Tensions Rise in Assam After BJP Workers Block Congress MLAs Vehicle
Tensions escalated in Morigaon, Assam, as BJP workers clashed with Congress supporters after blocking a Congress MLAs vehicle. Tensions Rise in Assam After BJP Workers Block Congress MLAs Vehicle
Naga filmmaker Theja Rios Angh wins TIFF Platform Prize, enters Oscar race
Minority Community Votes For BJP: Assam CM Himanta On Nagaon Bypoll
Guwahati, September 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said members of minority communities have supported the BJP in the past and claimed that the party receives votes from Muslim-majority areas of the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency. Speaking to reporters in Diphu ahead of the October 6 Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, Sarma cited... The post Minority Community Votes For BJP: Assam CM Himanta On Nagaon Bypoll first appeared on Northeast Today .
A Planned Murderous Attack: Assam Congress Accuses BJP After StonePelting On Nagaon Convoy
Guwahati, September 22: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that a planned attack was carried out on the convoy of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi and party in-charge Bhupesh Baghel during campaigning for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, and demanded an independent probe into the incident. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh described... The post A Planned Murderous Attack: Assam Congress Accuses BJP After StonePelting On Nagaon Convoy first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura to set up green corridors for ambulances: CM
Tripura man booked for attacking father over money for drugs
All starts with Mainao; once lost to poaching, rhinos breeding again in Manas
Assam BJP MLA, wife pledge organs for donation
BJP denies involvement, cites Cong in-fighting
Assam shelters nearly 80% of worlds greater one-horned rhinos
2 Cong functionaries injured after stones pelted at Convoy in Samaguri
No patient, three cattle: Ambulance seizure exposes new smuggling tactic in Assam
Citys cleanliness contest ends on a high, but waste remains a challenge
Move foreign natls who completed sentences to detention centre by Sept 28: HC to Meghalaya
Conrad calls for positive alternatives in fight against drug abuse
From nearly 8.9 lakh registrations, Arunachal final rolls list 6.96 lakh electors
6 sent to judicial custody over killing of soldier in Mizoram
Dibrugarh cops arrest 2 in Kerala over Rs 50L Boss Scam
2nd accused in ex-CRPF jawans murder injured in cop firing
Govt plans to reintroduce rhinos in VTR, may bring them from Assam & Bengal
Singer Simanta Sekhar quits BJP, resigns as Assam film corporation chairman
Congress questions ECIs silence after attack on leaders convoy during Assam bypoll campaign
Congress leaders say stones, acid thrown at the convoy, which was attacked with iron rods, hockey sticks; party secretary hospitalised; claim planned murderous attack meant to intimidate voters, party workers
Assam Woman Alleges Harassment, Forced Confinement By Husband, Brother-In-Law
The rescue operation was carried out in the presence of police and a magistrate by a team led by Assam State Commission for Women member Himani Adhikari, following a complaint by the woman's family.
Ex-Army chief Gen Dwivedi to join Vande Mataram mass recital in Guwahati
ABSU burns copies of Hamkoshar Parishista over Bodo script issue
The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) on Tuesday burnt copies of a book titled Hamkoshar Parishista during protests held at several locations across Assam, including Gauhati University, obje
Tension persists in Bihubar after former paramilitary personnels killing
Tension continues to prevail in Bihubar under Nazira Co-District following the killing of former paramilitary personnel Biman Barua, allegedly in an attack linked to drug trafficking. Hundreds of peop
Assam Singer Quits BJP After Criticising Party MLA Over Zubeen Garg
Simanta Shekhar announced his decision in a Facebook post on Monday, saying he had submitted his resignation to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as well as the BJP's state president.
Gold falls Rs 1,500 to Rs 1.54 lakh/10g in Delhi; silver stays flat
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, falling by Rs 1,500 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid weak global trends. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,54,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Mondays closing level of Rs 1,56,400 per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver prices, however, remained unchanged at Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram. Gold extended its decline on Tuesday as hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials and a strong US dollar exerted
Washington, Sep 22 (Conversation) The president is going after the press again. On Sept. 19, 2026, journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to the White House after President Donald Trump revoked their credentials, citing their constant reporting FAKE NEWS! On social media, Trump posted, Media Outlets shouldnt be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when theyre covering the President. This is not Trumps first attempt at banning journalists from the White House. During his first term, he sought to ban CNNs Jim Acosta by revoking his credentials following a contentious news conference about
Stones, Bottles Hurled: Gogoi, Baghel Allege BJP attacked Congress Convoy In Assam
Assam | Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupesh Baghels convoy was allegedly attacked with stones and bottles in the Borma area of Samaguri while they were travelling to an election meeting in support of Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora. Congress alleged that BJP supporters waved black flags and raised Go Back slogans before stones were thrown at the vehicles. Gogoi later filed a complaint at Nagaon Sadar Police Station. The incident has added to tensions surrounding the October 6 Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.
Assam: ULFA-I overground worker apprehended en route to Nagaland
Dibrugarh: Security forces have apprehended an alleged overground worker (OGW) of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) who was reportedly heading to Nagalands Mon district with the intention of joining the outfit, officials said. The individual, identified as Shyamal Danah, son of Prahlad Danah and a resident of Thulai Chuk, Mahmora, Alikiner in [] The post Assam: ULFA-I overground worker apprehended en route to Nagalands Mon appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Police Arrest Five in Suspected Cross-Border Cattle Smuggling Operation
Assam police apprehended five individuals, including four Bangladeshis, in a cattle smuggling investigation near the international border. Assam Police Arrest Five in Suspected Cross-Border Cattle Smuggling Operation
World Rhino Day 2026: Assam recorded zero poaching cases despite being home to 80 per cent of the world's one-horned rhinoceros population.
Assam CM Blames Congress Infighting for Violence During Nagaon By-Election Campaign
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attributes recent violence during Nagaon by-election campaigning to internal strife within Congress. Assam CM Blames Congress Infighting for Violence During Nagaon By-Election Campaign
Adani to Invest Tk 60,000 Crore in 3,200 MW Power Plant in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a 3,200 MW thermal power plant of Adani Power Limited in Chapor, Dhubri district of Assam, India. The ultra-supercritical power plant is expected to involve an investment of around Tk 60,000 crore. According to the Adani Group, the project will generate employment for up to 20,000 people during the construction phase. Once operational, it is expected to create around 5,000 jobs. Local contractors, suppliers, transport businesses and various service providers will also have opportunities to participate in the project. The power plant will comprise four 800 MW units. It will feature high-efficiency technology and modern environmental protection systems. Power generation is scheduled to begin in phases from December 2030. At the foundation-laying ceremony, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Assam is rapidly emerging as an energy hub in India. He described the nearly Tk 60,000 crore project as one of the largest single investments in the state to date. According to him, the project will create employment, boost economic activity and increase the states tax revenues. Adani Group Director Jeet Adani said the project marks the beginning of a new chapter for Assam. He said the [] The post Adani to Invest Tk 60,000 Crore in 3,200 MW Power Plant in Assam appeared first on Energy Bangla .
Why RAM and SSD prices still rising in 2026
If youve priced a new PC build recently, you already know the figures arent pretty. Less obvious from any single glance at a storefront is that this doesnt represent a simple hiccup in the economics of the market. This represents a fundamental change in the approach to selling memory products by a certain number of major firms within the industry, and they have binding contracts which extend significantly beyond the lifetime of this particular problem. The damage in dollars Prices of memory and storage products of all kinds have climbed steadily since last September and have not shown any signs
Karam Festival Presents Vibrant Glimpse Into Rich Folk Culture, Says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Sep 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed greetings to the tea tribe community on Tuesday as they celebrated Karam Puja, a festival deeply rooted in folk traditions and cultural faith. In his social media message, Sarma described the occasion as a vibrant reflection of Assams rich folk heritage. He emphasized that Karam... The post Karam Festival Presents Vibrant Glimpse Into Rich Folk Culture, Says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Celebrates World Rhino Day; CM Himanta Highlights 80% Global Rhino Population, Zero Poaching
Guwahati, Sep 22: Assam marked World Rhino Day with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Emphasizing the states remarkable conservation success. He noted that Assam is home to nearly 80 percent of the global rhinoceros population and proudly highlighted that no poaching incidents were recorded last year. Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah reaffirmed the... The post Assam Celebrates World Rhino Day; CM Himanta Highlights 80% Global Rhino Population, Zero Poaching first appeared on Northeast Today .
Making mental health chatbots more culturally sensitive won
Montreal (Canada), Sep 22 (The Conversation) Demand for mental health care in Canada has risen sharply. In a health-care system already short of publicly funded specialists, Canadians often wait months for support. Many are filling this gap with general-purpose generative AI chatbots (like ChatGPT), presumably because these systems are free, immediate and available at all hours. However, these chatbots carry assumptions about what distress is and how it should be described, and those assumptions may not fit everyone. In 202425, there were roughly 94,000 referrals for community mental health counselling across the provinces and territories that report this data. Half
Diphu, Sep 22: Assam Police seized approximately 3 kilograms of morphine valued at around 3 crore during a routine operation in Karbi Anglong district. Three suspected traffickers were taken into custody following the discovery. Officials reported that the interception occurred in the Dillai area when a vehicle bearing West Bengal registration, traveling from Manipur to... The post Assam: Morphine Worth 3 Crore Seized In Karbi Anglong, Three Held first appeared on Northeast Today .
News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access, citing
NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (AP) CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trumps administration days after they were barred from White House grounds, calling the selective ban based on the content of their coverage a blatant violation of the First Amendment. Trump said on social media that he cherished a free press but not FAKE NEWS. White House access is a privilege not a right, the administration posted on X. The extraordinary ban of the three news outlets reporters, which began over the weekend, represented a clear escalation of Trumps long-running efforts
Meghalaya: ANTF seizes heroin worth Rs 7 lakh, arrests two in Shillong
Guwahati: The State Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has seized 40.12 grams of heroin valued at around Rs 7 lakh and arrested two persons in Shillongs Pynthorumkhrah area. ANTF Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar said on Monday that the operation was launched based on intelligence inputs about the transportation of narcotics from Silchar in Assam to [] The post Meghalaya: ANTF seizes heroin worth Rs 7 lakh, arrests two in Shillong appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: Assam Rifles says NSF delegation stopped at Avangkhu over lack of border pass
Guwahati: The Free Movement Regime (FMR), now operating under a regulated movement framework, allows eligible residents of villages located within 10 km of the India-Myanmar border on either side to undertake cross-border travel subject to prescribed conditions, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesperson said the number of legitimate crossings facilitated under the FMR/Regulated Movement [] The post Nagaland: Assam Rifles says NSF delegation stopped at Avangkhu over lack of border pass appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Delhi-NCR to remain dry as IMD forecasts clear skies; mercury to touch 34 degree Celsius
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The national Capital is likely to witness clear skies and relatively pleasant weather on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of around 24 degree Celsius and a maximum of nearly 34 degree Celsius. According to the weather agency, Delhi is expected to remain largely dry throughout the day, marking a change from the cloudy conditions and occasional showers witnessed recently. The forecast of clearer skies could provide some relief from the persistent humidity experienced across the city over the past few weeks. The relative humidity is likely to remain around 60 per cent, while weather conditions are expected to be generally comfortable for residents. However, temperatures are likely to rise during the afternoon before easing later in the day. Among the weather stations in the national Capital, Palam is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 23 degree Celsius. Lodi Road and Ayanagar may register minimum temperatures of 24.3 degree Celsius and 24.2 degree Celsius, respectively. The Ridge could witness a comparatively cooler morning, with the minimum temperature expected to settle at around 22.5 degree Celsius. While Delhi-NCR is likely to remain dry on Tuesday, several other parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days due to a weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal. Odisha is likely to witness some of the most intense weather activity as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal becomes more organised. The system is expected to move towards the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast and reach the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal near the coast around the morning of September 23. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam and Puri on September 23. A similar red alert has been issued for Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Rayagada for September 24. Rainfall is expected to remain active across Odisha until September 27, with different districts placed under red, orange and yellow alerts depending on the anticipated intensity of rainfall. Kerala is also likely to experience wet conditions during the week. Light to moderate rainfall has been forecast in several areas between September 21 and 25, while isolated heavy showers are possible in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur. The IMD has advised residents in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and landslides to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities. Weather activity is also expected to increase across parts of the Northeast and eastern India. Assam and Meghalaya may experience thunderstorms and lightning on September 22, followed by heavy rainfall between September 23 and 25. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim could witness thunderstorms, lightning and squally conditions on September 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in these areas on September 23 and 24, while very heavy showers are possible on September 25. East Uttar Pradesh is expected to see increased rainfall activity from September 24, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions. Similar weather is likely to develop over West Uttar Pradesh from September 25. In contrast, Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, is unlikely to receive significant rainfall on Tuesday. The region is expected to remain predominantly dry as the southwest monsoon continues to withdraw from northwest India. However, weather conditions could become more active towards the end of the week, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between September 25 and 27. The developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to remain the primary factor influencing rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several parts of the country in the coming days.
Peace agreement not implement on ground: Sohtun after Maikhuli visit
Shillong, Sep 21: The agreement for maintaining peace and tranquility between Meghalaya and Assam is not being implemented on the ground, Cabinet Minister and Jirang MLA Sosthenes Sohtun flagged on Monday after visiting Maikhuli village. Sohtun rushed to Maikhuli to take stock after Assam residents allegedly erected fencing and blocked village roads on Saturday, triggering [] The post Peace agreement not implement on ground: Sohtun after Maikhuli visit first appeared on Highland Post .
The weather in the Northeast is no longer predictable. It is becoming unstable. A new scientific study looking at 52 years of weather data, from 1971 to 2022, has confirmed what many farmers and families in Meghalaya, Assam and other states have been feeling. Our region is facing two opposite problems at the same time [] The post Unstable Monsoon first appeared on Highland Post .
Influx of Bdeshis via Dawki raises concern
MEghalaya ANTF seizes heroin worth Rs 7L, 2 held
SIR draft electoral roll published in Nagaland
Implement UCC in Mizoram to safeguard Mizo women: Hrahmo
Over 55% reduction in Meghalaya maternal deaths over 5 years: CM Conrad
Assam guv leads Nasha Mukt Bharat Sankalp Padayatra in Dibrugarh
2 held with banned cough syrup in Dhubri
28 institutions unite at IIT-G for one cause: To heal students minds & save their future
Teen on way to buy essentials killed in Manipur ambush
Jorhat cracks down on stunt riding; crushes 71 exhausts
Assam to reach for sky with Isros advanced radar research facility
Cough syrup, ganja and Yaba tablets seized in 3 Barak raids, 5 held
2 brothers swept away by Subansiri during rituals at Lakhimpur ghat
2 pistols, ammo seized in Dima Hasao; 1 detained
Missing YouTuber found dead in Sribhumi paddy field
5 held over Sonapur dhaba vandalism
100 passengers rescued after boat develops leak in Dhubri
Road repairs gather pace across Guwahati ahead of Durga Puja
Karmakhya: Telugu Horror Cinema Draws on Assam
The 2026 Telugu-language horror mystery-thriller Karmakhya, written and directed by Abhinaya Krishna, brings the mystique surrounding Assams Kamakhya Temple into the world of supernatural cinema. Initially released in theatres on July 31, 2026, the film subsequently moved to digital streaming platforms. Inspired by real-life incidents, it combines occult practices, ancient secrets, dark forces and psychological [] The post Karmakhya: Telugu Horror Cinema Draws on Assams Mystical Heritage appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Stones Thrown At Congress Leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel's Cars In Assam
The party has alleged that BJP workers attacked their convoy carrying top leaders. A police complaint has been filed.
CBI Files Case Against Retired Engineer for Accumulating Disproportionate Assets in Assam
The CBI has launched an investigation into a retired railway engineer for alleged disproportionate assets amounting to over 88 lakh in Assam. CBI Files Case Against Retired Engineer for Accumulating Disproportionate Assets in Assam
Will Delhi-NCR Schools Be Closed On September 22? Check Latest Update
Schools in West Bengal and Assam will be closed on September 22 for Karam Puja as per state government holiday notifications.
Nagaon bypoll: People to vote against communal politics, says Assam Cong chief Gaurav Gogoi
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday stepped up his attack on the BJP over alleged communal politics and the use of religion in electoral campaigning, urging voters to reject what he described as divisive politics in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. Addressing an election meeting in Dhing locality in Nagaon, Gogoi said the electorate would send a message against communal politics, linking his remarks to Batadrava, the birthplace of Vaishnavite saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardeva. This time, people will vote against communal politics, Gogoi said, adding that the message would come from Batadrava. The Congress leader also targeted the BJP over its references to Hinduism, alleging financial irregularities involving funds meant for the Ram Temple and questioning the partys decision to give ministerial positions to individuals facing allegations of cow theft. People from the party that talks about Hinduism steal money meant for the Ram Temple, give tickets to people facing allegations of cow theft and make them ministers, Gogoi said. His remarks came as the Congress intensified its campaign for party candidate Sibamoni Bora, a former MLA from Batadrava. The party had announced Boras candidature earlier this month for the by-election scheduled on October 6, with counting of votes set for October 9. Gogoi has previously described the Nagaon contest as a direct political battle with the BJP and alleged that the BJP and AIUDF share an understanding ahead of the bypoll. The two parties have fielded Devasish Sharma and Badruddin Ajmal, respectively. Congress leaders Rakibul Hussain and Wazed Ali Choudhury also attended the campaign meeting and sought support for Bora. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat fell vacant after former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi left the party and joined the BJP before winning the Dispur Assembly constituency. The bypoll has turned into a multi-cornered contest, with 25 candidates filing nominations, including nominees from the BJP, Congress, AIUDF and Trinamool Congress.
Congress Accuses BJP and AIUDF of Collusion Ahead of Nagaon By-Election
Bhupesh Baghel alleges collusion between Assams CM and AIUDF leader in Nagaon by-election, as Congress ramps up its campaign efforts. Congress Accuses BJP and AIUDF of Collusion Ahead of Nagaon By-Election
Convoy of Cong leaders 'attacked' in Assam, Gogoi says BJP workers pelted stones
Assam: CBI books retired NFR Deputy Chief Engineer in DA case
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against retired Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Deputy Chief Engineer Sajal Kanti Das for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, officials said on Monday. The CBIs Guwahati branch has argued that Das and his wife, Sangita Das, accumulated disproportionate assets worth approximately Rs 88.20 lakh between 2016 and 2022. According to the probe agencys claim, the couples total assets, valued at around Rs 39.85 lakh in 2016, increased to Rs 1,28,66,946 by 2022. The alleged increase in assets forms the basis of the disproportionate assets case. The investigation has identified several properties and financial holdings allegedly linked to the couple in Assams Cachar district. Among the properties under scrutiny is a house valued at approximately Rs 19 lakh, reportedly constructed on five kathas of land at Rangpur locality in the Cachar district. The agency has also claimed that substantial parcels of land in Udharbond and Lakhipur localities were held in the name of Sangita Das. The CBI has further claimed that Sangita Das owned a commercial property in the Club Road area in Silchar, valued at around Rs 34 lakh. A flat on the same road, worth more than Rs 20 lakh, was allegedly registered in Sajal Kanti Dass name. As part of its investigation, the agency also identified multiple bank accounts, fixed deposits and term deposits maintained separately by the retired railway engineer and his wife. The financial holdings reportedly involved amounts running into several lakhs of rupees. Sajal Kanti Das had served as Deputy Chief Engineer with the Northeast Frontier Railway at Jiribam. The case concerns allegations of possession of assets beyond the couples known sources of income during the specified period. The properties, bank deposits and other financial holdings identified by the CBI remain subject to detailed investigation and verification. The registration of the case marks the beginning of the agencys formal investigation into the alleged accumulation of disproportionate assets. Further action will depend on the findings of the probe and the verification of the financial records and properties linked to the accused.
ED arrests Guwahati bookie in Rs 28 crore IPL betting case
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Deepesh Bajoria, a resident of Zoo Road in Guwahati, in connection with a money-laundering investigation into an alleged organised cricket-betting syndicate operating across Assam and the wider northeastern region, officials said on Monday. According to the agency, Bajoria was arrested on September 19 under Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was subsequently produced before the designated Special PMLA Court, CBI Court No. 3 in Guwahati, which remanded him to ED custody for six days. The investigation stems from an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered on March 30, 2023, based on an FIR lodged by the Crime Branch, Guwahati, and connected cases registered by Tinsukia and Panbazar police stations. The underlying cases involve alleged offences under Sections 120B, 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, along with provisions of the Assam Game and Betting Act, 1970, concerning illegal cricket betting during Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. The ED alleged that Bajoria acted as a principal bookie in the syndicate, using online betting platforms, including skyexchange.com and winner7.io, as well as encrypted messaging channels to facilitate betting transactions and settlements. The agency said funds allegedly generated through the betting operations were routed through the bank account of partnership firm M/s DRM Coke, in which Bajoria is a partner. According to the ED, the account, despite being represented as belonging to a non-operational firm, recorded credits of approximately Rs 28.12 crore and debits of around Rs 28.03 crore between April 19, 2022, and May 15, 2026. The agency alleged that the account was primarily used to route betting-related funds. Searches conducted at Bajorias premises on May 26 under Section 17 of the PMLA led to the recovery of property documents, luxury vehicle records and digital data from email accounts and mobile devices, the ED said. The agency claimed that material gathered during the investigation, including statements recorded under Section 50 of the PMLA, indicated Bajorias alleged involvement in dealing with proceeds of crime. The ED said it was continuing to investigate the source, movement, utilisation and beneficiaries of the funds, as well as other financial transactions. Further investigation is underway.
BJP-AIUDF Understanding Visible in Nagaon: Bhupesh Baghel Targets Himanta Sarma Ahead of Bypoll
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS): Congress General Secretary and Assam in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Monday alleged that an understanding between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal was evident in the ongoing electoral contest in Nagaon. Addressing the media in Nagaon, Baghel claimed that the political understanding between the two leaders could be seen during the campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election. Right now, elections are underway here in Nagaon, and the alliance between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal is visible here, Baghel said. However, the Congress leader did not elaborate on the specific incidents or evidence supporting his allegation. Baghels remarks come amid an increasingly competitive electoral contest in Nagaon, where the Congress and the BJP-led alliance are campaigning to consolidate support ahead of polling on October 6. Meanwhile, the Congress has announced a list of 40 star campaigners for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, featuring senior party leaders and prominent figures from Assam and other states. The list was submitted to the Election Commission by Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on September 16 under Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Among the prominent campaigners named are former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, Congress MP Wazed Ali Choudhury, former Assam minister Rakibul Hussain and party spokespersons Pawan Khera and Supriya Shrinate. The list also includes NSUI national president Uday Bhanu Chib and Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar. Other senior leaders named as star campaigners include Assam Congress Legislative Party leader Debabrata Saikia, former state Congress president Ripun Bora, former minister Paban Singh Ghatowar, Alka Lamba, Imran Pratapgarhi, Srinivas BV and former Tripura minister Sudip Roy Barman. The Congress is seeking to strengthen its campaign in the constituency as political parties mobilise support ahead of the bypoll. Polling for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election is scheduled for October 6, while the counting of votes will take place on October 9. The election is expected to witness a multi-cornered contest involving the Congress, BJP and other political parties. --IANS tdr/
ISRO's advanced radar facility in Assam marks state's entry into space research era: CM (Ld)
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday performed the Bhumi Pujan and laid the foundation stone for the Indian Space Research Organisations (ISRO) ISTRAC Advanced Radar Research Facility (IARRF) at Chandrapur, marking a major step in strengthening the states scientific and technological infrastructure. The facility, being established under ISROs Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis (NETRA) programme, is expected to enhance Indias capabilities in monitoring and tracking objects in space and protecting the countrys space assets. The advanced research centre will be equipped with sophisticated radar systems and optical telescopes designed to support the tracking of space objects and strengthen Indias space situational awareness capabilities. The Assam government has allocated nearly 200 bighas of land for the project, which is expected to expand the states participation in Indias growing space research ecosystem. Speaking to the media after the foundation stone-laying ceremony, Chief Minister Sarma expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ISRO leadership for selecting Assam as the location for the advanced radar research facility. Sarma said the establishment of the centre would place Assam on the countrys space research map and represent a significant advancement in the states scientific infrastructure. He described the project as an important milestone in Assams transition towards new opportunities in science, technology and institutional development. Reflecting on the states journey, the Chief Minister said Assam had moved beyond a period associated with unrest and was now witnessing the creation of institutions and opportunities for its people. He added that the Chandrapur facility symbolised Assams entry into a new phase of space science and research, while highlighting the importance of advanced scientific infrastructure in shaping the states future. The project is expected to contribute to Indias efforts to improve space object tracking and monitoring, while also bringing Assam into a specialised area of the countrys strategic scientific infrastructure.
A Rajdhani Express was briefly halted at Hawaipur in Assam's Hojai district after a herd of elephants, including young calves, began crossing the railway tracks. The unusual encounter, captured on video, was managed through coordination between the Assam Forest Department, the loco pilot and the Lumding Railway Control Room. The incident also highlights the importance of elephant corridors and wildlife safety measures along railway routes in Assam.
Army Man Beaten To Death In Mizoram Road Rage Incident
Eight people, including two minors, held after Assam Regiment soldier allegedly assaulted near Bualpui village.
FMR or RMR facilitates regulated cross-border movement along India-Myanmar border
Digital Desk | Kohima, Sep 21 (IANS) The Free Movement Regime (FMR) or Regulated Movement Regime (RMR) facility allows eligible residents of villages located within 10 km of the India-Myanmar border on either side to undertake regulated cross-border movement, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesman said that the scale of legitimate movement facilitated under the FMR/RMR also underscores that the mechanism is not intended to prevent people-to-people contact, but to regulate such movement in accordance with the prescribed conditions. According to official records, 16,428 Border Passes have been issued so far, indicating that regulated cross-border movement continues to be facilitated for eligible people who meet the prescribed requirements, the spokesman said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2024 announced that the Free Movement Regime (FMR), which earlier allowed people residing along the India-Myanmar border to travel 16 km into each other's territory without a passport and visa, would be scrapped soon. Instead, the MHA decided to replace the FMR with a new scheme to issue a pass to the border residents of both India and Myanmar living within 10 km on either side of the frontier to regulate cross-border movements. The Nagaland and Mizoram governments and a large number of political parties and civil societies in the two Northeastern states have been strongly opposing both border fencing and the scrapping of the FMR. Four Northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram -- share a 1,643-km unfenced border with Myanmar. The MHA had earlier decided to erect fencing on the entire porous border, known for the smuggling of arms, ammunition, narcotics, illegal cross-border movement and various other contrabands, at a cost of Rs 31,000 crore. The defence spokesman, in a statement, said that a section of the media recently alleged that the Assam Rifles stopped the Naga Students Federation (NSF) delegation from travelling to Myanmar at Avangkhu in Meluri district of Nagaland, without seeking clarification from the competent authorities and understanding the policies on the subject matter. It is hereby clarified by the Assam Rifles that the movement of the delegation of the NSF towards Myanmar was stopped in the absence of the requisite authorisation required for crossing the international border and not on account of its identity or the stated purpose of its visit, as being reported by the media outlet or claimed by NSF, the statement said. It said that eight persons arrived at the designated crossing point in three vehicles on September 19. The delegates, according to the statement, expressed their intention to cross the Indo-Myanmar Border towards Tsera in Myanmar. On being asked for the documents essentially required for an authorised cross-border movement, the delegation was unable to produce a valid Border Pass or Permission issued by the competent authority, the statement said. The issue, therefore, is that of regulatory compliance rather than denial of cultural or people-to-people contact. Unfortunately, social media and media platforms are being used by posting public statements and messaging to portray the incident as an attack on the Naga identity and turn a specific border - regulation issue into a wider community - versus - security - force narrative, it said. It is reiterated that the cross-border movement is subject to the prescribed conditions laid down in the policy on the subject. The prevailing regulated movement framework provides for cross-border movement through designated points subject to prescribed eligibility and documentation. The delegation of NSF had travelled from Kohima, the state capital and therefore was not legally authorised to claim automatic entitlement to cross-border movement, merely based on its proposed cultural-exchange programme or reference letters, the statement pointed out. The statement said: A reference letter or recommendation from a civil organisation is not a valid document that constitutes permission to cross an international boundary.
School holiday tomorrow, September 22: Check if schools will remain closed in your state
Schools in parts of India will observe a holiday on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, mainly because of Karam Puja. West Bengal has declared a state holiday covering educational institutions under government control, while Assam's official calendar also lists Karam Puja on the date. Students in other states, including Delhi-NCR, should check their school's individual holiday calendar before assuming classes are cancelled.
Gold falls Rs 200 in Delhi amid firm rupee, subdued global cues
New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) Gold started the week on a weak note, with its prices slipping by Rs 200 to Rs 1,56,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid subdued global trends and a stronger rupee. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,56,600 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver also took a sharp hit, falling Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes, according to local traders. The white metal had settled at Rs 2.47 lakh per kg in the preceding session. Gold and silver remained caught between
School Holiday Tomorrow, Sept 22: Schools closed in West Bengal, Assam
Karam Puja is an important regional festival observed in parts of eastern India on September 22, 2026. Students and parents are checking whether schools will remain closed on Tuesday
Sheffield (UK), Sep 21 (The Conversation) In August 2026, an experiment using frontier, or cutting edge, artificial intelligence models went further than planned. An AI agent (a system that performs tasks autonomously) fabricated online identities in order to pressurise a human to insert malicious computer code into software. The agents had been tasked with solving a cybersecurity challenge by human operators, but they hadnt been instructed to do anything like this. The attempt was carried out by an agent based on Anthropics Claude Mythos 5 AI model. During the experiment, the AI agents were given open internet access, with safety
When Rajdhani Express stopped in Assam: The unusual encounter that held up superfast train
Assam Allots 70-Acre Land To ISRO For Advanced Radar Research Facility
The Chief Minister said the Chandrapur site, where the facility is coming up, was earlier associated with a thermal power station.
Assam CM Lays Foundation for Northeast's First ISRO Space Radar Hub
The centre, to be built by ISROs Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), forms part of Project NETRA (Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis).
Sensex jumps 564 points, Nifty rallies for 4th day on easing oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows
Mumbai, Sep 21 (PTI) Market benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 564 points and the Nifty rising for the fourth day, amid cooling crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows and a positive trend in global equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 564.03 points, or 0.76 per cent, to settle at 74,858.99. During the day, it surged 692.44 points, or 0.93 per cent, to 74,987.40. Rising for the fourth day, the 50-share NSE Nifty was up 67.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, to end at 23,414.30. Among the 30 Sensex firms, UltraTech Cement jumped 4.11 per
The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has invited online applications from eligible male Indian citizens for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026, for 354 Group C posts across 18 technical trades. Applications can be submitted at assamrifles.gov.in from 28 September 2026 to 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs.
School Holiday Alert: Are Schools Closed in Rajasthan, Kerala, and Assam Today?
Are schools closed today, September 21, 2026? Check the latest updates on school holidays in Rajasthan, Kerala, and Assam due to state-specific festivals. Get details on exam schedules and bank closures.
Assam Chief Minister Lays Foundation for ISROs Advanced Radar Center in Chandrapur
Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates ISROs radar research facility, marking a significant step in the states technological advancement. Assam Chief Minister Lays Foundation for ISROs Advanced Radar Center in Chandrapur
