Assam: Woman Allegedly Dragged, Assaulted At Guwahati Club; Probe Awaited
Guwahati, October 2: A young woman was allegedly assaulted at The Locals disco club in Khanapara, Guwahati, late Thursday night, according to reports. The woman was allegedly dragged from the fourth floor of the club and stripped while being taken downstairs. A bouncer also allegedly kicked her during the incident, according to the reports. The... The post Assam: Woman Allegedly Dragged, Assaulted At Guwahati Club; Probe Awaited first appeared on Northeast Today .
Madras High Court dismisses case over transfer of five juvenile elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say petitioner ought not to have rushed to the court within 24 hours of giving a representation to Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee
Those Born To Eat Biryani Are Animals: Assam CMs Jibe At Congress MP Rakibul Hussain
Nagaon, Oct 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday sharpened his attack on Congress MP Rakibul Hussain, remarking that those born to eat biryani are animals. The statement came in response to Hussains earlier comment that God had sent him into the world to enjoy the dish. The exchange is the latest in... The post Those Born To Eat Biryani Are Animals: Assam CMs Jibe At Congress MP Rakibul Hussain first appeared on Northeast Today .
A cultivators organisation says the State government is trying to take over grazing land traditionally used by riverine communities to fuel corporate interests
Guwahati: Assams Lovlina Borgohain won the womens 75kg boxing gold at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday, defeating Chinas Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final to become only the second Indian woman to win an Asian Games boxing gold. Competing at the Nishio Gymnasium, Lovlina delivered a composed performance against Bao, the reigning 2026 Asian [] The post Asian Games 2026: Assams Lovlina Borgohain wins gold on birthday appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1: Bamboo jewellery handcrafted by rural women in Assam emerged as one of the most visited stalls at the national agriculture, bioenergy and commodity conference organised
'Don't Stop Ambulances For VIP Convoys': Assam Government's Order Amid Row
The SMCH authorities and the family members of the patient said the death was not linked to the traffic delay. The patient was suffering from cirrhosis and it was a chronic case.
Assam bypoll: Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency profile, candidates, key facts
The Nagaon byelection was necessitated after Pradyut Bordoloi resigned.
Assam panchayats get Rs 525 crore Finance Commission allocation: CM Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government is working to strengthen villages and Panchayats by promoting self-reliance and ensuring that development reaches the grassroots. In a post on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, CM Sarma paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and highlighted the Assam government's initiatives aimed at empowering rural communities. The nation, guided by his vision, is forging ahead in a new era of Swadeshi and Atmanirbharta, ensuring growth reaches the last man standing, CM Sarma said. He said that in 2025, more than Rs 525 crore was allocated by the Finance Commission to Assam's Panchayats to carry forward welfare initiatives at the grassroots. The Chief Minister said the state government would continue to follow Gandhi's vision by empowering villages and Panchayats and making them more resilient and self-reliant. We will continue to follow his footsteps, empowering our villages and panchayats to become more resilient and Atmanirbhar, CM Sarma said. The Chief Minister's remarks came as the country observed Gandhi Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and his emphasis on village-based development, self-reliance and grassroots participation. The Assam government's focus on Panchayati Raj institutions forms part of its broader rural development efforts. The state's Panchayat and Rural Development Department implements programmes covering wage employment, rural housing, livelihoods, infrastructure development and social security. The Assam Economic Survey 2025-26 notes that Finance Commission grants have supported decentralised planning and infrastructure development at the Gram Panchayat level. CM Sarma's statement also underscored the government's emphasis on Swadeshi and Atmanirbharta as key elements of its development approach, with rural institutions positioned as important vehicles for delivering welfare and development programmes. The Chief Minister's message stressed that strengthening villages and Panchayats would help ensure that the benefits of development reach people at the grassroots level across Assam.
Assam Highway Accident: Speeding Scorpio Hits Minor, 2 Arrested After Chase
A speeding Scorpio allegedly hit a minor on a highway in Assam before the vehicle was chased and intercepted. Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident. The case is being investigated by Assam Police.
GSU hails new GHADC rules on separate electoral roll as historic
Shillong, Oct 1: The Garo Students Union (GSU) has thanked the Executive Committee of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) for introducing the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) (Garo Hills Autonomous District Second Amendment) Rules, 2026. In a statement, GSU said despite political differences and challenges, the EC showed courage, [] The post GSU hails new GHADC rules on separate electoral roll as historic first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam hikes MBBS, BDS fees up to sixfold; affluent students to pay up to 1L/yr
2 PLA cadres among 4 militants nabbed in Manipur
Amit Shah to honour Meghalaya Police on Oct 5
3 central govt officials killed in Mizoram road accident
Assam Government Employee Found Dead Inside Department's Headquarters
Police reached the spot and began an investigation into the incident.
Ambulance stopped for Himantas convoy: 4 Assam cops suspended
Gauhati University defers students union vote counting amid stir; Aasu dominates Cotton
East & northeast India record lowest monsoon rainfall in 125 yrs: IMD
Car hits minor & flees, intercepted after 40-km chase; 2 held
Replacing CEC will not bring Cong to power: Assam BJP chief
Assams wildlife tourism season begins; Kaziranga, Manas natl parks reopen
Molasses dealers in Dhemaji asked to register within 15 days
No obstruction in Dikhow river, water level normal: Sivasagar DC
NHPC lowers Unit 7 stator at Subansiri Lower project; 4 units operational
Assam government issues guidelines for the chief ministers convoy movement
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, apologized after an ambulance was halted for his convoy. Following the incident, fresh guidelines were issued to regulate VIP convoy movements in the state. These new rules emphasize unimpeded access for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire tenders. Four police officials were suspended due to their failure to enforce these guidelines during the convoy's movement.
Changlang ambush plot busted, 2 Ulfa-I cadres held
Govt limits sugar stock limit to 1,000 quintals ahead of festive season
The Centre will implement new stock limits for sugar dealers starting October 15 until November 30. The inventory cap has been set at 1,000 quintals with a 15-day holding period. This decision follows a notable decrease in ex-mill sugar prices and aims to control hoarding during the festive season. Kolkata and Assam have been given slightly higher stock limits due to distribution needs.
Educational credentials of BJP candidates contesting Silchar civic polls questioned
The Assam Jatiya Parishad said the election authorities failed to act on complaints against 13 candidates
Global health research makes America richer and healthier
October 1, 2026 (Conversation) Recently, a middle-aged woman came to see me in my ophthalmology clinic because her eyes felt gritty and uncomfortable. She had seen another doctor a month earlier who diagnosed her with eyelid inflammation and wrote her a prescription. As I examined her eyes, she mentioned in passing the prescription medication shed been using ivermectin. This was the first Id heard of this drug being used for itchy, uncomfortable eyes. I knew researchers had studied and rejected ivermectin as a cure for COVID-19, and that the medication is to treat onchocerciasis, a condition more commonly known
Govt tightens sugar stock limit despite 15% fall in prices since August
Dealers can hold sugar for only 15 days from October 15 to November 30, while Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas, along with Assam, have a 2,000-quintal limit
An Indian airline captain is hailed as a hero after a cockpit attack on a FlyDubai flight
MUMBAI, India, October 1, 2026 (AP) An Indian airline captain who was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight when his copilot stabbed him in an apparent attempt to crash the plane has been hailed as a hero, with his actions to thwart the disaster drawing praise from world leaders and those who knew him. Capt. Smit Machchhar, who is from Indias financial hub of Mumbai, was seriously injured in Wednesdays attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door, allowing them to enter and restrain the attacker as the Boeing 737 descended sharply, according
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Two mahouts from Assam's Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve have earned international recognition after being certified as 'Master Mahouts', qualifying them to train elephant handlers in different countries, senior forest officials said on Thursday. Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Additional PCCF) and Council Head of Department (CHD) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Sonali Ghosh, said the recognition marked a significant achievement for the Assam Forest Department, Manas Tiger Reserve and the community of mahouts and khasis engaged in wildlife conservation. Their expertise and experience from Manas will now contribute to international capacity-building in elephant care, management and welfare, Ghosh said. The recognition was announced at the closing ceremony of a seven-day Comprehensive Training Programme for Mahouts and Khasis, organised by the Field Directorate of Manas Tiger Reserve in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). The training programme, which commenced on September 24 at Bansbari, concluded on Wednesday. The programme was conducted by Padma Shri awardee Parbati Barua, retired Divisional Conservator of Forests Bhupendra Nath Talukdar and WTI Chief Veterinary Officer Bhaskar Choudhury. Ghosh said the programme combined theoretical and practical sessions covering various aspects of captive elephant management, including elephant health, welfare, handling and training. A total of 27 staff members from Manas Tiger Reserve, including three from Odisha, participated in the programme. This was the first comprehensive training of its kind conducted at Manas, providing participants with specialised knowledge and practical skills for the effective management and welfare of captive elephants, the Additional PCCF added. Bodoland Territorial Council Executive Member for Forest and Wildlife, James Basumatary, said, It is a proud moment for all of us that two of our mahouts from Manas have brought glory to the Forest Department and the state at the international level. Certificates and badges were presented to Ramanuj Barla and Md. Alam Ali after they successfully completed specialised training in handling captive-born elephant calves using animal cognition and positive reinforcement techniques under the Human Elephant Learning Programs, Advancing Elephant Welfare (H-ELP) Foundation in Australia. Ghosh, who is also the Field Director of Manas Tiger Reserve, said Barla and Ali will travel to the Chiang Mai Elephant Conservation Centre in Thailand for a specialised training programme scheduled from October 29 to November 2. She said the achievement highlighted the invaluable role of frontline elephant handlers in wildlife conservation and reflected the growing recognition of traditional knowledge, practical experience and modern, science-based approaches to elephant management. The Forest Department congratulated Barla and Ali on the achievement and acknowledged the contribution of mahouts and khasis working for the protection and conservation of wildlife in Manas Tiger Reserve. Ghosh said hands-on training for mahouts and khasis was essential as handling elephants required specialised skills, meaningful interaction and the strengthening of trust between humans and the animals. Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, located in the Eastern Himalayan foothills along the Bhutan border, is a major biodiversity-rich landscape. It was established as Northeast India's first tiger reserve in 1973 and is also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Important Bird Area and Key Biodiversity Area. The reserve supports several iconic species, including tigers, elephants, rhinoceroses, wild buffaloes, golden langurs, pygmy hogs, hispid hares and Bengal floricans, besides more than 550 bird species.
Karnataka CM stages sit-in outside CEO
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, along with his Cabinet colleagues and MLAs, staged a sit-in outside Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumars office on Thursday, demanding an FIR over alleged electoral fraud during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. The CM said he would not leave the place until an inquiry was ordered and an FIR registered. Shivakumar held a meeting with Anbukkumar for about two-and-a-half hours before announcing the sit-in demonstration. I will remain here until I get the satisfaction that, under the law, I can protect the people through our fight, Shivakumar told reporters.
NDA will sweep Nagaon bypoll: Assam CM
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that the BJP-led NDA is receiving strong support across the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency and asserted that the alliance is headed for a sweeping performance in the October 6 bypoll. Sarma made the remarks while campaigning for NDA candidate Devasish Sharma, addressing three rallies across the constituency during the day. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of the campaign, the Chief Minister said his assessment from the ground was that voters who had supported the Congress in some pockets were also recognising the BJP as the party capable of delivering good governance. Today, across the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, I addressed three huge rallies, Sarma said, adding that his reading from the ground was that people who had voted for the Congress in some areas also realised that the only party capable of delivering good governance is the BJP and that the party was sweeping the Nagaon bypoll. He also said the campaign had received support from different sections of the electorate. We were blessed to receive the blessings of our mothers, the love of our sisters, the affection of my bhagins and the support of our friends as we toured across the constituency to seek support for NDA candidate Shri Devasish Sharma, he said. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat is witnessing a multi-cornered contest, with BJPs Devasish Sharma, Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal among the prominent candidates. The bypoll was necessitated after former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned and subsequently joined the BJP, winning the Dispur Assembly seat. Polling for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election is scheduled for October 6, while vote counting will take place on October 9. Sarma has been actively campaigning for the NDA candidate, and the ruling alliance has deployed senior leaders to consolidate support across the constituency. Reports said the Chief Minister is scheduled to address a series of rallies during the campaign. The Chief Ministers latest remarks came five days before polling, as campaigning entered its final phase in the politically significant constituency.
Assam Govt Directs Officials To Ensure No Public Inconvenience During CM
Guwahati, Oct 1: The Assam Chief Ministers Office on Thursday directed district commissioners and senior superintendents of police to ensure that the public faces no inconvenience during the movement of the Chief Ministers convoy. The directive reiterated earlier instructions that ambulances, fire tenders, and other emergency vehicles must not be obstructed under any circumstances... The post Assam Govt Directs Officials To Ensure No Public Inconvenience During CMs Convoy Movement first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur CM Meets Former Churachandpur MLA, AR Officials; Discusses Security, Border Fencing
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Thursday held separate meetings with senior BJP leader and Churachandpur MLA V. Hangkhanlian and senior Assam Rifles officers, with discussions focusing on security and border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border. Hangkhanlian, a former minister and BJP leader, called on the Chief Minister at his official residence in Imphal, Khemchand... The post Manipur CM Meets Former Churachandpur MLA, AR Officials; Discusses Security, Border Fencing first appeared on Northeast Today .
Government cuts sugar dealers stock limit to 1,000 quintals from October 15
The revised norms will allow dealers to hold sugar for only 15 days, while region-specific limits will apply in Kolkata and Assam.
Raids 16 Locations In Assam, West Bengal Over Areca Nut Smuggling Case
Guwahati, Oct 1: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive raids across Assam and West Bengal on Thursday as part of a money laundering probe linked to a syndicate accused of smuggling foreign-origin areca nut into India through the Myanmar border. Officials stated that the network allegedly imported Indonesian and Thai areca nut via... The post Raids 16 Locations In Assam, West Bengal Over Areca Nut Smuggling Case first appeared on Northeast Today .
Three months after deluge, Assam district on alert again after Nagaland landslide
About 80% of the Dikhow river, which caused havoc in Assams Sivasagar and Charaideo districts in June, is blocked after the landslide, authorities in Nagalands Longleng district say
USTM concludes workshop on academic writing and scholarly publishing
The Department of Applied Biology, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), in association with the Microbiologists Society, India (MBSI) and the Federation of European Microbiological
Assam: Mazin Mukhtar, Parmita Sarma
Founded by Mazin Mukhtar and Parmita Sarma, Akshar School connects plastic recycling with education, vocational skills and environmental responsibility.
Assam Wildlife Tourism Season Starts Oct 2 As Manas Reopens, Kaziranga Follows
Officials expect the staggered reopenings to boost local livelihoods for guides, lodge operators and forest-edge communities while allowing habitats to recover after the rains
9 Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested In Assam, Fake Indian IDs Recovered
Six mobile phones, one Bangladeshi passport, three suspected fake Indian Aadhaar cards and five railway tickets was recovered from their posession.
Arunachal: Assam Rifles Busts Drug Racket in Changlang, Two Held With Brown Sugar Worth Rs 5 Lakh
In a crackdown on drug smuggling, troops of the Assam Rifles have busted a narcotics consignment in Arunachal Pradeshs Changlang district. Acting on specific intelligence, the paramilitary force launched Operation New Shallang-I at New Shallang on September 29. During the operation, two suspected smugglers were apprehended. A search of their possession led to the recovery... The post Arunachal: Assam Rifles Busts Drug Racket in Changlang, Two Held With Brown Sugar Worth Rs 5 Lakh first appeared on Northeast Today .
4 Assam Police personnel suspended after halting ambulance for CMs convoy in Silchar
Assam: Drugs Worth Rs 1 Crore Seized In Cachar, Two Arrested
Guwahati, Oct 1: In a major crackdown on narcotics, Assam Police arrested two individuals and seized drugs valued at approximately Rs 1 crore in Cachar district. Acting on specific intelligence, police intercepted suspects in the Bidyaratanpur area and recovered 8,000 Yaba tablets from their possession. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the development in a... The post Assam: Drugs Worth Rs 1 Crore Seized In Cachar, Two Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Chief Minister Honors Police on Assam Police Day
On Assam Police Day, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised police for their unwavering commitment to state security and peace. Assam Chief Minister Honors Police on Assam Police Day
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pays Tribute To Assam Police For Service And Sacrifice
Guwahati, Oct 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid tribute to police personnel, acknowledging their service and sacrifices in maintaining peace and security across the state. Speaking on the occasion of Assam Police Day, Sarma saluted every officer and member of the force for their dedication, describing their work as marked by... The post CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pays Tribute To Assam Police For Service And Sacrifice first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Wildlife Tourism Season To Begin With Reopening Of Manas National Park On October 2
Assams wildlife tourism season is set to commence with the reopening of Manas National Park on October 2, officials confirmed on Thursday. The Chief Ministers Office announced that Kaziranga National Park will follow on October 3, while Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is scheduled to reopen on October 13. The reopening of these renowned destinations marks the... The post Assam Wildlife Tourism Season To Begin With Reopening Of Manas National Park On October 2 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Heavy rain disrupts train services in Mizoram
Train operations along the Bairabi-Sairang railway line faced significant interruptions due to heavy rain, which led to waterlogging. Passengers stuck in the affected trains were promptly relocated via buses to Sairang and Aizawl. While some trains were halted prematurely, others faced cancellations as a precaution. The weather has greatly impacted Mizoram, triggering landslides and rockfalls, though no injuries have been reported as officials remain vigilant.
Grit & Glory released in Guwahati, highlights RSS work in Northeast
An intriguing book titled Grit & Glory: How India's Northeast was Transformed One Heart at a Time , authored by writer Abhijit Joag, was released at the NEDFi Convention Centre in Guwahati o
Assam CM extends birthday wishes to Ram Nath Kovind, recalls his keen interest in Lachit Barphukan
Assam CM extends birthday wishes to Ram Nath Kovind, recalls his keen interest in Lachit Barphukans legacy Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday extended birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, describing him as a beacon of courage and dedication who defied the odds to rise to the countrys highest constitutional [] The post Assam CM extends birthday wishes to Ram Nath Kovind, recalls his keen interest in Lachit Barphukans legacy appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Art exhibition raises awareness for vulture conservation in Jorhat
An art exhibition titled Colours of Vultures , aimed at raising awareness about vulture conservation, was organised by Aaranyak in collaboration with Universal Creative Point, Jorhat, at Gallery Visio
NTPC Bongaigaon establishes football field for Kokrajhar youth
NTPC Bongaigaon has established a football field for local youth on the western side of the Government Boys Higher Secondary School field in Kokrajhar under its Corporate Social Responsibility
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday extended birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, describing him as a beacon of courage and dedication who defied the odds to rise to the countrys highest constitutional office. In a post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted Kovinds journey from the legal profession to public life and eventually to Rashtrapati Bhavan. My best wishes to Former President of India, Adarniya @ramnathkovind ji on his birthday, CM Sarma wrote. A beacon of courage and dedication, he defied all odds to become a successful lawyer, lawmaker and eventually the First Citizen of the country, he added. Recalling Kovinds tenure as President, CM Sarma said his presence had enriched several important occasions and particularly remembered his association with celebrations commemorating legendary Ahom General Lachit Barphukan. During his stint as the President, he enlightened us with his august presence on many important occasions. I still remember his keen interest in the life and legacy of Lachit Barphukan when he presided over the 400th Birth Anniversary celebrations of the great Ahom ruler, the Chief Minister said. CM Sarma also offered prayers for Kovinds long life and continued service to the country. Prayers to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev to bless him with long years in the service of Maa Bharti, he said. Kovind, who served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022, was born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh village in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur Dehat district. A lawyer by profession, Kovind practised in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court before entering active politics. He served two terms as a Rajya Sabha member between 1994 and 2006. He was appointed Governor of Bihar in 2015 and remained in the post until 2017, when he was elected President of India. Kovind had also participated in events connected with the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Lachit Barphukan, whose military leadership, particularly in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, remains an important part of Assams history.
ABSU holds youth motivation programme at Rangia College
The Rangia unit of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) organised a Get-Together-cum-Youth Motivation Programme at the auditorium of Rangia College on Sunday to motivate students to pursue their
Restoring Forest Food Sources to Address Goalparas Human-Elephant Conflict
Goalpara is one of the districts of Assam known for its lush green landscapes, particularly along the highways that pass through the district. Forests cover nearly 22.73% of its geographical area, alt
Sivasagar forum protests at ONGC Assam Asset, seeks jobs and flood assistance
The Sivasagar District Joint Struggle Forum of mass organisations staged a sit-in demonstration in front of the ONGC Assam Asset headquarters in Nazira on Wednesday, demanding employment opportunities
Muga Field Day promotes scientific silkworm rearing in Kokrajhar
The Central Silk Board (CSB), Muga Eri Silkworm Seed Organisation (MESSO), P-3 Unit, Kowabil, organised a Muga Field Day at Bandarmari, Rainadabri, in the BTC area of Kokrajhar on Tuesday to promote s
Namghar in Pune symbolically unites Maharashtra and Assam: Pitambar Dev Goswami
Recalling how Saint Srimanta Sankardev in Assam and saints Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram Maharaj in Maharashtra awakened society during medieval times through their teachings and writings despite adverse ci
People sleep in peace because Assam Police stand guard 24/7: Himanta Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid tribute to the personnel of the Assam Police on Assam Police Day, acknowledging their round-the-clock service and role in maintaining peace and security across the state. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the people of Assam are able to live in peace because police personnel remain on duty around the clock to protect them. The people of Assam are in peace because someone in uniform is standing on guard, 24*7, the Chief Minister said. On the occasion of Assam Police Day, CM Sarma saluted every officer and personnel of the Assam Police for serving the state with courage, compassion and an unwavering sense of duty. We are proud of you, he said in his message. Assam Police Day is observed to recognise the contribution and sacrifices of the state's police force and to highlight its role in maintaining law and order, protecting citizens and responding to security challenges. The Assam Police have a long history of operating in a complex security environment, including challenges related to insurgency, border management, organised crime, drug trafficking and law and order. Over the years, the force has also expanded its focus beyond conventional policing, with greater emphasis on community engagement, technology-driven policing, cybercrime prevention and emergency response. The Chief Minister's message comes as Assam continues to strengthen its policing and security infrastructure amid the state's strategic location bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh and its proximity to several northeastern states. The Assam Police also play an important role in maintaining security during elections, major public events and natural disasters, besides regular crime prevention and investigation. CM Sarma's Assam Police Day message sought to underline the human and professional commitment of police personnel who remain deployed at various locations, often away from their families, as part of their duty. The Chief Minister's tribute comes as the state marks the occasion by honouring the force's service and reaffirming the importance of police-public cooperation in maintaining peace and security.
Guv grants assent to GHADC separate electoral roll
Shillong, Sep 30: Governor CH Vijayashankar has given his assent to the amendment to the voter rules in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) to restrict electoral participation in council elections only to native tribal communities. The amendment to the voter rules found in the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous District (Constitution of District Council) [] The post Guv grants assent to GHADC separate electoral roll first appeared on Highland Post .
NSCN (K-YA), RPF claim responsibility for AR ambush
Naga group warns of China help if Centre, Manipur fail to protect community
Why PFR first, consent later? APPC asks govt
Anti-dam protests turn violent in Arunachal, MLAs house vandalised
Arunachal CM takes on Siang project critics
Chirayu Charaideo effect: Dropout rate halves; child labour, marriage cases fall
Dhubri lodge owner arrested in hawala network case
Sribhumi tea estate assistant manager arrested in sexual assault case
2 kids among 7 injured after e-rickshaw overturns in Dhubri
Assam keeps fingers crossed as Lovlina enters final bout on her 29th bday
Sarmas SMC poll promise: Rs 1 crore for every BJP winners ward
No ban on outsiders: Assam govt clarifies after CJP school visit row
India-West Indies ODI brings festive buzz, business boom around Barsapara
Ambulance halted for his convoy in Silchar, Himanta says this is unacceptable, apologises
Rain disrupts trains on Bairabi-Sairang rail section
Meghalaya warns law will take its course after VPP MDC disrupts nurse interviews
Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal campaigns for BJP ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal campaigned vigorously for BJP candidate Debashish Sharma for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election at the Daul Mandir premises in Dalonghat, Morigaon, and at Dhing Gate in the Batadroba constituency of Nagaon. Addressing the people at the two election meetings, Sonowal said that women are a source of strength and empowerment. According to a press release, he said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, continuous development has been taking place across all sections of society, from the hills to the plains. He appealed to the people of Nagaon and Morigaon to extend their support to BJP candidate Debashish Sharma. Meanwhile, BJP Assam Pradesh President Dilip Saikia, who was present alongside the Union Minister at both election meetings, appealed to the people to vote for the lotus symbol and join the nation
'Unacceptable': Assam CM issues apology after his convoy halts ambulance in Silchar
Indian opposition calls for protests against
NEW DELHI, 30, 2026 (AFP) Indias opposition parties announced on Wednesday planned protests to save democracy, escalating their campaign against the election commission after a newspaper investigation suggested impropriety in a large-scale voter roll revision. Politicians have accused the head of Election Commission of India long regarded as the guardian of the worlds largest democracy of acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. The election body has rejected the allegations, saying all its decisions were legally valid, while its chief Gyanesh Kumar has not commented. The main issue is the
KSU pushes back 42 migrant workers
Shillong, Sep 30: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) intercepted a bus carrying 42 migrant workers allegedly without valid documents at Umsamlem near Umsning in Ri-Bhoi district and pushed them back to Assam. The bus bearing registration No. AS 15 AC 1929 was coming from Assam and was stopped on National Highway-6 around 12:30 am on [] The post KSU pushes back 42 migrant workers first appeared on Highland Post .
INDIA bloc to march to Election Commission on October 6, demands return to ballot paper
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) INDIA bloc on Wednesday finalised a joint action plan over the SIR row, including holding rallies and save democracy marches, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserting that all parties agreed that elections should be held through ballot papers instead of EVMs. The opposition grouping made the assertion after a three-and-a-half hour meeting of its leaders, including Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, RJDs Tejashwi Yadav and NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule. At a joint briefing by INDIA bloc leaders after their meeting,
Three-Month-Old Tiger Cub Released Into Wild After Rescue in Assam
A three-month-old tiger cub has been successfully returned to the wild following a coordinated rescue and rehabilitation effort in the Biswanath area of the Kaziranga landscape, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on Wednesday. The cub was rescued on September 17 after being found trapped in agricultural and fishing nets in a household kitchen... The post Three-Month-Old Tiger Cub Released Into Wild After Rescue in Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .
Peace must come first for development, administrative processes, says Manipur CM
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 30 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Wednesday, while interacting with a delegation of the Hmar tribal community, stressed that peace must come first and said restoration of peace and stability was essential for taking forward development and administrative processes in the state. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that the issues raised by them would be looked into, and necessary action would be taken. Tipaimukh Assembly Constituency MLA Ngursanglur Sanate, along with representatives of various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from tribal-inhabited Pherzawl district, called on Khemchand Singh at the Chief Ministers Bungalow and apprised him of various issues and grievances concerning the people of the area. Manipurs Pherzawl district shares its inter-state borders with Assam and Mizoram and is predominantly inhabited by the Hmar tribal community. It may be noted that the peace initiative involving representatives of the Meitei and Hmar communities, held in Jiribam district in April in the presence of the Chief Minister, has contributed to maintaining peace and harmony between the two communities, who continue to live together peacefully since then. The MLA briefed the Chief Minister on issues relating to road connectivity, electricity and banking services, and sought his intervention to address the difficulties faced by the people. Regarding road connectivity, the delegation sought the upgradation of the Jiribam (along southern Assam)-Tipaimukh road, presently a district road, to National Highway status. They highlighted that the road would provide an important link between National Highway-37 and NH-2, thereby improving connectivity between Jiribam, Tipaimukh and adjoining areas. The delegation also raised issues concerning power connectivity in the area. Among the demands was the proposed power-line connection from Sipuikaun Power Station to Parbung. They also highlighted the need to extend power supply to other areas through the proposed power line connections. The delegation further apprised the Chief Minister of the need to establish a bank in the area, highlighting the difficulties faced by the people due to the absence of banking facilities. The members also raised matters concerning the Pherzawl Autonomous District Council (ADC) and conveyed their concerns and aspirations regarding its establishment. The delegation comprised representatives of ITAC (Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee), Pherzawl, and Jiribam, Hmar Inpui Hmarram Region and Hmar Inpui Vangai Region; Secretary, Hmar Inpui Hmarram Region and Rothangkhum, President, Hmar Inpui Vangai Region.
Army, BSF hold strategic seminar in Shillong to strengthen border coordination
Digital Desk | Shillong, Sep 30 (IANS) A crucial seminar between the Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) was held in Shillong for better operational coordination. The Army-BSF Synergy Seminar 2026 was hosted by the 101 Area of the Army's Eastern Command. Participants included senior officers from the BSF's Meghalaya, Guwahati, Mizoram, and Cachar and Tripura Frontiers. The BSF is in charge of managing the 4,096 km border with Bangladesh. Of this, 856 km lies in Tripura, 443 km in Meghalaya, 318 km in Mizoram, and 262 km in Assam. The remaining 2,217 km of the border is managed by the South Bengal and North Bengal Frontiers of West Bengal. The terrain through which the border runs makes management difficult. It comprises riverine, forested, and hilly stretches, where fencing is difficult. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, about 3,232.2 km, or approximately 78 per cent of the border, is fenced. There is little possibility of fencing the 174.5 km that has water bodies, marshes and dense forests. Apart from intensive patrolling, the BSF now uses advanced surveillance equipment to keep a check on criminal activities and illegal immigration. While the Army is not directly involved in management of the India-Bangladesh border, some of its vital installations and assets along the northeastern states lie close, requiring greater coordination with the BSF. Regular sharing of intelligence is key to effective border management. In the past, forces inimical to India's interests have used this border. It is a difficult border to manage, given the terrain, similarities in languages and cultures, and other factors. A coordinated effort is required for better handling of the situation, an official said. Espionage and sabotage are issues that both the Army and BSF are extremely concerned about. In the past, the border has been used by agencies of other countries to gather intelligence about Indian military assets and movements in the northeastern states. The 101 Area of the Army plays a crucial role in combat logistics and operational maintenance of units based along the northern border. It is keen to keep all movement details confidential. The seminar focused on enhancing operational coordination, strengthening joint synergy, improving information sharing and fostering an integrated approach to effective border management, the Eastern Command posted on X.
Assam Government Denies Reports of Restrictions on School Visits by Parents and Public
The Assam government refutes claims of restrictions on public access to schools, emphasizing that parents are welcome without any barriers. Assam Government Denies Reports of Restrictions on School Visits by Parents and Public
Assam to Establish Fourth Agricultural College in Barak Valley
Assams new agricultural college in Barak Valley aims to enhance education and research in farming for local youth. Assam to Establish Fourth Agricultural College in Barak Valley
