Cockroach Janata Party volunteers detained ahead of first meet in Assam
Around 40 volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) including party co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka were detained ahead of the organisation's first regional volunteers' meeting on Sunday. Ranka claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was afraid of the CJP. He alleged that the BJP won the assembly election by redrawing the boundaries. CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke said he would bring more party workers to the state, challenging the government to arrest them if Ranka and his fellow volunteers were not released.
CJP team's detention ends in Assam, Ashutosh Ranka alleges 'illegal detention'
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) The alleged detention of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several party volunteers by the Assam Police ended in the evening, with Ranka claiming that the police action was illegal and announcing that he would address the media from the spot where he was picked up earlier in the day. In a post on social media platform X on Sunday, Ranka said, The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended, and added that the CJP team had asked the police to drop them at the place from where they were allegedly picked up. He added that he would address the press at Chaudhary Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat, in Guwahati. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reacted to Ranka's announcement with a remark expressing disappointment that the planned protest outside a police station would no longer take place. Abey yaar... I was actually looking forward to joining your strike at the police station tomorrow, Dipke said on X. The development followed the detention earlier on Sunday of Ranka and more than 30 CJP workers, including four members of the party's central committee, according to the organisation. The detentions came shortly before a regional volunteers' meeting scheduled in Guwahati. The meeting was initially planned at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road in Athgaon. The venue was subsequently shifted to Chowdhury Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat, after CJP members alleged that pressure had been exerted on the original venue to cancel the booking. Ranka had arrived in Guwahati on Saturday along with other CJP members. The organisation said its Assam activities included meeting local volunteers, visiting government schools and interacting with families affected by the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Before his detention, Ranka alleged that police were preventing the group from holding the meeting and accused the authorities of repeatedly detaining its members. CJP founder Dipke had earlier claimed that Ranka was picked up from a private residence and said the detained members had not been informed of the charges or grounds for their detention. The CJP subsequently demanded the immediate release of Ranka and other volunteers, alleging targeted suppression of its activities in Assam. Assam Police had not issued an immediate public statement explaining the grounds for the detentions, according to reports. The release of Ranka and the other CJP members brings the immediate detention incident to an end, while the organisation is expected to address the media on the circumstances surrounding the police action.
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Assam Police Detain CJP Leaders Ahead Of First Regional Volunteers Meet
Assam Police detained Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several other leaders and activists in Guwahati ahead of the organisations first regional volunteers meeting near the Assam Secretariat. CJP leaders said Ashutosh Ranka, Ankit Bhardwaj, Prem Aakash and Assam-based volunteers were taken to a police facility.
Illegal detention by Assam Police ends: CJPs Ashutosh Ranka
Guwahati: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka on Sunday, September 27, evening said the illegal detention of him and other volunteers by the Assam Police has finally ended. He made the remarks in a post on X after being released along with the other detainees. The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended: CJPs Ranka to address press
Ashutosh Ranka, co-convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party, reported his detention by Assam Police has ended. He stated that he will address the media after being taken back to the original pick-up location. Several other CJP leaders were also detained in Guwahati before a regional volunteers' meeting near the Assam Secretariat. Police prevented access to the meeting site, which aimed to gather around 200-300 volunteers from the region.
Ashutosh Ranka, CJP volunteers detained in Assam during peaceful meeting
CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several party volunteers were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on September 27. The CJP said the group was in Assam for a peaceful meeting with supporters and alleged that those detained were not informed about the grounds for their detention. NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande also demanded their immediate release and warned of legal action.
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The Cockroach Janta Party is gearing up for a protest in Mumbai after being denied police permission. Founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans for a Jail Bharo Andolan on Gandhi Jayanti. This announcement follows reports of CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and volunteers facing detention in Assam. NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande condemned the detentions, labeling them illegal and unconstitutional. The CJP remains dedicated to advocating for social issues despite these setbacks.
Six CJP women volunteers released in Guwahati, several leaders still detained
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 27 (IANS) Six women volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who were detained by the Assam Police earlier on Sunday while on their way to attend a party meeting in Guwahati, were released later in the day, officials said. However, several CJP leaders and workers, including co-convenor and chief spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, remained in detention, with the party demanding their immediate release. The development came amid heightened tension in Guwahati over the CJP's first regional volunteers' meeting in Assam. The party had called the meeting as part of its organisational outreach in the state and the Northeast. The meeting was initially scheduled at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan in Athgaon but was subsequently shifted to Chowdhury Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat. CJP organisers alleged that pressure was exerted on the original venue, following which the programme was moved. On Sunday morning, police detained Ranka and several other CJP leaders and volunteers before the meeting could begin. Reports said that more than 30 CJP workers, including four members of the party's central committee, were detained, although the organisation has claimed that the number was higher. The exact number could not be independently verified. Ranka had reached Guwahati on Saturday for the programme. Before his detention, he accused the Assam government of attempting to prevent the CJP from raising issues relating to government schools, land, forests and water in the state. He also alleged that the party's activities were being blocked because of its proposed outreach among local residents and volunteers. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Ranka and members of the party team were taken to an undisclosed location. He also claimed that lawyers attempting to meet the detained workers were not being allowed access. Dipke has demanded the immediate release of all those still in custody and said he would travel to Assam with other party members if Ranka was not released. The CJP had planned to meet local volunteers and visit schools and families in Assam, including people concerned about the revision of electoral rolls. The Assam Police had not issued a detailed public statement explaining the grounds for the detentions in the reports available so far.
Guwahati: Opposition parties in Assam on Sunday, September 27, criticised the BJP-led state government over the alleged detention of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists in Guwahati, claiming that the police action was aimed at stifling the voice of the youth. The Opposition parties demanded the immediate release of those allegedly detained, describing the police action Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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CJP's Ashutosh Ranka detained by Assam police
Ashutosh Ranka, co-convenor of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and his supporters were reportedly detained by Assam Police in Guwahati ahead of a planned volunteers' meet-up. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed the detention was to prevent the meeting, while Ranka alleged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was afraid of the party exposing local issues.
Tensions flared in Assam on Sunday as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke issued a direct warning to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, threatening to travel to the state with key party leadership if co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and over 30 detained volunteers were not immediately released. The confrontation erupted after Assam Police detained [] The post Himanta Can Arrest Us All: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Threatens Mass Assam Protest After Teams Detention in Guwahati appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, workers detained in Guwahati
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 27 (IANS) More than 30 workers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including four members of its central committee, were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday ahead of the partys regional volunteers meeting, party leaders said. CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka was among those detained. He alleged that police action began in the morning despite the proposed gathering being a peaceful meeting on private property. Police were acting like goons since morning. It was a peaceful meeting at a private property, but police kept detaining our team members, and now all of us have been detained, Ranka alleged. The partys regional volunteers meeting was initially scheduled at 10 a.m. at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road in Athgaon. The organisers later shifted the venue to Chowdhury Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat, after alleging that pressure had been brought on the management of the original venue to cancel the booking. Ranka, who arrived in Guwahati on Saturday along with other CJP members, including Ankit Bhardwaj, Akash Prem, Varun Agrawal and Anam, had earlier said that the cancellation of the venue would not prevent the party from holding its programme in Assam. Before his detention, Ranka accused the Assam government of attempting to prevent the party from raising questions over issues concerning the state. He alleged that the party wanted to highlight the condition of government schools, the impact of what it described as man-made floods and other public issues. Himanta Biswa Sarma is afraid that we will expose the condition of the schools here, the reality of man-made floods and other issues. That is why they are threatening us. But he does not know what we are made of. We will not stop until we expose them, Ranka said. He further alleged that CJP members had been stopped and threatened by authorities since morning, but maintained that the party would continue with its activities. As of Sunday afternoon, Assam Police had not issued an official statement explaining the reasons for the detentions or confirming the number of people taken into custody. The incident comes as the CJP seeks to expand its organisational activities in Assam, with the regional volunteers meeting intended to bring together its supporters and members in the state.
Should apologise to nation for undermining institution: Assam CM Himanta Sarma to INDI alliance
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the INDI Alliance should apologise to the nation for undermining, spreading rumours, and stoking controversy about the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Himanta Biswa Sarma, referring to the meeting between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi at Nirvachan Sadan, said that the all decisions taken on SIR were unanimous. Yesterday, the full bench of the Election Commission of India informed the public that all decisions taken regarding the SIR submission were unanimous. The Commission took the decisions unitedly, and there was no internal difference of opinion within the Commission regarding the SIR or Form 6. He said that until the Commission's clarification came out, Rahul Gandhi, the Congress ecosystem, and the Naxalite ecosystem created an uproar across the entire country, claiming that there were differences of opinion within the Commission, that the SIR was wrong, that the SIR should be rolled back, and that the Chief Election Commissioner should resign. He added that if there were three Election Commissioners and two agreed on a decision, then it follows the majoritya 2-1 outcome. He reiterated that the Commissions decisions were made on consensus, which, according to him, made the ruling even stronger. When the Election Commission issued its clarification, after hearing their statements, will Rahul Gandhi apologise to the nation? Will this Congress ecosystem apologise to the nation? Will these 'Dimagi Naxals' apologise to the nation?, he asked. Escalating his attack, he said, It is completely established that Rahul Gandhi is trying to weaken the Republic; he is trying to weaken the institutions of the nation. Before this Election Commission was in place, Rahul Gandhi lost elections 90 times. Even when Gyanesh Kumar was not serving as the Chief Election Commissioner, Rahul Gandhi was defeated even then, Sarma said. Speaking on former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, he said, Banerjee has lost the election. She lost her own assembly seat even last time without SIR as well. You have seen the mood of the people in Bengal now. Her own MLAs are deserting her; her own MPs are deserting her. People are not allowing her to even come out on the street; protests start against her immediately. What does this mean? It reflects the anger of the people of Bengal toward her. The people of Bengal will answer her even more aggressively, because you are not attacking the Election Commission; you are attacking the people of Bengal. You are attacking the democratic decision of the people of Bengal. Even in the constituency where SIR has not removed even 2,000 votes, there too you lost the election, he claimed. Himanta Sarma further stated, The INDI Alliance is an alliance of defeated people, an alliance of frustrated people. So their coming together was not going to cut any ice with the people of India. Rahul Gandhi has lost many elections; now he should celebrate a hundred losses as a ceremony. CM Sarma said that the INDI Alliance should celebrate their losses because people are not voting for them; thus, they were attacking people and are attacking the constitutional institutions of our country. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday sought to quell reports of differences within the poll panel, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi holding a full commission meeting at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi.
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The Assam Police on Sunday detained over 30 activists and workers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including its co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and four central committee members, just hours before the youth groups inaugural regional volunteers meeting in Guwahati. The detentions took place in Dispur as party organizers were arriving near Chowdhury Tila, located directly [] The post CJP Co-Convener Ashutosh Ranka, Over 30 Volunteers Detained in Assam Ahead of Regional Meet appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Assam Police detain Ashutosh Ranka, other CJP leaders in Guwahati
Guwahati: Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has been detained in Assams capital along with other leaders and activists of the organisation before their scheduled volunteer meeting took place. The police were reportedly blocking the venue since the morning, barring volunteers from reaching the hilltop meeting site in Guwahati. The CJP was reported Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and several other public sector banks are open on Sunday (September 27), giving customers an opportunity to complete their banking work before a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30. The special Sunday opening applies to public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs), following a direction aimed at ensuring the availability of regular banking services ahead of the proposed strike. Customers who need to visit a branch for important banking work can therefore use the additional working day, subject to the operational arrangements and staffing at individual branches. The decision to open PSBs and RRBs on Sunday was taken following a meeting held on September 21 between officials from the Finance Ministry, public sector banks, regional rural banks, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and NABARD. The move assumes significance as September 26 and 27 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With the proposed bank strike scheduled immediately after the weekend, customers could otherwise have faced several consecutive days with limited access to physical branch services. The Sunday opening has consequently been planned to provide an additional opportunity to complete important banking transactions before the strike. Among the public sector banks operating today are State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank. The arrangement also covers 28 regional rural banks across the country. These include Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, Assam Gramin Bank, Bihar Gramin Bank, Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Gujarat Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Manipur Rural Bank, Meghalaya Rural Bank, Mizoram Rural Bank, Nagaland Rural Bank, Odisha Grameen Bank, Puducherry Grama Bank, Punjab Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Gramin Bank, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Telangana Grameena Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and West Bengal Gramin Bank. However, the Sunday opening arrangement does not automatically extend to private sector banks. The special Sunday banking arrangement comes ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and other bank unions from September 28 to September 30.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders and Ministers on Sunday paid tributes to former Union Minister Jaswant Singh on his death anniversary, hailing his extraordinary foresight and diplomatic acumen while heading Finance, External Affairs, and Defence ministries. Paying homage to the former Union Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla referred to him as the pride of Rajasthan. The contribution of the late Jaswant Singh, a son of Malani, to the fields of Indian politics and national service will always be remembered, Birla said on the social media platform 'X'. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also paid tribute to Jaswant Singh. In a post on X, Meghwal described the former Union Minister as someone who possessed extraordinary foresight and diplomatic acumen in defence, finance, and foreign affairs. His life of integrity, dedicated to the pride of the motherland, public service, and democratic values, shall forever remain an eternal source of inspiration for us all, the Law Minister added. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also paid his salutations to Jaswant Singh, calling him a prominent figure in Indian politics. In a post on X, CM Sharma said: His extraordinary foresight and diplomatic acumen in defense, finance, and foreign affairs gave the country a new global identity. His life of impeccable integrity, dedicated to the pride of the motherland, public service, and democratic values, shall forever remain an eternal source of inspiration for us all. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remembered him as one of the founding members of the BJP. Remembering one of the stalwarts of Indian politics and one of the founding fathers of our party, 'Shraddheya' Jaswant Singh ji on his death anniversary. His work for the poor and his contributions in strengthening our country's defence apparatus will always be cherished, CM Sarma said. Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, while remembering his colleague in the erstwhile Vajpayee government, wrote, Tributes to senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Jaswant Singh on his death anniversary. Jaswant Singh passed away at the age of 82 on September 27, 2020. He hailed from Jasol village in Rajasthan's Barmer district and was known as the 'Son of Malani'. He held charge of some of the country's most crucial ministries during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.
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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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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 .
The 2,300-crore project is aimed at supplying cleaner fuel to the maritime sector and is part of the ports plan to develop itself as a green-fuel and bunkering hub
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.
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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
Assam: Gauhati University Student Found Dead At Guwahati Homestay
GUWAHATI, Sep 26: A 21-year-old Sociology student of Gauhati University, identified as Nimisha Thakuria, was found dead at a homestay in the Garal area of Guwahati under Azara police station late Friday night. According to her family, Nimisha had left home with a friend around 5 pm. She later allegedly called her mother and said... The post Assam: Gauhati University Student Found Dead At Guwahati Homestay first appeared on Northeast Today .
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.
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 .
12 years on the run, 50k rewardee with Maoist links held in Assam
Arms, ammunition seized from former Ulfa-I militants house in Golaghat
Mizoram holds first CSR conclave, CM urges companies to invest in state
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Centre extends Afspa in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, Nagaland for 6 more months
Dibrugarh hosts maiden tea auction as Assam Chai Bazaar records encouraging response
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