Assams Chief Minister Delivers Strong Message Against Constitutional Disrespect at Dibrugarh Rally
Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights public support for democracy at a rally in Dibrugarh, addressing issues of constitutional integrity. Assams Chief Minister Delivers Strong Message Against Constitutional Disrespect at Dibrugarh Rally
VFS Global To Open First Visa Application Centre In Guwahati
Serving applicants from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, the centre strengthens regional access to visa services through a strategically located facility with strong air, rail and road connectivity.
FKJGP flags border harassment, infra gaps in WKH to CM
Shillong, Oct 15: The Federation of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), West Khasi Hills unit, on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma during his visit to Nongstoi, highlighting eight pressing issues with focus on border harassment and poor infrastructure. The organisation said Assam officials recently disrupted construction of an ICDS [] The post FKJGP flags border harassment, infra gaps in WKH to CM first appeared on Highland Post .
Video: Vehicle With Firewood Catches Fire, Speeds Down Road In Assam
The driver poured water on the flames and successfully brought the fire under control.
Assam min warns officials, companies of action over delays in oil palm projects
2 accused in Guwahati bag-snatching case shot at during escape bid
Dhubri tutor held over sexual abuse of 8-yr-old
Ganga aarti every 45 minutes to create unique atmosphere
Justice will be done, says Akoijam as he leaves for Delhi to join police probe
Ward-19 app launched in Kohima to improve civic communication, boost digital governance
Athgaon recreates Venkateswara Swamy Temple to offer a blend of devotion & architectural grandeur
Nagaland adopts Jakhama as womens village for 26-27
84 BSF personnel hospitalised in Imphal after food poisoning
GU polls: Court prevents general secy-elect from taking charge
Guwahati gets its first 'living wall' under Bhagadatta Flyover-I
Tension In Assam's Jorhat Over Blinkit Employees' Pro-CJP Slogans
The confrontation triggered a tense atmosphere in the area, prompting Jorhat Police to rush to the spot.
Neelam Obi To Lead Arunachal Pradesh In Ranji Trophy After BCCI-appointed Panel Picks Squad
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: Neelam Obi will captain Arunachal Pradesh in their next three Ranji Trophy matches after a three-member selection panel appointed by the BCCI named a 15-member squad, following an administrative crisis that forced the state to forfeit its season opening game. Kamsha Yangfo has been named vice-captain, while former Assam cricketer Sujay Tarafdar will take charge as head coach. Salil Malhotra, who played two first-class games for Delhi, has been included as the guest player. The panel also picked a 15-member Under-23 squad for Arunachal's first three matches in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy, with Leki Tsering as captain and Techi Tado as the vice-captain. The selections come in the wake of turmoil in the Arunachal Cricket Association (ARCA), where a legal dispute between two factions in the Guwahati High Court-Itanagar Bench left the state unable to field a side for its Plate Group opener against Nagaland in Ahmedabad. It was the first game to be forfeited in the Ranji Trophy in 17 years. Apart from this, the state couldnt field teams in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and Under-19 Womens T20 Trophy. The BCCI then intervened to oversee team selection, citing the interests of the players in the ongoing domestic season. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had told IANS on Tuesday that an independent selection committee of former Assam cricketers Satya Gopal Chakraborty, Jayanta Choudhury and Deep Borah, with Chakraborty as chairman, held trials at the Delhi Public School in Itanagar to select players for the Ranji Trophy, U-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy, Senior Womens T20 Trophy and Vijay Merchant Trophy. BCCI Apex Council member M K Khairul Jamal Majumdar was appointed as the convener of the trials and the subsequent selection process. With teams now in place, Arunachal Pradesh will hope to put the off-field uncertainty behind them and turn their attention to putting their best foot forward in the rest of the domestic season. Arunachal Pradesh squads: Ranji Trophy: Neelam Obi (captain), Kamsha Yangfo (vice-captain), Nabam Kama, Licha Jhon, Myendung Singpo, Techi Doria, Biki Kumar, Mibom Mosu, Yorjum Sera, Yab Niya, Nabam Tempol, Techi Neri, Likha Sonia, Nabam Dol, Salil Malhotra (guest player). Stand-bys: Nabam Totu, Nabam Josh, Techi Sania, Darge Bagra, Shuhel Aktar Ansari, Penjor Mangol, Techi Sonam, Akhilesh Sahani, Chandhan Kr Singh, Techi Tiklee, Rakesh Kumar. U-23 Col C K Nayudu Trophy: Leki Tsering (captain), Techi Tado (vice-captain), Aman Pisa, Takam Jacob, Amarjeet Sharma, Nabam Abo, Sosar Kakum, Rajesh Rebi, Techi Dol, Nabam Indiya, Passang Norbu, Shiva Kumar, Gollo Agha, Loli Yangfo, Nini Mibang. Stand-bys: Nabam Totu, Nabam Josh, Techi Sania, Darge Bagra, Shuhel Aktar Ansari, Penjor Mangol, Techi Sonam, Akhilesh Sahani, Chandhan Kr Singh, Techi Tiklee, Rakesh Kumar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Kuki woman killed in Kamjong, severed head of Naga man found in Kangpokpi
Manipurs home minister says security alone cannot end ethnic violence and urges dialogue
Shah Hails Assam Crackdown, 945 Held in Drug Cases
In a post on X, Shah said the drive also involved action against 703 drug hotspots, while attachment of properties worth nearly Rs 31 crore was under process.
From the looms of Assam to the Presidents wardrobe, Eri silk makes a mark
Droupadi Murmu purchases naturally dyed indigo blue Eri shawl featuring elaborate motifs for 4,500 and makes the payment via UPI at the SARAS Mela in Vijayawada
HM Amit Shah hails Assam CM for anti-drug crackdown
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lauded Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the state police for their sustained crackdown on drug networks, which has resulted in 945 arrests, registration of 547 cases and seizure of narcotics worth over Rs 182 crore. Describing the action as a decisive blow to drug networks, Shah said the sustained campaign reflected the governments resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks, target their financial foundations and safeguard the countrys youth. In a post on X, the Union Home Minister congratulated Sarma and the Assam Police for their efforts under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, highlighting the scale of enforcement action undertaken across the state. According to the figures shared by Shah, updated till October 13, the authorities have raided 703 drug hotspots, while properties worth nearly Rs 31 crore are under attachment proceedings. The crackdown has also led to the execution of 73 non-bailable warrants and the apprehension of 47 absconders, including 10 from other states. In addition, proposals under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act have been processed against 157 persons, with the cases under process. The state has also intensified enforcement against tobacco-related violations, with 2,229 raids conducted under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). Authorities inspected 3,662 business establishments and issued 2,844 challans. As part of preventive measures, 2,943 educational institutions have been surveyed to identify tobacco-, drug- and alcohol-free zones, while 633 awareness programmes have engaged 1,12,532 citizens and students. The campaign has also targeted illicit liquor, with 1,34,539 litres, including Indian-made foreign liquor and other illicit liquor, seized or destroyed. Shah said the Nasha Mukt Bharat vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reinforced by the Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-29, reaffirmed the government's commitment to breaking drug networks and protecting young people from substance abuse. He asserted that the fight against drugs would continue with unwavering resolve. The figures reflect Assams multi-pronged strategy combining law enforcement, financial action, institutional monitoring and public awareness to curb drug trafficking and substance abuse.
Mizoram guv calls for long-term plan to strengthen border trade
Lawngtlai tightens vigil on vehicle smuggling, unregulated Myanmar trade
Spear Corps Commander visits Assam Rifles in Manipur
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Lt Gen Girish Kalia, general officer commanding (GOC), Spear Corps, visited a forward post of the Assam Rifles in Manipur on Thursday and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the area. He was briefed by local commanders on the operational preparedness of the troops manning the porous India-Myanmar border. India shares a 1,643 km long border with Myanmar. Of this, 398 km are in Manipur. Fencing of the border has started, and nearly 55 km has been completed in Manipur. The government plans to complete the fencing by 2028. However, there are challenges that authorities are facing during the fencing work. Terrain is an issue. Several stretches along the border are hilly and forested. There is also resistance from militant outfits that use the border to move between the two countries. An Assam Rifles patrol was recently ambushed at a spot where fencing work is underway in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. A soldier lost his life in the attack. There have been attacks on the Assam Rifles in Manipur as well. In July this year, two soldiers were killed after a convoy was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Ukhrul district. This happened close to the India-Myanmar border as well. The GOC's visit comes at a time when the valley-based Meiteis are continuing to demand the ouster of the Assam Rifles from the state, accusing the force of favouritism towards the hill-based Kuki-Zo community. They have also claimed that the Assam Rifles failed to manage the ethnic conflict effectively. Even the Nagas in the state have raised their voices against the Assam Rifles in recent times after clashes broke out with the Kukis. On October 15, 2026, even when Lt Gen Kalia was visiting Manipur, Leishiyo Keishing, the Naga People's Front MLA from Phungyar, accused the 11 Assam Rifles of dereliction of duty. He, along with a team, was returning to Imphal after a tour of border areas when residents of Chassad allegedly blocked public movement, leaving nearly 20 vehicles, including his convoy, stranded for nearly two hours. This happened at the Kamjong market, where residents blocked roads at two locations using stones and other large objects. The blockade was lifted after the intervention of Kamjong Police, Border Security Force (BSF) and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel. A Casspir armoured vehicle was deployed to clear the obstructions. After crossing Chassad, Keishing alleged that Assam Rifles personnel had failed to intervene despite their responsibility to protect border residents and maintain security. He also accused the force of focusing on business activities instead of its assigned duties. Over the last few days, the Assam Rifles has made attempts to reach out to both Naga and Kuki community leaders to ease tensions between the two communities.
Akhil Gogoi ends 300-hr stir after govt accepts flood-relief demands
Rs 57.5cr Yaba tablets seized in Cachar, 2 detained
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centre and Delhi Polices response on a petition challenging an October 11 order de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site and notifying three alternative venues for demonstrations. Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumars standing order dated October 11 de-notified Jantar Mantar and designated the Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and the CBD Ground in east Delhi as the new venues for protests and demonstrations. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi orally observed that it would examine whether the authorities had applied their mind to
Assam: Guwahati Gets First VFS Global Visa Centre In Northeast, Offering Services For 14 Countries
Guwahati has welcomed its first VFS Global Visa Application Centre (VAC), marking a significant step in improving access to international travel services for the northeast. The centre, located at ISBT Khanapara, spans 3,200 square feet and is designed to serve applicants from all eight northeastern states Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and... The post Assam: Guwahati Gets First VFS Global Visa Centre In Northeast, Offering Services For 14 Countries first appeared on Northeast Today .
Sensex jumps 1,534 points, Nifty surges to nearly 3-week high led by banks, Reliance, IT stocks
Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) Benchmark stock index Sensex rallied 1,534 points or over 2 per cent to close at a three-week high on Thursday following heavy buying in banks, IT and Reliance Industries amid easing crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,533.72 points, or 2.11 per cent, to settle near the days high at 74,315.61. During the day, it surged 1,548.4 points, or 2.12 per cent, to 74,330.29. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 374.65 points, or 1.66 per cent, to close at 22,997.35, its highest level since September 25. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra jumped 4.61
MoU signed to support promising athletes from Assam
Dibrugarh: Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University and the Jyoti Lalita Kanoi Foundation have partnered to identify and support talented athletes from rural and remote areas of Assam. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University Vice-Chancellor Hirendra Nath Sharma and Jyoti Lalita Kanoi Foundation Trustee Jyoti Prasad Kanoi to formalise [] The post MoU signed to support promising athletes from Assams rural areas appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bimol Akoijam leaves for Delhi to join police probe: Justice will be done
Supreme Court issues notice to EC on Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Election Commission and others on a plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition leaders over alleged large-scale voter deletions and SIR irregularities. The court also issued notice to Gandhi, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and others on a plea against their march to the apex court over alleged SIR irregularities, while observing that nobody can browbeat the judiciary. Taking up the plea filed by the opposition leaders, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the poll
VFS Global opens first visa application centre in Guwahati, to serve all eight northeast states
Major Drug Haul In Assam: Yaba Tablets Worth Crores Seized
Assam Police have seized Yaba tablets valued at Rs 57.5 crore and arrested two individuals in Cachar district. The seizure involved 2.3 lakh tablets found in a truck's secret chamber, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday.
Gauhati HC presses Centre, state to trace woman expelled to Bangladesh
Guwahati, Oct 15: Raijor Dal legislator Akhil Gogoi on Thursday ended his 13-day sit-in after two Assam cabinet ministers assured him that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had accepted his demands for adequate compensation to flood-affected families in four Upper Assam districts. The decision followed a meeting at the protest site outside the assembly, where... The post Assam: Raijor Dal legislator Akhil Gogoi Calls Off 13-Day Sit-In After Ministers Assure Compensation For Flood-Hit Families first appeared on Northeast Today .
How this Assam Farmer turned an old pressure cooker and mixer-grinder imto a tea-processing machine
Meghalaya: Shillong designates two parking lots for Assam-registered tourist vehicles
Guwahati: The Meghalaya government has designated two parking facilities in Shillong for tourist vehicles registered in Assam to address growing concerns over indiscriminate parking in the city. Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar announced the decision on Wednesday following a meeting with officials of the Transport Department. He said complaints had increased [] The post Meghalaya: Shillong designates two parking lots for Assam-registered tourist vehicles appeared first on NorthEast Now .
SLRC Assam Field Assistant/ Enumerator Recruitment 2026
Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam (SLRC), State Level Recruitment Commission for Class-III Posts, has released the official notification for the recruitment of 72 Field Assistant (Statistics)/ Enumerator posts. The online application process will begin on 15 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 14 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, sebaonline.org.
Assam Legislator Akhil Gogoi Ends Hunger Strike After Talks on Flood Relief
Akhil Gogoi withdraws his hunger strike after discussions with Assam ministers on flood relief for affected families. Assam Legislator Akhil Gogoi Ends Hunger Strike After Talks on Flood Relief
Assam Chief Minister Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Attempting to Overturn Government Amid Upcoming Rallies
Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma plans major rallies, accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to change the government through protests. Assam Chief Minister Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Attempting to Overturn Government Amid Upcoming Rallies
Assam Man, 2 Sons Found Dead Inside Locked House, Cops Suspect Murder-Suicide
Police said the investigation was continuing and that statements from neighbours and other witnesses were being examined to establish what transpired inside the house.
17-Year-Old To Be Tried As Adult In Minor's Rape-Murder Case In Assam
Police said the accused was 17 years and five months old at the time of the incident. He was detained during the first week of August as investigators pursued the case.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates 101st Ginger Hotel Near Guwahati Airport
Guwahati, Oct 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the 101st Ginger Hotel near Guwahati airport, calling it a significant step in expanding affordable yet quality accommodation for travellers. In a social media post, Sarma highlighted that the new facility is part of the governments broader vision to transform the Aerocity into a hub... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates 101st Ginger Hotel Near Guwahati Airport first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Moran, Matak Groups; Discusses ST Status And Welfare Demands
Guwahati, Oct 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his governments commitment to inclusive development, emphasizing that every community must be given the opportunity to progress while safeguarding its unique identity, heritage, and traditions. During separate meetings with representatives of the Moran and Matak communities in Dibrugarh, Sarma Emphasized the importance of preserving their... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Moran, Matak Groups; Discusses ST Status And Welfare Demands first appeared on Northeast Today .
Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.86 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 31 paise to 94.86 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by the ongoing impact of the Reserve Bank of Indias structural forex interventions and liquidity-tightening measures. Market participants attributed the rupees continued appreciation to central bank intervention and the unwinding of long dollar positions. However, ongoing external macroeconomic pressures are likely to temper further gains, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.95, then gained ground to touch 94.86, registering a gain of 31 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee appreciated
Stock markets rebound sharply in early trade led by IT firms
Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply in early trade on Thursday led by a rally in IT stocks and easing crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 354 points to 73,157.43 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 96.15 points to 22,726.05. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest winners. Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Trent and Power Grid were among the laggards. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.60 per cent lower at USD 104.4 per
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice, submitting that there was no wilful or deliberate non-compliance with the courts October 9 order on restrictions imposed in Delhi. In his response, Mohan said the Centres October 9 communication imposing restrictions was aimed at maintaining peace and preventing any disturbance of public order, citing a proposed protest allegedly being held without requisite permission and in the light of the Delhi Polices experience during the July 20 protest over the NEET paper
Memorial Volume Released on First Death Anniversary of Nazira Educationist Queen Begum
The first death anniversary of Mujibun Nahar (Queen) Begum, a respected educationist, social worker and former principal of Nazira Girls Higher Secondary School, was observed in Nazira on Octob
Traditional Bodo Game Amwl Dimwl Takes Centre Stage at Kokrajhar Youth Festival
The traditional Bodo indigenous game Amwl Dimwl took centre stage on the second day of the Kokrajhar Youth Festival 2026 on Tuesday, highlighting the communitys rich cultural heritage and tradi
Gauhati Press Club to Hold Protest Rally over Alleged Police Assault on Journalists in Delhi
The Gauhati Press Club has condemned the alleged assault and mistreatment of journalists by police while they were covering an anti-CEC protest in New Delhi, and has called for a protest rally in Guwa
Can my health records be used for medical research?
Melbourne, Oct 15 (Conversation) A group of Australian veterans is suing the Australian government over claims the Department of Veterans Affairs passed their medical data on to a university for research, without their permission. The case relates to a 20-year research program called MATES, which used veterans medical data. It was closed in 2024 due to privacy concerns. This came after an earlier investigation by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, which found the department sent a veterans personal information (including name and medications) to university-based researchers, and then on to medical professionals involved in their care. This was
Kerala-born Nithya Raman leads in Los Angeles mayoral race
Washington, Oct 15 (PTI) Kerala-born Nithya Raman is maintaining a lead over her former political ally and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race after a fiery televised pre-poll debate. Bass (73) and Raman (45) both Democrats sparred in the debate on Tuesday night over issues such as the homelessness crisis, police department leadership, and public safety in Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the US. If elected in the November 3 polls, Raman will be the first Indian-American Mayor of Los Angeles. A member of the Democratic Socialist movement, Raman has served for six
Honouring Sporting Excellence AR felicitates India
Headquarters 9 Sector Assam Rifles organised a special felicitation ceremony at Keithelmanbi on October 13 to honour eight distinguished sportspersons from the state The ceremony was graced by Maj Gen Gaurav Sharma, SC, SM, Inspector General Assam Rifles South , and Brig Prityush Kumar, YSM, Commander, Headquarters 9 Sector Assam Rifles, who felicitated the athletes in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievements br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 10 Keithelmanbi 20261015 jpg border 1 alt Honouring Sporting Excellence AR felicitates India
Assam to Open Northeasts First Visa Application Center in Guwahati
Assams Chief Minister announces the opening of the Northeasts first visa application center in Guwahati to ease international travel. Assam to Open Northeasts First Visa Application Center in Guwahati
Space at Polo parking lot, Keating Road to be kept for Assam tourist vehicles
Shillong, Oct 14: Space in the Polo parking lot and MUDA lot in Keating Road will be set aside for Assam tourist vehicles, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar informed today. Dhar, who is in charge of the Transport Department, said that these spaces have been designated by the Meghalaya government for Assam vehicles to address [] The post Space at Polo parking lot, Keating Road to be kept for Assam tourist vehicles first appeared on Highland Post .
World War II-era shell in Jorhat drain triggers panic
Road dug up for Puja pandal triggers outrage in Silchar
AGP vows to take regionalism to Assams youth
10 B'deshi nationals detained in Hailakandi
Hailakandi rape-murder case: Juvenile to face trial as adult
Residents to hold cleanliness contest to promote civic responsibility
Zubeen case: Amritprava appears before fast-track court after bail
Assam to get Northeast's first visa application centre in Guwahati
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the Northeast's first visa application centre will be inaugurated in Guwahati on Thursday, a move aimed at making international travel more accessible and convenient for people across the region. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said the new centre would bring visa services for several countries closer to residents of the Northeast, potentially reducing the need to travel outside the region to access such services. Assam, are you ready to take off? the Chief Minister said, announcing the inauguration scheduled for October 15. The centre is being established by VFS Global, a company that provides visa application and related services on behalf of governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. According to the Chief Minister, the Guwahati centre will facilitate visa applications for 14 countries, including several European destinations covered by the Schengen visa system. The countries listed include Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Egypt, Ireland, Japan, Malta and Morocco, among others. The Schengen visa allows eligible travellers to visit multiple countries within Europe's Schengen Area under a single visa, subject to applicable entry conditions. The new facility is expected to improve access to international travel-related services for residents of Assam and neighbouring Northeastern states, particularly those planning overseas trips for tourism, education, business or other purposes. Guwahati, the largest city in the Northeast and a major commercial and administrative hub, serves as a gateway for people travelling from across the region. The establishment of the centre could help streamline the visa application process by bringing services closer to applicants, although individual visa decisions will continue to rest with the relevant countries and their authorised authorities. The announcement comes amid efforts to strengthen Guwahati's role as a regional hub for connectivity, commerce and services. Further operational details, including appointment procedures, application requirements and service charges, would be available through the authorised service provider. The initiative is expected to benefit applicants from Assam and other Northeastern states by improving regional access to visa application facilities and reducing logistical challenges associated with overseas travel.
Unseen work of mothers gets a festive spotlight at West Kamakhya Colony
Assam teachers body seeks ban on personal phones for for Shiksha Setu attendance
GMC spot fine app to curb littering & promote civic sense
Monsoon starts retreating from NE, rain forecast in several states
Arunachal CM says disputes over 123 Assam border villages largely resolved
Digital Desk | Itanagar, Oct 14 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Wednesday that inter-state boundary disputes involving 123 villages along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border had been largely resolved under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Khandu said that 31 of the 32 disputed areas in Papum Pare district had been settled following recent joint field visits by regional committees. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh share an inter-state boundary stretching over 804 km, with the two states engaged in efforts to resolve long-pending disputes over their border. The Chief Minister also said that efforts to address other long-pending issues, including the Chakma question, were progressing. He added that the people would be informed about developments at the appropriate time. Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the Donyi Polo Multipurpose Hall at the Galo Heritage Centre at Tarajuli, near Naharlagun, describing it as a landmark of community participation and cultural resolve. The Chief Minister said the project was far more than a government-funded building. The Mopin ground at Naharlagun, in use since 1976, was handed over voluntarily by the Galo community to make way for the state's first medical college, the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS). Urging society to value all work equally, Chief Minister Khandu added that countries that have developed, place high dignity on labour, and encouraged Arunachal Pradesh to build a similar work culture. He called for local youth to be trained in construction, electrical and plumbing trades, so that the state depends less on outside skilled workers. He cited a batch of 50 youths sent to the National Skill Centre in Hyderabad, who later executed a project in Pasighat for Rs 10 lakh against a Rs 18 lakh quotation from an outside team. Warning that Arunachal Pradesh's tribal populations are small in the national context, the Chief Minister said identity is at risk if language and tradition are lost. While the government can only support through policy, he said, communities themselves must preserve their heritage and pass it on. Referring to artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Chief Minister urged people to use technology as a servant rather than become subservient to it, and to prepare for its impact on jobs without losing age-old culture. Highlighting the state's decade of governance, CM Khandu noted that more than 1.5 lakh women are organised in more than 16,000 self-help groups and that nearly 46 per cent of startups are women-led. He said these efforts follow the principle of Vikas, Sewa and Virasat, citing support for indigenous Gurukul schools, 20 GI-tagged Arunachal products and steps to strengthen legal protection of indigenous faiths, as well as high-powered committees on Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe safeguards, the Inner Line Permit framework and illegal infiltration, to be addressed through dialogue and consensus. Inviting every community to reflect on the road to 2047 as Arunachal Pradesh completes forty years of statehood on February 20, 2027, the Chief Minister urged young people to remain proud of their roots while staying confident in a fast-changing world.
Most Assam-Arunachal boundary disputes resolved, says Pema Khandu
BJPs Jan Jagaran in Assam targets INDIA bloc over SIR misinfo
Protesters rally for Akoijam in Imphal amid JNU harassment case
Nagaland warns against hunting Amur falcons
Meghalaya starts drive against child sexual offences
4 Bangladeshis, including 2 children, held in Kodagu for illegal stay
Family allegedly posed as Assam labourers, worked at plantation in Ponnampet taluk
CJP is a political outfit, says Assams BTC
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 14 (IANS) Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary in Assam on Wednesday launched a sharp criticism towards the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), describing it as a political party during a public interaction at the Bijni Youth Festival in the Chirang district. Mohilary attended the event as the chief guest on the third day of the four-day festival, organised by the Bijni district unit of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), at the Bijni District Sports Association ground. During the interaction, the BTC chief also spoke about his younger days and recalled how his desire to participate in an agitation had influenced his educational journey. I also wanted to take part in an agitation. I left engineering after studying for just two days to join the agitation, Mohilary said, recalling his decision to leave his studies to become involved in the movement. His remarks came against the backdrop of recent controversies surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led political outfit that has been campaigning against the Election Commission's electoral roll revision exercise and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party and its supporters have alleged that changes to electoral rolls could exclude eligible voters, while the Election Commission has maintained that deleted voters can seek re-registration. The CJP has also faced confrontations with law enforcement agencies. In September, Assam Police detained co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and more than 30 party workers in Guwahati ahead of a planned regional volunteers' meeting. The party alleged that the action was intended to prevent its members from holding the gathering. The detained members were subsequently released. On Wednesday, Ranka and another CJP leader, Saurav Das, had been remanded to five days of judicial custody in Delhi following a protest-related incident at Jantar Mantar. Police alleged violations of previous undertakings and obstruction of officers, while the party has vowed to continue its campaign. Mohilary's reaction at the youth festival brought the unusual party name into the spotlight during an event otherwise centred on youth participation and his recollections of the Bodoland movement.
Assam CM reviews progress of second Legislative Assembly and Khanikar sports complex
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Assam JJB Orders Adult Trial For Juvenile In Rape-Murder
Assam's Juvenile Justice Board has ruled that a 17-year-old boy, accused in the alleged rape and murder of a girl in Hailakandi district, will be tried as an adult. The decision was based on the heinous nature of the crime, psychological assessments, and other reports. The incident, which occurred on August 1, led to widespread protests and a chargesheet was filed against five accused, including the juvenile.
DoNER minister reviews Aizawl western bypass construction
New damselfly species from Assam resolves a mystery dating back to 1927
Guwahati: A damselfly with a striking black body and flashes of blue along its abdomen has turned out to be a species new to science, helping researchers resolve a taxonomic puzzle that persisted for years across Northeast India and Bangladesh. Named Dysphaea assamensis, the species was formally described by Rima Amsih of Dibrugarh University, Arajush [] The post New damselfly species from Assam resolves a mystery dating back to 1927 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Lalduhoma meets youth delegates from Goa, Chandigarh in Mizoram
Ranji Trophy: Bengal Thrash Delhi, Haryana Prevail; Karnataka, J&K Settle For Draws
Debutant Ankur Paul: Bengal opened their 2026-27 campaign in the Ranji Trophy with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Delhi, while Haryana defeated Himachal Pradesh by seven wickets as the opening round of the domestic first-class tournament concluded on Wednesday. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir were saved by rain after a dramatic second-innings collapse against Madhya Pradesh, while Karnataka fought back against Andhra to secure a draw. Bengals bowlers dismissed Delhi for 277 in their second innings before the visitors chased down the target of 89 in just 15.3 overs to collect six points from their Group C encounter. Pradipta Pramanik claimed three wickets for 72 runs, while Amir Gani and Sumanta Gupta picked up two wickets each. Debutant Ankur Paul scored 38, and captain Abhimanyu Easwaran remained unbeaten on 34 to guide Bengal to victory. Haryana, meanwhile, completed their chase of 71 in 18.1 overs after resuming at 26/3 on the final day. Himanshu Rana scored 37, while Dheeru Singh remained unbeaten on 24 as the pair added 51 runs to secure the Group D victory. Haryana had taken a 43-run first-innings lead before bowling Himachal Pradesh out for 113 in their second innings, with Anshul Kamboj claiming four wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir suffered a dramatic collapse against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar, slipping to 12/5 while chasing a challenging target after the visitors declared 249/6 in their second innings. J&K recovered to 88/7, but rain and bad weather stopped play, allowing the hosts to escape defeat. Madhya Pradesh earned three points for their 76-run first-innings lead. Karnataka also had to settle for a draw against Andhra in Group B after conceding a 144-run first-innings lead. Andhra posted 418 in reply to Karnatakas 274, but the visitors fought back through a determined second innings, declaring at 337/9 with veteran Karun Nair playing a key role. Andhra finished at 104/4, earning three points against Karnatakas one. In other Group A results, Baroda defeated Goa by an innings and 135 runs after posting 472/8 declared and dismissing their opponents for 199 and 138. Mahesh Pithiya took five wickets in Goas first innings, while Bhargav Bhatt claimed four in the second. Vidarbha beat Puducherry by 160 runs after setting a target of 291. Vidarbha defeated Puducherry by 160 runs in another Group A fixture. After scoring 428 in their first innings and declaring at 175/3 in the second, Vidarbha bowled Puducherry out for 313 and 130. Maharashtra began their Group C campaign with a 127-run victory over Services in New Delhi. Prithvi Shaw scored 70 off 73 balls, while Ankit Bawne made a major contribution with the bat as Maharashtra posted 333 in their first innings. Services managed 227 in reply, and despite Maharashtra being dismissed for 141 in their second innings, the visitors were bowled out for 120 while chasing 248. In another Group B fixture, Saurashtra took three points after securing an 80-run first-innings lead over Chhattisgarh. Ravindra Jadeja scored 102 and later claimed three wickets as Chhattisgarh were dismissed for 312 in response to Saurashtras 392. Saurashtra then reached 229/1 declared in their second innings, with Chirag Jani scoring an unbeaten century, before the match ended in a draw. Punjab also secured three points against Assam in a drawn Group B encounter. Assam scored 373 in their first innings, but Punjab responded with 478/6 declared to take a 105-run lead. Debutant Vihaan Malhotra scored 103, while Emanjot Singh Chahal remained unbeaten on 114 to help Punjab recover from a middle-order collapse. Assam finished at 157/6 in their second innings. Jharkhand earned three points against Kerala in Group C after building a sizeable first-innings lead. Jharkhand scored 587, with centuries from Shikhar Mohan, captain Virat Singh and Aditya Singh. Kerala replied with 395, with Abhishek P. Nair scoring 126, but failed to avoid the follow-on. Kerala were 62/2 in their second innings when the match ended in a draw. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu also played out a draw in Group D, with Rajasthan securing an 89-run first-innings lead. Rajasthan made 363 before Tamil Nadu were dismissed for 274, losing their last five wickets for just 10 runs. Tamil Nadu reached 73/0 in their second innings before the teams agreed to a draw. Uttarakhand took three points after securing a first-innings lead against Railways in another drawn fixture. Uttarakhand scored 470, while Railways were bowled out for 278. Railways reached 272/4 in their second innings before the match ended. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu also played out a draw in Group D, with Rajasthan securing an 89-run first-innings lead. Rajasthan made 363 before Tamil Nadu were dismissed for 274, losing their last five wickets for just 10 runs. Tamil Nadu reached 73/0 in their second innings before the teams agreed to a draw. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Accelerate Border Demarcation Process for Disputed Villages
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh agree to expedite border demarcation and resolve disputes over 33 villages in a recent meeting. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Accelerate Border Demarcation Process for Disputed Villages
Assam Assembly complex in Dibrugarh targeted for completion in 30 months
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction of the Assam Legislative Assembly complex at Khanikar in Dibrugarh and reviewed the progress of the project, which is expected to be completed within 30 months. The complex, spread across approximately 63 bighas of land, is a key component of the state government's plan to develop Dibrugarh as Assam's second capital. During the inspection, the officials stated Sarma that around 20 per cent of the piling work had been completed and construction of the boundary wall was progressing. He also discussed weather-related challenges with the executing agencies and suggested changes to the building's front elevation and overall architectural design. The construction of the Assam Legislative Assembly complex in Dibrugarh is an important step towards developing the city as the states second capital, the Chief Minister said, reiterating the 30-month completion deadline. According to the master plan, the complex will comprise a three-storey Assembly building, a nine-storey MLA hostel above the ground floor, an auditorium, a secretariat block and barracks. Internal roads, parking facilities and landscaped green spaces are also planned as part of the project. The proposed infrastructure is intended to accommodate legislative proceedings and provide supporting facilities for legislators and officials as Dibrugarh develops its role as the state's second capital. Later, Sarma inspected the Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex at Khanikar and reviewed concerns regarding the quality and safety of its infrastructure. During the visit, journalists accompanying the Chief Minister pointed out issues related to steep and narrow steps in the spectator galleries, sanitary fittings, swimming pool temperature control, lighting, water-level management and leakage from the indoor stadium's roof. The Chief Minister directed the officials concerned and contractors to address the reported deficiencies and undertake necessary corrective measures. The stadium currently has a seating capacity of around 5,000 spectators, which is proposed to be increased to approximately 35,000. The two inspections formed part of the state government's review of major infrastructure projects in Dibrugarh, with the Assembly complex and sports facilities expected to strengthen the city's administrative and public infrastructure.
Israeli military says killed Hamas Commander in Gaza City
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 14 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Wednesday that it had killed a Hamas commander in an airstrike in Gaza City. The commander, identified as Momen Ahmad Salameh Ay, allegedly held Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza City and served as an aide to commanders of Hamas's Gaza Brigade. According to the Israeli military, he had recently advanced attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians and attempted to restore Hamas's capabilities. The IDF said it had taken steps to minimize civilian casualties ahead of the airstrike, which was carried out Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported. In a separate statement, the IDF said infantry soldiers operating in the village of Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon had located a ready-to-detonate explosive device, a Hezbollah position, and additional weapons used by the group. On Friday, the IDF said in a statement that it had killed three militants in Gaza City. The IDF said two of the men were identified as Hassam Walid Hassan Abu Al-Ata, allegedly a commander in the rocket unit of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's military wing, and Magdi Moein Yousef Al-Ayoubi, also a member of the group's military wing. The third was identified as Muhammad Aja, a company commander in Hamas' military wing, it added. According to the IDF, the militants, killed in aerial strikes on Thursday, had recently advanced attacks against Israeli soldiers and worked to restore the capabilities of the two groups. In a separate statement, the IDF and the Shin Bet domestic security agency said they had dismantled four weapons storage facilities belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad across the Gaza Strip. The facilities contained dozens of weapons and other military equipment, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars, and Kalashnikov rifles, the statement said. /as
Dipke calls on supporters to gather at Connaught Place with tricolour on Friday
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday called on patriots to gather at Central Park in Delhis business hub Connaught Place with the national flag, alleging that CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been jailed only for unfurling the tricolour. We will show that waving a tiranga is not a crime, Dipke said on X and asked those who cannot come to Delhi to carry out tiranga marches in their cities. He expressed apprehension that he may also be jailed. Lehra do Tiranga 16 Oct | Central Park, CP | 5
From Bamboo to Brighter Futures: How Assam
Prabhat Saikias bamboo-and-cane handicraft unit in Jorhat, Assam, supports around 20 young artisans while taking traditional craftsmanship to wider markets.
Ranji Trophy | Assam weathers Punjabs push for an outright win
Assam, Arunachal agree to fast-track border demarcation in 33 disputed villages
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 14 (IANS) Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have agreed to expedite boundary demarcation and prepare a roadmap for resolving long-pending disputes in villages along their inter-state border, following the second meeting of the regional committee dealing with areas under Papum Pare district and Assam's Biswanath and Lakhimpur districts, officials said on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Arunachal Pradesh Urban Affairs Minister, Balo Raja, and Assam Revenue Minister, Keshab Mahanta, who led their respective delegations. Doimukh MLA Nabam Vivek, Arunachal's Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Mamu Hage, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu and MP Ranjit Dutta were also present. During the meeting, district officials reviewed progress since the previous meeting held on January 9, 2023, including joint field inspections undertaken to identify disputed areas and facilitate a mutually acceptable settlement. Officials said the disputed villages had been classified into three categories to streamline the resolution process. Nine villages fall under Category-I, while 22 villages with relatively minor localised disputes under Category-II, and two villages with complex disagreements under Category-III. The committees agreed to instal boundary pillars immediately in the nine Category-I villages. Disputes concerning Category-II villages will be addressed by the respective district administrations. Both states also decided to engage the Survey of India to initiate formal boundary demarcation within two months. They agreed to maintain the status quo according to mutually accepted cut-off dates, prevent fresh encroachments and tree felling in disputed areas, and initiate procedures to withdraw FIRs registered against officials of either state. For the two Category-III villages where consensus remains elusive, the committee will prepare a roadmap after consultations with local legislators, district officials and residents. The next regional committee meeting is scheduled for late December. The Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary dispute dates back to 1951, when areas covering more than 3,600 square kilometres were transferred from the North-East Frontier Agency to Assam following recommendations of the Gopinath Bordoloi committee. Arunachal Pradesh subsequently challenged the arrangement. The latest initiative follows the Namsai Declaration signed by the two states' chief ministers on July 15, 2022. The agreement reduced the number of disputed villages from 123 to 86 and established 12 regional committees to pursue a negotiated settlement.
