Gauhati High Court says talaq-e-hassan is a valid form of divorce
The court has directed the petitioner to register his divorce under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act, 2024
Assam byelection: BJP fields former IAS officer Devasish Sharma for Nagaon Lok Sabha seat
The BJP has nominated former IAS officer Devasish Sharma for the October 6 byelection to Assams Nagaon Lok Sabha seat. Sharma, who served as Nagaon district commissioner, took voluntary retirement from government service on September 3. He will face AIUDF-TMC candidate Rejaul Karim Sarkar and Prof Abdul Salam.
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Thou Shalt Be Vegetarian? Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Defends Bengals Durga Puja Traditions
Is eating mutton or fish during Durga Puja against Hinduism? In this episode of Why Should You Care, Political Commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra argues that Hinduism has never demanded one uniform diet or form of worship. From Jain-influenced vegetarian practices to the traditional sacrifice of goats and offering of fish in Bengal, Kashmir and Assam, he explains the diversity of Hindu customs.He also questions whether vegetarianism is mandated by the Gita or the Vedasand calls attempts to impose one lifestyle on all Hindus an insecure commentary.Watch the full show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z0dp4MIMJ2Y?si=VO1Mop0fhLMgpC_d
Over 16,000 women in Arunachal achieve Lakhpati Didi status
JTCM calls NH-37 shutdown over arrest of 5 Naga women
2 Assam residents held with 576g heroin in Mizorams Champhai town
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ACA Cricket Academy unveils one of India's largest indoor cricket facilities
Assam's ACA Cricket Academy now boasts a large indoor cricket facility. This modern setup features nine wickets and advanced training amenities. Players will benefit from year-round practice and enhanced player development programs. The facility includes a gymnasium and specialized recovery and physiotherapy services. This inauguration significantly boosts the state's cricketing infrastructure.
BSF DG meets Guv, briefs on India-Bangla border measures
Shillong, Sep 11: BSF Director General Praveen Kumar called on Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar at Lok Bhavan on Friday. During the meeting, the DG briefed the Governor on measures taken by BSF for protection and security of India-Bangladesh border shared by Meghalaya and Assam, including role in maintaining effective border security and addressing challenges along [] The post BSF DG meets Guv, briefs on India-Bangla border measures first appeared on Highland Post .
Mizoram records highest tobacco use among schoolkids aged 13-15 in country
Tripura, Mizoram hold first official-level talks to resolve boundary dispute
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 11 (IANS) Tripura and Mizoram held their first round of official-level talks here on Thursday to find an amicable solution to their long-standing inter-state boundary dispute, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday. Saha said he had earlier taken the initiative to revive the dialogue with Mizoram to resolve the long-pending boundary dispute through mutual discussions. He said that during the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong on June 4, he discussed the inter-state boundary issue with his Mizoram counterpart Lalduhoma. I proposed that an official-level meeting should be held first to discuss the issue, following which the two Chief Ministers could hold talks to resolve the inter-state boundary dispute. Chief Minister Lalduhoma readily agreed to the proposal, Saha said. An official said the first official-level meeting was held here on Thursday, during which it was decided to constitute two study committees to examine the inter-state boundary issues and related problems on the ground. The study committees will examine the inter-state boundary and related issues at the ground level and submit their reports. The next round of official-level talks will be held after the reports are received, the official said. Tripura Home Secretary Abhishek Singh and his Mizoram counterpart Vanlalmawia led their respective delegations at the meeting. Tripura, which is surrounded by Bangladesh on its southern, western, and northern sides, has a 53-km-long border with Assam and a 109-km-long border with Mizoram. The border dispute between Tripura and Mizoram has remained unresolved for many years. Tensions often surface whenever either state undertakes development or construction work in disputed areas, with the other state raising objections. In one such incident, unidentified assailants in May last year hurled moderate-intensity explosives at an under-construction tourism building at Phuldungsei village in North Tripura district, causing substantial damage to the structure. The project was being implemented under the Centres flagship Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Union Tourism Ministry. Following the blast, police officials from both Tripura and Mizoram visited the mountainous border village to assess the situation and maintain peace. Soon after the incident, Tripura Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury met senior district officials, and it was decided to reconstruct the building. Residents living on both sides of the inter-state border have long maintained that Phuldungsei village falls within the territorial claims of both Tripura and Mizoram, making it one of the disputed stretches between the two states. Following the incident, both Tripura and Mizoram deployed additional security personnel in the area, while authorities closely monitored the situation to prevent any further escalation. Tripura subsequently took up the matter with Mizoram through official channels. Over the years, the administrations of North Tripura district and Mizorams Mamit district, along with officials of the Survey of India, have held several rounds of discussions to resolve the disputed patches along the inter-state boundary. Mizoram-based civil society groups and student organisations have, on several occasions, opposed construction activities undertaken by the Tripura government in areas they describe as disputed inter-state border stretches.
ACA Inaugurates One Of India's Largest Indoor Cricket Facilities
One of India's largest indoor cricket facilities was inaugurated at the ACA Cricket Academy in North Guwahati on Friday, strengthening Assam's cricketing infrastructure.
Delhi LG hails role of preventive care in ensuring senior citizens
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday underscored the importance of preventive heathcare for senior citizens and said society has the responsibility to ensure they could live with greater ease and dignity. He was speaking as the chief guest at a free preventive care health camp in Wazirpur here, where more than 200 senior citizens underwent screenings for oral, eye, ENT, orthopaedic and nutritional health, according to an official statement. Sandhu congratulated the organisers for bringing preventive healthcare closer to senior citizens. The day-long camp was organised by the Illness to Wellness Foundation, in partnership
Can we replace sugar with stevia for weight loss?
September 11, 2026 (Conversation) Stevia has a sweet taste 200 400 times stronger than ordinary granulated sugar Even though it does not cause side effects, pure stevia should still be consumed within reasonable limits. To lose weight, stevia consumption needs to be balanced with other diet management. In recent years, consuming sugary drinks has become a lifestyle for many young people in Indonesia . Whether its a way to accompany your hangout at a cafe , or a go-to for boosting focus at work, it seems like a day goes by without sugar. In Jember, East Java, for example,
Probe Ordered After 12 Class 7 Students Get Injured At Assam School
The incident was reported on Thursday after the students sustained minor injuries on the school premises.
India administers over 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under national campaign since Feb
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India has crossed a significant milestone in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer, with over 80 lakh doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in February 2026, an official statement said on Friday. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100 per cent coverage of their respective identified target populations, the statement from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam have crossed 90 per cent coverage, while Karnataka has achieved more than 85 per cent coverage. Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana and Odisha have crossed 60 per cent coverage. The nationwide drive, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2026, offers voluntary, singledose HPV vaccination free of cost to 14yearold girls at government health facilities with parental consent. As per Registrar General of India (RGI) 2021 estimates, approximately 1.2 crore girls constitute the annual cohort of 14-year-olds who are expected to benefit from the initiative each year. The progress in Assam and other Northeastern States also demonstrated the role of integrated community health networks and coordinated field-level action in expanding access across geographically diverse areas. Healthcare providers, including paediatricians, gynaecologists and experts from institutions such as AIIMS, along with teachers and frontline health workers including ASHAs and ANMs, have supported awareness and mobilisation efforts across states and districts. The campaign has also leveraged Indias digital health infrastructure through the U-WIN platform, enabling programme managers to monitor vaccination coverage at the district level, identify coverage gaps and missed beneficiaries, and support more effective programme planning and resource allocation. Currently, 87 per cent of upper-middle-income countries, 78 per cent of lower-middle-income countries and 54 per cent of low-income countries have adopted HPV vaccines in their National Immunization Programmes. All vaccination sessions under the campaign are conducted under the supervision of trained medical officers at government health facilities. Government health facilities are also linked with 247 healthcare facilities for appropriate management of rare Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). This mechanism ensures timely assessment, monitoring and management of any vaccination-related adverse event. With the campaign progressing towards its final phase, the focus remains on reaching the remaining eligible beneficiaries and ensuring that no eligible girl is left behind, the ministry said. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare continues to work closely with States and Union Territories, healthcare professionals, frontline health workers and communities to strengthen awareness, facilitate access and support effective implementation of the HPV Vaccination Campaign, the statement noted.
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Letting kids solve problems can boost their critical thinking
September 11, 2026 (AP) When children forget their lunch, cant solve a math problem or dont know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity. Developmental experts and educators say children need chances to struggle with everyday problems because figuring them out is a skill that has to be practiced. The challenge for parents is knowing when to help and when to step back. There is a difference between helping children through difficult situations and removing the problem before they have a chance to try. At
Tripura, Mizoram agree to maintain status quo amid border dispute
Rupee falls 5 paise to close at 95.57 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 11 (PTI) The rupee pared most of its initial losses and settled at 95.57 (provisional) against the US dollar, down by 5 paise, on Friday, helped by a correction in crude oil prices and suspected RBI intervention. Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets and elevated crude oil prices are weighing on the rupee, which closed lower for the fifth consecutive session on Friday. The rupee opened on a negative note but pared some losses on suspected RBI intervention, a slight recovery in domestic stock markets from the days lows and profit booking in crude oil prices
Markets end marginally lower on cooling oil prices, buying in HDFC Bank, IT stocks
Mumbai, Sep 11 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower on Friday after registering sharp losses during the day following a drop in crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip HDFC Bank and IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 120.83 points, or 0.16 per cent, to settle at 74,781.76. During the day, it fell 742.43 points, or 0.99 per cent, to 74,160.16. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 79.70 points, or 0.34 per cent, to end at 23,398.10. Intraday, the bemchmark tanked 246.4 points, or 1.04 per cent, to 23,231.40. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Reliance
NEW DELHI, Sept 11 (Reuters) Nearly a third of Indias coal-fired power plants are operating with critically low fuel stocks despite government efforts to boost supplies, as an extended spell of hot weather keeps electricity demand elevated, government data showed. Indias peak power demand, a measure of the maximum electricity requirement, has been hovering near the record 270.70 gigawatts touched in May. Demand has consistently reached around 267 GW over the past few days, driven by increased cooling needs amid an El Nino weather pattern. The number of power plants with critical low coal stocks of less than 25%
Guwahati: Assamese film Oiii Police!!!, starring Ravi Sarma and Amrita Gogoi and directed by Suvrat Kakoti, will be released in theatres on January 22, 2027. The films release was postponed following the floods in Assam, which claimed lives and displaced people across the state. The official trailer launch was held in July in the presence [] The post Assam: Film Oiii Police to hit theatres in January 2027 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The Gauhati High Court has questioned the demolition of dwelling houses belonging to 21 residents of Assams Goalpara district on their own agricultural lands, observing that the action of the revenue authorities appeared prima facie illegal and unauthorized and in violation of natural justice. Justice Devashis Baruah made the observations while hearing a petition filed [] The post Prima facie illegal: Gauhati High Court questions demolition of 21 houses on private agricultural lands in Assam appeared first on India Legal .
Arunachal: Assam Minor Rescued From Itanagar; Trafficking Racket Alleged On Border
An eight-year-old girl from a border village in Assam has been rescued from Arunachal Pradesh where she was allegedly held captive for years. The girl, a native of Sarengjan in Ming Mang area near Assam-Arunachal border, about 20 km from Gogamukh, was reportedly rescued after videos related to alleged abuse surfaced on social media. As... The post Arunachal: Assam Minor Rescued From Itanagar; Trafficking Racket Alleged On Border first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam: Gorillaz to perform in Guwahati on January 31 during debut India tour
Guwahati: Gorillaz will perform in Guwahati on January 31, 2027, adding Assam to the itinerary for the virtual bands first India tour. The venue, also known as the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, will host the third show of the India tour after performances scheduled in Bengaluru and Mumbai. District, the producer and exclusive ticketing partner [] The post Assam: Gorillaz to perform in Guwahati on January 31 during debut India tour appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BJP Fields Former IAS Officer Debasish Sharma For Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll In Assam
Mr Sharma, a 34-year veteran of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre of the Indian Administrative Service, took voluntary retirement from government service in early September while serving as District Commissioner of Nagaon. He had only a few months of service remaining
BJP names babu who took VRS for Nagaon LS bypoll
The BJP has announced former IAS officer Debashish Sharma as its candidate for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam. Sharma, who recently took voluntary retirement as Nagaon District Commissioner, joined the BJP and secured the party ticket within days. The by-election is scheduled for October 6, with counting on October 9. The seat was previously held by Pradyut Bordoloi of Congress, who later joined BJP. A complaint has been filed against Sharma regarding his tenure as DC.
Assam: Former IAS officer Debashish Sarma named BJP candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
The BJP has nominated former IAS officer Debashish Sharma for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. Sharma recently took voluntary retirement and joined the BJP before receiving the ticket. The by-election is scheduled for October 6, with results announced on October 9.
BJP fields Debasish Sharma for Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam
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'Talaq-e-hassan' valid form of divorce, rules Gauhati HC
The Gauhati High Court has affirmed the validity of 'Talaq-E-Hassan' as a form of divorce in India, directing a petitioner to register his divorce under the new Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act, 2024.
Gauhati HC Holds Talaq-E-Hassan Valid, Directs Registration Under 2024 Assam Law
Court Says Form Of Divorce Is Not Prohibited, Asks Petitioner To Approach Jurisdictional Registrar
'Talaq-E-Hassan' valid form of divorce, to be registered under new Act: Gauhati HC
The Gauhati High Court affirmed Talaq-E-Hassan as a valid divorce method in India. A petitioner was directed to register his divorce under the new Assam law. The court noted the divorce was pronounced according to Talaq-E-Hassan requirements. Previous registration authorities under an old law were abolished.
September 11, 2026 (Conversation) Earlier this week, researcher Jacob Coxon quit Anthropic, saying the firm and its competitors are gambling with our lives. We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans, added current Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger in a post on X. Coxon isnt the first to down tools over fears of AI doom. The idea that AI could wipe out humanity, advanced in Nick Bostroms 2014 book Superintelligence and the influential LessWrong forum, has long circulated among researchers. There are many scenarios for how this could happen, but the core idea is that AI smarter than humans
Assam: Elephant Calf Rescued From Muddy Trench Near Kaziranga National Park
Guwahati, Sep 11: An elephant calf trapped in a muddy trench at a tea garden near Kaziranga National Park has been rescued and is now receiving treatment at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC). The calf, estimated to be four to six weeks old, became stuck in the trench at Seconee Tea Estate... The post Assam: Elephant Calf Rescued From Muddy Trench Near Kaziranga National Park first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam CM Pays Tribute To Forest Martyrs On National Forest Martyrs
Guwahati, Sept 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday paid solemn tribute to those who laid down their lives in the line of duty while safeguarding forests, wildlife, and the states natural heritage. Marking National Forest Martyrs Day, Sarma emphasized the governments commitment to strengthening the forest force and ensuring greater protection for... The post Assam CM Pays Tribute To Forest Martyrs On National Forest Martyrs Day first appeared on Northeast Today .
BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
NEW DELHI, September 11, 2026 (AP) NEW DELHI (AP) Leaders of the BRICS nations will meet in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the groups ability to act together. Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the United States and other Western powers. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among the leaders expected to attend. BRICS is a grouping of major emerging markets and developing countries, named after an acronym
Assam Chief Minister Honors Forest Martyrs on National Forest Martyrs Day
Assams CM paid tribute to forest martyrs, emphasizing wildlife protection and womens empowerment through the Van Durga initiative. Assam Chief Minister Honors Forest Martyrs on National Forest Martyrs Day
New Delhi faces traffic chaos ahead of BRICS summit
NEW DELHI, September 11, 2026 (AP) Bad traffic is a fact of life in New Delhi, but its often at its worst when foreign dignitaries come to town. As Indias capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the worlds busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones. Even as many Delhi residents are proud to play host to a gathering of world leaders, the traffic chaos is testing their patience and prompting widespread complaints about how the city plans for major events. BRICS is a
Tezpur University students seek Centre's intervention, demand probe report to be made public
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 11 (IANS) Students and research scholars of Tezpur University have sought the intervention of the Union Ministry of Education over the alleged delay in making public the findings of a statutory enquiry into the affairs of the central university, officials said on Friday. The students have urged the university Registrar to forward their representation to the Secretary of the Ministry of Education and the Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, seeking a transparent and time-bound resolution of the matter. The representation relates to a statutory enquiry constituted under Section 9 of the Tezpur University Act, 1993, and includes concerns relating to the tenure of former Vice-Chancellor Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, whom the students have described as absconding. According to the representation, the enquiry committee was constituted on December 31, 2025, and was required to submit its report by March 31, 2026. The students said the committee has completed its proceedings and submitted its report, but its findings and any consequential decisions have not yet been made public. The students have also flagged a range of unresolved issues concerning the university, including student welfare, shortage of funds, prolonged administrative uncertainty and the delay in conducting the convocation for the 2025 graduating batch. They have questioned whether the prolonged delay in resolving these issues amounts to retaliation against stakeholders who had raised allegations of corruption. The students have demanded disclosure of the enquiry findings, clarity on action taken against the former Vice-Chancellor, fixing of responsibility wherever wrongdoing is established, release of pending funds and resolution of the delayed convocation. They have also sought a written acknowledgement and response from the Union Ministry of Education. The students warned that failure to provide meaningful communication could lead to an escalation of their protest, including a complete shutdown of university functioning. They further said stakeholders could make public documents and evidence submitted before various fact-finding and enquiry committees if their concerns remain unaddressed. The representation also referred to a Citizens Convention held in Guwahati in December 2025, where stakeholders had discussed the possibility of constituting an independent public enquiry committee comprising educationists, RTI activists, human rights defenders, retired university faculty and retired High Court judges. The students said their demands were aimed at restoring transparency, institutional accountability and trust in the university administration. The statutory enquiry was essentially triggered by the prolonged crisis at Tezpur University and allegations against then Vice-Chancellor Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, including alleged financial and administrative irregularities, administrative breakdown, academic concerns and his prolonged absence from the campus. Student and faculty protests had intensified from September 2025, eventually leading the Centre to intervene. The Ministry of Education constituted a three-member enquiry panel on December 31, 2025, while directing Singh to proceed on leave and recuse himself from all duties until the enquiry was completed. The panel, headed by Manipur University VC Prof N. Lokendra Singh, with Nagaland University VC Prof Jagadish Kumar Patnaik and UGC Secretary Prof Manish R. Joshi as members, was tasked with examining all matters pertaining to the ongoing situation at the university, including allegations against the VC. This followed an earlier fact-finding exercise ordered by the Assam Governor, who is the university's Chancellor, in October 2025.
How to talk to your kids about edgy or violent porn in an age
September 11, 2026 (Conversation) Recent reports of a 16-year-old Sydney girls tragic death by sexual choking have understandably been met by calls for increased safety education for young people. International research shows parents play a vital role in educating young people about sex, sexuality and pornography. Starting these discussions early is vital. So how should parents discuss pornography with their children, including risky practices such as choking? What are some of the barriers parents face? Most parents own sexuality education didnt prepare them well for these discussions. School-based sex education has historically been focused on a narrow range of topics.
Assam to Host First Guwahati International Marathon in February 2027
Guwahati, Sept 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the inaugural Guwahati International Marathon will take place on February 7, 2027. The event is expected to draw nearly 12,000 runners from across India and abroad, competing in multiple race categories. The marathon will be organized by former cricketer Sunil Gavaskars Professional... The post Assam to Host First Guwahati International Marathon in February 2027 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Stock markets fall in early trade amid soaring crude oil prices, West Asia conflict
Mumbai, Sep 11 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday on soaring crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Weak trends in global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 628.24 points to 74,257.69 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 221.20 points to 23,255.10. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Axis Bank were the major laggards. Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and ITC were the gainers. Brent crude, the global oil
Assam CM pays tribute to forest martyrs, highlights Van Durgas frontline role
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid tribute to forest personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, saying the state remains committed to strengthening forest protection and safeguarding its wildlife and natural heritage. Marking National Forest Martyrs Day, CM Sarma said the sacrifices of forest personnel serve as a reminder of the risks involved in protecting Assams forests and wildlife. He highlighted the states efforts to strengthen the forest force and empower women through the Van Durga initiative. On National Forest Martyrs Day, I pay my respects to those who made the supreme sacrifice protecting our forests, wildlife and natural heritage, CM Sarma said in a post on X. He added that Assam was committed to carrying forward the courage of the forest martyrs and protecting its forests for generations to come. A key feature of the states approach is the participation of women in frontline forest protection through Van Durga teams. Their work can include patrolling vulnerable stretches, assisting surveillance, reporting forest offences, supporting wildlife protection and helping maintain a field presence in protected and forested areas. Images shared by the Chief Minister showed Van Durga personnel carrying out field duties inside forest areas, equipped for patrol and protection work. Assam has a substantial network of protected landscapes, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves and elephant reserves. The state Forest Department lists five national parks, 20 wildlife sanctuaries, three tiger reserves and five elephant reserves among its protected areas. The departments broader conservation work includes protection and management of forests and wildlife habitats, afforestation, regeneration of degraded forests, plantation activities and community participation. National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on September 11 in recognition of forest personnel who have died protecting forests and wildlife. CM Sarmas message on Thursday sought to underline that conservation is not only about protected areas and infrastructure, but also about the people who patrol forests, confront threats and work on the ground to keep Assams biodiversity secure.
Assam CM, Sunil Gavaskar launch Guwahati International Marathon
About 12,000 people, including top athletes around the world, are expected to participate in the running event on February 7, 2027
The Pentagon is using polygraphs to hunt leakers, but the tests are more theater than fact
September 11, 2026 (Conversation) In August 2026, government investigators subjected roughly 50 military officers and civilian employees on the Joint Staff to polygraph tests as part of an inquiry into press leaks about the Iran war and depleted U.S. munitions, according to The New York Times. The newspaper described the scope of the investigation as unprecedented in the modern military. This is not the first time the Trump administration has used polygraphs in this way; in 2025, it directed that a wave of tests be administered across the executive branch to expose minor leaks. As someone who has taken roughly
Assam: Wild elephant rescued with tyre removed from neck in Golaghat
Doomdooma: A wild elephant spotted roaming in Assams Golaghat district on Thursday with a large tyre lodged around its neck was rescued after the Forest Department launched an operation to remove it. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday evening, Whether it is a human being or an animal, it is our responsibility [] The post Assam: Wild elephant rescued with tyre removed from neck in Golaghat appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The hills of the Northeast have always been governed by community, not by files and signatures in distant offices. For tribal communities in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Assam, land is not just property. It is identity, livelihood, culture and memory. Any attempt to weaken the role of village institutions in deciding what [] The post Consent Diluted first appeared on Highland Post .
Alleged trafficking network targets protected
Dibrugarh: Serious allegations have emerged regarding the alleged illegal capture and trafficking of Channa barca, locally known as Cheng fish, a rare species found in Assams aquatic ecosystems of the Brahmaputra Valley. The alleged operation is reportedly linked to a network based in Tinsukia district that is said to be sourcing the fish from different [] The post Alleged trafficking network targets protected Channa barca fish from Assam, Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Elephants facing anthropogenic hazards in Assam
Wildlife specialists free an elephant from a tyre stuck around its neck, days after the trunk of another trapped in a wire-mesh trap was treated
Gauhati High Court seeks clarity on rehab for evicted people in Assam
About 650 families, mostly migrant Muslims, were evicted in September 2024 to clear 100 bighas of notified tribal land in the Sonapur area of Kamrup Metropolitan district
Assam Police Officer Arrested Over Links With Crude Oil Theft Racket
Pator's name surfaced during the investigation into an alleged racket involved in stealing crude oil by puncturing an ONGC pipeline in Sarupathar.
Arunachal CM felicitates 30 meritorious students
Mizoram to implement Barak river catchment conservation project in 8 dists
NFR aims to restore landslip-hit Jamira-Bairabi rail track by Sept 14
Rs 14.47cr drugs seized in Mizoram in 4 days, six held
Rare Tibetan fish species found in Arunachal lake; first in India
Arunachal Cong objects to UN map depiction of state, calls it inaccurate
Mizoram students body denies extorting money from fuel station workers
SC, ST patients in Nagaland to get medical aid up to Rs 3.5 lakh
Arunachal child rights panel seeks probe into abuse videos
CM Khemchand: Will ensure swift justice for Nightingale of Manipurs slain son
Whatever I did, it was bad: Murder accused changes tone after issuing defiant threat
CM Sarma hops onto the retro trend bandwagon
City to host 1st intl marathon on Feb 7, 12k expected to participate
4 NE states form open-prison monitoring panels, submit reports to HC
Students protest Gauhati Univ move to roll back 4th year of UG courses
Tripura targets 500 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Min
Arunachal leaders ride the 80s-trend wave on social media
Weighed down by tractor tyre, an elephant awaits rescue
Mizoram: Drugs, contraband worth Rs 14.77 crore seized; 5 Myanmar nationals among 6 held
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 10 (IANS) The Mizoram Police, in a series of operations, have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, heroin and other contraband worth Rs 14.77 crore and arrested six drug peddlers, including five Myanmar nationals, officials said on Thursday. A senior police official said that a special team of police conducted random checks at Kualmawi in the Keifang area of Saitual district and recovered and seized 12.746 kg of methamphetamine tablets, with an estimated value of approximately Rs 10.20 crore. The drugs were recovered from the possession of Chinzalian (26) and Thiankhatmuanga (27), both residents of Rangoon in Myanmar. In another operation, a Mizoram Police team, while conducting random checking at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 994 grams of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 79.52 lakh from the possession of a passenger travelling in a Maxi cab. The accused was identified as Hrang Thawm Hnim (39), a resident of Sathmuhzung in neighbouring Myanmar. In the third operation, a police team in Champhai district, while on duty at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 141 grams of heroin with an approximate local market value of Rs 28.20 lakh from the possession of two male passengers travelling in a vehicle proceeding from Zokhawthar towards Aizawl. The accused were identified as Awngminnine (19) and Bawithawng (18), both residents of Myanmar. In another operation, police in Kolasib district, while on duty at Phaisen Police Checkgate, intercepted a Mahindra Scorpio travelling from Aizawl towards Karimganj in southern Assam. Upon inspection of the vehicle, 3.910 kg of methamphetamine tablets, valued at Rs 3.2 crore, were recovered and seized. In connection with the seizure, Guljar Hussain (23), a resident of Karimganj district, was arrested. In the fifth operation, police in Champhai district, while on duty at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 3,360 kg (42 bags) of dry areca nuts (Burmese betel nuts) worth Rs 30 lakh from a truck. No valid trade licence, transportation permit or any other documentation was available for the seized items, which are strongly suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar. Police said that the drugs were smuggled from Myanmar, as six Mizoram districts -- Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual and Serchhip -- share a 510-km-long border with the neighbouring country's Chin State. Police officials suspect that the methamphetamine tablets, which are banned in India, were smuggled from Myanmar, which shares a 1,643-km-long international border with four Northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Nagaland (215 km) and Mizoram (510 km). Substantial stretches of the international border remain unfenced, making the region vulnerable to cross-border trafficking of drugs, particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast due to their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and their proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions.
Odisha Police traces 101 missing children in 17 states under 'Operation Anweshan'
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Odisha Police has rescued 101 missing Odia children in 17 states under its Operation Anweshan campaign, conducted between August 28 and September 8, said Shyni S, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW), on Thursday. The special drive was executed by the CAW & CW of Odisha Police in collaboration with the state Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, with a focus on tracing missing children outside the state. As part of the operation, as many as 17 specialised teams were deployed to several states and Union Territories where Odia children are frequently found. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The police teams conducted field-level searches, verified the leads, and coordinated with the local authorities as well as various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) during the operation. According to the CAW & CW, the 101 traced children comprise 54 boys and 47 girls. The youngest among those rescued was a three-month-old infant found institutionalised alongside her minor mother, while the child institutionalised for the longest duration had spent more than five years away from home. The Odisha Police also noted that out of the total traced children, 83 (46 boys and 37 girls) were found lodged in Child Care Institutions, while seven others, including six boys and one girl, were rescued from commercial labour sites. Another 11 children, consisting of two boys and nine girls, were traced against missing person cases already registered in Odisha. West Bengal accounted for the highest number of recoveries with 30 children, followed by Karnataka with 11, and Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with 10 each. All the traced children have either returned or are in the process of being repatriated to Odisha for their formal reintegration and rehabilitation. Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Odisha W&CD Department, proactively supported the efforts of police in this campaign, while the legal-cum-Probation Officers from the department provided necessary support during the campaign.
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