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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma resolves delay in Jibon Prerana payment

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The News Mill 4 Sep 2026 9:42 am

Assam Police targets higher conviction rate, stronger crime control

Assam Police will strengthen crime control, investigation, forensic capabilities and prosecution following a two-day conference of senior Superintendents of Police chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The states police conviction rate has risen from 7% in 2021 to around 29%, with the government targeting 35%. Assam Police has also filed charge sheets in over 80% of cases.

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2026 9:38 am

Stipend row turns into NMC, Supreme Court flashpoint

Srinagar, Sep 3:With MBBS and BDS interns across J&K refusing to report for duty since August 31 in protest of the delay in stipend-hike, hospitals here are grappling with a severe crunch of working hands. The sudden withdrawal has left senior faculty and resident doctors stretched thin. The core of the matter is the debate on ethical work-load and commensurate emoluments to interns in view of the Supreme Court guidelines. At GMC Srinagar, GMC Jammu, SKIMS Bemina, GMC Anantnag, GMC Baramulla and GMC Handwara and other institutions, interns typically form the first line of round-the-clock care. They form a significant proportion of the staff deputed in emergency rooms, managing wards, and staffing OPDs through the night. The withdrawal of services has significantly impacted emergency rooms, wards and outpatient departments, according to hospital officials. There is no single official headcount of interns currently undergoing the mandatory one-year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) in J&K. It can be gauged from the 1100 MBBS seats that J&K had in the 2020-21 session. Since the batch now serving as interns, plus BDS graduates, the total would be running into several hundred to over a thousand young doctors. This is estimated to be the largest simultaneous intern walkouts. Interns say their stipend of roughly Rs 12,300, that has been broken down as Rs 400 a day, is inadequate to meet their basic needs and has remained unchanged for nearly seven years. Protesters have cited Odisha paying its interns Rs 44,319 a month, West Bengal paying Rs 43,099 and Assam Rs 35,000. In J&K a 2023-constituted committee had recommended raising the J&K stipend to around Rs 25,000. This was later cited in the 2026 Assembly session as Rs 26,300. However, apart from the recommendations and a file being stuck, no other communication regarding thei has been received from the government. J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo recently called the demand justified and urged interns against striking. She expressed concern that the withdrawal of services could negatively impact patient care. The NMC, responding to a Union Health Ministry query on the stipend issue in February this year said its CRMI Regulations, 2021 already provide for payment of stipend to interns. The actual implementation and quantum are decided by respective states and UTs, the NMC said. This, it said, is based on their own financial capacity and budget provisions. Months later, in June 2026, it told the Supreme Court that non-payment persisted at only seven of 756 medical colleges nationwide. Hearing a batch of pleas, the apex court directed that year that Army College interns be paid Rs 25,000 a month from October 2023. In October 2025 the SC rebuked the Commission, observing that its conduct deserved to be deprecated since the stipend issue had been pending before the court for long. The matter remains under the court's active supervision. A nodal counsel has been appointed in June 2026 to compile a state-wise compliance chart. Under the CRMI Regulations, 2021, interns have a defined middle ground in hospital hierarchies, working under supervision throughout the internship. They are not permitted to practise independently. They may assist but cannot perform major procedures on their own. Thus J&K's interns could assist in OPDs, ward rounds, emergency-unit postings and night shifts. However, their shifts often stretches 24-36 hours. There also is compulsory rural postings, making their work demanding and exhaustive. While the government has reiterating that the revised stipend proposal is under process, the log-jam raises questions about ethical workload and stipend as per the guidelines and trends across the country.

Greater Kashmir 4 Sep 2026 6:06 am

Assams Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Emerges as a National Training Hub

Assams Lachit Barphukan Police Academy is evolving into a key national training center for police personnel across several states. Assams Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Emerges as a National Training Hub

Morningstar 4 Sep 2026 2:18 am

Assam cop shoots 2 colleagues dead, detained

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:45 pm

Blast outside Manipur CLP leaders home, none hurt

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:43 pm

Nagaland assembly passes new FNTA Bill

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:42 pm

Zubeen case: Parikshit testifies in court, says Ive placed my truth

1st Among 11 Assamese NRIs To Record His Statement

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 11:37 pm

Assam to Recruit 20,000 New Police Staff and Promote 5,000, Announces Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assams Chief Minister announces recruitment of 20,000 police staff and promotions for 5,000 to enhance law enforcement. Assam to Recruit 20,000 New Police Staff and Promote 5,000, Announces Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Morningstar 3 Sep 2026 11:33 pm

Assam CM Himanta reviews law and order, police reforms at senior meet

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The News Mill 3 Sep 2026 8:57 pm

Five girl students fall ill at Dhubri school

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 8:50 pm

Habitat loss, poaching threat to NE primates: Experts

The Times of India 3 Sep 2026 8:29 pm

Assam police firing leaves two personnel dead, two injured; two suspected thieves killed in separate encounter

Two Assam police officers died and two were injured after a colleague opened fire. Another incident saw two suspected vehicle thieves killed in an exchange of fire. Police intercepted a stolen vehicle and pursued it towards Sonapur. The suspects then fired indiscriminately at the approaching police officers. The police returned fire, resulting in the deaths of the two individuals.

The Economic Times 3 Sep 2026 8:20 pm

Bhupen Hazarika could read the pulse of people: Manas Chaudhuri

Guwahati, Sept 3: The year-long Birth Centenary Celebrations of legendary cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) concluded with an evocative evening of reflection, reminiscence, poetry and music, with Padma Shri awardee Dr. Manas Chaudhuri, Managing Director and former Editor of The Shillong Times, as the Chief Guest. In his []

The Shillong Times 3 Sep 2026 7:40 pm

RGU concludes year-long Birth Centenary Celebrations of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

GUWAHATI, Sep 3: The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) brought the year-long celebrations marking the birth centenary of legendary cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika to a befitting close today with reflection, conversation, poetry and music, celebrating the life, works and enduring legacy of the Bard of the Brahmaputra. A major highlight of the occasion []

The Shillong Times 3 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Two alleged vehicle thieves killed in Assam police encounter

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The News Mill 3 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Congress terminates ties with Raijor Dal in Assam

Guwahati: The opposition Congress on Thursday, September 3, announced the termination of all ties with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal in Assam, citing breach of alliance ethics. The decision, taken on the direction of state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, came into immediate effect, the party said in a statement. A circular to this effect, signed by 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 .

The Siasat Daily 3 Sep 2026 2:53 pm

2 Suspected Vehicle Thieves Killed In Police Encounter In Assam, 1 Escapes

Two alleged vehicle thieves were killed in an exchange of fire with police in Assam's Sonapur area this morning, police said.

NDTV 3 Sep 2026 2:15 pm

Over 100 Dog-Bite Cases Reported In Assam's Dibrugarh In A Week

Officials said the actual number of dog-bite cases could be higher as some victims seek treatment at private hospitals and healthcare facilities.

NDTV 3 Sep 2026 1:39 pm

Assam Congress Ends Political Alliance With Akhil Gogoi

Guwahati, Sept 3: The Indian National Congress has formally severed its political alliance with Akhil Gogois Raijor Dal, citing repeated violations of coalition ethics and decorum. The decision, issued through an organisational circular signed by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) General Secretary (Organisation) Ramanna Baruah, was taken under the directive of APCC President and Deputy... The post Assam Congress Ends Political Alliance With Akhil Gogois Raijor Dal first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 3 Sep 2026 1:35 pm

Congress snaps ties with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal in Assam over 'malicious propaganda'

Congress snaps ties with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal in Assam over 'malicious propaganda'. More to follow..

India TV 3 Sep 2026 1:26 pm

Assam Floods Continue to Devastate Lives, Over 25,000 Affected

Guwahati, September 3: The floods in Assam have impacted over 25,000 individuals. In the West Karbi Anglong district, a woman has died, bringing the total death toll to 108, according to the latest assessment by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). A senior official reported that seven districts are affected, including Golaghat, Sivasagar, Bishwanath, ... Read more Assam Floods Continue to Devastate Lives, Over 25,000 Affected

Morningstar 3 Sep 2026 1:19 pm

Assam facing fresh spell of flooding, more than 25,000 affected

Guwahati: As a fresh spell of floods is hitting Assam, more than 25,000 people have been affected by the deluge and with a fresh flood-related death of a woman in the West Karbi Anglong district, the total toll for this year has climbed to 108, according to the latest assessment by the Assam State Disaster 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 .

The Siasat Daily 3 Sep 2026 1:17 pm

Assam Police Officer Opens Fire on Colleagues, Two Dead and Two Injured

Guwahati, September 3: In a shocking incident in Assams Kamrup district, a police officer opened fire on his colleagues using an AK-47 rifle. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of two Assam police personnel, while two others sustained injuries. Authorities provided this information on Thursday. The shooting occurred late Wednesday night at the Gamerimura ... Read more Assam Police Officer Opens Fire on Colleagues, Two Dead and Two Injured

Morningstar 3 Sep 2026 12:49 pm

2 Cops Shot Dead By Colleague At Border Outpost In Assam's Kamrup

Police constable Chiranjib Choudhury, attached to the 29th Assam Police Battalion, has been accused of carrying out the shooting.

NDTV 3 Sep 2026 12:45 pm

APSC AE Screening Test Reschedule 2026 Out - Check Assistant Engineer Exam Date

APSC Assistant Engineer Exam Date 2026 released on 2 September 2026. Check the rescheduled AE Screening Test date, exam timing, e-Admission Certificate release date, and latest notice for Civil/Mechanical/Chemical posts under PHE Department Assam.

FreeJobAlert 3 Sep 2026 11:16 am

Assam NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result - Direct Link to Download Allotment PDF at dme.assam.gov.in

Assam NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result will be released today (expected). Check the DME Assam provisional selection list PDF, reporting dates (4-5 Sept), fees, and required documents at dme.assam.gov.in.

FreeJobAlert 3 Sep 2026 10:02 am

Rare Fulvous whistling duck spotted in Keralams Malappuram

The bird, more commonly found in the wetlands of Assam and other northeastern States, reach Keralam around the beginning of the monsoon and usually return by October

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 1:57 am

Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Emerges as a National Training Hub: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, September 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, located in Dergaon, Golaghat district, has emerged as a national-level police training institution. Police personnel from Assam and several other states are receiving specialized training here. Chief Minister Sarma made these remarks after attending the passing-out parade ... Read more Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Emerges as a National Training Hub: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Morningstar 3 Sep 2026 1:45 am

Nagaland records over 29K hectare rubber plantation

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:42 pm

Manipur assembly urges Centre to implement NRC before census

Move Comes 2 Days After Union Govt Deferred House Listing

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:39 pm

Doc found dead at Guwahati hospital

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

One dies after truck collides with bike on NH-17 in Dhubri

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

New drug route through Arunachal, Assam identified: Himanta

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

Cop who shot wife dead gets life imprisonment in Dibrugarh

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 11:16 pm

Lachit Borphukan Police Academy to be developed as a national-level police training institution: Assam CM

During the police passing out ceremony, Assam's Chief Minister lauded the recent graduates and the academy's reputation on a national scale. He emphasized state plans for expansion and improvement in police training and infrastructure. Over the last five years, the Assam Police has onboarded approximately twenty-one thousand personnel, with future recruitment efforts designed to further enhance operational responsiveness and community safety.

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 10:33 pm

Assam Rifles, CRPF and Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth

Agartala, September 02, 2026: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, a joint team of Assam Rifles, CRPF and Jiribam Police seized over 10 kg of Brown Sugar valued at approximately 80 crore from Makha Basti along JT Road in Jiribam district of Manipur. Acting on specific inputs, the joint forces conducted an operation and... The post Assam Rifles, CRPF and Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth 80 Crore in Jiribam first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 2 Sep 2026 10:14 pm

Lachit Barphukan Police Academy emerging as national-level training hub: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Sep 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy at Dergaon in the Golaghat district has emerged as a national-level police training institution, with personnel from Assam and several other states undergoing specialised training at the academy. Chief Minister Sarma made the remarks after attending []

bhaskarlive 2 Sep 2026 8:35 pm

South Asian and MENA cinema take centre stage at BFI London Film Festival 2026

Highlights The 70th BFI London Film Festival will showcase films from across south Asia and the Middle East and North Africa A new 4K restoration of Kamal Amrohis Pakeezah will screen at BFI IMAX New films explore beauty standards, political resistance, displacement, queer identity, war, censorship and family The 70th BFI London Film Festival is turning the spotlight towards filmmakers from south Asia and the Middle East and North Africa, bringing a striking mix of political cinema, intimate dramas, genre films and restored classics to UK audiences this October. Running from 7 to 18 October, the festival will feature films from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, Morocco and Egypt. Across the selection, filmmakers use everything from body horror and dark comedy to documentary and archive footage to explore the pressures shaping lives across the region. At the centre of the south Asian selection is a landmark restoration of one of Indian cinemas most celebrated films. Pakeezah returns to the big screen Kamal Amrohis 1972 classic Pakeezah , starring Meena Kumari, will screen at BFI IMAX on 18 October following a new 4K restoration by the Film Heritage Foundation. The musical tragedy, centred on a courtesan and her relationship with a man from a different social world, remains one of Hindi cinemas defining works. Its inclusion alongside contemporary films also creates a link between south Asias cinematic heritage and the new generation of filmmakers now finding audiences internationally. The festivals south Asian programme features several distinctive contemporary voices. Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossains The Difficult Bride turns the rituals surrounding marriage into feminist body horror, following bride-to-be Zaineen as beauty expectations, social restrictions and supernatural warnings begin to close in. Shalini Adnanis Our Share of Sand follows Maya, a young woman returning to rural India and gradually confronting the child labour, environmental destruction and corruption connected to her familys wealth. Meanwhile, The Calf Doll sees Indian filmmaker Ankur Hooda use his grandparents as improvised versions of themselves in a para-fiction about village rituals, migration and industrialisation in Haryana. Pakistan is represented by Sarmad Sultan Khoosats Lali , a dark comedy about two emotionally wounded strangers brought together through an arranged marriage. The film reunites Khoosat with Joyland filmmaker Saim Sadiq, who serves as editor and casting director. Nepali filmmaker Abinash Bikram Shahs Elephants in the Fog follows a matriarch from the kinnar community searching for her missing daughter. The film also made history at Cannes as the first Nepali film selected for the Official Selection. CHRONICLES FROM THE SIEGE BFI London Cinema as resistance across MENA The MENA selection similarly moves between personal stories and political history. Shab-Nameh: Women of Irans Forgotten Left + Ghazal-e Sorkh combines film and live performance as artist Maryam Tafakory explores the erased histories of women involved in political resistance in Iran. Mohsen Amiryousefis The Banning Curse takes a more playful approach to censorship, using autofiction, archive footage and the figure of the Angel of Death to revisit the Iranian directors career and the political and cultural forces that repeatedly obstructed it. In Chronicles from the Siege , Palestinian filmmaker Abdallah Al-Khatib connects five stories of Palestinians living under military occupation, where ordinary aspects of daily life become questions of survival. Mohanad Yaqubis Revolutionaries Never Die looks backwards through the 16mm archive of Lebanese filmmaker Jocelyne Saab, using footage filmed across Palestine, Lebanon and Iran between 1973 and 1983 as a way of engaging with memory and political history. Other films turn towards displacement, identity and family. Concrete Land , by Asmahan Bkerat, follows a Black Palestinian Bedouin family navigating poverty and repeated displacement in Jordan, while Tunisian filmmaker Leyla Bouzids In a Whisper centres on a young queer woman returning to her family's home after her uncles death. Stories of war, family and survival The programme also brings more intimate stories of people navigating conflict and social upheaval. The Station , directed by Sara Ishaq, transforms a women-only petrol station in Yemen into a space of humour and sisterhood as its owner tries to protect her younger brother from being recruited into the war. Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgaris A Bit of Light follows a doctor whose practice is shut after he treats anti-government protesters, forcing him to confront the responsibilities he has towards his family and community. The Friends House Is Here , made secretly in Iran by Hossein Keshavarz and Maryam Ataei, follows a dancer and playwright creating political art within Tehrans underground scene. There is also room for genre cinema and international stars. Bassam Tariqs Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother stars Mahershala Ali as a devout Muslim hitman who becomes a single father after his wifes sudden death, while Anthony Wonkes In the Shadows draws inspiration from the true story of Somali boxer Ramla Ali, with Jasmine Jobson playing a refugee who pursues boxing in secret before representing Somalia at the Olympic Games. Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother BFI London A wider global programme The MENA and south Asian selections form part of a much broader 70th-anniversary programme. The 2026 festival will present 251 features, shorts, series and immersive works from 88 countries, including 33 world premieres. Women filmmakers account for 109 works, or 43 per cent of the overall programme. The festival will take place across London, partner cinemas around the UK and BFI Player, giving audiences beyond the capital access to the programme. BFI Members' priority booking opens at 10am on 10 September, followed by general sale at 10am on 17 September. Additional tickets will be released from 10am on 1 October. For south Asian and MENA cinema in particular, this year's festival offers something more substantial than a regional showcase. From Pakeezah 's restored grandeur to films confronting censorship, displacement and identity, the programme places both cinematic heritage and urgent new voices firmly within the conversation around contemporary world cinema.

easterneye 2 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

Arunachal Congress protests FIR against Rahul

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 6:03 pm

Mini-bus speed must be examined in Sonapur crash: Himanta

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 5:36 pm

9-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped By Uncle, Aunt In Assam, Rescued Hours Later

The girl was rescued from Islamnagar in Dergaon around 2 am following a swift police operation.

NDTV 2 Sep 2026 5:35 pm

Financial aid of Rs 23 crore given to over 78,000 Assam women in 100 days, says CM Sarma

Financial aid of Rs 23 crore given to over 78,000 Assam women in 100 days, says CM Sarma Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said more than 78,000 pregnant women and mothers have received financial assistance exceeding Rs 23 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) during the first 100 [] The post Financial aid of Rs 23 crore given to over 78,000 Assam women in 100 days, says CM Sarma appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 2 Sep 2026 5:09 pm

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore-Based Assamese Witness Parikshit Sharma Appears Before Court

Parikshit Sharma, a member of the Assam Association in Singapore, has appeared before a fast-track court to record his testimony in the ongoing case concerning the death of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. Sharma is the first witness from the association to testify, having been present aboard the yacht on September 19, 2025, when the... The post Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore-Based Assamese Witness Parikshit Sharma Appears Before Court first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 2 Sep 2026 4:49 pm

Assam CM declares Lachit Barphukan Police Academy national-level

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The News Mill 2 Sep 2026 4:42 pm

Supreme Court allows Oil India to file plea on rejection of drilling proposal at Assams Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Court allows Oil India to challenge government decision as the company argues that Extended Reach Drilling poses no threat to the protected national parks ecosystem and is essential for meeting the countrys energy demands

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 3:42 pm

Air India Express introduces new uniforms for cabin crew, frontline staff

Air India Express has introduced new uniforms that bring together design elements from different Indian states for its cabin crew and frontline staff. There are also certain changes in the uniforms of pilots of the Tata Group-owned airline. Launched from 1 September, the uniforms are being introduced across cabin crew, airport services, aviation security, and flight operations teams, Air India Express said in a release on Wednesday. Of the airline's total strength of around 8,000, new uniforms will be issued to over 5,200 staff, excluding pilots, as their uniforms require only a few changes. Drawing from the same inspiration, the uniforms incorporate design elements influenced by Tamil Nadu's Kanjeevaram, Himachal Pradesh's Pattu, Gujarat's Patola, Assam's Gamosa and Madhya Pradesh's Bagh, the release said. Anchored in vibrant Xpress Blue palette and accented with its signature Xpress Orange, the uniforms were designed in-house by the airline's designer Pooja Krishnan. Accord

Business Standard 2 Sep 2026 3:42 pm

Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore-based Assamese witness deposes before fast-track court

Guwahati Parikshit Sharma, associated with the Assam Association in Singapore, appeared before the special fast-track court in Guwahati on Wednesday The post Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore-based Assamese witness deposes before fast-track court appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 2 Sep 2026 2:49 pm

A Bicycle And 27-Year Legal Battle: Constable-Turned-Baba Wears Uniform Again

Girvar Singh Tomar, a native of Chhichhawali village in Madhya Pradesh, joined CRPF in 1991. He was serving in Assam when an incident near a market eventually altered the course of his life.

NDTV 2 Sep 2026 1:36 pm

Man Kills Wife, 3 Minor Children With Machete In Assam, Arrested

Police and forensic teams visited the crime scene and collected evidence as part of the investigation.

NDTV 2 Sep 2026 1:22 pm

SC allows Oil India to file plea on rejection of drilling at national park

The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted Oil India to withdraw an interlocutory application and file a fresh plea seeking to overturn the rejection of its proposal by the Centre for Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) linked to hydrocarbon extraction beneath Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was urged by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for Oil India, that the plea was extremely urgent and be listed for hearing. This is extremely urgent because the area is on the fringes of a national park. All permissions have been granted, but the government considers itself bound by a 2023 order of this court banning mining. This is not mining. The pipeline is being laid outside the park. It goes 4,000 metres underground and then proceeds horizontally, Dwivedi said. He said the application has been filed in a pending case titled TN Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India of 1995, a landmark piece of ..

Business Standard 2 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

SC allows Oil India fresh plea against rejection of ERD project under Assam park

The Supreme Court allowed Oil India to withdraw its application and file a new plea. This plea seeks to overturn the government's rejection of its drilling proposal. The project involves hydrocarbon extraction beneath Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Oil India argues its Extended Reach Drilling differs from conventional mining. The company seeks approval for forest land diversion for this crucial energy project.

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 12:35 pm

Gold futures slip for 7th day, drop to Rs 1.5 lakh/10g amid US-Iran tensions

New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Gold futures fell for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, falling Rs 1,559 to Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams as renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran pushed oil rates higher and heightened concerns over inflation and interest rates. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal futures for October delivery declined by Rs 1,559, or 1.03 per cent, to Rs 1,50,170 per 10 grams from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,51,729 per 10 grams. The December contract also plunged by Rs 1,753, or 1.14 per cent, to Rs 1,51,540 per 10

The Sen Times 2 Sep 2026 12:32 pm

Gauhati HC Directs Panel to Consider Rehabilitation of Joymala, Eight Other Assamese Elephants

Arun Prasanna, founder of PFCI, said the court's direction offered renewed hope for Joymala.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Sep 2026 7:37 am

Assam Chief Minister Urges IIT Guwahati Students to Embrace Patience in Pursuit of Success

Guwahati, September 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed students and young professionals on Tuesday, urging them to practice patience in their quest for success. He emphasized that life should not be viewed as a race where everyone is expected to progress at the same pace. Sarma spoke at the 33rd foundation day celebration ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Urges IIT Guwahati Students to Embrace Patience in Pursuit of Success

Morningstar 2 Sep 2026 1:15 am

Truck Drivers Halt Traffic, Allege Harassment Amid Assam-Mizoram Dispute

The protest, which began on Sunday, continued for the third day on Tuesday, with several Mizoram-bound trucks remaining stranded on the Assam side of the highway.

NDTV 2 Sep 2026 1:11 am

Himanta Biswa Sarma asks IIT Guwahati to deepen role in Assam

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The News Mill 2 Sep 2026 12:29 am

11-year-old among four killed in Guwahati landslides

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:55 pm

Assam takes a step towards bringing robotic surgery to GMCH

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:52 pm

Kamrup-M families risk lives for livelihoods on hill slopes

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:51 pm