From Bees to Better Farms: Honeybees in Natural Farming
By Denisha Rajkhowa Introduction Agriculture in the North Eastern Region (NER) of India is closely associated with rich biodiversity, diverse agro-climatic conditions, traditional farming practices and abundant natural resources. The region comprises Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, and supports a wide range of agricultural and horticultural crops. Fruits, vegetables, pulses, [] The post From Bees to Better Farms: Honeybees in Natural Farming first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam Police Arrest 17 Bangladeshi Nationals In Guwahati
According to police, five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested on Tuesday from the general coach of the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express during routine checking near the Paltan Bazar railway station.
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Assam CM Himanta Sarma says woman sent to Bangladesh safe, son counters CM
Mumtaz Begum, a woman expelled to Bangladesh, remains untraceable by her family despite official claims of her safety. Her son, Momruz Ali, is pleading for government assistance to locate her in either country. The Gauhati High Court directed authorities to find Mumtaz and provide interim compensation to her husband. Reports indicate that searches in Bangladesh yielded no results for her whereabouts so far.
Assam Paramilitary Force Man Dies Of Dengue In Gujarat
The death - first among visiting security forces - underscores the vector-borne outbreak in the capital city of Gujarat.
Over 2,000 CPM protesters detained during March to Dispur
All 33 NPP MLAs rally behind Sangma amid BJP buzz
Manipur cops arrest pharmacy proprietor in Ahmedabad in codeine syrup case
Nagaland forest minister calls for end to wildlife hunting
Assam sets sail into shipbuilding, first shipyard coming up at Dharapur
Forest encroachment: Gauhati HC seeks Assam, Arunachals response by Nov 16
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5 held in Jorhat honey-trap racket
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Assam: ED attaches Rs 2.12 crore in digital arrest cyber fraud case
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached bank balances totalling around Rs 2.12 crore in 43 accounts in connection with a cyber fraud involving the alleged digital arrest of a senior citizen in Guwahati, officials said on Wednesday. The ED's Guwahati Zonal Office-I issued the provisional attachment order under Section 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attached balances were held in accounts with Axis Bank, Bank of India, Bandhan Bank, IndusInd Bank, Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India. According to the agency, the investigation began following an FIR registered by the Cyber Police Station, CID, Assam, Guwahati, under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000, against unidentified cyber fraudsters. The investigation revealed that between September and December 2025, the accused allegedly impersonated officials of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Mumbai Crime Branch and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). They allegedly contacted the senior citizen through WhatsApp video calls and falsely claimed that a bank account opened using his Aadhaar details was involved in money laundering. The victim was allegedly subjected to a digital arrest, shown fabricated court proceedings and a fake Digital Arrest Warrant, and threatened with detention under the National Security Act if he disclosed the matter. The fraudsters allegedly demanded money under the pretext of an RBI inspection and later a ail bond, coercing the victim into transferring around Rs 2.13 crore through 19 transactions. The ED said the money was routed through multiple mule bank accounts held by individuals, firms and companies across the country. The funds were allegedly converted into cash and digital currency, routed through payment gateways and transferred to other accounts to conceal their trail. Tracing the proceeds of crime, the agency identified 43 bank accounts containing balances linked to the fraud and provisionally attached them to prevent further dissipation. The investigation is continuing, the ED said.
Assam Police bust honey-trap gang, arrest five in extortion case
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) An Instagram friendship that allegedly turned into an extortion racket has led Assam Police in Jorhat district to arrest five persons, including two women and the alleged female mastermind, in a honey-trapping case, officials said on Wednesday. The case came to light after a private-sector bank manager from Tinsukia lodged a complaint at Jorhat Sadar Police Station. According to Officer-in-Charge Hrishikesh Hazarika, the victim had befriended a woman from Jorhat on Instagram in July, and their online interactions later developed into a personal relationship. On August 14, the woman allegedly asked the bank manager to come to Jorhat. He reportedly arrived at around 1 a.m. and was taken to a rented house in Seoni Ali. According to the complaint, two unidentified men later arrived at the house. The woman allegedly opened the door, after which the intruders reportedly recorded compromising footage and threatened to circulate it on social media and share it with the victim's family. The gang initially demanded Rs 2 lakh, which the victim allegedly paid out of fear. Subsequently, demands for another Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh were made. Police said the victim paid a total of Rs 3 lakh before approaching the authorities. Acting on the directions of the Senior Superintendent of Police, a special team led by Hrishikesh Hazarika arrested two youths, Sanjib Das and Ankit Paul of Garmur, on October 2. They were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody in Case No. 338/2026. Further investigation identified Moromi Das Neog as the alleged mastermind. A police team sent to Dibrugarh tracked her down and arrested her based on specific intelligence inputs. Police also arrested another woman, Baby Bora, and her husband, Ankit Bora. Preliminary examination of mobile phones seized from the accused suggests that the gang may have targeted several financially well-off individuals, including businessmen and government and private-sector employees, using a similar modus operandi. Calling it a clear case of honey-trapping, Hrishikesh Hazarika said police are examining digital evidence to identify other possible victims. The investigation is continuing.
ED attaches properties worth Rs 8.12 crore in Myanmar-origin areca nut smuggling case
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Aizawl, Oct 7 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Aizawl Sub-Zonal Office, has provisionally attached 10 immovable properties worth Rs 8.12 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an organised cross-border smuggling network involving dry areca nuts of Myanmar origin (Burmese betel nut), the central probe agency said on Wednesday. An official statement said that the ED investigation was initiated on the basis of an FIR registered by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Imphal and the subsequent chargesheet on August 29, 2025. The CBI investigation alleged large-scale smuggling of dry areca nuts from Myanmar into India through Mizoram by use of fraudulent e-way bills, forged documents and other means. According to the statement, the investigation revealed alleged smuggling of 3103 MT (approx.) of dry areca nuts, having an assessable value of about Rs 1,022.25 crore, resulting in alleged loss of Basic Customs Duty of Rs 408.90 crore (approx). Investigation has revealed that an organised network wherein Myanmar/Burmese suppliers smuggled areca nuts into India through the Tiau River and border areas around Zokhawthar in Champhai district. Local facilitators based in Mizoram procured the smuggled areca nuts, arranged their storage and transportation and facilitated their onward movement towards Assam and other destinations. Investigation also revealed alleged use of local persons as claimants/owners of intercepted consignments before Customs authorities and routing of substantial funds through bank accounts and money exchangers for settlement of payments with suppliers situated in Myanmar, the statement said. Earlier, during the search proceedings, various bank accounts maintained by the accused and other beneficiaries were frozen under the provisions of PMLA, wherein bank balances to the tune of Rs 1.20 crore (approx.) were found and frozen. Investigation under PMLA, scrutiny of bank accounts and examination of material seized during searches revealed substantial financial transactions, cash deposits and withdrawals and acquisition of immovable properties out of proceeds generated from the smuggling activities. The investigation revealed involvement of Zosangpuii, Thangkhanmunga, Zonsanga and Sangneihvela in procurement, transportation, storage and trading of smuggled areca nuts of Myanmar origin and generation of substantial monetary benefits therefrom. Further investigation has revealed that several immovable properties were acquired directly or indirectly out of such proceeds. Significantly, the attached properties include Hotel Jade situated at Bethel Veng, Champhai, together with the underlying land, which has been valued at Rs 6.29 crore (approx). Investigation revealed that Hotel Jade was constructed from the money generated through the illegal smuggling and trading of areca nuts of Myanmar origin. Accordingly, under the Provisional Attachment Order on September 4, 2026, ED provisionally attached 10 immovable properties having an aggregate value of Rs 8,12,74,399 comprising Hotel Jade, residential land and other landed properties situated in and around Champhai district in Mizoram. The properties have been identified as direct Proceeds of Crime and value thereof and have been attached under the provisions of PMLA, 2002. Thus, with the provisional attachment of immovable properties worth Rs 8.12 crore and freezing of bank balances of Rs 1.20 crore (approx.), the total value of Proceeds of Crime secured in the case stands at Rs 9.33 crore (approx.). Further investigation is underway.
18 Bangladeshis who entered India illegally held in Guwahati
Guwahati: Altogether 18 Bangladeshis without valid travel documents have been apprehended in two operations in Guwahati in two days, Assam Police said on Wednesday, October 7. Five of them who were proceeding towards western India were held on Tuesday, while 13 others were apprehended on Wednesday as they were headed home. In the latest operation 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 .
18 Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in Guwahati in last 24 hours
Assam Police apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals in separate operations in Guwahati over the past 24 hours, including five intercepted at the railway station and 13 found at a hotel. Police said the individuals had entered India illegally and were staying or travelling without valid documents, with legal proceedings initiated for their expulsion.
Unsafe arecanuts seized in Kolar, legal action initiated
Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) officers intercepted a vehicle, which was transporting the consignment from Assam via Kolkata to destinations including Kolar, Bengaluru, Palakkad, Tirupati, Chittoor, Punganur and parts of Tamil Nadu.
Your cells keep a record of every workout you
Chicago, Oct 7 (PTI) Have you ever taken months off training maybe due to an injury, a new baby or crushing work deadlines and come back convinced you were starting from zero? Research from our team has some good news: At the cellular level, you probably werent. We found that muscle and liver cells store memories from every training session in ways that may help improve endurance, control blood sugar levels and even slow weight regain after inactivity. Use it or lose it? Maybe not For most of the past century, long before fad diets and fancy workout
Gold extends slide to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 gm in Delhi amid weak demand
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 700 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as subdued local demand and weak global trend weighed on the precious metal. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell to a one-week low, depreciating Rs 700 to Rs 1,48,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,49,600, according to local traders. It was quoted at Rs 1,48,600 per 10 grams on September 29. Gold prices declined in the domestic market on Wednesday
After Akhil Gogois hunger strike, CPI(M) protests delayed Assam flood relief
Protestors scuffle with police personnel at various points during their thwarted march to Dispur, the States seat of power
Govt cuts stock limit for sugar dealers to 1,000 quintals from Oct 15
The government has issued a notification reducing the stock holding limit for sugar dealers to 1,000 quintals, effective from October 15 to November 30, as part of its efforts to control retail prices of the sweetener during the festival period. On October 1, the food ministry had said that the government has reduced the stock holding period for sugar dealers to 15 days and fixed the stock holding limit at 1,000 quintals, with effect from 15 October to November 30, 2026, except in Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas and the State of Assam. The Department of Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday issued a gazette notification to implement this decision, which will come into effect from October 15. In August, the ministry imposed a stock-holding limit of 4,000 quintals on sugar dealers, applicable from August 1 to November 30, along with a maximum holding period of 30 days from the date of receipt. The limit was later tightened to 2,000 quintals from September 15. The revis
Assam Rifles Seize 340 Kilograms of Marijuana in Tripura
Assam Rifles confiscated 340 kg of marijuana worth 1.74 crore in Tripura, disrupting drug trafficking networks in the region. Assam Rifles Seize 340 Kilograms of Marijuana in Tripura
38 IPS, APS officers transferred in major Assam Police reshuffle
Critically endangered gharial spotted near confluence of Lohit & Brahmaputra rivers
Five-Year GPS Study Tracks Wild Elephants Across Assam, Bhutan
Study Maps Elephant Movements, Habitats And Conflict Hotspots Across Landscapes
Siang project vital for nat'l security, says Arunachal min
Sensex falls 429 pts, snaps 2-day rally as RBI policy stance, high crude prices dent sentiment
Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) Stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Sensex down 429 points after two straight days of gains, as the RBI raised the key policy rate for the first time in nearly four years. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59 per cent, to settle at 72,638.70 with 26 of its constituents closing lower and four higher. During the day, Sensex lost 599.09 points, or 0.81 per cent, to hit a low of 72,468.72. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 173.05 points, or 0.76 per cent, to end at 22,603.05. Rising crude oil prices
Assam University Assistant Professor Result 2026 has been released as a provisional list of eligible and ineligible candidates for the Computer Science and Engineering post. Of 100 candidates listed, 81 are provisionally eligible and 19 are ineligible. Candidates can check the list and submit objections within 10 days of the notice published on the university website.
Rupee slumps 43 paise to close at 96.78 against US dollar post RBI policy decision
Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) The rupee slumped 43 paise to close at 96.78 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of India raised the key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Market analysts said the RBIs rate hike reflects rising cyclical inflation risks, while the shift in stance to calibrated tightening alongside higher growth and inflation projections highlights the MPCs hawkish approach. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.37 and traded in the range of 96.34-96.84 before eventually settling at 96.78 (provisional), down 43 paise from its
Smokers have a lower risk of Parkinson
London, Oct 7 (Conversation) Smoking is one of the biggest causes of ill health and early death. Yet smokers seem to have a lower risk of developing Parkinsons disease than non-smokers by around half according to some studies. This surprising link was first reported more than 50 years ago, when researchers in the UK and the US noticed that smokers were dying at much higher rates overall, but were less likely to die from Parkinsons. Many studies since then have found the same pattern. Why smoking is linked to a lower risk of Parkinsons is still unclear. Researchers have
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry
STOCKHOLM, October 7, 2026 (AP) Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old: how homochirality can emerge spontaneously, Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said in a news release. The chemical reactions they have developed are spectacular. Kagan, 95 years old and born in France, is affiliated with Universit Paris-Sud in Orsay, France, and Soai, born in Japan, with the
Assam STF Arrests Second Accused In Spy Case
Police recovered a mobile phone, SIM cards and documents described as incriminating from his possession.
Assam Government Establishes Expert Panel to Strengthen Environmental Approval Process
Assam has formed two expert committees to enhance the environmental approval process for projects in the state. Assam Government Establishes Expert Panel to Strengthen Environmental Approval Process
GPS study on elephant movements aims to mitigate conflicts in Assam
Between April 2021 and June 2026, the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and a solitary male in three high-conflict districts of Udalguri, Sonitpur and Biswanath
Assam constitutes expert panels to strengthen environmental clearance process
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) The Assam government has constituted the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), strengthening the institutional framework for evaluating projects requiring environmental clearance in the state. The constitution of the two statutory bodies follows a notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on October 6. Both bodies will have a tenure of four years from the date of publication of the Central government notification in the Official Gazette. The SEIAA will be responsible for making decisions on environmental clearance applications based on recommendations of the SEAC. It will exercise its powers and follow procedures prescribed under the relevant government notification. Shyamanta Bezbarua, retired former Secretary of the Assam Public Works Department (Building and National Highway), has been appointed Chairman of the SEIAA. Dr Socindra Kumar Borthakur, retired professor of the Department of Botany at Gauhati University, will serve as a member. The Secretary of the Assam governments Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Department will function as the Member Secretary of the authority. The SEAC will be headed by Jatindra Sarma, IFS (Retd.), former Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. Its members include Prof. Parthankar Choudhury of Assam University, Silchar; Dr Rahul Mahanta of Cotton University; environmentalist Dr Arup Barpujary; Dr Arup Kumar Sarma of IIT Guwahati; Dr Bhagwat Pran Duwarah of Gauhati University; and Dr Narayan Sharma of Cotton University. The Member Secretary of the Assam Pollution Control Board will serve as Member Secretary of the SEAC. The expert panel will function on the principle of collective responsibility. Its chairman will seek consensus while considering individual cases, with the majority view prevailing if consensus cannot be reached. The offices of both bodies have been established on the third floor of the Assam Pollution Control Board building at Bamunimaidam in Guwahati. The Pollution Control Board will act as the secretariat for both institutions and provide financial, logistical and manpower support. The state government will extend accommodation, transportation and other facilities required for their functioning. Remuneration and allowances for the chairmen and members will be governed by existing Assam government rules.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a jab at the Congress after BJP-led NDA swept the first civic polls of the Silchar Municipal Corporation winning 34 of the 42 seats. The Silchar civic polls were held using ballot papers, which is a long demand of the opposition parties.
Supreme Court to examine plea for recall of split verdict on law governing appointment of CEC, ECs
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners should be referred to a larger Constitution Bench. On September 23, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma gave split opinions on whether a batch of pleas challenging the validity of a 2023 law that excludes the Chief Justice of India from the panel for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) should be
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 60 Posts
Assam Agricultural University (AAU) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 60 Assistant Professor posts. The online application process will be conducted from 05-10-2026 to 04-11-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, aau.ac.in.
Assam PWD Engineer Arrested For Accepting
Guwahati, Oct 7: An assistant executive engineer of the Public Works Department was taken into custody in Assams Dibrugarh district on Tuesday after allegedly accepting a bribe of 30,000. The Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption (DVAC) confirmed the arrest in an official statement. The accused, identified as Mridul Baglari, was posted at the office of... The post Assam PWD Engineer Arrested For Accepting 30,000 Bribe In Dibrugarh first appeared on Northeast Today .
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday lashed out at the Modi government after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan, saying the diabolical duo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is rattled and desperate. The opposition party also said the writing on the wall is clear. The opposition partys attack on the government came after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against the two Congress leaders and their supporters for allegedly forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan during the oppositions march against the
Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina gets rousing welcome on return to Assam
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain received a rousing welcome in Guwahati on Tuesday as she returned to Assam after winning gold at the Asian Games in Japan. Borgohain clinched gold in the women's 75-kg category on her birthday on October 2, defeating China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final. She was received at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by Assam Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Biswajit Daimary, state BJP president Dilip Saikia, her family and fans. The Congress also felicitated Borgohain at the airport. A delegation led by senior Congress leader Pranati Phukan welcomed her with a 'gamosa', a flower bouquet and a 'jaapi'. Senior Congress leaders Bipul Gogoi, Bedabrata Bora, Udit Bhanu Das, Gunakanta Gogoi, Mousumi Neog and Debajit Deka were among those present to welcome her. With the victory, Borgohain became only the second Indian woman boxer to win an Asian Games gold, after MC Mary Kom achieved the feat in 2014. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist had won silver a
Assam Rifles Soldier From Odisha Dies During Operational Duty In Nagaland
Assam Rifles soldier V Teja, hailing from Odishas Rayagada district, lost his life while on duty in Nagaland after being struck by a bullet during an operation. The incident occurred on Monday, just two days before his 31st birthday. Teja, a rifleman with the 15th Assam Rifles, was immediately taken to a hospital following the... The post Assam Rifles Soldier From Odisha Dies During Operational Duty In Nagaland first appeared on Northeast Today .
Bandhs, blockades cost Manipur Rs 25-30 crore in tax revenue daily: CM
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh highlighted the significant daily tax revenue loss caused by bandhs and blockades. He urged the people to seek dialogue instead of protests to resolve grievances. Singh emphasized the rich historical ties between Manipur and its neighboring regions, particularly Assam. He reinforced the importance of peaceful coexistence for the state's development and prosperity.
BJP won 32 of the 42 seats in Silchar Municipal Corporation elections held using ballot papers. Congress managed to secure only two seats while Independents took six seats. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress for performing poorly even with traditional voting methods. The elections focused on local issues such as water supply, drainage, and infrastructure improvements.
ASPF-ni membor saksako matchu badingsrukgipa manderang chadrapa ine FIR ka
TURA: Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) Kharkutta regional unit-ni membor saksako, North Garo Hills ajani Kharkutta police station ningo donggipa Chigrang songo, matchu badingsrukanio jak donggipa manderang, kragija dake chadrapenba rime donaha ine police-na FIR kadoangaha. Ia songni rama gita Assam-oni Bangladesh asongona matchu badingsrukatenggipa manderang, matchurangko raangenga ineba ASPF-ni FIR-o parakaha. ASPF Kharkutta regional []
Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
STOCKHOLM, October 7, 2026 (AP) Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. Halzen said he had been told he was among the favorites for the prize since he first published about cosmic neutrinos in 2013. In any given year, he thought he had a 1 in 20 chance to win a Nobel. And I just had to live long enough, so here I am, the 82-year-old told The Associated Press in an
Assam: CM Vigilance Cell arrests Dibrugarh PWD engineer for allegedly accepting bribe
The Chief Minister's (CM) Vigilance Cell conducted a raid at the Public Works Department (PWD) office in Dibrugarh following a complaint regarding an Assistant Executive Engineer of the PWD for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. During the operation, Assistant Executive Engineer Mridul Baglari was arrested red-handed by CM Vigilance Cell officials while allegedly accepting the first instalment of a Rs 30,000 bribe. Subsequently, officials interrogated him and seized various documents and other materials from the office. Simultaneously, a team of officials searched Assistant Executive Engineer Mridul Baglari's residence and recovered a large amount of cash. It is worth noting that the bribe was linked to the payment of bills for a pending project. The complainant, Rajshekhar Hazarika, stated that he is a Class-1 PWD contractor who had undertaken three or four projects for the department and completed the assigned work. Despite this, the department was not clearing his bills. When...
Assam Rifles soldier from Odisha dies on duty in Nagaland
Rifleman V Teja from Odisha's Rayagada district died after being shot during operational duties in Nagaland. He was almost 31 years old and was due to marry on December 10. Teja was a brave soldier from the 15th Assam Rifles, and his death has caused deep sorrow. Both Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed their condolences.
SOS to PMO after 'orders from above' hold up 300 raw petroleum coke trucks at Assam-Bengal border
80% vote in West Bengal bypolls amid rigging, intimidation charges
Bypolls across Nandigram and Rejinagar saw an 80% turnout despite allegations of rigging and voter intimidation. In Tamil Nadu, turnout dipped compared to previous elections, with results showing 86% and 80% participation. Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency recorded 76% turnout during the bypolls, while Puducherry's Thattanchavady seat had a turnout of 78% by 5pm. Various candidates and parties reported incidents of interference and blocked agents during the polling process.
Voter Turnout Hits 76% in Assams Nagaon By-Election Amidst Fierce Competition
The Nagaon by-election in Assam saw a 76% voter turnout, with BJP, Congress, and AIUDF in a tight race for the seat. Voter Turnout Hits 76% in Assams Nagaon By-Election Amidst Fierce Competition
67 injuries in clashes over Siang project, claims farmers group
Mizoram to cancel licences of erring pharma dealers: Minister
NEHU hosts climate festival, highlighting Indias diverse ecosystems
Study maps jumbo corridors in Assam; AI intervention helps avert 257 potential train hits
Land shortfall threatens recognition of several private schools in Assam
Amid illegal foreigners, refugees entry, Mizoram steps up checks on hotels, homestays
3 held from Dhubri with drugs, 10k in cash
GS candidates nomination cancelled based on prescribed scrutiny: GU
Khandu inaugurates Pasighat smart city projects, calls for public upkeep
NDMA team assesses monsoon damage in Nagalands Mon district
Mystery of Dima Hasaos giant stone jars to draw visitors to Lungzubei fest
Mokokchung leads Nagaland in sustainable development ranking
Nimisha murder case accused injured in cop firing
Drug peddler injured in cop firing, 3 personnel hurt during scuffle
Cong urges govt to choose talks over force in Siang project row
TIPRA Motha wins 3,428 seats in ADC Village Committee polls
Bypolls see high turnout in Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Assam
The assembly bypolls in Nandigram witnessed a voter turnout of 79.39% and Rejinagar at 78.42%. Congress party members voiced accusations of vote rigging and intimidation, consequently pushing for a repoll. Tamil Nadu reported impressive turnout figures as well, with Madurantakam at 83.86% and Dharapuram at 78.53%. Meanwhile, Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha seat recorded a turnout of 76%, with election results slated for an announcement on October 9.
BJP & AGP win 34 wards in 1st Silchar civic body polls, Cong bags two seats
Meghalaya pushes AI, aviation & healthcare skills for unemployed rural youths
Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi , October 6 : Earthquake tremors were felt across the Delhi-NCR region on Tuesday, with the epicentre of the quake located in Uttarakhand, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The NCS said an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Chamoli in Uttarakhand at 10:22 pm IST. Further details regarding any damage or casualties are awaited. Meanwhile, earlier in the day, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Assams Nagaon district in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 4:23:47 am IST at a depth of 33 kilometres, the NCS said in a post on X. The epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 26.428 North and longitude 93.060 East, according to the NCS. (ANI)
Delhi-NCR feels earthquake tremors as 4.9-magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Tuesday night, with tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, while Assam's Nagaon district recorded a separate magnitude 4.5 quake earlier in the day.
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Tuesday reacted strongly to the detention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by Delhi Police, saying the Congress would lead the fight for the country and the INDIA bloc would emerge victorious. No era will pass without being held accountableThe Congress will lead this fight for the country, and the INDIA bloc will emerge victorious, Satheesan, who is in New Delhi, said in a Facebook post. He shared a video of Gandhi being forcibly removed by the Delhi Police from the protest venue, where he was seeking the removal
Amazon sees rising demand for premium, AI-powered electronics in Assam ahead of festive sale
Amazon India revealed that the demand for premium and AI-powered consumer electronics is rising across Assam ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival (AGIF) 2026, which begins on October 8.
Rahul, Priyanka among around 250 detained after 8-hour sit-in at Akashvani Bhawan
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among the around 250 people detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday night following an over eight-hour sit-in protest inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises, after they were stopped from marching towards the Election Commissions office here. Around 50 MPs were among detainees, according to police sources. The detainees were being taken to New Police Lines at Kingsway Camp. Police forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress MPs and leaders including K C Venugopal, Pawan Khera, K Suresh, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Imran Pratapgarhi, as the Akashvani
Rongmei Community Holds 8th Cultural and Freshers Meet in Guwahati
The Rongmei community of Guwahati celebrated its 8th Cultural and Freshers Meet 2026 ( Charuangcakhatni Zawthanh Kariumei, 2026 ) at the Railway Community Hall, Goshala, Maligaon, on October 2.
The ruling BJP-led NDA in Assam swept the first elections to the Silchar Municipal Corporation, winning 34 of the 42 seats, while the Congress secured two seats and Independents bagged six, officials said on Tuesday (October 6).
Guwahati: Assams elephants are moving through a far more complicated landscape than forests alone. A five-year GPS telemetry study has mapped their journeys through tea gardens, crop fields, river channels and settlementsand recorded seasonal movement across the Indo-Bhutan border. The study by the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and one solitary [] The post GPS collars show Assams elephants are moving through tea gardens, farms and riverbeds appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a paddy field in Nagaon district, Assam. Local residents found the body, prompting a police investigation into her identity and the circumstances of her death.
State-wise school holidays in October due to Navaratri, Durga Puja 2026
The festive season is approaching and to celebrate schools will be closed state-wise for students. For the Durga Puja celebration has the schools in the eastern part of India- West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar have announced holidays for educational institutions- schools, colleges. The West Bengal government has already announced school holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja.
Assam man accused in university students death, shot in the legs
The police claimed Ashik Ali tried to escape from custody on the day he was to be produced before a court
Assam man accused in university students death, shot in the legs
The police claimed Ashik Ali tried to escape from custody on the day he was to be produced before a court
Huge turnout in Assam, TN, Bengal, Puducherry bypolls
By-elections across several Indian states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal, concluded peacefully with high voter turnouts. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam recorded 76% polling, while Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly Constituencies saw 83.86% and 78.53% respectively. Puducherry's Thattanchavady registered 78.83%, and West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies had nearly 79% turnout.
Glass ceiling never existed in Assam: CM Sarma highlights women-led start-up ecosystem
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the growing participation of women in the states start-up ecosystem, stating that more than half of Assams start-ups are led by women founders and asserting that the state has created opportunities irrespective of gender. Taking to social media platform X, Himanta Biswa Sarma said the trend reflected the expanding opportunities available to women entrepreneurs in Assam. More than half of Assams start-ups are run by women founders, showcasing how the state provides opportunities across the board, irrespective of gender, he posted. The Chief Minister further remarked: The glass ceiling in Assam never existed in the first place. Sarmas comments come against the backdrop of the state governments continued emphasis on entrepreneurship, start-ups and employment generation as part of its broader economic development agenda. The participation of women in the start-up ecosystem has increasingly emerged as an indicator of changing opportunities for women seeking to establish businesses and build independent enterprises. Assam has been seeking to strengthen its start-up ecosystem by encouraging young entrepreneurs, promoting innovation and creating platforms for emerging businesses. The state government has also been positioning entrepreneurship as an alternative avenue for employment generation, particularly among educated youth. The Chief Ministers remarks sought to underline the role of the state in creating an environment where entrepreneurs can pursue business opportunities without gender-based barriers. Women entrepreneurs in Assam have increasingly been active across sectors ranging from food processing, handicrafts and textiles to technology, education, healthcare, retail and other service-oriented businesses. Their growing participation has contributed to the diversification of the states emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem. Sarmas statement also comes at a time when governments across India are focusing on increasing womens participation in entrepreneurship and strengthening access to finance, technology, markets and business-support mechanisms. By highlighting the reported majority participation of women founders, the Chief Minister sought to project Assam as a state where entrepreneurial opportunities are increasingly being accessed across gender lines, while presenting women-led enterprises as an important component of its economic growth story.
Gold slips Rs 200 per 10 gm in Delhi amid subdued retail demand, elevated US dollar
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Gold prices slipped by Rs 200 to Rs 1,49,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, as subdued retail demand and an elevated US dollar weighed on the precious metal. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams on Monday. Silver, however, remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 2.27 lakh per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes, according to local traders. Gold prices edged lower in the domestic market amid weak global cues and subdued retail demand during the Pitru Paksha period, said Saumil Gandhi,
