From Varanasi to Vadnagar, BJYM plans 21-Day youth 'seva yatra' across 10 states
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 14 (IANS) More than 1,000 young volunteers from across the country will take part in a 21-day Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Seva Yatra connecting Prime Minister Narendra Modis childhood home town of Vadnagar in Gujarat with his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, organisers said on Monday. The Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra will begin on September 17 and continue until October 7, with participants travelling simultaneously in two directions from Vadnagar to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Vadnagar. The campaign is being organised to mark and draw inspiration from 25 years of PM Modis public life and his emphasis on public service and nation-building. BJYM national president and Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Hemang Joshi said the programme would not be limited to a motorcycle journey, but would seek to involve young people in community service activities along the routes. Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years of public life represent an inspiring journey of service, dedication and putting the nation first for the youth of India. This Seva Yatra from Varanasi to Vadnagar is an effort to transform that philosophy of life into a resolve of the nations youth, Joshi said. Our objective is to ensure that the youth of India are not merely spectators of change, but active participants in nation-building, he added. The participants, or Seva Yatris, will come from several parts of the country, including Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Bihar and the Northeast. The organisers said the participation of young people from different regions, languages and cultures was intended to reinforce the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. The Yatra will cover 20 routes named after sacred Indian rivers and pass through 10 states, 193 districts, 773 tehsils and 1,159 villages. At each halt, the participants will undertake service-oriented activities. Nearly 25 types of initiatives have been planned, including tree plantation and the creation of Seva Vatikas, cleanliness drives, Nasha Mukt Bharat and TB Mukt Bharat campaigns, water conservation and awareness programmes for a plastic-free India. The programme will also include the honouring of saints and seers and felicitations for sanitation workers. Joshi said the organisers would avoid traditional receptions for the participants and instead focus on cleanliness and community service. Under the Swachhta Se Swagat initiative, local BJYM workers will conduct cleanliness drives at each destination two days before the Seva Yatris arrive, he added. The Yatra will also establish a symbolic connection between Vadnagar and Varanasi through river water. Participants travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi will carry sacred water from rivers in Gujarat for Jalabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Those travelling in the opposite direction will carry sacred water from rivers in Uttar Pradesh for Jalabhishek at Shri Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Vadnagar. Joshi said rivers were central to Indias civilisation, culture and faith and that using river water as a symbol of the Yatra was intended to represent cultural unity and a shared commitment to service. Nation-building is not the responsibility of the government alone. It is the responsibility of every citizen, and particularly of the youth. Inspired by PM Modi, we want every young Indian to make seva a part of their life in their respective communities and contribute to the building of a Viksit Bharat, he asserted. The Yatra will therefore seek to link Vadnagar, associated with PM Modis childhood and formative years, with Varanasi, where he has represented the constituency in the Lok Sabha and continued his public life.
Assam: BJP-Congress contest in Nagaon bypoll will test politics of fear, says Gaurav Gogoi
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 14 (IANS) Assam Congress president and Jorhat Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday said that the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election would essentially be a direct political contest between the BJP and the Congress and described the poll as a test of whether the ruling partys alleged politics of fear would prevail or voters would demonstrate the courage to oppose it. Speaking to IANS, Gogoi said, The main political contest will be between the BJP and the Congress. This election will be an examination of whether the BJP's politics of fear wins, or whether the courage among people against the BJP ultimately translates into a victory for the people. He said the Congress was confident that voters in Nagaon would reject what he described as an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. Our full belief is that the people of Nagaon will uproot the atmosphere of fear that the BJP is creating. Today, people are demanding their rights from the government as citizens. They are demanding respect as citizens. People will reject this politics of fear and intimidation, Gogoi said. The bypoll has assumed significance for both the BJP and the Congress after the constituency was vacated by former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi. A two-time Congress MP from Nagaon, Bordoloi resigned from the party and the Lok Sabha earlier this year before joining the BJP ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. He subsequently contested from Dispur on a BJP ticket and won, leaving the Nagaon parliamentary seat vacant. The BJP has now fielded former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner and IAS officer Devasish Sharma for the bypoll. Sharma took voluntary retirement from government service on September 3, joined the BJP on September 8 and was named the partys candidate on September 11, within days of leaving the bureaucracy. His candidature has become another major flashpoint in the campaign. The Congress has questioned the timing of his retirement and political entry, pointing out that Sharma had served as Nagaons District Commissioner as well as District Election Officer before entering electoral politics. Congress MP Rakibul Hussain has approached election authorities seeking scrutiny of decisions taken during Sharmas tenure. The BJP, however, has defended Sharmas candidature, maintaining that there was nothing improper about a government officer entering politics after his voluntary retirement was accepted. The Nagaon contest is particularly important for the Congress as the party seeks to retain a constituency it held in the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections under Bordoloi. In the 2024 election, Bordoloi defeated BJP candidate Suresh Bora, while the AIUDF also polled a significant number of votes. The by-election will be held on October 6, with counting scheduled for October 9. With the BJP seeking to convert Bordolois switch and Sharmas local administrative profile into electoral advantage, the Congress is attempting to turn the contest into a referendum on the BJP governments style of politics. For Gogoi, therefore, the Nagaon bypoll is more than a fight for a vacant Lok Sabha seat. He has framed it as a choice between what he calls the BJPs fear and intimidation and the courage of voters to demand rights, dignity and accountability from those in power.
UCC debate intensifies after HM Amit Shahs 2029 implementation push (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified on Monday, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that it would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, with BJP leaders and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) backing the move while some NDA partners and Muslim organisations called for wider consultations. BJP leaders strongly endorsed Shah's announcement, arguing that a common set of laws was necessary for national unity and social reform. BJP MP Naresh Bansal said Uttarakhand, his home state and the first in the country to enact a UCC law, had shown the way for other states. He described the legislation as necessary for the country and said it would help safeguard demographic balance. BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said the party had consistently supported a UCC and asserted that there should be one law in one country. State Minister Dilip Ghosh also backed implementation, saying the process should begin in Bengal and subsequently extend to other states. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Shah's announcement was in line with Article 44 of the Constitution, which directs the state to endeavour towards securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also welcomed the move, saying the UCC should be implemented in BJP-ruled states before 2029. The VHP welcomed Shah's announcement, with spokesperson Vinod Bansal saying implementation would be a milestone for women's and children's rights by addressing gender inequality and discrimination. He also appealed to non-BJP-ruled states to initiate the process. However, the announcement has also exposed differing views within the NDA. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan called for the proposed UCC draft to first be made public and sought extensive consultations, pointing to India's diverse customs, traditions and constitutional protections for tribal communities and special-category regions. Meanwhile, opposition-ruled Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav too adopted a cautious approach, saying the state government would examine all aspects and there was no need to rush to conclusions. Opposition to the UCC also emerged from Muslim organisations. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the proposed legislation, with Bhopal Shahar Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi questioning its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. He appealed to people to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP, alleging that the UCC was being used to divert attention from economic and social issues. The UCC seeks to establish a common framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religious affiliation. Bills have been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand.
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BRICS nod to Guwahati Declaration puts Assam's anti-drug fight on global stage: CM Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday welcomed the inclusion of the Guwahati Declaration in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, describing it as a significant boost to international cooperation against narcotics trafficking. The Guwahati Declaration, adopted by the Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies of BRICS member countries, has now received formal recognition through its reference in the declaration adopted at the BRICS summit. Chief Minister Sarma said the development would give greater international visibility to Assam's efforts in combating the narcotics trade and highlighted the strategic importance of the state in the fight against drug trafficking. From our position in Northeast India, we are strengthening our role in building a safer and more secure region, the Chief Minister added. He said that Assam's geographical location places it along a critical trafficking corridor in the Northeast, making the state an important frontline in efforts to disrupt networks involved in the movement of narcotics. According to CM Sarma, Assam's role extends beyond enforcement within its own territory, with the state having an important part to play in intelligence-sharing, coordinated operations and strengthening mechanisms to counter organised drug trafficking networks. The Chief Minister also welcomed the increased emphasis within BRICS on operational and technical cooperation among member countries. He said that stronger coordination between agencies would help countries develop more effective ways to identify and dismantle narcotics networks. Chief Minister Sarma stressed that international cooperation was particularly important in addressing the growing threat posed by drug trafficking and in protecting young people from the consequences of narcotics abuse. The recognition of the Guwahati Declaration, the Chief Minister said, also demonstrated Assam's ability to contribute to international discussions on issues that extend well beyond the state's geographical boundaries. For Guwahati and Assam, the development represents an acknowledgement of the role played by the region in the wider fight against narcotics, CM Sarma added. Calling the recognition a proud moment for the state, the Chief Minister said that Assam's local efforts against the drug trade were now receiving attention on a global platform. He added that the development would further strengthen the state government's resolve to build a safer and more secure Assam while contributing to regional and international efforts against narcotics trafficking. The Guwahati Declaration was adopted at the meeting of the Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies of BRICS member countries earlier held in Guwahati. It focuses on strengthening international cooperation to combat illicit drug trafficking, dismantle transnational narcotics networks and improve coordination among enforcement agencies. The declaration also emphasises intelligence-sharing, operational and technical cooperation, and coordinated action against emerging threats linked to the global drug trade. Its subsequent recognition in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration has given the Guwahati initiative wider international significance.
September 14, 2026 (Conversation) September is traditionally the time of year when many young people go to university or college, often leaving parents and carers facing an empty nest. But an empty nest doesnt just mean a quiet home. Sometimes for the older generation there are also difficult questions about the next phase of their life. The term empty nest was popularised by US author and activist Dorothy Canfield Fisher in her 1914 book Mothers and Children. It described the emotional challenges mothers experienced when their children left home. By the 1970s, the concept of empty nest syndrome, had developed.
Chhatron Ki Goonj Opportunity for Those Tormented by Education System To Usher Change: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his Chhatron Ki Goonj initiative is an opportunity for those students who are tormented by the education system to bring about a change in it. Im coming to Indore on 19 September to meet students, to hear you, to talk to you. If you or your loved ones are tormented by the education system and want these conditions to change, you know Chhatron Ki Goonj is your collective voice, an opportunity to start the change, Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X. 19
Mega dam, warming Himalayas: Chinas Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project faces renewed scrutiny
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Chinas mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has brought renewed scrutiny to the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure in the ecologically fragile and seismically active Himalayan region, a report has stated. Farther east, Beijing began construction in July 2025 on the lower Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower cascade near Medog, dubbed the project of the century. With an estimated cost of around 1.2 trillion yuan, the project is expected to generate roughly three times the power produced by the Three Gorges Dam. The river plunges nearly 2,000 metres through a short, seismically active gorge before flowing into India as the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh and eventually the Brahmaputra in Assam, according to a report in 'One World Outlook'. Whatever ones view of the geopolitics, the sustainability question is narrower and harder: What does it mean to pin the energy future of a continent to tunnels and powerhouses in one of the least stable mountain syntaxis on Earth, upstream of tens of millions of people, at the same moment that permafrost, glaciers and monsoon extremes are all moving in the wrong direction? the report stated. A 2022 paper in Nature Geoscience put the problem in the language engineers prefer. Warming is destabilizing rock and ice across High Mountain Asia. Sediment loads are rising. Reservoirs silt. Dams designed for a 20th-century rain flood can be overtopped by a 21st-century ice-and-rock cascade. Two-thirds of Himalayan hydropower projects, the authors noted, sit on potential outburst-flood pathways. That was four years and several wrecked plants ago, it added. Nepals disaster authority has so far recorded nearly 1400 deaths with over 5,000 people still missing in the aftermath of the devastating floods along the Nepal-China border on August 26. Hundreds of foreign pilgrims, trekkers and over 600 children are among those unaccounted for in two districts of the Himalayan nation. Chinese authorities have also confirmed several deaths and reported hundreds missing in Gyirong County, where rescue teams were still searching underground powerhouses. This is not a natural disaster in the old sense. It is a compound event: a warming cryosphere, a young mountain chain, and a development model that treats the worlds highest range as a construction site on the plains, One World Outlook mentioned. The report noted that the Himalayas perform a vital function no dam can replicate, storing winter water as ice and releasing it in spring. It helps sustain the monsoon and prevents vast quantities of soil from being washed into the Bay of Bengal within a single season, with nearly two billion people living with the consequences. If the range is developed as a corridor of concrete and blasting powder, the bill will not be itemized as climate. It will arrive as it did on August 26: suddenly, from upstream, and faster than anyone can run. The question the latest flood asks is not whether the mountains are fragile. They have always been fragile. The question is why we keep staking lives and capital on the pretense that they are not, the report added.
Who should own the knowledge that underpins AI technology?
September 14, 2026 (Conversation) Russian mathematician Yurii Nesterov was recently awarded the Gauss Prize for outstanding mathematical contributions for his groundbreaking work on optimisation. The award cited his work on gradient descent methods and in particular, the efficiency gains [they] provide to AI technologies. Everyone using large language model (LLM) chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for any purpose depends on Nesterovs methods. They may speak like humans and be personified with names, but under the bonnet, LLMs are computer programs that work via optimisation of billions of parameters known as neural networks for their similarity
82 Cattle Rescued, Two Vehicles Seized In Assam
GUWAHATI, Sep 14: Assam Police rescued 82 cows and seized two vehicles during an anti-smuggling operation in Bongaigaon district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday. Sarma stated that the operation was carried out in Abhayapuri following secret intelligence inputs. While most of the cattle were safely recovered, two were found dead. He did... The post 82 Cattle Rescued, Two Vehicles Seized In Assams Bongaigaon first appeared on Northeast Today .
Over 70 passports under scanner, MP STF widens fake passport probe
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 14 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has widened its probe into a suspected fake passport racket, with more than 70 passports under scrutiny and four persons arrested so far. The investigation has spread to Bhopal, Gwalior, Betul, Chhindwara and Pandhurna, where investigators are examining passport applications, addresses and documents allegedly used to obtain the travel documents. STF Deputy Inspector General Rahul Lodha on Monday told IANS that the agency was also examining a passport of an accused arrested in Nagpur, which was found to have been issued in Gujarat. So far, a total of 70 passports are under investigation in connection with the fake passport case. We have also included another passport of an accused arrested from Nagpur, which was found to have been issued in Gujarat. The investigation is still underway, Lodha said. The four arrested accused are from the Northeast, including Assam, and their identities and other details are being verified, he said. The investigation has revealed that several passport applications were allegedly made using the same or suspicious addresses, raising the possibility of an organised network. In Madhya Pradesh, fake passports have been issued from four to five districts. In Gwalior, 17 passports were fraudulently applied for from the same location in Semariya Tal area of Dabra. In Bhopal, 40 passports were issued using an address in Anna Nagar, Lodha said. The STF is examining the Bhopal cases in which 40 passports were allegedly issued using the address of a math in Anna Nagar under the Govindpura police station area. Investigators are verifying the documents and addresses submitted with the applications to establish how the passports were obtained and whether local facilitators or agents were involved. The STF is also examining the suspected inter-state links of the network and checking whether the passports under scrutiny are connected. The officer also shared that further action, including arrests, would follow if the ongoing investigation establishes the involvement of more persons or uncovers additional fraudulent passport applications. The probe is being extended to other locations to determine the full extent of the suspected racket, he added.
Assam Police rescues 82 cattle in smuggling crackdown, two vehicles seized
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 14 (IANS) Assam Police rescued 82 heads of cattle allegedly being illegally smuggled in Abhayapuri locality in the Bongaigaon district following a tip-off, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. In a post on X, Sarma said the operation was carried out on the basis of secret information and reiterated that attempts to evade the law would not succeed. Trying to escape the law is futile, the Chief Minister said, while highlighting the action taken by Assam Police against the alleged cattle smuggling operation. According to Sarma, police personnel intercepted the suspected smuggling operation in Abhayapuri and rescued 82 cattle. Two vehicles allegedly being used to transport the animals were also seized during the operation. The operation also revealed that two of the cattle being transported were found dead. The circumstances surrounding their deaths and the conditions in which the animals were being transported are expected to form part of the investigation. Sarma said instructions had been issued to identify all individuals involved in the alleged illegal animal smuggling operation and ensure strict legal action against them. The Chief Minister's statement comes as Assam authorities continue to emphasise action against organised networks involved in the illegal transportation of cattle and other animals. Police operations based on intelligence inputs have been stepped up in different parts of the state to intercept vehicles suspected of being involved in unlawful animal transportation. The seizure of the two vehicles is expected to assist investigators in establishing the logistics and network behind the alleged smuggling operation. Police will also investigate the ownership of the vehicles and identify those responsible for arranging and transporting the cattle. The rescued cattle are likely to be dealt with in accordance with the applicable legal and administrative procedures governing the handling of animals recovered from suspected illegal transportation. The Assam government has repeatedly maintained that those involved in illegal animal transportation will face action under the law. Monday's operation in Abhayapuri reinforces the administration's focus on disrupting such activities and identifying the wider network behind them. Further investigation is expected to establish the identities of all those allegedly involved and determine the circumstances leading to the deaths of the two cattle found during the operation.
PM Modi speaking Hindi globally fills us with pride: CM Fadnavis
Digital Desk | Navi Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modis commitment to Indian languages, stating that hearing the Prime Minister speak Hindi on global platforms fills the nation with pride. He was speaking at the Hindi Diwas celebration and the 6th All India Official Language Conference organised in Navi Mumbai, an event attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Addressing the gathering, CM Fadnavis apologised for his late arrival before highlighting the significance of hosting the national convention in Maharashtra. He noted that while such conferences were once mere formalities, Home Minister Amit Shah spearheaded the effort to rotate them across different states. Reflecting on language policy history, Fadnavis pointed out that Hindi was widely used for official work during the British era before both Hindi and English were designated as official languages in 1963. He stated that since PM Modi assumed office, mother tongues and official regional languages have received unprecedented respect across the country. You must learn your mother tongue, and the New Education Policy (NEP) ensures this by promoting education in local languages alongside additional Indian languages, CM Fadnavis said. Recalling history, he noted that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, then an opposition leader, was among the first to address the United Nations in Hindi. He added that writer Munshi Premchand played a pivotal role in making conversational Hindi acceptable for official work. Addressing the conference, Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised the importance of regional languages, asserting that Marathi deserves deep respect. He highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration granted classical language status to Marathi. HM Shah praised Maharashtra's diversity, describing it as the most multilingual state in India. Quoting freedom fighter and social reformer Vinoba Bhave, he noted, If I had not used Hindi, I could not have reached every village in Kashmir, Assam, and Kerala with the revolutionary message of Bhoodan and Gramdan. It was the official language that enabled me to communicate with people across the nation. Reiterating the central government's focus on language preservation through the New Education Policy, the Home Minister emphasised that foundational learning in one's mother tongue is essential for a child's holistic growth. Describing Maharashtra as the land of Veer Savarkar, he emphasised that Savarkar was not only a freedom fighter and social reformer but also one of the most learned linguists of his time. He built upon Lokmanya Tilaks call for the purification of the Marathi language and coined numerous words that were previously absent in Indian languageswords that found natural acceptance in Marathi and other national languages. HM Shah added that the Ministry of Home Affairs honoured Savarkar's linguistic legacy in Hindi through the 'Shabd Sindhu' initiative.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins Bhutan visit to promote democracy, poll management
Digital Desk | Thimphu, Sep 14 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday kicked off a three-day visit to Bhutan during which he will meet the King and also join celebrations of the hill nations National Voters Day, an official said. The visit will further strengthen the close institutional cooperation between the Election Commission of India and the Election Commission of Bhutan, building on their continued engagement, said an official statement. During the visit, CEC Gyanesh Kumar will meet the King of Bhutan in Thimphu, the statement said. A key engagement during the visit will be the celebration of Bhutans National Voters Day at the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law, Paro, on Tuesday, where the CEC would be the Chief Guest, it said. On Wednesday, Gyanesh Kumar will call on Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, in Thimphu. He will also hold an interaction with senior civil servants of Bhutan, the statement said. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has regularly engaged with other nations to promote democratic practices and election management. Earlier, delegates of the International Election Visitors' Programme 2026 (IEVP 2026) were given a live demonstration of EVMs and a mock poll in New Delhi, gaining hands-on understanding of Indias robust, tech-driven, and transparent electoral process, an official said. A live demonstration of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was held at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) for international delegates to IEVP 2026, the statement said. Addressing the delegates, IIIDEM Director General Rakesh Kumar Verma highlighted Indias enduring commitment to electoral integrity, inclusivity and institutional excellence. The live demonstration also offered delegates an insightful engagement, showcasing Indias secure, transparent, and technology-driven electoral framework, the statement said. Under the IEVP, 43 delegates from 23 countries, including representatives from five Foreign Missions in Delhi, earlier participated in the first phase of the programme and visited Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry on April 8-9 to witness polling, the statement said.
Assam: Four-month-old elephant calf found dead in Kamrup
Guwahati: The carcass of a four-month-old wild elephant calf was recovered from Roumari under the Singra Forest Range in Assams Kamrup district on Sunday, with forest officials using a drone to locate the carcass before carrying out the recovery operation amid the presence of the calfs reportedly aggressive mother. A herd of wild elephants has [] The post Assam: Four-month-old elephant calf found dead in Kamrups Singra forest range appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Retail inflation rises to 4.82 pc in August
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Retail inflation increased to 4.82 per cent in August, largely driven by higher food prices, according to government data released on Monday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 4.45 per cent in July. Food inflation in August increased to 5.95 per cent compared to 5.52 in the preceding month, according to CPI data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). Reserve Bank has projected the CPI inflation for 2026-27 at 5 per cent, with Q2 at 4.7 per cent, Q3 at 5.9 per cent, and Q4 at 5.5 per cent. The Reserve Bank
Assam Government to Enhance Vehicle Scrapping Ecosystem with New Industrial Framework
Assams Chief Minister announces plans to integrate registered vehicle scrapping facilities into the states industrial framework for better vehicle disposal. Assam Government to Enhance Vehicle Scrapping Ecosystem with New Industrial Framework
Old age and hearing loss: lack of screening ends up being costly
THE ESSENTIALS Hearing loss, which occurs with age, remains insufficiently detected and treated. However, the data clearly shows that wearing hearing aids prevents falls as well as cognitive decline. Failing to adequately address the issue of hearing in policies for the elderly has a health cost, but also an economic one. Long relegated to the status of a minor ailment of aging, hearing loss is still too often perceived as an unavoidable inconvenience. Yet, in older people, its effects go far beyond mere difficulty hearing: it can compromise independence, undermine daily safety, and impair the quality of care. And, as
Tyre Puncture, Attack On Cop: How Assam Man's Escape Bid Ended In Death
At around 2 am, Guwahati police were taking Goswami to a hospital for a medical examination when he jumped out of a moving vehicle.
NRC will be 100 times worse, has caused immense trouble to minorities, migrants: AIMIM chief Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated a nationwide NRC would be 100 times worse. He cited the Assam NRC's immense trouble for minorities and vulnerable groups. Owaisi questioned the practicality of forcing citizens to prove their nationality. He also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's role in the 2019 anti-CAA/NRC movement. The Union Minister mentioned implementing NRC in Manipur before elections.
Assam man accused of wifes beheading dies after jumping from police vehicle
Ramanuj Goswami was put under arrest after he surrendered last week and confessed to killing his wife Riya Talukdar in a fit of rage over her alleged extra-marital affair
What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia?
September 14, 2026 (Conversation) Every month, around 2.7 million Australians have a statin dispensed to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, the collective term for conditions involving the heart and blood vessels. Now, two recent studies have investigated if statins could be used preventatively in healthy people to protect against dementia and promote healthier ageing. Lets take a look at the evidence. What are statins? Statins have been used for decades to reduce the amount of cholesterol the liver produces. This lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood, sometimes called
Gurugram Biker Accident | My Friend Kalyan Was Driving: Owner Of Car That Hit Woman Biker
The owner of the car that hit a woman biker in Gurugram and threw her off her bike was not behind the wheel. I was not driving the car, said Manish, the owner of the car. A woman biker, identified as Sia, was riding her sports bike, an Aprilia RS 457, when a car hit her. In a video posted on Instagram, Sia said that the incident took place on Sunday when she was riding with members of her group on Golf Course Road in Gurugram. The incident was recorded on an action camera mounted on Sia's motorcycle. NDTV has accessed the details of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz involved in the accident. The vehicle is registered in the name of Manish, a resident of Palwal in Haryana. The vehicle carries registration number 'HR30Y4949'. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Manish claimed that he was not driving the car. I serve in the Army and I am currently on duty in Assam, he said.
Assam man who beheaded wife, vowed to kill her 'sugar daddy', dies
Ramanuj Goswami, who beheaded his wife Riya Talukdar, died from a head injury. He sustained this injury after jumping from a moving police vehicle on Monday. Goswami was being transported for a medical examination to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. He had previously expressed no regret for his crime and threatened another individual. The accused had a history of substance abuse and had undergone treatment.
Manipur: 4 Killed, 6-Year-Old Injured After Twin Attacks In Naga-Majority Districts
Four people from the Kuki community were killed in two separate attacks in Manipur on Sunday, while a six-year-old child sustained bullet injuries. The first attack took place at L Tollen village in Tamenglong district, where a woman was shot dead and her husband later succumbed to his injuries. Their six-year-old son was injured and is undergoing treatment at Silchar Medical College in Assam in stable condition. The second attack took place around 3 pm at Longpi village in Noney district, where a man and a woman were killed. Village authorities alleged the involvement of NSCN-IM and ZUF-K cadres, though police said no group has claimed responsibility and a probe is underway. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killings. The attacks come amid renewed Kuki-Naga tensions and coincided with the Kuki communitys Black Day.
Assam Police Seize Narcotics Worth
Guwahati, Sept 14: Assam Police seized narcotics worth approximately 14 crore in two separate operations in Cachar district on Sunday, leading to the arrest of two alleged drug peddlers. In the first operation, police intercepted a truck near Sangai Hotel in the Ramnagar Bypass area under Silchar police station. Acting on specific intelligence, officers discovered... The post Assam Police Seize Narcotics Worth 14 Crore In Two Cachar Operations first appeared on Northeast Today .
Husband Dies Attempting to Escape Police Custody in Guwahati Murder Case
A husband accused of murdering his wife died while trying to flee police custody in Guwahati, Assam. Husband Dies Attempting to Escape Police Custody in Guwahati Murder Case
Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn
DUBLIN, September 14, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding Americas edge over China in a global competition and that winning would help address the risks from the advancing technology. While acknowledging the need for some regulation, Trump provided no specifics about potential rules and attributed warnings about the technology moving too quickly and with little oversight to negative forces he did not identify, though industry pioneers have raised such concerns. We can put guardrails, we can do this and
Assam: Narcotics worth Rs 14 crore seized in two separate operations in Cachar
Cachar police seized narcotics valued at approximately fourteen crore rupees on Sunday. Two separate operations led to the apprehension of two alleged drug peddlers. Police recovered 2.2 kilograms of heroin from a truck originating in Mizoram. Additionally, ten thousand Yaba tablets were seized from another individual in Gumrah Bazar. Legal actions have been initiated following these significant drug seizures.
Woman killed, two injured in armed attack along NH-37 in Tamenglong on Kuki community's Black Day
An armed attack in Tamenglong district killed one woman and injured two others. The incident occurred early Sunday morning along National Highway-37 in Tollen village. Assam Rifles personnel evacuated the injured father and son from the scene. The Kuki Youth Organisation condemned the killing and demanded a thorough investigation. Village authorities expressed concern over potential community divisions and urged restraint.
Assam CM Dedicates Four Projects Worth
Jorhat, Sept 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday inaugurated four major development projects worth approximately Rs. 122 crore, describing them as an important addition to the states modern infrastructure. The Chief Minister dedicated the newly constructed Integrated Office Building of the District Commissioner, Jorhat, built at a cost of Rs. 49.62 crore,... The post Assam CM Dedicates Four Projects Worth 122 Crore In Jorhat, Sivasagar first appeared on Northeast Today .
Data from more than 600 people shows resting heart rates have their own secret rhythm
September 14, 2026 (Conversation) Youre likely familiar with the idea of a circadian rhythm your bodys 24-hour cycle that governs sleep and wakefulness. It turns out that resting heart rate also follows mysterious, long rhythms that run independently of the outside world. Resting heart rate is measured by how many beats per minute your heart makes while youre calm and inactive. This measure is linked to stress, fatigue and fitness. Our new study, published in EBioMedicine, looked at years of smartwatch data from hundreds of young adults, and found that for 70% of the participants, their resting heart rate
Police seize Rs 14 crore narcotics in two operations in Assam
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Kolkata: TMC Loyal Faction Fields Candidates for WB, Assam Bypolls
The Election Commission has directed the two factions to appear on September 16 and 17.
Assam Congress leader Aminul Islam raises concerns about the BRICS summit outcomes, questioning Indias strategic interests and China relations. Assam Congress Leader Questions Outcomes of BRICS Summit, Highlights India-China Relations and Galwan Issue
Woman found dead in hotel room, boyfriend held
TIPRA Motha wins 1,548, BJP bags 82 seats uncontested in Tripura village committee polls
Four held in Sivasagar in ATM fraud case; 35 ATM cards, Rs 1.54 lakh seized
Migrant workers contribute significantly to Meghalayas economy: Minister
5L passengers in 1st year, Bairabi-Sairang tracks that opened Mizoram to new journeys
Indias rock capital turns down volume as East Khasi Hills restricts buskers
Mizoram, Tripura hold first talks on inter-state boundary dispute
Former Assam min Siddeque Ahmed dies at 63 after cancer battle
9 dead in 3 days after consuming spurious liquor in Nagaland
Baksa govt residential school teacher held over sexual harrassment of students
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Ideas, AI & democracy take centre stage at Cotton University debate
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USTM remembers DD Lapangs legacy
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Manipur govt ask protesters to give peace a chance, urges to end protest over NRC
Assams Cultural Diversity Embodies Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat Initiative, Says Governor Acharya
Assams Governor highlights the states role in promoting unity through diversity during a meeting with a media delegation from Uttar Pradesh. Assams Cultural Diversity Embodies Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat Initiative, Says Governor Acharya
Years on, 3,558 bighas of core area of Assam
Guwahati: 3,558.32 bighas of land forming part of the core area of Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has remained under illegal occupation for years despite repeated communications from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to the Assam government and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) seeking its transfer to the park [] The post Years on, 3,558 bighas of core area of Assams Manas National Park remain encroached appeared first on NorthEast Now .
'Laughable advice': Assam BJP hits back at Bhupesh Baghel over flood, price rise remarks
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday hit back at Congress General Secretary In-charge of Assam and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over his criticism of the state government's handling of floods and rising prices, calling his remarks laughable and questioning his own record in office. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Guwahati, party spokesperson Brojen Mahanta said Baghel was not in a position to lecture Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on governance, pointing to the Congress' defeat in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. The BJP's response came a day after Baghel, during his visit to the state, urged CM Sarma to focus on flood relief and rising prices in Assam instead of commenting on the 2028 Chhattisgarh Assembly polls. Baghel had said CM Sarma should be concerned about flood-affected people who, according to him, were not receiving adequate relief despite the state having a double-engine government. He also criticised the Assam government over the rising prices of petrol, diesel, cooking gas and sugar. Turning the criticism back on the Congress leader, Mahanta cited the party's electoral reversal in Chhattisgarh. He said that Congress had won 68 of the 90 Assembly seats in the 2018 election and formed the government, but was voted out of power in 2023 as the BJP returned to power. The BJP spokesperson also brought up allegations of corruption and irregularities associated with the previous Congress government in Chhattisgarh, including allegations relating to a liquor scam, an alleged excise syndicate, the Mahadev betting app case, a coal levy racket and alleged irregularities in the state Public Service Commission recruitment process. Mahanta also attacked the Congress over its criticism of the BJP on democracy, invoking the Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi government in 1975. He said that Congress leaders should remember the political arrests during the Emergency before questioning the BJP's democratic credentials. The BJP spokesperson also accused the Congress of pursuing vote-bank politics on the issue of Assam's indigenous population and alleged that the party had provided political protection and privileges to illegal migrants from Bangladesh. The sharp exchange comes as the Congress and BJP intensify their political confrontation in Assam, with the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election adding another layer to the political contest. Baghel has said Congress and its alliance partners are working on a joint strategy for the upcoming Assembly bypoll, including issues such as floods and illegal mining. The latest war of words reflects a broader battle over governance, with Congress targeting the Assam government on flood management and inflation, while the BJP has chosen to counter by questioning Baghel's record as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and the Congress' political legacy. With both sides sharpening their attacks, the flood situation, price rise and governance are increasingly emerging as key political flashpoints in Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates four Assam projects worth Rs 122 crore
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West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's TMC announces candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has announced its candidates for the upcoming Nandigram and Rejinagar bye-elections. The AITC named Sanchita Pradhan as its candidate for Nandigram and Rabiul Alam Chowdhury for Rejinagar bypolls. The bypoll in West Bengal along with other assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and a Parliamentary seat in Assam would be held on October 6, while the results would be declared on October 9.
Assam Congress leader questions BRICS outcome, raises India-China ties
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Assam Congress leader Aminul Islam on Sunday questioned the outcome of the BRICS Summit for India, asking whether the high-level meeting had addressed key strategic concerns, including India-China relations, the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters here, Islam said the Union government should clarify whether the summit had produced any tangible outcomes on issues directly affecting India's national and strategic interests. The Congress leader questioned whether there had been any substantive discussion on the current state of India-China relations and whether concerns arising from the Galwan Valley clash had figured in the deliberations. Are there any better situations in Indo-China relations? Is there any discussion on the Galwan situation, or how the water level in the Brahmaputra has dropped by 40 per cent since 2022? Islam said. He also raised the issue of the Brahmaputra river, claiming that its water level had declined by 40 per cent since 2022. He linked the concern to India's wider strategic challenges involving China and questioned whether such matters received adequate attention during the summit. Islam said that discussions at the BRICS Summit should go beyond broad declarations and focus on issues that have a direct bearing on India's security, economy and strategic interests. Referring to the participation of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the summit, the Congress leader also questioned whether India had held substantive discussions with Tehran on developments concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy and shipping route, and developments in the region can have wider implications for energy supplies and international trade. Islam used the occasion to launch a broader attack on the Union government's foreign policy, alleging that India's international relations had weakened in recent years. Our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) is just taking photos. India's international relations are basically very bad now. Foreign policy is gradually deteriorating, he said. The Congress leader questioned whether the BRICS Summit would ultimately deliver concrete benefits for India and called for greater clarity from the Union government on the outcomes of the meeting. That is why the question is whether the BRICS Summit brings something positive for India or not. That should be made clear first, Islam said. His remarks came after the BRICS Summit, hosted by India, brought together leaders of the expanded grouping amid a complex geopolitical environment and discussions on global economic and strategic issues. Islam's comments focused on whether the summit's broader diplomatic engagements translated into concrete progress on matters he described as central to India's national interests.
UCC In All 21 NDA-Ruled States By 2029: Amit Shahs BIG Announcement On Uniform Civil Code
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in all 21 BJP and NDA-led states before 2029. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shah said several states have already introduced the UCC. Madhya Pradesh recently approved the code in a special cabinet meeting, while Uttarakhand became the first state to pass a UCC law in February 2024. Gujarat and Assam have also passed UCC legislation, though they are awaiting presidential assent and notification. Uttarakhand has been enforcing the code since January 2025. Maharashtra, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh have formed drafting committees. Shah also highlighted the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, saying conviction rates rose in several states. He further claimed the NDA government had ended five decades of Naxalism and signed over 14 peace agreements in the Northeast.
Scissors, screwdriver on bed: Man killed lover in Assam hotel
A woman was discovered deceased in a Rangia hotel room with throat injuries. Police arrested a man who had booked the room and was found inside. The victim was identified as Malini Guria from Sonitpur district. Preliminary inquiry suggests the crime may be linked to a love affair. The accused has confessed to the murder before the police.
Assam Man Checks Into Same Hotel As 'Girlfriend', Stabs Her With Scissors
The accused said that he had planned the murder before meeting the woman since she used to alk to other men.
Manipur govt urges civil society groups to withdraw agitations over NRC updation
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 13 (IANS) The Manipur government on Sunday urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to withdraw their ongoing agitations, including the closure of Central and state government offices, over their demand for updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. State government spokespersons Thokchom Radheshyam Singh and Sapam Ranjan Singh, both ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs, said that the closure of Central and state government offices as part of the agitations by CSOs, including the Campaign for Justice and Fair Delimitation (CJFD), was causing suffering and inconvenience to the general public. They appealed to all concerned not to add more misery to the sufferings and inconveniences of the public. Addressing a press conference, Radheshyam Singh said that the state government is fully aware of the CJFD's demand and the people of Manipur also want the NRC be conducted before the Census-2027. He added that the recently held session of the Manipur Assembly reaffirmed its earlier resolution to update the NRC before the Census-2027, and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has conveyed the same to the Central government. Radheshyam Singh added that on the last day of the recently-concluded Assembly session, a discussion regarding the base year of the NRC with 1951 took place in the House and the matter has already been conveyed to the Union Home Ministry. He said that following the campaign by the members of the Manipur Assembly in New Delhi, the Chief Minister, too, conveyed the Central leaders about the people's desire. Consequently, the Union Home Ministry has also postponed the Census process, the spokesman said. Against this backdrop, the CJFD has intensified its agitation by calling for the closure of government offices. Such an agitation may lead to various undesirable incidents and affect the functioning of the state government, he added. Radheshyam Singh also appealed to the CJFD not to intensify the agitation and also urged the organisations not to continue such activities for a prolonged period, as protracted agitation in the state could cause greater inconvenience to the people. He appealed all the sections of the public o give peace a chance in Manipur and to support the endeavours of the current government in restoring normalcy in the state. The spokespersons also made it clear during the press meet that state Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh along with some other MLAs are camping in New Delhi for the past few days to pressurise the Centre regarding the updation of NRC, 1951. They also expressed that it is highly hopeful that Centre will act as per the wishes of the people of the state. Meanwhile, the State Assembly's latest move on September 2 came amid massive agitations by various CSOs, mainly in the five districts of the Imphal Valley region -- Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching -- demanding the updation of the NRC before the conduct of Census-2027. The CJFD and various other CSOs have been holding massive agitations in the Imphal Valley region since August 17, demanding the updation of the NRC before the Census exercise is undertaken. A day before its pre-schedule start, the Central government on August 31 announced to defer the Census-2027 exercise in Manipur amid continuing protests and demands by various CSOs for the updation of the NRC before the conduct of the Census-2027 in the state. Meanwhile, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, has opposed the demand for the updation of the NRC before the Census operations in 2027. KZC Spokesperson Ginza Vualzong had said that there is no constitutional provision for conducting an NRC exercise exclusively in a particular state. The NRC is a national exercise. The Assam NRC was undertaken pursuant to the Assam Accord of 1985. Therefore, any attempt to conduct an NRC exclusively in Manipur is not only discriminatory but also unconstitutional, he added.
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has sought the Assam governments response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the third post-retirement extension granted to IFS officer and former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forests). A Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury issued the [] The post Gauhati HC seeks Assam govts response on third extension of retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, West Bengal and more Check full list of states that have announced DA hikes so far, besides payment of DA arrears for employees and pensioners.
Scientists, activists urge govt to halt E20 rollout, enact anti-black magic law
Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) A collective of prominent scientists, academicians, and activists has urged the government to halt the E20 fuel rollout, scrap the National Testing Agency, and enact a nationwide anti-black magic law, calling for public policies to be guided by scientific evidence. Issuing a joint appeal during the India March for Science in Mumbai on Saturday, the signatories raised strong objections over the promotion of pseudoscience, evidence-denying public policies, and shrinking public investment in education and research. The appeal was signed by scientists and activists, including Padma Bhushan awardee Prof M S Raghunathan of CEBS, Mumbai; SSB awardee
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma opens flyover and DC office in Jorhat
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What to know about endometriosis? The disease can elude diagnosis for years
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Period pain is often dismissed as a normal part of menstruation, but severe or persistent pain could be a sign of endometriosis, a chronic condition that can affect fertility and significantly impact a womans quality of life, according to doctors. Experts said growing evidence suggests that genetic and epigenetic factors may influence a womans susceptibility to the condition, highlighting the need for greater awareness and earlier diagnosis. Symptoms of period pain are often dismissed as normal because many of us lack awareness of a condition called endometriosis. It is a painful condition where tissue like
Assams CM inaugurated a railway overbridge in Jorhat, highlighting the importance of connectivity for the states development. Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates Railway Overbridge in Jorhat, Emphasizes Connectivity for Development
House break-in attempt: Assam native held in Keralams Thrissur
Police say 22-year-old broke into a house near Manathala Block Office and attempted to steal valuables
Five elephants from Assam have been proposed to be donated to Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai; Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai; Kancheepuram Mutt; Vaitheeswaran Temple, Mayiladuthurai; and Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram.
Making connectivity foundation of Assams next growth phase: Himanta Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said his government was making connectivity the foundation of the states next phase of growth, asserting that improved road and rail infrastructure was essential to ensure the benefits of development reached people. CM Sarma made the remarks after dedicating a Railway Overbridge (ROB) at Cinnamara in Jorhat, which he said would ease traffic congestion at a major choke point in the historic town and form part of the states wider effort to make railway crossings traffic-free. People often ask me why Assam is obsessively building bridges in its cities, towns and villages. Its because for decades we lagged behind in connectivity and fruits of development could not reach the people, CM Sarma said in a post on X. The Chief Minister said the state was duty-bound to reverse the connectivity deficit and ensure that unhindered movement became the norm rather than an exception. He said the Cinnamara ROB was part of the governments statewide efforts to eliminate congestion and delays caused by railway crossings. The infrastructure project is expected to improve traffic movement in Cinnamara and provide commuters with a smoother route across the railway line. Such projects are also aimed at reducing waiting time for motorists and pedestrians at railway level crossings, particularly in busy urban and semi-urban areas. CM Sarma said that the connectivity was not merely an infrastructure priority but a critical requirement for Assams economic and social development. Improved connectivity can facilitate the movement of people, agricultural produce and goods while providing businesses and industries with better access to markets. It can also help connect communities to educational institutions, healthcare facilities and employment opportunities. The Chief Minister has repeatedly stressed infrastructure development as a key component of Assams broader growth strategy, with road, bridge and railway-related projects being taken up across the state. The Cinnamara ROB is significant for Jorhat, a major urban centre in Upper Assam, where growing traffic volumes have increased the need for improved transport infrastructure. CM Sarma said that the governments focus would remain on creating infrastructure that removes bottlenecks and enables faster, safer and more seamless movement. He said the broader objective was to ensure that Assam overcame its longstanding connectivity gaps and entered its next phase of development with unhindered movement becoming the norm across cities, towns and villages.
Why do people get married these days?
The story of marriages declining fortunes has been gathering momentum for a while now. Divorce is commonplace, romcoms keep disappointing, and according to the 2021 census, the majority of adults in the UK are choosing, for the first time since records began, not to get married at all. Having rejected an institution that has been a bastion of privilege for some, and a source of inequality and injustice for others, lots of people are experimenting with alternatives to the norms and expectations of matrimony, monogamy and family. The real question, then, isnt why so many people arent marrying although
Third extension of former Assam PCCF challenged; Gauhati High Court issues notice
The petitioner says the Environment Ministry found lapses when M.K. Yadava was Assams Principal Chief Conservator of Forests until his retirement in February 2024
Former Assam Minister Siddeque Ahmed dies battling cancer at 63
Ahmed, who was a prominent political figure in Barak Valley and a four-term Congress MLA from Karimganj South, had been under treatment for a long time.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety meuresas time to catch up
NEW YORK, September 13, 2026(AP) The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Dario Amodei warned that within six to 12 months AI could be capable of leading a swarm of agents that could take over the entire internet. The warning comes as worries about AI grow inside and outside the industry and reports continue to emerge about increasingly powerful systems that solve problems beyond human capacity but could also go rogue and carry out other, more harmful tasks. The worries
Assam CM highlights big comeback of small hog
The population of the endangered pygmy hog, once thought to be extinct, has increased from six in 1996 to 194 today through a captive breeding programme
Assam CM hails NMCs 13,186 new MBBS seats, says medical education expansion major boost
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday lauded the National Medical Commissions (NMC) approval of 13,186 additional MBBS seats across the country, describing the expansion as a significant boost to medical education and healthcare capacity in India. CM Sarma welcomed the development in a post on X, highlighting the importance of expanding opportunities for students aspiring to pursue medical education and strengthening the countrys pool of trained doctors. The latest expansion has pushed Indias total MBBS intake to more than 1.4 lakh seats for the 2026-27 academic session. According to the latest NMC data, the total number of undergraduate medical seats has risen to 1,40,214 across 836 medical colleges, excluding seats at Institutes of National Importance. The increase represents a substantial expansion in medical education capacity at a time when demand for MBBS seats remains high among students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG). The additional seats have been approved across union territories and several states, with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Bihar among those registering some of the largest increases. For Assam and the Northeast, the expansion assumes added significance as the region continues to strengthen its medical education and healthcare infrastructure. The state has witnessed a steady expansion of medical colleges and health facilities in recent years, with the government seeking to improve access to specialised healthcare while creating more opportunities for students within the region. The national increase in MBBS seats is also expected to help address the growing requirement for qualified medical professionals as Indias healthcare infrastructure expands. The NMCs latest decision comes after an earlier addition of thousands of MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic year, taking the countrys overall medical education capacity to a new high. The Centre and the NMC have in recent years focused on expanding medical education infrastructure, increasing undergraduate and postgraduate seats and establishing new medical colleges. The latest expansion is expected to provide thousands of additional opportunities to NEET-UG aspirants and further strengthen Indias medical education ecosystem. CM Sarmas reaction comes as Assam continues to position the expansion of healthcare and medical education as an important component of its development agenda.
Assam's energy push: Rs 80,000 crore investment; 40,000 jobs in pipeline, says CM Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the energy sector would play a key role in driving the states next phase of economic growth, with new solar, pumped-storage and battery projects expected to attract more than Rs 80,000 crore in investment and create nearly 40,000 jobs. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the planned expansion of the states clean energy ecosystem would open up new employment and economic opportunities, particularly for Assams youth. The energy sector will be a key driver of Assams next phase of growth, the Chief Minister said, highlighting the potential of renewable energy and energy-storage projects to transform the states investment landscape. According to CM Sarma, the proposed projects span solar power generation, pumped-storage systems and battery projects, indicating a broader push towards building infrastructure capable of supporting Assams future energy requirements. The investment potential of over Rs 80,000 crore could give a significant boost to the states industrial and infrastructure development, while the projected creation of nearly 40,000 jobs is expected to provide fresh opportunities for the local workforce. The Chief Ministers announcement comes as Assam seeks to accelerate industrialisation and attract large-scale investments across emerging sectors. The state government has increasingly focused on renewable energy and infrastructure as part of its broader strategy to create jobs and strengthen the economy. Solar projects could help expand Assams renewable power generation capacity, while pumped-storage facilities can provide large-scale energy storage and improve the flexibility of the power grid. Battery projects, meanwhile, could support the growing demand for energy-storage solutions as renewable power generation expands. CM Sarma said emerging energy opportunities would be particularly important for the states young population, signalling the governments focus on linking investment with employment generation. The proposed projects are also expected to strengthen Assams position as an emerging destination for clean-energy investments in the Northeast. With more than Rs 80,000 crore of investment potential and nearly 40,000 jobs in the pipeline, the energy sector is set to become an important pillar of Assams economic expansion, the Chief Minister indicated.
India weather today: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the Gujarat region and Madhya Maharashtra. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are predicted for many states. Heavy rainfall advisories have been issued for states including Rajasthan and Telangana. Other regions like Arunachal Pradesh and Assam also anticipate significant rainfall.
Activists Flag Transfer of Five Young Elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu
Questioning the rationale behind the proposed transfers, PFCI founder Arun Prasanna said the circumstances surrounding the elephants raised questions about their ownership
Union ministers, CMs attend PM Modi's Brics gala dinner in New Delhi
Union ministers and chief ministers of several states on Saturday attended a gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of the leaders of BRICS and other participating countries and organisations. The Union ministers, including Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Kiren Rijiju travelled together in two buses from the Parliament House complex amidst tight security. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and chief ministers of various states -- Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), Suvendu Adhikari (West Bengal), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), and Rekha Gupta (Delhi) -- also travelled in the buses along with the Union ministers to the dinner venue Bharat Mandapam. The ministers were allotted different tables where delegates from different countries joined them during the dinner. Separate dinner tables were curated in a way so that the attendees .
Assam Health Minister reviews advanced care for critical patients at Narayana Health City
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Rio urges Centre to withdraw PAP regime in Nagaland
Mizoram committee considers 3-month extension for registrations on Mizotaxi app
JTCM calls off NH-37 shutdown after release of 5 Naga women
Conrad calls on guv amid reports of 8 UDP MLAs planning to join BJP
After floods threaten education, communities step in to help Sivasagar students
