Referred to PMs ideological father RSS: Congress on Kharges baap remark
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Amid the raging row over its chief Mallikarjun Kharges baap remarks, the Congress on Sunday claimed that a Bharatiya Janata Party worker first insulted Kharges late father while he was speaking in Patna which prompted the veteran leader to refer to Prime Minister Narendra Modis ideological father, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The opposition party alleged that this was the second time in the last few months that Kharge had been insulted and said the despicable act of purification was carried out in Uttarakhand in August after he had given a speech at a rally. The
Rupee falls 5 paise to 94.98 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Oct 26 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 5 paise to 94.98 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a negative note on risk aversion in global markets amid escalation of tensions in the Middle East. However, softness in the US Dollar and US treasury yields cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.92, then lost ground to touch 94.98, lower by 5 paise over its
Stock markets decline in early trade; Sensex drops over 500 points
Mumbai, Oct 26 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Monday amid elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy decision later this week. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 536.30 points to 72,583.86 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty fell 200.10 points to 22,402.80. From the 30 Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv and Reliance Industries were among the major laggards. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sun Pharma, Adani Ports and Axis Bank were the winners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark,
Shillong, Oct 25: In a blow against drugs by the central government, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has launched Operation Trident, with 38 teams striking 38 locations simultaneously across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. The crackdown is in line with the Centres policy of zero tolerance against drugs and strategic shift from a seizure-centric to a [] The post Narcotics Bureau launches Trident with 38 teams striking 38 NE locations first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas AI Dance Video Goes Viral with Over 3.3 Million Views
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas AI-generated dance video to Gangnam Style has captivated over 3.3 million viewers on Instagram. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas AI Dance Video Goes Viral with Over 3.3 Million Views
Ranji Trophy: Confident Assam face stern Saurashtra test in Rajkot
NRC logjam delays SIR in Assam, no clarity on timeline
Instead of SIR, a Special Revision (SR) was conducted. Illegal immigration from Bangladesh has long been a contentious issue in the state. On October 16 this year, the Assam's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) announced the commencement of a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls. The draft electoral roll is scheduled to be published on November 12.
Agartala institution 20th among boys day schools across country
Meghalayas millet revival efforts earn PMs praise in Mann Ki Baat
944 runners hit Silchar roads for a fit & drug-free future
Following instincts, 3-yr-old tigress charts her path, enters Assams Raimona
17-yr-old Darjeeling teen falls from Dhubri building, dies
A new flowering species blossoms out from the wilds of Manas
CM orders police action after assault on Bihu artists in Sribhumi, 13 held
May not have been part of original conspiracy: HC on Sandipon
Tripura CM: Docus of murder cases filed during Left tenure missing
Garo Hills village preserves traditions with Wangala celebrations
1st 5-star hotel in Kohima to bolster Nagalands tourism sector
Mizoram-Assam border talks likely to be held in mid-Nov: Min Sapdanga
Gun culture must end: Manipur CM during visit to Sinai Camp
2 with links to interstate drug network held in Manipur
Assam police arrest 13 over attack on Bihu troupe in Sribhumi
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Op Trident: Six arrested, 1,424 bank accounts frozen in NE narco-hawala crackdown
GMC expands road sweeping, but fringe areas feel left out
Social media is surprised with an unusual dance video featuring Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma performing the famous steps of South Korean rapper PSY's global hit Gangnam Style. The video along with the CM features Assam Ministers Pijush Hazarika and
13 Arrested Over Assault On Bihu Troupe In Assam's Sribhumi
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession organised by Hindustan Club in Sribhumi town. Members of the troupe had been invited to perform at the event.
Govt cuts wheat allocation in weekly auction even as millers ready to pay over 31/Kg
Millers in States such as Assam, Karnataka and Telanga are wondering why the government cut their allocation despite maximum offtake
Drug Cartel Busted, Rs 100 Cr Hawala Trail Exposed In Operation Trident: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said coordinated raids at 38 locations across Assam: Reports
Three Assam Men Held Over IED Explosion in Bengaluru
Police on Sunday said that the Pulikeshi Nagar IED was an outcome of personal rivalry, and not terror attack
Bihu troupe attacked in Assam's Sribhumi over Assamese songs; CM orders action
During a Durga Puja event in Sribhumi district, a Bihu troupe faced an attack from a group of individuals. The group objected to the performance of Assamese songs in the Barak Valley and confronted the troupe members. As a result, several members of the troupe were injured during the incident, prompting public concern.
Operation Trident Exposes 100 Crore Hawala Trail, 18 Arrested In Northeast Drug Crackdown
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hailed Operation Trident, a major crackdown on an international narcotics cartel across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. The operation targeted 38 locations, exposed hawala transactions worth 100 crore and led to 18 arrests.
Assam: NGT slaps Rs 25,000 cost on Karbi Anglong council over Daldali forest case
Guwahati: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) for failing to appear before it in a case concerning alleged encroachment and environmental degradation in Assams Daldali Reserved Forest. The NGTs Eastern Zone Bench, in an order dated October 9, 2026, also directed the Principal [] The post Assam: NGT slaps Rs 25,000 cost on Karbi Anglong council over Daldali forest case appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2026 set for November 22 in Shillong
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Assam Announces 5,734 Vacancies Across Six Departments, Recruitment To Begin On February 1
Assam CM Himanta Biswas Sarma announces 5,734 vacancies across six departments, with the recruitment process set to begin on February 1, 2027.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces recruitment exams for over 5,700 posts in 6 govt departments
Operation Trident: 18 arrested in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur says Amit Shah
The operation carried out by multiple agencies brought to light hawala transactions worth 100 crore, froze 1,424 bank accounts, and attached properties worth 17.82 crore
Shillong To Host Assam Rifles Half Marathon On November 22
The Assam Rifles has announced the sixth edition of its Half-Marathon event, scheduled for November 22 in Shillong. The event, which includes 5km, 10km, and 21km categories, expects over 4000 participants and offers a total prize money of Rs 25 lakh. It aims to promote unity, health, and community spirit in the Northeast.
Assam Police turn back 25 suspected illegal infiltrators at international border
In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, CM Sarma praised the Assam Police for the operation and highlighted the coordination between the state police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in maintaining vigilance along the border
Major Drug Bust Across Three States
Mumbai, October 25: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, central agencies conducted simultaneous raids at 38 locations across Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur on October 23, leading to Major Drug Bust Across Three States
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that an international narcotics cartel has been busted, with security forces arresting 18 people from Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. He congratulated the team that comprised members from...
Srinagar, Oct 25: Describing Operation Trident as a major blow against drug trafficking, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said government agencies had launched simultaneous crackdowns at 38 locations across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur on October 23, busting an international narco-cartel. Modi government deals another lethal blow against drugs with Operation Trident, Shah said. He said the operation has uncovered hawala transactions worth Rs 100 crore, led to the freezing of 1,424 bank accounts, the attachment of properties worth Rs 17.82 crore, the seizure of 500 detonators and Rs 12 lakh in cash, and the arrest of 18 people. According to Shah, the network trafficked narcotics across the borders of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh through the Death Triangle Corridor. He said the operation reflected India's resolve to eradicate every drug network by December 31, 2029, adding that the fight against drug cartels would continue until they were completely dismantled. Shah congratulated the anti-narcotics team, comprising central agencies and police forces from the three states, on the successful operation. Modi Govt deals another lethal blow against drugs with Operation Trident. Our agencies launched a barrage of simultaneous crackdowns across 38 locations in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur on 23 October, smashing an international narco-cartel. The operation revealed 100 crore worth Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 25, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the success of Operation Trident against drug cartels in northeast India. The operation took place on October 23 and involved raids at 38 locations across Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur. Authorities discovered hawala transactions worth 100 crore and froze 1,424 bank accounts during the operation. Additionally, 500 detonators and 12 lakh in cash were seized, leading to 18 arrests.
Operation Trident: Rs 100 cr hawala transactions exposed, 18 arrested in drug crackdown
Union home minister Amit Shah announced Operation Trident, which targeted an international narcotics cartel in India. The operation, conducted in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur, uncovered significant hawala transactions and led to arrests. Authorities froze numerous bank accounts and seized illegal items, including detonators and cash. Shah emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating drug networks by December 31, 2029.
Assam Police apprehends 25 suspected infiltrators: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Police apprehends 25 suspected infiltrators: Himanta Biswa Sarma Guwahati: The Assam Police apprehended 25 suspected illegal infiltrators attempting to enter India through the international border and turned them back to their place of origin, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, reiterating the state governments commitment to preventing illegal infiltration. In a post on social [] The post Assam Police apprehends 25 suspected infiltrators: Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Stir in Arunachal against Siang dam turns violent
Kashmiri farmer honoured for preserving Mushk Budji
Srinagar, Oct 24: Kashmiri farmer Zafar Ahmad Bhat was felicitated at the Bharat International Rice Conference in New Delhi for his efforts to preserve the indigenous Mushk Budji rice variety, known for its distinctive aroma and short grain. Sagam village in Anantnag district is a prominent centre for cultivating the high-altitude aromatic rice variety, which received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023. Jammu and Kashmir featured at the international conference alongside agrarian states, including Odisha, Assam and Telangana, to showcase indigenous GI-tagged and speciality rice varieties. The initiative aims to strengthen market linkages and help niche regional rice varieties reach mainstream international retail markets. The Union Territory was represented by the Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department, with Director Agriculture Kashmir Sartaj Ahmad Shah attending the conference. During the event, the department is engaging with institutions such as the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to explore opportunities for promoting specialty rice varieties. The conference brought together global buyers, policymakers, researchers and exporters to showcase India's position in the global rice sector.
Tehsil police rescue 2 kidnapped men from Assam
Mizoram ranks 5th in India in areca nut production: Min
Murder case undertrial dies in Agartala hospital, kin seek probe
GMCH hits milestone with NEs 1st liver transplant at govt hospital
INDIA bloc to protest against SIR in Agartala on Oct 30
In Assams Barekuri, gibbons swing through homes and hearts
Activists rescue 2 women in Sribhumi; youth questioned over identity concealment
MLA anguished over house vandalisation
Subansiri Lower hydel projects fifth unit begins commercial operation
East Siang admin restricts gatherings
Drain wall in Silchar collapses within 24 hrs of concreting
Faith meets history at Dhubri tourist walk
College student dead, 6 injured in 2 Dhubri accidents
Siang protests turn violent, protesters torch NHPC office, loot MLAs houses in Pasighat
17 arrested for impersonating Kuki militants at Sinai Camp
Assam CM calls for stricter traffic enforcement amid rise in accidents
Indias answer to Chinas mega dam faces resistance in Siang valley
Three weeks after release, Buxa tigress ventures towards Assam
Manipur to form all-community panel after PM Modis query: CM
Tripuras Durga Puja carnival goes global
Buxa tigress on Assam border, nears Raimona
Assam govt hospital performs states first liver transplant
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 24 (IANS) Assam has achieved a major milestone in public healthcare with the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) performing the first liver transplant in a government hospital in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday. In a post on X, Sarma said a 48-year-old man from Kamrup Metropolitan district underwent the 16-hour-long surgery, during which he received a portion of his liver from his younger sister. Both the donor and recipient are recovering in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under close medical supervision, he added. Congratulating the medical team involved in the procedure, the Chief Minister described the achievement as a significant step towards strengthening Assam's public healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to advanced, life-saving treatment within the state. Assam is building a public healthcare system that matches the best in the country, and today we crossed another milestone, Sarma said in his post. He said the state government had launched its Liver Transplantation programme in 2025 with the objective of making complex medical procedures available in government hospitals, reducing the need for patients to travel outside Assam for specialised treatment. According to the Chief Minister, the successful procedure demonstrated that the initiative was beginning to deliver results and marked an important development in the state's efforts to expand tertiary healthcare services. Sarma also outlined the government's broader plans to strengthen specialised treatment facilities across Assam. These include the development of a statewide cancer care network, the introduction of bone marrow transplantation services at GMCH and the proposed establishment of a proton beam therapy unit in Guwahati. The proposed facility, he said, would be India's first proton beam therapy unit in the public sector, potentially expanding access to advanced cancer treatment through government healthcare infrastructure. The Chief Minister said the government was working towards positioning Assam as a major healthcare destination in eastern India, with improved facilities intended to serve patients from within the state and neighbouring regions. Our goal is clear: Assam will be the healthcare hub of Eastern India. Patients will no longer leave Assam for treatment; they will come to Assam for it, Sarma said. The successful liver transplant is expected to strengthen confidence in the capacity of Assam's public medical institutions to undertake complex procedures and expand the range of specialised healthcare services available to patients within the state.
Assam CM highlights canopy bridge initiative on World Gibbon Day
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday highlighted the state's efforts to protect the endangered Hoolock Gibbon, India's only native ape species, stressing the importance of wildlife conservation and human-animal coexistence. Marking World Gibbon Day, Sarma said the Hoolock Gibbon occupied a special place in Assam's natural heritage and called for collective efforts to safeguard its future. In a post on X, the Chief Minister shared his experience of seeing a gibbon use a canopy bridge constructed at Hollongapar to help the primates cross a railway track safely. Describing the sight as encouraging, Sarma underscored the importance of science-led conservation measures in reducing the risks faced by wildlife due to human infrastructure and habitat fragmentation. At Hollongapar, seeing a gibbon use the canopy bridge built to help it cross the railway track safely was a heartening moment, he said. The canopy bridge initiative is aimed at providing arboreal animals with a safer passage across railway infrastructure, allowing them to move through the tree canopy instead of descending to ground level, where they may face potential dangers from trains and other human activities. Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Jorhat district is known for its population of Hoolock Gibbons. The primates depend heavily on continuous forest canopies for movement, foraging and survival, making habitat connectivity an important aspect of their conservation. The Chief Minister also emphasised the cultural and emotional connection between local communities and the state's wildlife, saying that conservation efforts must go hand in hand with fostering coexistence between people and animals. Every small step towards coexistence brings us closer to a future where Assam's people and wildlife thrive together, Sarma said. The Hoolock Gibbon, belonging to the family of lesser apes, is an important component of the biodiversity of Northeast India. Habitat loss, fragmentation and other human-induced pressures remain significant challenges for its long-term survival. Conservation initiatives such as canopy bridges, habitat protection and community participation are considered important in ensuring safe movement for arboreal species. Sarma's remarks on World Gibbon Day highlighted Assam's stated commitment to protecting its rich biodiversity while promoting practical measures to minimise the impact of development on wildlife habitats.
MBBS fee hike small compared to private colleges: Assam Health Minister
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 24 (IANS) Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday defended the state government's decision to increase MBBS course fees, arguing that the revised charges remained considerably lower than the cost of medical education at private institutions. He said the new fee structure had been linked to students' annual family income to ensure that medical education remained accessible to economically weaker sections. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Singhal said students pursuing medical education at private institutions could end up paying around Rs 40 lakh, while the increase introduced by the state government was relatively modest. Yes, the fees have been increased. Why? Because it was a decision of the government. In private institutes, people are paying Rs 40 lakh for it. We have made a very small increase, the minister said. Under the revised fee structure, MBBS students belonging to families with an annual income exceeding Rs 9 lakh will have to pay Rs 1 lakh per year. Those from families earning between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 9 lakh annually will pay Rs 50,000, while students whose family income is below Rs 4 lakh will be charged Rs 5,000 annually. The income-based arrangement is intended to differentiate the financial burden on students according to their family's economic circumstances, with the lowest fee applicable to those from the poorest households. The decision comes amid wider concerns over the affordability of medical education and the need to expand access to professional courses in Assam, where the development of medical infrastructure is also crucial to strengthening healthcare delivery. Separately, Singhal highlighted the government's efforts to make specialised medical treatment more affordable for patients, particularly those suffering from kidney-related ailments. He said Assam witnessed around 33 to 34 kidney transplants last year, with the cost of each procedure ranging between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh. According to the minister, the expenses were covered through the Pradhan Mantri Arogya Nidhi and Mukhya Mantri Arogya Nidhi schemes. Singhal further said more than 30 new dialysis centres had been opened across the state during the past three months, expanding treatment facilities for patients requiring regular dialysis. The minister's remarks underscored the government's stated focus on balancing medical education costs with affordable access to specialised healthcare, even as the revised MBBS fees are likely to remain a subject of public discussion.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls Rahul Gandhi A 57-Year-Old Gen Z
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a 57-year-old Gen Z and making an eternal youth remark amid BJP-Congress political sparring.
Indian Football Star Halicharan Narzary Selected for Assam Gaurav Award
Halicharan Narzary, a prominent player in Indian football, is honored with the Assam Gaurav Award for his remarkable contributions to the sport. Indian Football Star Halicharan Narzary Selected for Assam Gaurav Award
MHA to build 60,000-strong civil defence network in 12 states, UTs; Army to train volunteers
New Delhi, Oct 24: The home ministry will conduct a first-of-its-kind joint training with the Army to build a civil defence network of around 60,000 volunteers in 12 states and Union Territories (UTs) as part of a pilot project, according to an official statement. In the first phase, a three-day specialised training will be given for civil defence master trainers from the participating states and UTs, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. The initiative stems from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech, in which he announced the vision of a vibrant civil defence network equipped with modern systems, technologies and contemporary preparedness capabilities to address emerging security challenges. In furtherance of this vision, the Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards, Ministry of Home Affairs, is undertaking a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative to strengthen civil defence preparedness through specialised training of civil defence master trainers by the Indian Army, it said. Six hundred civil defence master trainers -- 50 from each participating state and UT -- will be trained by the second week of November 2026 through a three-day specialised training programme at designated Indian Army training establishments. The participating states/UTs are Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, it said. The initiative seeks to enhance civil defence personnel's preparedness to respond effectively to contemporary security threats, hostile situations and emergencies, it said. The personnel will receive training in three broad areas: threat awareness, protection and emergency response, and communication and coordination. Each master trainer will have to train 100 civil defence volunteers in their respective state or UT. The initiative aims to prepare 60,000 civil defence volunteers across the participating states and UTs, significantly expanding its reach and impact, the statement said.
East Zone ASMITA Fencing League kicks off at Takyel
East Zone ASMITA Fencing League organised by the Manipur Fencing Association under the auspices of the Fencing Association of India officially kicked off today at SAI NERC Indoor Hall, Takyel 64 fencers including 6 from Assam are participating in the competition organised to promote women
Assam government to present 1st Bhupen Hazarika National Award to Usha Mangeshkar: Himanta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the award at the concluding ceremony of the singer's year-long birth centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on November 29, says CM Sarma
Meghalya CM addresses SPARK summit in Tura
NHRC seeks cop action on plaint over Hailakandi schoolgirl gang rape-murder within 8 weeks
Bdeshi with links to illegal cross-border activity held in Dhubri
Man held for keeping teen captive for 3 days in Sribhumi, mob torches his house
Rare flowering shrub rediscovered in state after two centuries
SIT formed to protect those connected to Zubeens death: Gaurav
Civil groups protest against SIR
DFO to be suspended if claims of illegal stone mining in Hojai found true: Assam CM
Cong renews call for CECs removal
Assam sets up natl-level award in Bhupen Hazarikas name; Usha Mangeshkar first recipient
Manipur SoO pact with 25 Kuki-Zo militant outfits expired on Sept 4: Minister Govindas
YMA calls for strict rules to regulate refugees, curb illegal border trade
Lalduhoma inaugurates Rs 5cr projects at Champhai college
