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.
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
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 nominates Devasish Sharma for Assams Nagaon Lok Sabha byelection
The Election Commission of India registered a Congress complaint against Devasish Sharma, who joined the BJP less than a week after opting for voluntary retirement
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 .
Supreme Court orders regulator to provide timeline for food warning labels
NEW DELHI, Sept 11 (Reuters) Indias Supreme Court has ordered the federal government to provide a clear pathway for the implementation of food warning labels on packaged products within 10 days, ratcheting up pressure on New Delhi to implement the public health measure. The Supreme Court has piled pressure on New Delhi to implement stricter warning labels following complaints from a health non-profit, amid a crackdown on food safety which has seen regulators raid eateries nationwide. The food regulator last month suggested a two-phased labelling programme, starting with red-coloured hexagonal warning labels on products that exceeded limits in at
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: Three Decades Later, Six Get Life Term For Killing Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion
Guwahati, September 11: A court in Assams Kamrup district has sentenced six persons to life imprisonment for the 1995 killing of an 80-year-old woman on suspicion of practising witchcraft, officials said. Rangia Additional Sessions and District Judge Mukul Chetia sentenced all six to life imprisonment under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for... The post Assam: Three Decades Later, Six Get Life Term For Killing Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion first appeared on Northeast Today .
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
Guwahati goes the distance, launches international marathon with Rs 1.25 crore purse
Guwahati will host its first international marathon on February 7, 2027. This event aims to position Assam as a global sporting destination. Around 12,000 participants are expected from India and overseas. The marathon offers diverse race categories and a substantial prize purse. It seeks to promote fitness, sports tourism, and community engagement.
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
Mother-son duo jailed for heroin trafficking in Arunachal
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
Conrad takes CM CONNECT programme to Rongara in South Garo Hills
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.
Assam forest teams free wild elephant with tyre stuck around neck
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Assam elephant's ordeal ends, giant tyre removed from its neck within hours of viral video
An elephant in Assam's Numaligarh was left in a dangerous situation after a huge tractor tyre became stuck around its neck. Multiple videos showing the animal moving around with the tyre had been doing the...
GSMC alleges Assam census staff coercing Meghalaya residents in border villages
Shillong, Sep 10: The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC), Pedaldoba Regional Unit, has petitioned the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills, alleging coercive enrolment of Meghalaya residents in Assam census in border villages. Chairman Rimjen Ch. Sangma, in a letter today, alleged that census officials from Goalpara entered villages like Kurung and Saltopgre under Raksamgre [] The post GSMC alleges Assam census staff coercing Meghalaya residents in border villages first appeared on Highland Post .
PepsiCo is bullish on India, targets top-10 global market status
Global food and beverage major PepsiCo expects India to break into its list of top 10 global markets in the coming years, as the country continues to draw investment for its expanding manufacturing footprint and rising consumption potential, its India & South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said on Thursday. Calling India one of its most promising markets globally, he said the company remains very bullish on the country's growth potential, backed by an investment of around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to scale up capacity and strengthen its regional footprint. PepsiCo, which is investing to enhance capacity and scale up its supply chain network, inaugurated its fifth manufacturing plant in Nalbari, Assam, on Thursday, with an investment of Rs 778 crore. The company, which earlier this year opened a concentrate facility at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, is also setting up a plant at Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to widen its presence in south India. Replying to a PTI query on whether India will ...
Are too many Americans taking antidepressants?
September 10, 2026 (Conversation) Drugs for treating depression are among the most prescribed category of medications in the U.S. 1 in 6 American adults take them. Some health researchers and advocates have raised concerns that too many patients are using antidepressants and that patients who want to stop taking them struggle to do so. One of the most prominent voices on this point is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who launched an effort in May 2026 encouraging doctors to find other ways besides antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs to treat depression when possible. As a
Gold snaps 3-day losing streak; rises Rs 600 on fresh buying by retailers, stockists
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Gold prices rebounded after three sessions of losses, rising Rs 600 to Rs 1,58,600 per 10 gram in the national capital on Thursday on fresh buying by retailers and stockists. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 gram in the previous session. Silver also extended its rally for the third consecutive session, climbing by Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,44,600 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Wednesdays closing level of Rs 2,43,400 per kg, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold and silver are edging higher
Banking services to be impacted as unions observe nationwide strike on Sep 11
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Banking services like cash withdrawals and deposits at public sector banks will be impacted on Friday as unions have decided to go on strike to press for five-day banking and other pending demands. With the strike, banking services, especially in public sector banks, would be impacted for four days in many parts of the country. September 11 is a Friday, and the subsequent two days are bank holidays. September 14 is a holiday in some states for Ganesh Chaturthi. Meanwhile, most public sector banks have informed their customers of the likely impact of the strike
Gavaskar, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Launch Guwahati International Marathon; 12,000 Runners Expected
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa: The inaugural Guwahati International Marathon was officially launched in Guwahati on Thursday, with the first edition scheduled to be held on February 7, 2027, and around 12,000 participants are expected to take part in various race categories. The marathon was formally announced at a press conference by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the presence of Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. Promoted by PMG Sports LLP, the event will feature a 42.195km full marathon, 21.097km half marathon, 10km run, 5km run and 1.5km run. The organisers have announced a total prize purse of Rs 1.25 crore, giving the event a strong competitive edge and attracting elite athletes and professional runners from India and abroad. The full marathon is expected to feature 30 leading male and female distance runners from around the world, along with Indias top long-distance athletes. Speaking at the launch, Sarma said the marathon was a matter of pride for Assam and would help establish Guwahati as a destination for sport, fitness and sports tourism. This is more than a marathon; it is a powerful statement of Guwahatis readiness to emerge as a leading destination for sport, fitness and sports tourism. The event will bring together runners and communities from across India and the world, while showcasing Assams rich culture, natural beauty and renowned hospitality, Sarma said. He added that the event could develop into an annual sporting tradition and inspire greater participation in fitness and sport across the state. In a symbolic moment at the launch, Gavaskar presented Bib No. 1 to Sarma, marking the Chief Ministers endorsement of the event. Gavaskar said Guwahati had the potential to become one of the worlds recognised marathon destinations. Running has a unique power to bring people together, across communities, cultures and every walk of life. I believe this is the right time for Guwahati to join the worlds great marathon cities, Gavaskar said. Our vision is to build the Guwahati International Marathon into an iconic global event, attracting leading runners from across the world, he added. Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu will be the brand ambassador of the event. The marathon and other races will start and finish at the historic Judges Field. The proposed route will take runners towards Gauhati University, across the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, towards IIT Guwahati and back to Judges Field, including another crossing of the bridge. The course has been measured by Australias Kim Vivian, a Grade A Certified Road Race Course Measurer of World Athletics. Richard Hunter of the UK will serve as Race Director, while Ian Ladbrooke will be the International Elite Athlete Coordinator. Former Asian Marathon Champion Sunita Godara will be the India Elite Athlete Coordinator. The course has been measured by Australias Kim Vivian, a Grade A Certified Road Race Course Measurer of World Athletics. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The organisers said the marathon aims to develop into an annual international event while promoting fitness, sports tourism, community participation and the global sporting profile of Guwahati and Assam. Article Source: IANS
PepsiCo opens its first food factory in Assam for Rs 778 cr
Nalbari: Leading food and beverage maker PepsiCo India on Thursday, September 10, opened its first food factory in Assam, set up with an investment of Rs 778 crore in Nalbari district. Inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the unit is spread across 44.2 acres and has created 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities. 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 .
PepsiCo bullish on India, targets top-10 global market status
PepsiCo envisions India becoming one of its top ten global markets and plans to invest around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030. This ambitious growth strategy includes expanding manufacturing capabilities and bolstering regional operations. Recently, the company launched its fifth plant in Nalbari, Assam, with an investment of Rs 778 crore, underscoring its belief in India's significant business growth potential.
Assam: Elephant calf rescued from muddy trench near Kaziranga, shifted for rehabilitation
Digboi: An elephant calf aged around four to six weeks was rescued from a muddy trench at Seconee Tea Estate near Assams Kaziranga National park on Wednesday morning after its herd failed to pull it out. The herd reportedly tried several times to rescue the calf, but the depth and muddy conditions of the trench [] The post Assam: Elephant calf rescued from muddy trench near Kaziranga, shifted for rehabilitation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
HC questions 24-hr notice after 73 Muslim houses razed in Assam
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on September 7 came down heavily on the state authorities for demolishing houses in Assams Muslim-majority Goalpara after residents challenged the 24-hour notice. On September 7, the local authorities razed 73 houses of Muslim families for not converting agricultural land for residential use. What imminent danger made the demolition a 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 .
PepsiCo's Rs 787 cr plant opens, to create jobs and assured market for 5,000 farmers: Assam CM
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated PepsiCo India's Rs 787-crore food manufacturing facility at Banekuchi in Nalbari, describing the plant as a major step in the state's industrialisation and a boost for local farmers and employment. Chief Minister Sarma recalled that he had laid the foundation stone of the facility on September 3, 2023, along with the then Industries Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary. In 2023, I laid the foundation stone of the PepsiCo plant, ushering in what was a new era of industrialisation. Today, I returned to Nalbari to inaugurate the Rs 778 crore plant, he said in a social media post. The facility is expected to generate more than 200 direct and around 500 indirect jobs, with more than 75 per cent of its workforce comprising women. Around 120 women will also receive digital literacy training, the Chief Minister said. Chief Minister Sarma said the plant would give Assam a larger role in the country's food manufacturing sector, noting that products made at Banekuchi would now be supplied to consumers across India. The facility is also expected to create an organised and assured market for potato growers in Assam. Chief Minister Sarma said PepsiCo currently requires around 30,000 metric tonnes of potatoes, with demand projected to rise to 70,000 tonnes by 2030. Around 5,000 local farmers and their families are expected to benefit from the initiative. To support farmers in procuring specialised potato seeds, the Assam government, PepsiCo and the State Bank of India have entered into an understanding to facilitate financing through Kisan Credit Cards. The state is also planning a Rs 35-crore cold storage facility with a capacity of around 10,000 tonnes to strengthen the potato supply chain and reduce post-harvest losses. Chief Minister Sarma said the plant demonstrated how industrial investment could generate benefits beyond employment by creating stable markets for agricultural produce and supporting local livelihoods. He added that Assam was working to attract investments across sectors while strengthening its industrial ecosystem. The Chief Minister said the state's broader industrial push was aimed at creating sufficient employment opportunities within Assam so that young people would not be compelled to migrate outside the state in search of jobs. The PepsiCo facility, he added, represents the growing potential of Assam as a destination for large-scale manufacturing and agri-based industry.
British Band Gorillaz to Perform in Guwahati During Their First India Tour
Gorillaz will perform in Guwahati on January 31, 2027, as part of their first India tour, announced Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. British Band Gorillaz to Perform in Guwahati During Their First India Tour
PepsiCo India opens fifth food plant in Assam with 778 crore investment
The 44.2-acre Nalbari facility will make Lay's and Uncle Chipps, support over 5,000 farmers and create around 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities
PepsiCo India inaugurates state-of-the-art foods manufacturing facility in Nalbari
With an investment of Rs 778 crore, the facility is PepsiCo Indias first food plant in Assam and fifth food manufacturing plant in India. The investment underscores PepsiCo Indias long-term confidence in Assams growth potential and its commitment to strengthening Indias agricultural ecosystem, manufacturing footprint and economic development.
Meet Assam's 2-Year-Old Utkarsh Hazarika Who Made It To India Book Of Records
Assam's two-year-old Utkarsh Hazarika has entered the India Book of Records for his impressive knowledge of fruits, birds, planets, symbols and other subjects.
India hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unity
NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Reuters) India will host the BRICS Leaders Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the blocs global profile even as the U.S.-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides of the conflict. The September 12-13 summit in New Delhi comes more than six months after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, a BRICS member since 2024. The conflict has led to a virtual shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds key choke points in the oil trade, pushing crude prices to over $100 a
Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study
Sept 10 (Reuters) When hijacked planes brought down the World Trade Centers twin towers on September 11, 2001, roughly 25,000 children were living or attending school nearby in lower Manhattan, and thousands more were in surrounding neighborhoods. Some were infants and toddlers, while others were still in the womb. Even though they were exposed to the massive toxic cloud and settling dust containing pulverized concrete, glass fibers, asbestos, and other pollutants in the days and weeks after the towers fell, very few of these children were enrolled in the government-funded follow-up health studies of WTC survivors. Those were mainly
Rupee slumps 38 paise to close at 95.46 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sept 10 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 38 paise to close at 95.46 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as Brent crude breached the USD 102 threshold, mounting concerns over the countrys import cost trajectory. Forex traders said the currency is currently facing opposing forces, with downside pressure driven by a resumption of foreign portfolio outflows, following positive flows in July and August and crude oil trading above USD 102 per barrel. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.15 against the US dollar, then lost ground to close at 95.46 (provisional) against the American currency,
Markets snap 3-day losses; elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment
Mumbai, Sep 10 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, snapping three days of decline, on fag-end buying in blue-chip HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. However, elevated crude oil prices above USD 100-per-barrel mark, amid persistent geopolitical tensions, kept risk appetite subdued throughout the day. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 138.36 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 74,902.59 on last minute buying. During the day, it hit a high of 74,910.96 and a low of 74,598.47. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 46.30 points, or 0.20 per cent, to end at 23,477.80. Among
Doctor Gave Painkiller After Painkiller: Roommate Of Assam Student Who Died
Shruti Upadhyay, who was a student of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Assam, died during treatment in a hospital
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking national policy for welfare of private school teachers
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a petition seeking a direction to the Centre to formulate a comprehensive national policy and appropriate statutory framework for ensuring the welfare, social security and post-retirement protection of private school teachers in the country. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Centre, all states and Union Territories and others, including the National Council For Teacher Education, seeking their responses on the plea. The bench posted the petition, filed by Kerala-based petitioner Ligimol George, for hearing after four weeks. The plea, filed
Trump says American adults will get $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms
Dallas, September 10, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his partys sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval, and would further exacerbate the countrys nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit and concerns about inflation. If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000, Trump said during the GOPs midterm convention in Dallas. It will be called the Trump Dividend. He
6 Get Life Term For Killing Assam Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion In 1995
The court sentenced them to life imprisonment under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 448 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code.
Gold futures rise to Rs 1.53 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Gold prices on Thursday rose by Rs 231 to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for the October delivery traded higher by Rs 231, or 0.15 per cent, at Rs 1,53,994 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 867 lots. Fresh positions by market participants led to a rise in the precious metals prices, analysts said. Gold futures rose 0.47 per cent to USD 4,419.57 per ounce in New York.
Census 2027 totally perverted, intent dubious: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday alleged that Census 2027 has gotten totally perverted with its intent very dubious and content at times worthless, superfluous and diabolical. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Rameshs attack on the government came over a media report which stated that the governments decision to advance the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027 in four poll-bound States, coupled with the introduction of several new questions in the Census schedule, has prompted some former Census officials to raise concerns regarding the quality of data that is to be collected and the potential links
WASHINGTON, September 10, 2026 (AP) Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold, due to the dangerous double whammy of human-caused climate change and a supersized El Nino, according to the European climate service Copernicus. Augusts sizzle also helped push the globe and the United States to swelter through the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer scientists have measured. Last month the world averaged 62.53 degrees Fahrenheit (16.96 degrees Celsius), which technically was one-hundredth of a degree Celsius more than the all-time global mark set in July 2023, but because thats also
DRI uncovers cross-border wildlife trafficking network, seizes protected species in Assam, Meghalaya
Doomdooma: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intensified its nationwide action against illegal wildlife trafficking, uncovering a major cross-border network involved in the movement of protected species and wildlife derivatives, officials said. Over the past 10 days, the agency carried out six intelligence-driven operations across the country, resulting in the seizure of two leopard [] The post DRI uncovers cross-border wildlife trafficking network, seizes protected species in Assam, Meghalaya appeared first on NorthEast Now .
OpenAI claims another huge mathematical result amid fights over credit, ethics and privacy
September 10, 2026 (Conversation) OpenAI has announced one of its unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) models has found an answer to one of the biggest open questions in mathematics, the Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize problem. The Millennium Prizes offer million-dollar rewards for solutions to seven notoriously difficult mathematical puzzles, and until now only one had been solved. Mathematical problems at this level are extremely complex. A solution to the similarly difficult ABC conjecture ran to more than 500 pages, and it took mathematicians six years to understand it enough to spot potential flaws. Researchers can devote entire careers to these problems, in
Residents allege forced Assam census, MDC seeks police outpost in border villages
Shillong, Sep 9: Residents of three villages along the Meghalaya-Assam border in West Khasi Hills have alleged that people from Assam are forcing them to enrol in the Assam census, prompting Rambrai MDC Lurshai Kharbani to seek immediate intervention of the state government. Kharbani, who met Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on [] The post Residents allege forced Assam census, MDC seeks police outpost in border villages first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam, Meghalaya CMs meet Nirmala Sitharaman, seek boost for infrastructure projects
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K. Sangma met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, seeking greater central support to accelerate Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the two northeastern states. The discussions centred on boosting capital expenditure across the Northeast and expanding investment opportunities in physical and social [] The post Assam, Meghalaya CMs meet Nirmala Sitharaman, seek boost for infrastructure projects appeared first on NorthEast Now .
