Assam Approves Underground Cabling Project in Guwahati to Enhance Urban Aesthetics
Assams Chief Minister announces a major underground cabling project in Guwahati, aiming to improve the citys urban landscape and infrastructure. Assam Approves Underground Cabling Project in Guwahati to Enhance Urban Aesthetics
'BJP will make him President': Gaurav Gogoi targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar over poll panel functioning
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 26 (IANS) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday stepped up his attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning the BJPs praise for him and alleging that the functioning of the Election Commission of India under his leadership had raised concerns over the electoral process. Addressing reporters in Nagaon, Gogoi took a dig at BJP Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal Samik Bhattacharyas reported remarks that Kumar deserved the Padma Bhushan. Gogoi said the praise reflected the BJPs support for the Chief Election Commissioner. Padma Bhushan? The BJP will make him the President, Gogoi said, while alleging that BJP leaders had consistently backed Kumar amid criticism of the Election Commission. Gogoi further claimed that questions had also been raised by officials within the poll panel over its functioning. He alleged that an IT cell had emerged within the office of the Chief Election Commissioner and was influencing decisions concerning the electoral rolls. Now, Gyanesh Kumar's IT cell will determine whether or not a new 18-year-old voter gets included in the electoral roll, he said. The Congress leader also targeted the BJP over the ongoing political controversy surrounding electoral rolls. He alleged that the ruling party was seeking greater control over voter lists, drawing a comparison with traditional allegations of electoral malpractice. We used to hear about booth capturing or the seizure of ballot boxes; now, the BJP wants to capture the entire voter list itself, Gogoi alleged. He reiterated the Congress demand for Kumars resignation and referred to party leader Rahul Gandhis call for the Chief Election Commissioner to turn approver. Gyanesh Kumar should openly reveal who is making him carry out illegal and unconstitutional acts, and who is issuing the directives that have shattered the integrity of the Election Commission of India, Gogoi said. The remarks come amid a continuing political confrontation between the Congress and the Election Commission over electoral-roll issues and the functioning of the poll panel.
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Three stolen bikes bound for Bangladesh recovered in East Jaintia Hills
Khliehriat, Sep 26: East Jaintia Hills Police recovered three motorcycles suspected to have been stolen from Assam and meant for smuggling to Bangladesh. Superintendent of Police, Shailender Bamaniya said acting on credible information about two unattended motorcycles at Wahkoh, Umkiang, a police team conducted a search and recovered a Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (AS11U6803) and [] The post Three stolen bikes bound for Bangladesh recovered in East Jaintia Hills first appeared on Highland Post .
First multi-state training on Hoolock Gibbon conservation held at Hollongapar
Shillong, Sep 26: Fifteen forest guards from Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland attended a week-long residential training programme on Western Hoolock Gibbon conservation at the Gibbon Conservation Centre in Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Mariani. It was the first time frontline staff from the three states came together for a dedicated Hoolock gibbon conservation training. The programme was [] The post First multi-state training on Hoolock Gibbon conservation held at Hollongapar first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam: Guwahati homestay to be sealed after students death
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 26 (IANS) A homestay in Dharapur locality of Guwahati is likely to be sealed as police intensify their investigation into the death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria. Preliminary findings suggest guests may have been accommodated without proper documentation, officials said on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Bolin Deuri stated that investigators were scrutinising the homestays records and verifying the circumstances surrounding Nimishas stay there with Ashiq Ali, who has been detained in connection with the case. According to the preliminary probe, the two had reportedly visited the homestay, Rudras Kitchen, around five times over the past month. Deuri said police would take action against those associated with the establishment if evidence of wrongdoing emerged. Everyone at the homestay will be arrested if necessary, he remarked, underlining that investigators were examining all aspects of the case. Nimisha, a student of a five-year integrated course at Gauhati University, was found unconscious near Garal PHC at around 4.30 a.m. after reportedly spending Friday night with Ali. Three men who found her took her to the health centre, from where she was shifted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Doctors declared her brought dead. Police have taken Ali into custody and are questioning him about his relationship with Nimisha, their movements on the night of the incident and the circumstances preceding her death. Ali has claimed that Nimisha died by suicide after allegedly hanging herself. Investigators, however, said they had yet to establish the claim's veracity and were examining all possible angles. We have apprehended the accused, and he is in police custody. We are questioning him. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and we expect more information later, Deuri told reporters. Police are also examining the circumstances in which Nimisha and Ali met, their movements, the events leading to her being found unconscious and the injuries recorded during the inquest. The post-mortem report is expected to provide crucial information regarding the cause of death, while further investigation will determine the sequence of events and whether any criminal liability is involved.
India to set up first port-based e-methanol facility at Kandla for Rs 2,300 cr
Indias first port-based e-methanol plant will be built at Kandla with an investment of 2,300 crore. The 150-tonne-per-day facility, a joint venture between Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals, will produce green fuel using renewable power, water and biogenic CO.
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India to set up first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla for 2,300 cr
In a boost to maritime decarbonisation, the government on Saturday laid the foundation stone for its first port-based e-methanol production facility at Kandla, involving an investment of Rs 2,300 crore. The 150-tonne-per-day green fuel plant - a joint venture between the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL)-will supply cleaner fuel to international vessels navigating the busy Asia-Europe trade corridor. India is moving up as the world's leading maritime power and it will now power the world's ships with green energy, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. Sonowal was speaking at an event to lay the foundation stone for the country's first port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gandhidham, Gujarat. According to an official statement, the 150-tonne-per-day plant will use renewable power, water and biogenic CO2 to produce e-methanol, a green fuel that will enable cleaner shipping, and supply it to vessels plyin
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Key Naga body suspends four-month blockade in Manipur after tripartite talks in Guwahati
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 26 (IANS) The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Naga tribes in Manipur, on Saturday announced the suspension of its nearly four-month-old economic blockade along the National Highways in the state following a tripartite meeting with the Centre and the Manipur government in Assams Guwahati. According to a senior official of the Manipur Home Department, the tripartite meeting with the UNC was held at the BSF Guwahati Frontier headquarters at Garbhanga near Guwahati as part of the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur and related peace-building measures. Officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Manipur government, along with leaders of the UNC, participated in the important meeting. After the meeting, UNC President N.G. Lorho, in a statement, said that following the agreement reached during the tripartite talks between the Government of Manipur, the Government of India and the UNC in Guwahati, the council had decided to suspend the ongoing economic blockade with effect from 6 p.m. on Saturday. The United Naga Council appreciates the cooperation and solidarity extended by all concerned during the course of the agitation, the statement said. The Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37) and the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) are the two crucial lifelines of Manipur, connecting the landlocked Northeastern state with the rest of the country. The blockade was imposed by the UNC in May following the kidnapping of six Naga civilians from Leilon Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi district, which is mostly inhabited by Kuki-Zo tribals. The bodies of the six abducted Naga villagers were recovered on June 10, triggering widespread anger and agitations in different parts of Manipur. The blockade severely affected the transportation of essential commodities and fuel in the state and led to a rise in the prices of various items. The prolonged disruption also affected the movement of vehicles and supplies along the major highways passing through Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur. Saturdays Guwahati meeting assumes significance as the blockade had disrupted movement along the two major highways, affecting the transportation of essential commodities into Manipur from outside the state. The tripartite meeting between the Centre, the Manipur government and the leading Naga civil society organisations is being viewed as an important step towards restoring normalcy and creating conditions conducive to wider peace-building efforts in the state. The meeting in Guwahati came after the UNC and other Naga civil society organisations had maintained the blockade for several months over their demands following the abduction and subsequent killing of six Naga civilians. The UNC had earlier maintained that the agitation would continue until action was taken in connection with the deaths of the six civilians and other issues raised by the Naga organisations. The suspension of the blockade is expected to facilitate the movement of essential commodities, fuel and other supplies through NH-2 and NH-37, which are among the key road links connecting Manipur with neighbouring states and the rest of the country.
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Assam, Gujarat Join Hands To Power India
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a 150-tonne-per-day (TPD) e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. The project, with an investment of over 1,200 crore in its first phase, is expected to produce up to 50,000 tonnes... The post Assam, Gujarat Join Hands To Power Indias Green Energy Push; E-Methanol Plant Launched At Kandla first appeared on Northeast Today .
India lays foundation for first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India on Saturday took a major step towards becoming a global supplier of green fuel with the foundation stone laid for the countrys first port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for the Rs 2,300-crore project, which is being jointly developed by DPA and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL), based in Namrup, Assam. The plant will have a total production capacity of 150 tonnes of e-methanol per day and will use renewable power, water and biogenic carbon dioxide to produce the green fuel. The e-methanol will be supplied to vessels operating along the Asia-Europe International Trade Corridor, positioning Kandla as a potential green-fuel hub for international shipping. The project is expected to produce green methanol at a significantly lower cost than prevailing global rates. The plant is projected to produce the fuel at around $750 per tonne, compared with a global rate of about $1,300 per tonne, strengthening India's potential to compete in the global green-fuel market. The project will be implemented in two phases using scalable modules. The first phase, involving an investment of Rs 1,200 crore, will add 50 tonnes per day of production capacity and is targeted for completion by January 2027. The second phase will add another 100 tonnes per day at an investment of Rs 1,100 crore, with completion targeted for March 2027. DPA and APCL will contribute capital in a 76:24 ratio. DPA's contribution includes equity capital of Rs 567.32 crore, 75 acres of land, desalinated water and renewable energy in the form of green hydrogen. The facility is expected to be among India's largest e-methanol production plants and create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs. It is also expected to support the development of a broader green-energy ecosystem around Kandla, including transportation, storage, supply and other ancillary activities linked to the production and movement of green molecules. The project is aligned with India's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and the government's focus on energy self-reliance, Make in India and Make for the World. It also comes as India seeks to expand its maritime capabilities and strengthen its position in global shipping. The government plans to add 100 new ships to India's merchant fleet over the next five years and aims to make the country one of the world's top five ship-owning nations by 2047. Global shipping major Maersk has also started placing orders for containers manufactured in India.
22-year-old Gauhati University student found dead at homestay; male friend arrested
A 22-year-old woman was found dead at a homestay in Assam 's Guwahati, which triggered panic among people in the locality, the police said on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Nimisha Thakuria, who was a student at the Gauhati University.
Smuggled Areca Nuts, Poppy Seeds Worth Nearly
Aizawl, Sep 26: Security forces in Mizorams Champhai district have seized smuggled areca nuts and poppy seeds valued at nearly 18 crore during a joint operation. Acting on intelligence inputs, a coordinated team comprising Assam Rifles, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, district police, and the Customs Preventive Force carried out a search in the Ruantlang... The post Smuggled Areca Nuts, Poppy Seeds Worth Nearly 18 Crore Seized In Mizoram first appeared on Northeast Today .
APSC Junior Engineer Exam Date 2026 - Check Schedule and Timetable at apsc.nic.in
Assam PSC has released the exam date for Junior Engineer (Electrical) Screening Test 2026. Check the full timetable, subjects, admit card release date, and PwBD scribe instructions here.
Days ahead of Silchar civic polls, BJP expels 16 workers
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Assam-made Chinese puer tea cakes auctioned at 12,000 a kg
Five kilograms of the specialty tea were sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, paving the way for varieties such as the Singpho communitys phalap
Illegal riverbed mining inviting catastrophe: Assam tribal students body
The All Dimasa Students Union has lodged a complaint with Dima Hasao districts Chief Conservator of Forests
INDIA bloc parties likely to meet on September 30 to discuss EC related concerns: Report
Parties from the India bloc plan to meet in Delhi on September 30 to address various issues. Rising tensions surrounding the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision have prompted protests across several states. Demonstrations have been reported in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh, among others. Congress workers are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged electoral roll manipulations.
Assams Puer tea fetches Rs 12,000 per kg at Guwahati tea auction
Assams tea industry recorded a new speciality tea milestone as Puer Tea Cake from Gauripur Tea Industry sold for Rs 12,000 per kg at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre. The sale of 5 kg could pave the way for traditional Phalap tea to enter public auctions, while higher subsidies aim to boost speciality tea production.
Rs 18 Crore Smuggled Goods Seized In Mizoram
Security forces in Mizoram's Champhai district have seized smuggled areca nuts and poppy seeds worth approximately Rs 18 crore. The operation, conducted by a joint team including Assam Rifles and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, led to the recovery of over 1.25 lakh kg of areca nuts and 25,440 kg of poppy seeds. The seized consignments have been handed over for further investigation.
Assam University Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Assam University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Research Assistant post. Eligible candidates can submit their applications by email on or before 02-10-2026. The detailed notification and application details are available on the official website of Assam University.
Assam: Two Bangladeshi Nationals Held At Guwahati Railway Station, Fake Aadhaar Cards Recovered
Guwahati, Sep 26: Two Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended at Paltan Bazar Railway Station in Guwahati during a police operation carried out on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, the Guwahati Police Commissionerates Operations team detained the individuals, who were found to have entered India illegally. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Kulendra Nath Deka stated that the... The post Assam: Two Bangladeshi Nationals Held At Guwahati Railway Station, Fake Aadhaar Cards Recovered first appeared on Northeast Today .
What is Compulsory Muslim marriage registration Assam? | Explained
What do Assams new compulsory Muslim marriage registration rules mean for couples in the State? Who can register a marriage? What conditions must be met? Can objections be raised during the process?
PM Modi pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh on birth anniversary; recalls his dedicated public service
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister late Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long years in public life and his service to the nation. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, Tributes to our former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. He spent many years in public life and served the nation with dedication. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to the former Prime Minister, saying his contribution to public life and India's progress would always be remembered. Paying my tributes to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji on his birth anniversary. His contribution to public life and Indias progress will always be remembered, Rajnath Singh said. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also remembered Dr Singh on his birth anniversary. Remembering former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji on his jayanti today. His contributions to the nation will always be cherished, he said. Dr. Manmohan Singhs name will remain etched in Indian history as a globally-respected economist and a leader who laid strong foundations for the country's economic progress. The economic reforms initiated by Dr. Manmohan Singh as Finance Minister in 1991 paved the way for pivotal changes in the Indian economy. During his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, key laws and programs like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, the Right to Information Act, and the Right to Education Act were implemented by Dr. Manmohan Singh to expand rights and opportunities for the people of India. Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, in present-day Pakistan, Dr Singh served as India's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. He was also the Union Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996 and played a key role in the economic reforms introduced during the P.V. Narasimha Rao government. Dr Singh held several important positions before becoming Finance Minister, including Chief Economic Adviser, Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Member Secretary of the Planning Commission and Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Singh's early life was marked by academic achievement. He studied economics at Panjab University before pursuing higher education at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford. The official Prime Minister's Office biography describes him as a scholar and thinker known for his diligence, academic approach and unassuming demeanour. Dr Singh died in New Delhi on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. A Union Cabinet resolution following his death described him as an eminent statesman, renowned economist and distinguished leader, and noted his role in India's economic reforms.
Five Assam elephants reach Tamil Nadu temples amid purchase, ownership questions
Guwahati: The transfer of five young captive elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu temples has triggered mounting questions over their ownership, provenance and the circumstances under which they were moved, including claims that some of the elephants described as donated may have actually been purchased by Tamil Nadu religious institutions. Four more elephantsHiralal, Shiva, Rupsing [] The post Five Assam elephants reach Tamil Nadu temples amid purchase, ownership questions appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arms, ammunition seized from former Ulfa-I militants house in Golaghat
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With 50 items on to-do list, Assam turns its everyday problems into a startup challenge
CS Kota pushes for roadmap to reform states higher education
Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)-Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, aimed at connecting young innovators with real-world challenges faced by government departments, industries and citizens. The initiative will feature 50 challenges, with 150 startups to be shortlisted and supported through mentoring, testing opportunities and grants of up to Rs. 40 lakh for deep-tech solutions.
Assam Looking For Tech-Driven Solutions For Flood Preparedness: CM Himanta
Guwahati, September 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state was looking for technology-driven solutions to strengthen flood preparedness, particularly in the wake of the recent deluge that caused significant loss of lives and property. Speaking at the launch of the North East Seva Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) in Guwahati, Sarma said... The post Assam Looking For Tech-Driven Solutions For Flood Preparedness: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .
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'Gyanesh Kumar should be arrested': Congress stages nationwide protests against CEC
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Congress on Friday staged nationwide protests to demand the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over 'vote chori' allegations, asserting that the party would not bow down until action is taken against him. The allegations have gained momentum after a media report claimed differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Several Congress leaders and workers were detained during the agitation, including the party's Assam and Punjab chiefs Gaurav Gogoi and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, respectively. Water cannons were also used to disperse the protesters across states. In the national capital, the Youth Congress held a march demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav said: The demand is clear that Gyanesh Kumar must be arrested because he has murdered democracy. The essence of a democracy is lost when votes are stolen. We clearly demand that Gyanesh Kumar resign and that the elections conducted over the past year undergo a review, he added. Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba recalled that the party, especially Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, has been speaking about the heft of votes for months now. On December 14, the Vote Chor Gaddi Chhodo rally was held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. The entire Delhi was echoing with the slogan...Today, our only demand is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek Gyanesh Kumars resignation. He should be arrested and sent to jail. The illegal decisions taken by him must be stopped and reversed, Lambae told IANS. Congress leaders and workers attempted to 'gherao' the Election Commission office in Chandigarh. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who was being detained, told reporters: We have all gathered here demanding the removal of Gyanesh Kumar and his arrest and imprisonment. Our protest is against the SIR. Votes are being stolen across the country, and 20 lakh votes have been deleted in Punjab...Our demand is that SIR should be cancelled and voting should take place without it. Congress Chandigarh President H.S. Lucky asserted that the party would continue the agitation despite the attempts being made by the police to stop them. The police are doing their duty and putting up barricades. Deploy the police, the Army, Income Tax, ED, or any other agency, but the way the people of the country have been wronged, they will not tolerate it. Gen-Z recently held a major protest at Jantar Mantar. Another major movement will emerge in the country. This protest will continue until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, just as (then-Union Education Minister) Dharmendra Pradhan did, Lucky told IANS. Security personnel also used water cannons to disperse agitators in Chandigarh. Leading a protest march in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das said: This movement is against the stealing of votes, and Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign. Rahul Gandhi has been raising the issue of vote theft from the beginning, but no one was listening. Today, it has been proved how vote theft is taking place. Led by Bihar President Rajesh Ram, Congress workers in Patna marched towards the Election Commission office. However, police put up barricades near the Secretariat to stop them. A heated scuffle broke out between the police and the workers as the latter attempted to break through the barricades and move forward. The police had to use water cannons to bring the situation under control. Speaking to reporters during the agitation, Rajesh Ram said: We are not afraid. We will continue to protest against Gyanesh Kumar, who is a criminal. Another protester alleged that police resorted to 'lathi charge'. Purnia MP Pappu Yadav also took part in the Congress protest in Patna. Criticising the Election Commission, he said: They have committed an injustice against 13 crore people in Bengal, Bihar and Assam. How can they be allowed to go? Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat took part in the Congress protest in Dehradun. Congress state in-charge Kumari Selja said: We are holding protests across the country. People have seen the revelations that have come out regarding the Chief Election Commissioner. The Election Commission is not functioning in the manner it should. There is no unanimity there, and it is not impartial. Similarly, Congress leaders and workers protested outside the Election Commission office in Shimla. Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajni Patil also recalled Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations, saying: Now we are firmly convinced that there are irregularities in the elections...If things go on like this then the Constitution will be totally destroyed. Similar protests also took place in Assam's Guwahati, where state chief and MP Gaurav Gogoi, along with other party members, was detained while trying to break through police barricades
Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh by six months
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Sep 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for another six months in most parts of Manipur, several districts of Nagaland, and certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. According to three separate notifications issued by the MHA, the further extension of the special law would be effective from October 1. The AFSPA, which gives armed forces operating in the notified disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest, and open fire if they deem it necessary for the maintenance of public order, was extended on Thursday for six more months in the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the 13 police stations of five districts Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Of the total 16 districts in Manipur, these five districts are located in the Imphal Valley region. Manipur has been devastated by the ethnic violence between the majority Meitei and the minority Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribals since May 3, 2023. After the prolonged ethnic violence, which claimed over 260 lives since May 2023, Manipur came under Presidents rule on February 13, 2025, four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading the second BJP-led government, resigned on February 9. The Presidents Rule was withdrawn after Yumnam Khemchand Singh took over as the Chief Minister on February 4 this year. Officials in Imphal said that the MHA notification was issued after the review of the law and order situation in the state,in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the AFSPA, 1958. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has been extended in nine districts of Nagaland -- Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phekm, Peren and Meluri and 21 police stations in five other districts Kohima, Mokokchung, Longleng, Wokha and Zunheboto - with these areas declared 'disturbed areas for a period of six months. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has also been extended in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of the state, bordering Assam, and declared these areas as a disturbed area for a period of six months with effect from October 1. The law and order situations of the areas of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, where the AFSPA has been extended, were also reviewed by the government. Many organisations in Manipur, including the Manipuri Students Federation (MSF), the Nupi Khunai-Yairipok, and the Meira Paibis, and other Northeastern states have been off and on agitating, demanding withdrawal of the AFSPA from their states. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier said that the MHA has lifted the AFSPA from many parts of his state. The AFSPA was originally imposed across Assam in 1990, during a peak in insurgent activities led by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Since then, it has been renewed every six months, with periodic reviews leading to the gradual exclusion of certain areas based on the prevailing security situation. With significant improvement in the security situation, the AFSPA was lifted from Tripura in 2015, Meghalaya in 2018, and Mizoram in the 1980s.
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Assam CM seeks tech-driven flood solutions, eyes AI ecosystem
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Assam is seeking technology-driven solutions to strengthen flood preparedness, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma calling on the states youth to develop innovative ideas to tackle recurring flood-related challenges. Sarma said on Friday that the recent floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo had underlined the need for new approaches and technology-based solutions to improve the states preparedness. Assam is looking for new tech-driven solutions for flood preparedness, especially after the recent floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo, and I believe our youth will be able to come up with such solutions, the Chief Minister said. He emphasised the potential of Assams young population to drive technological innovation and develop solutions tailored to the states specific needs. Sarma also outlined a broader vision for Assams technological future, saying the state should build an ecosystem around advanced and deep technologies, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The Assam of the future will have an ecosystem in advanced and deep tech like AI, semiconductors, among others, he said. The Chief Minister stressed the need for Assam to move beyond dependence on imported advanced machinery and develop manufacturing capabilities within the state. We should aim to make advanced machinery right here in Assam rather than importing it, Sarma said. His remarks come as Assam continues to face recurring floods and the need for stronger preparedness, early response and resilient infrastructure. The focus on technology-driven solutions also points towards greater use of innovation and local expertise in addressing challenges associated with natural disasters. The Chief Ministers emphasis on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced machinery reflects the states wider push to build capabilities in emerging technology sectors. Developing such an ecosystem could also create opportunities for young people in research, technology, manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Sarmas call for youth-led innovation places particular emphasis on developing solutions within Assam rather than relying entirely on technologies and equipment sourced from outside the state. He said Assams future development should link advanced technology with local manufacturing, while encouraging the states youth to play a central role in creating solutions to challenges the state faces. The remarks underline a dual focus, using technology to address immediate challenges such as flood preparedness while building a long-term ecosystem for advanced technology and manufacturing in Assam.
Vande Bharat operating staff to train at IIT Kharagpur
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 25 (IANS) Operational staff of the Vande Bharat trains will soon begin advanced training at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. The institute has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE), Jamalpur, to strengthen technical capacity in advanced rolling stock technologies. The tie-up, coordinated by IIT Kharagpurs Centre for Railway Research (CRR), will deliver specialised residential training for Indian Railways (IR) officials on semi-high-speed trains. Training modules will cover advanced traction and propulsion systems, electrical safety, Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS), rolling stock diagnostics, condition monitoring, reliability engineering, and regenerative braking. The MoU was signed by Prof Swagata Dasgupta, Dean of Outreach, IIT Kharagpur, and Prem Prakash, Dean, IRIMEE, with Prof Vikranth Racherla, IIT Kharagpur, and Siddharth Shankar, IRIMEE, serving as nodal officers, the institute said. It added that the initiative would combine classroom learning, laboratory experiments, hands-on exposure, and field visits to contribute to safer, smarter, more reliable, and increasingly indigenous railway technologies. IR currently operates 79 Vande Bharat trains across various routes, with plans to introduce more in the near future. The railways also run a Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Kamakhya (Assam). As more sleeper trains are built, additional staff will be needed to operate and maintain them. Officials said on-board staff would need the expertise to identify problems in advanced systems and the capability to rectify them, particularly for sleeper trains running longer routes. IR has plans to acquire 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets, 60 of which are under construction. In addition, a prototype of a Vande Bharat freight train is undergoing trials. Unlike normal rakes that require locomotives, Vande Bharat trainsets comprise several carriages fitted with electric traction motors. Each carriage can power itself and two others without motors, resulting in a complex setup. The trains also use high-end control technology, making advanced training essential for operators.
Congress Launches Nationwide Protests Against ECI, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Congress on Friday launched nationwide protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI), with party workers demonstrating in several states and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests were reported in Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. In Delhi, Congress workers gathered at Jantar Mantar and [] The post Congress Launches Nationwide Protests Against ECI, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Two alleged Bangladeshi nationals held in Assam, fake Aadhaar cards recovered
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) The Assam Police have apprehended two people suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals during an operation aboard the Saraihat Express, officials said on Friday. The train was travelling from Silchar to Howrah when the two suspects were intercepted by the police. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Border), Kulandra Nath Deka, said two Aadhaar cards suspected to be fake, along with Bangladeshi currency notes, were recovered from their possession during interrogation. The police have initiated the process to deport the two suspected Bangladeshi nationals from India under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, Deka said. The apprehension followed specific inputs received by the Assam Police regarding the movement of suspected illegal foreign nationals. Deka said the authorities are verifying the identities and nationality of the two persons before completing the necessary legal and deportation procedures. The Border Police wing has been conducting checks to identify foreign nationals allegedly staying in India without valid documents and those suspected of using forged Indian identity papers. The latest operation is part of the ongoing efforts by Assam Police to detect suspected illegal immigration and prevent the use of fraudulent documents to establish Indian identity. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances under which the two individuals allegedly entered India and obtained the suspected fake Aadhaar cards. Recently, Assam Police have apprehended 28 suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals, in separate operations across the state earlier this week. On September 23, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that six suspected illegal foreigners were detained from a residence in Mankachar following specific intelligence inputs, while another 22 people were apprehended during statewide operations on September 22. Police have initiated legal proceedings against those detained and are also investigating individuals suspected of providing shelter to them. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sarma has reiterated the state government's commitment to preventing illegal entry from Bangladesh and identifying foreign nationals residing unlawfully in Assam. On September 19, the Chief Minister said that Assam Police had foiled an attempted infiltration involving 10 people along the international border. In another development, two convicted individuals were handed over by Assam Police to the Border Security Force, which subsequently transferred them to Border Guards Bangladesh following the prescribed procedures. Chief Minister Sarma said the state was maintaining a robust mechanism to prevent unlawful entry and stay in India and would remain vigilant along the international border.
Assam: New species from Dibru-Saikhowa marks first Indian record of rare genus
Doomdooma: Scientists have identified a new species of tiny parasitic wasp in Assams Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. The discovery is also the first recorded occurrence of its genus in India. The new species, named Oxyserphus narendrani, was described by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers Rupam Debnath and K. Rajmohana. Their study, published in September 2026, [] The post Assam: New species from Dibru-Saikhowa marks first Indian record of rare genus appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Universities Asked To Prepare Roadmap To Strengthen Higher Education: Chief Secretary
Guwahati, Sep 25: Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has called on universities across the state to prepare institution-specific roadmaps with defined priorities and timelines to strengthen higher education. Chairing a meeting with university authorities and senior officials of the Higher Education Department, Kota emphasized the need to advance reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP)... The post Assam Universities Asked To Prepare Roadmap To Strengthen Higher Education: Chief Secretary first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Launches North East Service Fast Innovation Challenge to Tackle Key Issues
Assams Chief Minister announces an innovation challenge for youth to find solutions to 50 pressing local issues across various sectors. Assam Launches North East Service Fast Innovation Challenge to Tackle Key Issues
Tripura: Three Rounds Fired During Forest Operation, Nakul Para Villagers Block NH for Four Hours
Agartala, September 25, 2026: Tension prevailed in Tripuras Nakul Para area of Longtharai Hill under Dhalai district on Friday following an alleged firing incident during a Forest Department operation to prevent tree felling, with agitated villagers blocking the Assam-Agartala National Highway for nearly four hours. According to local sources, the incident took place at around... The post Tripura: Three Rounds Fired During Forest Operation, Nakul Para Villagers Block NH for Four Hours first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaon bypoll: Nationalist Muslims voted for BJP in past elections, says Assam CM
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received votes from members of the Muslim community in the past and asserted that such support is not a new phenomenon in the state. Speaking to reporters here ahead of the October 6 Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, CM Sarma said the BJP had received substantial votes in minority-dominated Assembly seats during earlier elections. He referred to the party's performance in Rupohihat and Laharighat Assembly seats, saying BJP candidates had received around 35,000 and 38,000 votes respectively in the two constituencies during this year's Assembly elections. Many Muslims have been voting for the BJP from earlier. There are also nationalist Muslims, CM Sarma said. He also rejected the suggestion that the BJP was opposed to any particular religion, saying the party's political focus was on issues concerning society. We (BJP) are not against religion. We talk about issues. We do not do Hindu-Muslim politics, he said. Chief Minister Sarma added that issues such as equal rights for women and social development were among the subjects on which his government and the BJP had been speaking. He said the BJP had received support from sections of the Muslim community in previous elections and claimed that the party was also receiving support during the current political campaign. The Chief Minister added that people attending BJP meetings in the constituency included members from different communities. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat is scheduled to go for a bypoll on October 6 following the resignation of former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi. The political contest includes BJP candidate Debashish Sharma, Congress nominee Sibamoni Bora and AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal. CM Sarma acknowledged that Nagaon had not traditionally been a BJP-held seat, but said the party was seeking to expand its support base there. He had earlier said that the BJP's four Assembly seats within the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency performed strongly in the recent Assembly election, while the Opposition had won the remaining four. The Chief Minister added that the bypoll would therefore be closely watched for the political message it sends ahead of future elections in Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Ridicules CJPs 48-Hour Resignation Ultimatum to Election Commissioner
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma mocks CJPs demand for Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation within 48 hours. Assam Chief Minister Ridicules CJPs 48-Hour Resignation Ultimatum to Election Commissioner
Bihar Congress, RJD protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR issues; police use water canons
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 25 (IANS) The Bihar Congress staged a protest march in Patna on Friday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and over issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The RJD also staged a demonstration in Patna over the issue. Police used water cannons to stop the protesters as they attempted to proceed towards the State Election Commission office. The protest march was organised from R-Block to the State Election Commission office. A large number of Congress leaders and workers participated in the demonstration, raising slogans against the Election Commission and demanding the resignation of the CEC. Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rajesh Ram said the protest was linked to the questions being raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the electoral process and voter lists. The protest against the Election Commission stems from the fact that Rahul Gandhi was consistently exposing them... today it has been proven that governments in Bihar, Haryana, and Maharashtra were formed through vote theft. The Election Commission has not yet responded to Rahul Gandhi, Ram said. These allegations reflect the Congress party's political position and have not been established as facts by the Election Commission or a court. Tension was reported during the demonstration as Congress workers and police personnel came face-to-face. Some protesters climbed the barricades while carrying an effigy of the CEC, leading to a commotion at the site. Police subsequently used water cannons to disperse the protesters. Congress workers and leaders also demanded the removal and arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar during the demonstration. Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav also criticised the Election Commission amid the nationwide Congress protests. They have committed an injustice against 13 crore people in Bengal, Bihar, and Assam. How can they simply be allowed to get away with it? Yadav said. The RJD, a key constituent of the Mahagathbandhan, also staged a demonstration in Patna over the issue. RJD leaders and workers took to the streets and raised questions over the functioning of the Election Commission, particularly in connection with the revision of electoral rolls and the electoral process. The protests in Bihar are part of a broader political campaign by Opposition parties questioning the Election Commission's handling of voter lists and the Special Intensive Revision. The protests come amid a recent report by a national English daily newspaper alleging that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally recorded objections at least 14 times over a period of 10 months regarding decisions and procedures of the poll panel. The reported objections covered issues including voter registration and deletion, restoration of names, changes to Form 6, new voters and the management of electoral-roll data. The report said some of the objections concerned decisions that the two commissioners stated had been taken without their knowledge or approval. The objections reportedly included concerns about the centralisation of electoral-roll database controls and aspects of the SIR process. The Election Commission has rejected the suggestion that the reported objections demonstrate a lack of consensus within the three-member poll panel. According to the Commission, all decisions taken by it, including those related to the SIR, had the approval of all three Election Commissioners and were reached unanimously. The Commission said that highlighting individual internal notes without considering the broader body of decisions and approvals presents only one part of its decision-making process. The controversy over the functioning of the Election Commission and the revision of electoral rolls continues, with Opposition parties demanding greater accountability while the poll panel maintains that its decisions have been taken in accordance with its established procedures.
Assam CM mocks CJP's 48-hour ultimatum for CEC's resignation
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a swipe at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) regarding the body's 48-hour resignation ultimatum to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Chief Minister Sarma told reporters here, There is no point in demanding a resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar within 48 hours by the CJP. This is a laughable remark. The CJP can demand resignation of any individual like tomorrow they may ask about my resignation too. But of course, I will not respond. The Chief Minister however said that the CJP can raise objections on any matter but seeking resignations of persons from a Constitutional post does not hold any water. Chief Minister Sarma earlier also added that the Election Commission of India (ECI) functions collectively and that decisions cannot be taken simply by one individual Commissioner acting alone. His remarks came a day after the CJP demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation within 48 hours and threatened to launch a nationwide agitation, including what it described as Jantar Mantar 2.0, if the demand was not met. The CJP has raised allegations concerning the functioning of the Election Commission and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The organisation has also demanded that upcoming elections be frozen and that the SIR process be rolled back to its earlier status. Chief Minister Sarma said the CEC cannot independently take decisions by disregarding the other Election Commissioners, stressing that decisions are taken collectively through the Commission. The issue follows reports of differences within the Election Commission over certain decisions linked to the SIR exercise. The Election Commission has said that decisions relating to the revision process were taken unanimously, while media reports have cited objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on several occasions. The CJP, meanwhile, has said it would begin protests across the country if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not resign within the stipulated 48 hours. Chief Minister Sarma's comments come amid an intensifying political debate over electoral rolls, the functioning of the Election Commission and the SIR exercise. The Chief Minister said the Election Commission's decisions should be viewed in the context of its collective institutional functioning rather than being attributed solely to the CEC.
Assam govt to hold Sonowal Kachari Council polls in Nov
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Elections to the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) will be held in November, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, indicating that the polls would be conducted on a party-less basis. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said candidates backed by political parties could contest, but the Election Commission would allot symbols and the polls would formally be conducted without party symbols. He added that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would allow its candidates to contest the Sonowal Kachari and Mising Autonomous Council elections without formally using party symbols. The Chief Minister said the BJP had followed a similar approach during panchayat elections, which were conducted on a party-less basis. According to him, the objective is to prevent voters and communities at the grassroots level from becoming divided along party lines. Sarma clarified that senior BJP leaders, including MLAs, ministers and other elected representatives, would stay away from campaigning. At the same time, ordinary party workers would be free to participate under election rules. The Assam Cabinet on Thursday decided to hold elections to both the Mising Autonomous Council and the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council in November 2026. The Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council is one of Assams statutory autonomous councils established for the social, economic, educational and cultural development of the concerned Scheduled Tribe community. Political parties have already begun preparations. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has constituted a 50-member coordination committee for the Sonowal Kachari council election, covering districts including Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Dhemaji, Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar and Lakhimpur. The Asom Gana Parishad has also stepped up preparations and said it intends to contest independently. Sarma said the party-less format would keep elections focused on local candidates and community-level issues rather than turning into a direct contest between political parties.
Gaurav Gogoi detained during Assam Congress protest against Gyanesh Kumar
AISA President Neha Bora, Gaurav Gogoi Detained During Nationwide Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
AISA president Neha Bora and Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi were detained during protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars removal amid allegations over electoral roll revisions.
Assam Royal Global University Signs MoU With Assam Rifles To Offer Scholarships To Personnel
Guwahati, Sept 25: Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has entered into an agreement with the Assam Rifles to extend scholarships to the dependents and wards of personnel of the paramilitary force. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at the Directorate General of Assam Rifles headquarters in Shillong. Under the MoU, RGU will introduce two... The post Assam Royal Global University Signs MoU With Assam Rifles To Offer Scholarships To Personnels Wards first appeared on Northeast Today .
Haryana Congress holds protest, demands arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Chandigarh, Sep 25 (PTI) Haryana Congress on Friday protested here demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a review of his decisions, with police using water cannons against the protesters to prevent the gherao of office of the chief electoral officer. The protest was organised under the leadership of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana Congress chief Rao Narender Singh and partys state affairs in-charge Sanjay Dutt. The party leaders raised Vote Chori slogans during the protest in Sector 17 here. Party MPs from Haryana Deepender Singh Hooda, Jai Prakash, Satpal Brahamchari and Varun Chaudhary, Karamvir
Rights body seeks closure of illegal coal mining in Assams Tinsukia district
The Tinsukia District Committee of the International Human Rights Council (IHRC) says all documents related to alleged illegal coal mining in Assams Ledo area must be examined, and illegal transportation routes closed within 72 hours
Gaurav Gogoi and senior Congress leaders detained during protest demanding CEC
Guwahati, Sep 25 (PTI) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and several senior party leaders were detained on Friday while trying to break through police barricades during a protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, police said. The Congress, led by Gogoi, had taken out a march from its state headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, and planned to proceed towards the Chief Electoral Officers office to burn an effigy of the CEC. Police had put up barricades near Rajiv Bhawan, which the protesting leaders, including Gogoi, attempted to cross, following which they were detained. Congress spokesperson Bedabrata Bora alleged that
DLSA Kamrup Para Legal Volunteers Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 29 Posts
District Legal Services Authority Kamrup has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 29 Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) posts. The online application process details have not been specified in the given information. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website. The honorarium will be as fixed by the Assam State Legal Services Authority (ASLSA).
Congress youth wing protesters don Gyanesh Kumar masks, demand CEC
New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) Wearing masks bearing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars face and with their hands bound in chains, Indian Youth Congress workers on Friday protested against the Election Commission, demanding Kumars resignation over alleged differences among the poll panels top officers on key electoral decisions. The protesters raised slogans and displayed posters and banners demanding accountability from Kumar as they marched from the IYC office on Raisina Road towards the Election Commission headquarters. IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib led the demonstration, with the youth wing announcing that it would gherao the Election Commission office as part of
Gaurav Gogoi Detained During Assam Protest Seeking Gyaneshs Resignation
Congress Leader Alleges Electoral Roll Irregularities Amid Row Over SIR Exercise
Gyanesh Kumar Should Resign Today: Assam Congress Chief Gaurav Gogoi Detained During Protest
Guwahati, Sep 25: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was detained by police on Friday while leading a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration came amid mounting controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which has triggered sharp political exchanges across the country. Speaking during the... The post Gyanesh Kumar Should Resign Today: Assam Congress Chief Gaurav Gogoi Detained During Protest first appeared on Northeast Today .
EC-SIR row: Jantar Mantar entrance barricaded ahead of protests - video
Across India, demonstrations erupted as citizens rallied for the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In Assam, Congress leaders confronted police barricades and were detained while protesting, even trying to set fire to an effigy of Kumar in criticism of his oversight of electoral rolls. Security in Delhi was bolstered in expectation of similar unrest, reflecting growing political tensions regarding the commission's recent actions.
Gaurav Gogoi detained during Assam Congress protest demanding CECs removal
Assam Congress had taken out a march from its state headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, and planned to proceed towards the Chief Electoral Officers office to burn an effigy of the CEC
Congress leader Saleng Sangma Disputes Conrad Sangma
Congress Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma has disputed Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangmas assertion that the recent Assam-Meghalaya border tensions are part of a dispute that has continued for more than five decades. Conrad Sangma had recently said that border skirmishes had occurred periodically since Meghalaya attained statehood, amid fresh tensions in the Maikhuli... The post Congress leader Saleng Sangma Disputes Conrad Sangmas Claim Over Assam-Meghalaya Border Tensions first appeared on Northeast Today .
Gyanesh Kumar should resign today: says Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi during protest against CEC
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was detained during a protest over alleged irregularities in electoral roll management. Gogoi called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and for legal action against him. The protests were triggered by a report revealing objections from Election Commissioners regarding the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi detained during protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar
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BJP attack on Cong over EC row is
Wayanad (Keralam), Sep 25 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday termed the BJPs attack on her party over the Election Commission row a stale and weak story, alleging that there were facts and evidence to support the Congress claims. Responding to reporters queries here, she said that the entire country had seen what had happened, referring to facts put forward by her brother, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, at various press conferences over SIR of electoral rolls. Im sorry, thats a very stale and weak story. There are facts, there is evidence. It is there for the whole country
