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Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp Mows Down 7 Elephants In Assam, 5 Coaches Derailed
Nagaon/Guwahati, Dec 20: At least seven elephants were killed and one injured after the SairangNew Delhi Rajdhani Express hit a herd of jumbos in Assams Hojai district early Saturday, officials said. Five coaches and the engine of the train were also derailed in the accident. The mishap occurred at around 2.17 am near Changjurai village. [] The post Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp Mows Down 7 Elephants In Assam, 5 Coaches Derailed appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi to embark on 2-day Assam visit, inaugurate new airport terminal, interact with BJP workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Assam, launching multiple development projects and interacting with BJP workers. He will unveil an 80-foot statue of Gopinath Bardoloi and inaugurate the new airport terminal. The PM will also address public meetings and visit the Swahid Smarak Kshetra, paying tribute to martyrs of the Assam movement.
8 Elephants Killed After Being Hit By Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp In Assams Hojai Dist: Official
NAGAON/ GUWAHATI, Dec 20: Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assams Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a forest official said. Five coaches and the trains engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the New Delhi-bound train met with the accident around 2.17 am. Nagaon divisional forest officer Suhash [] The post 8 Elephants Killed After Being Hit By Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Exp In Assams Hojai Dist: Official appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson reported that five coaches and the engine of the train, which travels between Mizoram's Sairang and Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal, derailed. Fortunately, no passengers were hurt.
Assam: 8 elephants killed after being hit by Rajdhani Express
Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assams Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a forest official said. Five coaches and the trains engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Guwahati airport gets new terminal! PM Modi to inaugurate today - see stunning pics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Guwahati's new Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport terminal today, a significant infrastructure upgrade for Assam. This nature-themed facility, featuring a 'Sky Forest' with indigenous plants, aims to enhance passenger experience and boost commerce and tourism. The terminal is designed to handle millions of passengers annually, incorporating modern digital features for efficient travel.
Five coaches, engine of Rajdhani Express derail, 8 elephants killed in Assam accident
NAGAON/ GUWAHATI: Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday, a forest official said. Five coaches and the train's engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the New Delhi-bound train met with the accident around 2.17 am. Nagaon divisional forest officer Suhash Kadam told PTI that the incident occurred at Changjurai area of Hojai district. Kadam and other forest officials have reached the site. Trains scheduled to pass through the affected JamunamukhKampur section have been diverted through the UP line, and restoration work is underway, he added. The Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express connects Mizoram's Sairang (near Aizawl) to Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi).
Five coaches and the train's engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said
Eight elephants killed after being hit by Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai
A tragic accident occurred in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday. The Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express struck a herd of elephants. Eight elephants died and one was injured. The train's engine and five coaches derailed. No passengers were harmed. Forest officials are at the scene. Train services are being diverted.
8 Elephants Killed After Being Hit by Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam
Five coaches and the train's engine were derailed in the incident, though no injuries to passengers were reported, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said
Assam tragedy: Rajdhani Express hits herd of elephants, killing eight; five coaches, engine derail
Eight elephants tragically died after being struck by the Sairang New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday. The collision caused five coaches and the engine of the train to derail, though no passengers were injured. The incident occurred in a forested area known for elephant movement.
The Prime Minister will reach Guwahati on December 20 around 3 pm, and he will undertake a walkthrough of the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport.
Breaking News Live Updates: Eight elephants killed after Rajdhani Express hits herd in Assams Hojai
Many Elephants Killed By Rajdhani Express In Assam, Train Ops Hit
A Rajdhani Express train derailed after colliding with a herd of wild elephants in Assam Saturday morning, leading to disruption of rail services.
Pics: PM Modi To Inaugurate India's 1st Nature-Themed Airport Terminal In Assam Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati today. The new terminal is being billed as the largest airport terminal in Northeast India
Nagpur, Dec 19: All-rounder Harsh Dubey was on Friday named captain of the 17-member Vidarbha side for the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy starting on December 24. Vidarbha are placed in Elite Group B along with Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Hyderabad, Bengal and Baroda. The last years runner-up Vidarbha will take on Bengal []
Ajmal hints at AIUDFAIMIM tie-up ahead of Assam polls, rattling Congress
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal's hint at a potential alliance with AIMIM for the upcoming Assam assembly polls has unsettled the Congress. Ajmal revealed Owaisi received emails urging him not to campaign for AIUDF, with some labeling it the BJP's 'B team'. Despite Congress's past resolve to sever ties, Ajmal remains hopeful for collaboration.
No foul play suspected in music icon Zubeen Gargs death: Singapore Police
GUWHATI: Singapore Police on Friday reiterated that they do not suspect foul play in the death of Assams music icon Zubeen Garg. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is aware of online speculation regarding the circumstances of Zubeen Gargs death, and that the Indian media has reported that a Special Investigation Team in India has charged four persons for the murder of Garg, the SPF said in a statement released on December 18. The case is being investigated by the SPF, in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010. Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Mr Garg, the statement further stated. Zubeen Garg death: Assam SIT slaps murder charge against four in over 12,000-page charge sheet Singapore Police said upon completion of the SPFs investigations, the findings would be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroners Inquiry (CI). Its findings will be made public upon the conclusion of investigations. The Cl is scheduled for January and February next year. A CI is a fact-finding process, led by the Coroner, to establish the cause and circumstances of death.Stating that the SPF is committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case, the Singapore Police sought the patience and understanding of the parties involved, urging the public not to speculate and spread unverified information. Zubeen Gargs death was 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Garg (52) had died mysteriously on September 19 while swimming in the sea in Singapore. He travelled to the country to perform at the 4th North East India Festival (NEIF). Later, the SIT arrested seven persons NEIF organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Gargs manager Siddharth Sharma, DSP cousin Sandipan Garg, personal security officers Nandeswar Bora and Prabin Baishya, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and singer Amritprabha Mahanta. Last week, the Assam Special Investigation Team filed the charge sheet in the high-profile case in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup (Metro), slapping the charge of murder against Shyamkanu, Siddharth, Shekhar and Amritprabha. The over 12,000-page charge sheet was prepared after nearly three months of investigation during which the SIT visited Singapore and recorded the statements of more than 300 people, including a few Singapore-based Assamese expats, in Guwahati.
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PM Modi To Inaugurate Northeast's Largest Airport Terminal In Guwahati Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the aviation history of Assam and the wider Northeast.
While Singapore Police Force has stated that it does not suspect foul play in the death of Zubeen Garg, Assam SIT (Special Investigation Team) has charged four accused in the singer's murder. Garg died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.
Singapore Police say no foul play suspected in Zubeen Gargs death
Singapore Police Force states no foul play is suspected in singer Zubeen Garg's death. An investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, Indian police have charged four individuals with murder. A Coroner's Inquiry is scheduled for early 2026. The Assam government is also conducting a judicial probe into the singer's passing.
Indias first nature-themed airport terminal to open in Guwahati, PM Modi to inaugurate on Saturday
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday embark on a two-day visit to Assam, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 15,600 crore. On December 20, he will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, marking a transformative milestone in Assams connectivity, economic expansion and global engagement. Spread over nearly 1.4 lakh square metres, the terminal building is designed to handle up to 1.3 crore passengers annually, supported by major upgrades to the runway, airfield systems, aprons and taxiways. Indias first nature-themed airport terminal, the airports design draws inspiration from Assams biodiversity and cultural heritage under the theme Bamboo Orchids. The terminal makes pioneering use of about 140 metric tonnes of locally sourced Northeast bamboo, complemented by Kaziranga-inspired green landscapes, japi motifs, the iconic rhino symbol and 57 orchid-inspired columns reflecting the Kopou flower. A unique Sky Forest, featuring nearly one lakh plants of indigenous species, offers arriving passengers an immersive, forest-like experience. The terminal sets new benchmarks in passenger convenience and digital innovation. Features such as full-body scanners for fast, non-intrusive security screening, DigiYatra-enabled contactless travel, automated baggage handling, fast-track immigration and AI-driven airport operations ensure seamless, secure and efficient journeys. On December 21, Modi will visit the Swahid Smarak Kshetra to pay homage to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement, a six-year-long peoples movement that embodied the collective resolve for a foreigner-free Assam and the protection of the states identity. Later in the day, the PM will perform bhoomi pujan of the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project at Namrup, Dibrugarh, within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited. Furthering the PMs vision of farmers welfare, the project, with an estimated investment of over Rs 10,600 crore, will meet fertilizer requirements of Assam and neighbouring states, reduce import dependence, generate substantial employment and catalyse regional economic development. It stands as a cornerstone of industrial revival and farmer welfare.
Assam ushering in a new era of aviation
The landscape of North-Eastern aviation is transforming with the launch of Terminal 2 at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This cutting-edge facility is poised to elevate passenger experience and increase regional connectivity. Not only does it prioritize modern travel, but it also encapsulates the essence of local culture in its architecture.
Amid PM Modi's Assam Visit, Congress To Launch Manifesto Consultations
Even as all eyes remain on PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, the main opposition Congress has announced a parallel statewide outreach, kicking off manifesto consultations and a mass outreach yatra on Decembe
Assam cabinet approves land for Ammonia-Urea project
Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project, with PM Modi laying the foundation stone on December 21. The state also declared two beels as Proposed Reserved Forests and transferred land for a CRPF Group Centre. PM Modi will visit the Assam BJP headquarters on December 20 and inaugurate several projects, including a new airport terminal and a statue.
Motivational speaker Munawar Zama inspires youth with call to purpose, discipline at Meghalaya event
GUWAHATI: Well-known motivational speaker Munawar Zama inspired audience at a four-day Islamic conference underway at Phulbari in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya with a captivating keynote address, outlining a clear roadmap of purpose, discipline and resilience for the youth. He presented a holistic framework for personal and collective success, rooted in the seven core principles of strong intention, institution and organisation, righteous company, hard work, passion, sacrifice, and patience. He laid thrust on these values stating that they are essential for young people striving to succeed in a fast-changing world while remaining grounded in moral and ethical clarity. Zama advised the youth to seek the company of those who elevate character and encourage growth. He added that hard work and passion, when combined, distinguish excellence from mediocrity. He warned against shortcuts and the illusion of instant success in life. The organisers of the event said Zamas visit formed part of his broader mission to engage youth nationwide through education, motivation, and character-building initiatives. Local MLA Dr Mizanur Rahman Kazi, who received Zama at the Guwahati airport and welcomed him with the national flag, said the latter was overwhelmed to have been greeted with the Tricolour. We had invited him to deliver a motivational speech to encourage our youth and promote character building, Kazi said. He also said that more than 5,000 people, cutting across religions and communities, had turned up to listen to Zama as he delivered a motivational speech. A lot of people from Assam, including former MP Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, also came, Kazi said. We will organise separate workshops for the youth and the elderly people the next time he is among us, the MLA further stated. The event will conclude on December 19.
Tripura police arrest three from Assam in delivery boy assault case; hunt on for two more
Three individuals, including two women, were arrested in Assam in connection with the assault and subsequent suicide of a delivery boy in Tripura. The victim, Prasenjit Sarkar, was allegedly beaten and publicly humiliated by five people, leading to his death on December 14. Police are actively searching for the remaining two accused.
Joyeeta Dutta on being a part of The Great Shamsuddin Family
Joyeeta Dutta earns praise for her role in Anusha Rizvis The Great Shamsuddin Family, calling the film an honest, instinctive choice. The Assamese actor reflects on ensemble cast, and reconnecting with her roots while filming in Assam
Writ petition claims Assam BJP MLA is not an Indian citizen; Gauhati HC issues notices to govt, ECI
GUWAHATI: A writ petition was filed in the Gauhati High Court by Braja Gopal Sinha and Bijoy Kumar Kanu, claiming that ruling BJP MLA Bijoy Malakar is not an Indian citizen. The court heard the petition on Thursday. Malakar represents the Ratabari seat in the Sribhumi district. According to the synopsis of the petition, the petitioners had, in the last week of October this year, come to know from 'authentic sources' that Malakar is not an Indian citizen. The respondent No 1 (Malakar) and his parents entered India (Assam) after the cut-off date, 25th March 1971. The petitioners have collected all the voters lists including the voters lists of 1966 and 1971 of Karimganj town and on verification of the voters lists, the petitioners found that the name of the respondent No 1 was first enrolled in the supplementary list of 2005 at serial No 318, part No 96, Karimganj North Assembly constituency under House No 15 of main voters list of 2005, without any basis, the synopsis read. The name of the MLAs father was not found enrolled in the voters list of 2005, 1966 and 1971, the petitioners claimed. It was alleged in the petition that the petitioners had filed representations before the authorities for making an enquiry into Malakars citizenship, but no proper enquiry was made. The District Election Officer, Sribhumi, had submitted the verification report dated 29-11-2025, which is not conclusive about the status of citizenship of the Respondent No 1; no linkage is found with the electoral roll of 1966 and/or 1971 and hence, this writ petition, the synopsis further read. Advocate Abdul Karim Azad, counsel for the petitioners, said that the court issued notices to the Assam government, the central government and the Election Commission seeking a clarification on the matter.
Assam: PM Modi to inaugurate new Airport Terminal, unveil Bordoloi statue, launch Namrup Urea Plant
Assam Asks 15 People, Declared Foreigners, To Leave India Within 24 Hours
Assam authorities on Thursday asked 15 'declared foreigners' to leave the state within 24 hours, invoking the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam starting December 20. The Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project. Wetlands in Goalpara district will become Proposed Reserved Forests. Land is also transferred for a CRPF centre. Modi will address BJP workers and inaugurate new projects. He will also interact with students.
Assam polls 2026: BJP eyes 102 seats, plans to bring new faces
The ruling BJP in Assam is gearing up for the 2026 assembly polls, targeting 102 seats with a focus on new faces and women candidates, aiming for a 50 percent vote share.
Assam orders expulsion of 15 'illegal Bangladeshi immigrants' from Nagaon under Immigrants Act 1950
GUWAHATI: Invoking the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, the District Commissioner of Nagaon has issued separate orders directing 15 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to leave the territory of Assam and India within 24 hours. The action follows earlier rulings by foreign tribunals, which had declared the individuals as foreigners. Foreigners tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies mandated to decide cases involving suspected illegal immigrants. The expulsion orders were issued to Jahura Khatun, Abdul Aziz, Aheda Khatun, Azufa Khatun, Hussain Ali, Fazila Khatun, Anura Begum, Asha Khatun, Nazrul Islam, Rahim Sheikh, Burek Ali, Idris Ali, Rustam Ali, Anwar Khan and Taher Ali. being a declared foreign national, your presence in India/Assam is detrimental to the interest of the general public and also for the internal security of the state, the order issued to Jahura read. Exercising powers under Section 2 of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, the District Commissioner directed to remove yourself from the territory of Assam/India within 24 hours from receiving this order The order further stated that failure to comply would compel the government to take appropriate action to remove you from the territory of Assam/India under the provisions of the Act. Nagaon police would execute the expulsion of 15 individuals. At present, they are lodged at the Matia Transit Camp in Goalpara district and at an Assam Police battalion facility in Kokrajhar district. There are 19 of them and we have received expulsion orders for 15. The remaining four persons have some pending court cases, Nagaon Superintendent of Police Swapnaneel Deka told this newspaper on Thursday. He added that Nagaon police personnel would travel to Matia to take custody of the individuals before escorting them to the IndiaBangladesh border for deportation. This is the second known instance of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950 being invoked in recent times. On November 19, the District Commissioner of Sonitpur ordered the expulsion of five persons who had been declared foreigners by a foreigners tribunal. That case had reached the tribunal in 2006, based on a report submitted by the Border Police.
PLA's First Drone Strike from Myanmar Unfolds New Threat in Manipur
The latest threat emerged after Peoples Liberation Army, a proscribed Meitei outfit, last week claimed responsibility for the powerful drone strike on a forward outpost of Assam Rifles (AR) in Tengnoupal district
PM Modi Set To Interact With MPs, MLAs In Assam; To Open New Airport Terminal In Guwahati
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, built at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore, on December 20.
'Zubeen Garg Encouraged To Venture Into Sea': What Police Chargesheet Says On Singer's Death
The 12,000-page chargesheet filed by the Assam Police SIT claimed Zubeen Garg was encouraged to venture into the sea while drunk, and the accused did not do enough to save him.
Watch: Bangladeshs threats to cut NE off cannot be tolerated | Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to a Bangladeshi youth leaders call to shelter Indian separatists and sever the region from Indias mainland
Prohibitory orders imposed along India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Cachar
SILCHAR: Prohibitory orders have been imposed along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Cachar district by the administration to prevent illegal movement, an official release said on Wednesday. Preventive restrictions along sensitive border areas have been imposed due to apprehension over possible movement of extremist elements and unauthorised cross-border activities to disturb peace and stability, it said. District Magistrate Mridul Yadav, exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), issued the order on Tuesday aimed at preventing illegal movement of people, goods and activities. It has been noted that unchecked movement, particularly during night hours, could facilitate unlawful activities, including unauthorised transportation of essential commodities and cattle, thereby posing serious challenges to law and order, the order stated. Movement of individuals has been restricted from sunset to sunrise within a one-kilometre belt along the border of the district. In addition, movement on the River Surma and along its high banks within the Indian territory has been prohibited during the night. The order also places strict controls on boating and fishing activities on the Surma river. Fishing will be permitted only for local residents and for personal consumption, subject to prior authorisation by the Circle Officer, Katigorah, and compliance with lease conditions. Such permissions will be closely monitored, with copies endorsed to the District Magistrate and the Commandant of the 170th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dholchera, ensuring coordination between civil and security agencies. Transportation of essential commodities such as sugar, rice, wheat, edible oil and salt has been restricted during night hours within a five-kilometre belt inside the district boundary along the Bangladesh border. Any relaxation will be granted only after due verification by supply officials and for specific purposes, time and location, reinforcing transparency and accountability, the release added. State and central government employees who are on official duty in the border areas have been exempted from these restrictions to ensure that essential administrative and security functions remain uninterrupted.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed claims from Bangladesh suggesting Northeast India should be cut off and annexed, calling such ideas irresponsible and unrealistic given India's economic and military strength. He warned Bangladesh against such behavior, referencing past statements about retaliating against threats to India's Siliguri Corridor.
Bangladeshs threats to cut NE off cannot be tolerated: Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to a Bangladeshi youth leaders call to shelter Indian separatists and sever the region from Indias mainland
Guwahati Riverfront marked a major milestone
Assam marked a significant urban milestone as two landmark riverfront projects were inaugurated in Guwahati. The developments aimed to transform the Brahmaputra riverbank into a vibrant hub for tourism, culture, and public life. The post Guwahati Riverfront marked a major milestone appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
PM Modi To Open New Airport Terminal In Assam, Dedicate Key Development Projects
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state for two days beginning December 20, to inaugurate and dedicate a series of major development projects.
Woman from Assam sexually assaulted by youth, 2 minors in Thoothukudi
The accused took a couple to a forest, beat up the man, and sexually assaulted the woman
Ahead of Assam Assembly polls, Cong takes up village outreach initiative
Guwahati, Dec 16: Ahead of the next years Assembly elections in the state, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has taken up an initiative to reach out to every village across the state. The programme titled Raijor Podulit Raijor Congress will begin in full swing across the state from December 20, with the objective of []
Amid political instability in Bangladesh, a country witnessing an interim government, has been maintaining an anti-India stance constantly. In a fresh, Hasnat Abdullah from National Citizen Party has threatened to 'separate' India's Northeast region which met with strong reply from Assam CM.
'India will teach them lesson': Assam CM slams Bangladesh leader; remark on NE states in focus
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stern warning to Bangladesh, stating India will retaliate if Bangladeshi politicians continue to make remarks about the northeastern region. His comments followed a statement by a Bangladeshi leader suggesting isolation of India's northeast and support for separatists if India destabilizes Bangladesh.
Modi govts illegality fully exposed: Congress after court relief for Gandhis in National Herald case
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday claimed the illegality of the Narendra Modi government and its politically motivated prosecution stands fully exposed after a court here refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates National Herald money laundering case against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and others. In a statement, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the EDs proceedings against Congress leadership Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the case have been found to be completely illegal and malafide by the court. The malafide and illegality of the Modi government stands fully exposed. The court has ruled
Rupee falls to record low of 91.01 against USD; govt cites trade gap, delay in India-US trade deal
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) The rupee fell 23 paise against the greenback to settle at a new all-time low of 91.01 (provisional) on Tuesday, as the government in the Rajya Sabha attributed the sliding value of domestic currency to widening trade deficit and the ongoing developments related to the India-US trade agreement. During the session, the local unit lost 36 paise from its previous close against the greenback to hit its lowest-ever level of 91.14, but regained some ground later in the day. Even a weaker greenback and a sharp decline in global crude oil prices could not prevent the
Woman from Assam dies after being trapped in machine in Erode
CAPFs Report 438 Suicides, 7 Fratricides in 3 Years; Over 23,000 Resignations Since 2014: Govt Data
New Delhi, Dec 16: A total of 438 suicides and seven fratricides were reported among personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles, and National Security Guard (NSG) over the last three years, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State [] The post CAPFs Report 438 Suicides, 7 Fratricides in 3 Years; Over 23,000 Resignations Since 2014: Govt Data appeared first on Northlines .
CAPFs Saw 438 Suicides, 7 Fratricides In 3 Years; Over 23,000 Personnel Resigned Since 2014: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 16: A total of 438 incidents of suicide and seven fratricides were reported among the personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles and National Security Guard (NSG) over the last three years, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai provided data that showed that the number of suicide cases declined from 157 in 2023 to 133 [] The post CAPFs Saw 438 Suicides, 7 Fratricides In 3 Years; Over 23,000 Personnel Resigned Since 2014: Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Assam Police Constable recruitment 2025 is now open, with the State Level Police Recruitment Board inviting online applications for 1,715 posts. Eligible candidates can apply on slprbassam.in until January 16, 2026, for both Armed and Unarmed Branch positions. The selection process involves physical tests, a written exam, and academic score evaluation.
90,000 Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 26 Crore Seized In Assam, 2 Arrested
Cachar Police in Assam seized 90,000 Yaba tablets, estimated to be worth Rs 26 crore in the illicit market, and arrested two drug smugglers during a major anti-narcotics operation in the state.
Rupee falls 9 paise to record low of 90.87 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) The rupee plunged 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained FII outflows and no breakthrough in the India-US trade deal. However, a weaker greenback and a decline in global crude oil prices capped further losses in the domestic unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at its all-time low of 90.87 against the US dollar, down 9 paise from its previous close, and traded in a narrow range of 90.77- 90.87 in early trade. The rupee
Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends dented investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 363.92 points to 84,849.44 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 106.65 points to 25,920.65. From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tata Steel, and Bharat Electronics were among the major laggards. However, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Titan were among the gainers. In Asian markets, South Koreas Kospi, Japans Nikkei 225 index, Shanghais SSE Composite index, and Hong
Affront to non-Hindi speaking people: Chidambaram slams use of Hindi words in bills names
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Congress leader P Chidambaram has slammed the increasing practice of the government using Hindi words in the titles of the bills and said the change is an affront to the non-Hindi-speaking people. Chidambaram said the non-Hindi-speaking people cannot identify a Bill/Act with titles that are in Hindi words written in English letters, and they cannot pronounce them. I am opposed to the increasing practice of the government using Hindi words written in English letters in the title of the Bills to be introduced in Parliament, the former Union minister said late Monday night. Hitherto, the
PM degree defamation case: Gujarat court rejects Kejriwal, Sanjay Singhs plea for separate trial
Ahmedabad, Dec 16 (PTI) A sessions court here has rejected pleas of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh for separation of trial in a criminal defamation case over their remarks on PM Narendra Modis educational degree, noting they appeared to be animated by a common purpose. Additional Sessions Judge M P Purohit on Monday dismissed the revision applications filed by former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal and Rajya Sabha member Singh, who challenged the trial courts order that had rejected their request for separate trials, and requested to quash the orders. Gujarat University had filed the defamation case over what
Assam Police seizes 90,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 26 crores from Cachar
Police also apprehended two persons and recovered the drugs from the secret chamber of a truck
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of presidents Jan. 6 speech
WASHINGTON, December 16, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices. The 33-page lawsuit accuses the BBC of broadcasting a false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump, calling it a brazen attempt to interfere in and influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. It accused the BBC of splicing together two entirely separate parts of President Trumps speech on January 6, 2021 in order to intentionally misrepresent the meaning of what President Trump
US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia
NEW YORK, December 16, 2025 (AP) Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security measures at public events including restrictions on access following the deadly mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on a popular Australian beach. The groups including three which specialize in security issues said Jewish public events in the coming days should be open only to people who had been screened after preregistering. Provide details of location, time, and other information only upon confirmed registration, the groups advisory said. Have access control (locks and
This Congress MP once claimed Lionel Messi was 'born in Assam'; know what exactly happened
On Monday, Messi wrapped up his three-day India tour with an event in Delhi. Thousands of fans gathered at a stadium in the capital city to get a glimpse of the Inter Miami forward. Here's more on this.
Assam CM Sarma meets Finance Minister to discuss state's development and welfare initiatives
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. They discussed key issues for Assam's development and people's welfare. Matters of economic growth and infrastructure were deliberated. Cooperation between the Centre and state was emphasized to accelerate growth. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude for support in Assam's journey.
BJP names Piyush Goyal in-charge of T.N. polls, Panda for Assam
Piyush Goyal has experience in handling the partys affairs in Tamil Nadu having facilitated the BJP-AIADMK alliance before the 2019 elections
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP working president
His immediate challenges will be to face the Assembly elections due in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
India proposes revamp of rural job scheme, dropping Mahatma Gandhis name
NEW DELHI, Dec 15 (Reuters) India has presented legislation to expand a 20-year-old rural employment scheme by boosting the number of guaranteed workdays but opposition leaders challenged plans to remove independence hero Mahatma Gandhis name from the programme. The bill would guarantee 125 days of employment a year instead of the current 100 days per household for unskilled manual labour, Prime Minister Narendra Modis government said in its parliamentary listing of the measure. It had earmarked 860 billion rupees ($9.5 billion) for the scheme for the current fiscal year that ends on March 31, 2026. The governments notification to
Stock markets close marginally lower on foreign fund outflows, weak rupee; Sensex slips 54 pts
Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of early losses to close marginally down on Monday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed lower by 54.30 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 85,213.36. The benchmark opened lower and declined further by 427.34 points, or 0.50 per cent, to hit a low of 84,840.32, but value buying in FMCG and IT shares in the second half helped cut losses. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 19.65 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 26,027.30. The broader index hit a
BJP Taps Sunil Sharma for Assam Poll Management Role
SRINAGAR: Buoyed by his role in the recent Rajya Sabha election and Assembly by-elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) has given a key role to Leader Sunil Kumar Sharma in the election management of Assam, scheduled to go to polls next year. The BJP has appointed Sharma as co-incharge of elections for Assam, which will go []
2026 Polls: BJP Appoints Piyush Goyal As In-Charge For Tamil Nadu, Baijayant Panda For Assam
Jagat Prakash Nadda appointed Piyush Goyal as Tamil Nadu Election Incharge and Baijayant Panda for Assam.
BJP puts Piyush Goyal in charge of Tamil Nadu, Baijayant Panda for Assam ahead of 2026 polls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday appointed Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry as the Election Incharge and, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (IC) for Law & Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Muralidhar Mohol, Minister of State Civil Aviation & Co-operations as the Election Co-Incharge, for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly elections.
Bibhab Kr. Talukdar: A visionary conservation leader of global repute
By Manas Kumar Bhattacharjya In lush green grasslands of Assams key protected areas, where the majestic presence of the one-horned Indian rhinoceros adds tremendous value to the biodiversity, one mans vision has quietly transformed the way India understands conservation of this ancient animal species. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, Ph.D., is not merely a wildlife scientist []
Search operation ends in Anjaw truck accident, 20 bodies recovered
A multi-agency search and rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district has concluded after a mini-truck carrying 21 people from Assam plunged into a gorge. Twenty bodies were recovered, and one survivor was rescued following intensive efforts. The operation, which began on December 11, was formally called off on Monday.
PM Modi condoles death of veteran Assam journalist PG Baruah
GUWAHATI: Prafulla Govinda Baruah, a doyen of journalism in Assam, passed away on Sunday night due to age-related ailments. He was 93. Baruah is survived by his wife and two daughters. Born in Dibrugarh in upper Assam, Baruah was a Padma Shri awardee and served as the editor of The Assam Tribune , founded by his father, the late Radha Govinda Baruah. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were among the leaders who mourned his demise. Saddened by the passing away of Shri PG Baruah ji, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group. He will be remembered for his contribution to the media world. He was also passionate about furthering Assams progress and popularising the states culture. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti, the Prime Minister posted on X. Chief Minister Sarma described Baruah as a towering figure in Assams journalistic landscape. His lifelong dedication to principled journalism and his immense contribution to literature, education and public life will always be cherished. Deepest condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues and countless admirers, Sarma wrote on X.
Assam CM invites Vice President to visit Assam to witness progress
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi, congratulating him on his new role. Sarma extended an invitation for the Vice President to visit Assam and observe the state's recent developmental progress and transformation.
Stock markets trade lower in early deals on foreign fund outflows, weak global trends
Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday in-tandem with a weak trend in global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. Also, uncertainty over an India-US trade deal weighed on investors sentiment, analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 384.39 points to 84,883.27 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 122.9 points to 25,924.05. From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Trent, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv and Power Grid were among the major laggards. However, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics and Tata Steel were the
Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous
Omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent heart disease: Study
More than three-quarters of the global population is falling short on omega-3 intake, a nutrient gap that may increase the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, inflammation and vision problems. Thats according to an analysis published in Nutrition Research Reviews, in which researchers from the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton and Holland & Barrett analyzed omega-3 intake patterns across multiple countries and age groups. The review found that 76% of people worldwide are not meeting the recommended levels of two omega-3 fats that are essential for heart health: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The analysis
Survey finds LGBTQIA+ youth face highest discrimination at home and school
A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, Bridge, which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years
Assam CM and Mumbai dabbawallahs receive awards
Two arrested in Assam over death of 21 workers in Arunachal
Rescue teams have recovered 20 bodies from a 200-metre gorge near Chaglagam in Arunachal Pradeshs Anjaw district, while two persons were arrested for illegally supplying labour to the State
Brahmaputra litfest to focus on Assams cultural icons
The spotlight of the event from February 6 to 8, 2026 will also be on tribal heritage and indigenous storytelling traditions
Multiple police and defence recruitment drives are underway across India, offering over 85,000 vacancies in central forces, state police units and the Territorial Army. Recruitment boards including SSC, SLPRB Assam Police, GPRB, UPPBPB and the Territorial Army have released notifications for constable, sub-inspector, soldier and volunteer posts. Eligibility ranges from Class 8 to graduate-level qualifications, with application deadlines extending from mid-December 2025 to January 2026.
2 More From Bangladesh Get Indian Citizenship Under CAA In Assam
Two persons, including a woman, have been granted Indian citizenship under the CAA, taking the count of people receiving it under the Act to four in Assam, their lawyer said.
Assam: 16 years after Jogdal murders, local organisation seeks NHRC's intervention for justice
GUWAHATI: Sixteen years after six members of a family were hacked to death in their house in Jogdal village in Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan district, a local organisation has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for justice for the victims. It has urged the NHRC to take cognisance of human rights violations in the case and intervene to ensure a fair, independent and time-bound investigation. On the night of December 12, 2009, unidentified assailants had brutally killed Harakanta Doloi, his wife Swapna, their three children and a nephew at their Jogdal residence. The killings were suspected to have been linked to political leaders who used their influence to acquire land in the area to build a luxury hotel. The perpetrators have still not been brought to book. The Dimoria Bikash Manch urged NHRC chairman Justice V R Rama Subramanian to look into the case. Chief advisor of the Manch, Dibyajyoti Medhi, who submitted the petition on Saturday, said, We met a member of the panel and handed our petition. He has assured us of looking into the case. It has been 16 years but justice has not been done yet. But, we are still hopeful that the NHRC will be able to get justice for the victims. Doloi was a marginal cultivator, and the family was economically impoverished, with no known enmity with any individual or group, he said. The petition maintained that he investigation was deliberately weakened due to the suspected involvement of a then minister of the Assam government. The Congress was leading the government in Assam in 2009. The initial investigation conducted by Sonapur Police was allegedly neither impartial nor diligent. On the contrary, serious attempts were reportedly made to destroy crucial evidence, including the burning of the victim's house after the incident, it said. It further said that a prime accused, Arjun Bordoloi, was killed under mysterious circumstances on September 5, 2012, raising further concerns regarding the integrity of the investigation. Subsequently, the case was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and on December 7, 2017, two police officers -- Pranab Kumar Deka, the then officer-in-charge of Sonapur police station, and A M Choudhury, the then investigating officer of the case -- were arrested on charges of deliberately destroying evidence with the intention of shielding the actual perpetrators. The case was handed over to the CBI a year later by the state government. Despite sustained protests and representations submitted by numerous local ethnic and social organisations over the years, the authorities concerned have remained largely unresponsive, the Manch alleged. ...it is humbly prayed that your esteemed office may kindly take cognisance of the grave human rights violations involved in this case and intervene appropriately to ensure a fair, independent, and time-bound process leading to justice for the victims, the petition said. All responsible for the crime as well as for the obstruction of justice be brought to book in accordance with the law, it added.
A woman among two granted citizenship under CAA in Assam, tally rises to four
For the first time, a woman was granted citizenship under the Act in the northeastern State, says a member of Foreigners' Tribunal in Silchar
Assam: Woman among two granted citizenship under CAA, tally rises to five
GUWAHATI: Two persons, including a woman, have been granted Indian citizenship under the CAA, taking the count of people receiving it under the Act to five in Assam, their lawyer said. For the first time, a woman was granted citizenship under the Act in the northeastern state, senior advocate Dharmananda Deb, who had also been a member of the Foreigners' Tribunal in Silchar, said. The 40-year-old woman had entered India from Bangladesh in 2007 and had been living in Sribhumi, while the 61-year-old man, who came to the country in 1975, had been living in Cachar, he said. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the certificates on Friday, and the citizenship is deemed effective from the day both individuals entered India, Deb said, while declining to disclose their names, citing possible social harassment. He said the woman, who hails from Bangladesh's Chittagong, had accompanied a family member for treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital. She met a man from Sribhumi, married him, gave birth to a son and stayed back. She had applied for citizenship after the CAA rules were notified last year, Deb said. Her first application, submitted in July last year, was rejected due to confusion caused by the delimitation exercise before the Lok Sabha elections. Badarpur, where she now lives, was partially moved from Sribhumi to Cachar, creating uncertainty over the jurisdiction of her area. The lawyer had reapplied and her case was finally approved. MHA extends CAA cut-off date to 31 December 2024, easing citizenship process for persecuted minorities Deb said she is the first woman in Assam to receive citizenship under the CAA, and notably the first in the state to be granted citizenship through the registration route. This was granted under Section 5(1)(c), read with Section 6B of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which allows a person married to an Indian citizen to register as an Indian citizen after residing in India for seven years, he explained. The second beneficiary, a resident of Silchar town, came to India at the age of 11 from Bangladesh's Moulvibazar district, and had also married locally, and started a family. He received citizenship through the naturalisation process. Assam now has five individuals who entered India after the 1971 cut-off and have been granted citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Deb said he has assisted around 25 applicants over the last 18 months, but many applications were rejected or remain pending. Around 40 people have so far applied for citizenship in the state since the rules were notified last year. The Act enables Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, and Parsi immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who entered India between March 25, 1971 and December 31, 2014 to apply for citizenship. The CAA, passed on December 11, 2019, had sparked statewide protests in Assam, leading to the death of five persons in the violence. Assam has nearly two lakh individuals identified as doubtful citizens, but only a small number have applied under the CAA so far. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that most Hindus migrated to Assam from Bangladesh before the cut-off date of 1971.
The Assam CM believes the evidence is strong enough to secure a conviction and justice in the case of the death of the icon Zubeen Garg. In the chargesheet, the SIT has charged murder against four accused - Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta.
Queer children face maximum discrimination, bullying at homes, schools: Survey
A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, 'Bridge', which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years
Queer children face maximum discrimination, bullying at homes, schools and neighbourhoods: Survey
GUWAHATI: A recent survey found that LGBTQIA+ children and adolescents face the highest levels of discrimination and bullying in their own homes, schools and neighbourhoods, with activists and stakeholders urging for concerted efforts to address these issues to help them get equal opportunities. A recent survey of over 900 LGBTQ+ individuals by a Kolkata-based organisation, 'Bridge', which works for the rights of the community across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, reported that most bullying happens between the ages of 12 and 15 years. Many young people are forced to drop out of school, losing out on education, future employment, and income security, Bridge's founder director Prithviraj Nath told PTI . Even after the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 2018, the NALSA judgment in 2014, and Transgender Protection Act of 2019, LGBTQ+ people continue to face systematic exclusion in education, health care, workplaces, and public life, he said. Basic human rights still remain out of reach for many and it is extremely important that we bring to light the lived realities and challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and have dialogues with the larger society towards equal rights and inclusion of the community, Nath added. Rudrani Rajkumari, founder of 'Xomonnoy', an LGBTQIA+ rights organisation and support group, pointed out that the government and all stakeholders must make collective efforts to create a roadmap to reduce discrimination and promote equal rights. We cannot talk about human rights in India and leave out LGBTQIA+ citizens. Every child deserves safety in their home, respect in their school, and dignity in their workplace. Equality is not a favour, it is a constitutional promise, Rajkumari said. Former vice principal of Guwahati's Dispur College, Sunita Agarwalla, claimed that it is one of the pioneer institutions in Assam, having done commendable work for the education of the children from the community. Besides having a gender-neutral toilet, it has reserved seats for such students in both its higher secondary and degree courses, with education being free if such a student needs it and sensitisation programmes are also for all its students regarding the issues of the community, she said. I, as an educator, feel that it is very important to understand that people from the LGBTQIA+ community are also human beings and citizens of our country, so they have to be treated equally by everyone in every aspect, Agarwalla said. Lalit Chandra Bharali College's professor Kunjalata Brahma Bhatiri said that more and more people are voicing their support for equal treatment of people from the community and judgement-free spaces, but a collective and concerted effort from all stratas of society is needed. Sensitisation and orientation to drive in the very understanding of the basic right to live freely and with dignity is required at all levels, she said. More people should talk, discuss, opine and work in attaining dignified living spaces for the queer community, she said. Tezpur University's faculty from the Department of Social Work, Sammy said, Incredible work is being done by multiple stakeholders in the field of queer-inclusive education at secondary, college and university levels in the northeastern region but with every new initiative, we face a wall of structural resistance which is coated in layers of binary understanding of society. Social systems like family, schools, neighbourhoods, state authorities, community institutions, health care services, workplaces and every sector that completes a human being needs gender inclusive approaches and practices as well, she said. We cannot lose our queer students, children, adults and elders to public scorn, confined spaces, hopelessness and suicides, Sammy said. Every department in higher education institutions needs to create safe spaces, accessibility to queer-affirmative support initiatives such as gender-neutral toilets, transport facilities, hostels and common rooms, livelihood opportunities, and speedy redressal mechanism for complaints and quality healthcare services, she said. Former Cotton University professor and Assamese writer Najma Mukherjee said, As an educator and litterateur, I believe in the power of art -- be it literature or the visual arts. Books and movies have definitely contributed to the shaping of public consciousness in understanding queer experiences all around the world. Nath pointed out that stakeholders, during discussions on the issue, have pointed out that there is a need for capacity building for school teachers and B.Ed trainees to equip them with skills to support LGBTQIA+ students. There is also a need to engage more with parents to build understanding and provide supportive environments at home and introduce comics, storybooks, and visual learning tools on gender and sexuality in school libraries, especially in Assamese and other languages, he said. Rajkumari pointed out that stakeholders have urged the government to include mandatory training for teachers and staffers in all educational institutions, in line with the Supreme Court's guidelines on student mental health, and biannual sensitisation for officials in judicial, police, and administrative departments on laws and rights related to LGBTQIA+ people.
