared that there could be no poetry after Auschwitz. Yet poets are among those best able to reach into the depths of human emotions and give expression to unimaginable suffering. Several years after Partition, when the first India-Pakistan mushaira (poetry gathering) was held in Karachi, the young poet Zehra Nigah came to the stage and, in a single couplet, summed up the picture of a shattered Nest: Aashiyana ki baat karte hoo, Kis zamane ki baat karte hoo? Prof Gull M Wani is a Kashmir based Political Scientist
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