Cong open to 50:50 seat-sharing pact with Left Front for 28 Tripura assembly polls: Roy Barman
Tripura village committee wins Plant Genome Saviour Community award
Misuse, delayed justice weaken faith in rule of law: Kiran Bedi
Mizoram records 7.37 lakh tourist visits till Sept 26: Minister Hmar
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Myanmar natl held with arms, explosives in Manipur
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10 PWD engineers suspended over negligence
Assam roads take a deadlier turn as crashes nearly double in 8.5 years, fatalities go up a third
A missed goodbye & a lifetime of remorse for minibus drivers family
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On Childrens Day, call to tackle malnutrition at Dhubri event
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3.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Arunachal Pradesh Hours After 4.0 Tremor in Assam
SRINAGAR: A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradeshs Kurung Kumey district on Saturday evening, hours after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Assams Kamrup district, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake in Arunachal Pradesh occurred at 9:28:52 pm at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located at latitude 28.083 North []
Two more deaths take Kaziranga crash toll to 26; seven in critical condition
Deceased include One From Bihar, 3 Sisters Enroute To Relatives Home
Union min attends golden jubilee celebrations of Wangala Drums fest
CRPF Sacks Jawan Over Threat To Kill Commander
Probationary constable from Assam terminated after inquiry into alleged social media death threat against his company commander.
CRPF jawan terminated for threatening to kill his commander
New Delhi: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has terminated a jawan from service for allegedly posting messages on social media threatening to kill his commander, officials said on Saturday, November 14. Officials told PTI that the accused was identified as probationary Constable Pinak Nath from Assam who belonged to the Alpha Company of the 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 .
Badminton Jr Nationals: Maharashtra, Haryana reach semis; women make umpiring history
Digital Desk | Gangtok, Nov14 (IANS) The 49th Junior (U-19) National Badminton Championships got underway here on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for Indian badminton as the tournament becomes the first national championship in the country to feature an all-women panel of chair umpires. A total of 17 umpires from across the country have been selected to officiate at the prestigious national championship. These umpires were selected after assessing their performances at the All India Ranking Tournament (u-15/u-17) held in Jaipur earlier this year. The Inter-State team event will be played over two days, with the individual events starting on November 16th. The Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Raju Basnet, said, It's a great honour for all of us to have participants from all over India in this beautiful and wonderful state of Sikkim. Highlighting the significance of the all-women chair umpiring panel, he added, With an all-female team of umpires officiating this tournament, Sikkim is at the forefront of women's empowerment, and this is just another step forward. Explaining the reason behind the initiative, Badminton Association of India (BAI) Secretary General Sanjay Mishra said, This is an important step towards encouraging more women to take up officiating at the highest level. Our objective is to create a larger pool of qualified and experienced women umpires in the country and provide them with opportunities to officiate at major national events. This initiative will also inspire more women to pursue umpiring as a career, Mishra added. Organising Secretary Sukanta Das said hosting the U-19 Nationals for the first time in Sikkim was a matter of immense pride, with the tournament also giving the state an opportunity to be part of a historic moment in Indian badminton. On behalf of Sikkim Badminton, we have immense gratitude to the Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), for his wholehearted support and for extending state-event status to the championship. It is a matter of great pride and happiness for Sikkim to host the U-19 National Championships for the first time. It is even more special that the tournament is creating history with an all-women panel of chair umpires, he added. Maharashtra, Haryana advance to semis Badminton action on the court saw formidable outfits like Maharashtra girls and Haryana boys registering comfortable wins in their opening clashes. In the girls' event, Maharashtra packed off Assam 2-0 while Haryana boys got the better of their counterparts from Maharashtra with an identical scoreline. Uttarakhand boys and girls defeated host Sikkim in both the events to advance to the last four stage.
A disturbing incident has come to the light from Assam's Guwahati where a class 9 student allegedly stabbed her mother before dying by suicide after jumping from the terrace of a multi-storey building, the police said on Saturday.
UN official urges Iran, US to let fertilisers through Hormuz Strait
Antalya (Turkey), Nov 14 (AFP) Iran and the United States should immediately allow fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ease the crisis in some of the most vulnerable countries, a senior UN official said Saturday. Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the UN Office for Project Services, told the COP31 climate talks in the Turkish resort city of Antalya that the lack of fertilisers could push millions into poverty. The Iranian blockade of the vital waterway, which started after the joint US-Israeli attack against Iran in late February, has choked shipping in the region and beyond. The
RGIPT Sivasagar Campus Celebrates Its 6th Convocation; 143 Students Awarded Diplomas
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], November 14: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Sivasagar Campus, celebrated its 6th Convocation Ceremony, held as part of the Institute's 10th Convocation, on November 14, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its journey of academic excellence and commitment to developing skilled human resources for the energy sector.
Family of each deceased in minibus-truck collision to get 9 lakh ex gratia: Assam CM
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said 26 people died in the head-on collision near Kaziranga National Park, and admitted some traffic restrictions had been relaxed because of political pressure
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Fast bowler Saurabh Dubeys four-wicket haul set up a comfortable seven-wicket win for Vidarbha over Goa on Day One of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Tamil Nadu squeezed past Railways by six runs in a tense finish to a thrilling game. Vidarbha skipper Atharva Taide won the toss at the Jadavpur University Campus Ground 2 in Kolkata and chose to field, and his bowlers backed the call. Goa could only post 146/9 in their 20 overs, with Deepraj Gaonkars 39 the top score. Dubey returned with 4-30 and was duly named Player of the Match. Vidarbha lost opener Danish Malewar early in reply, but Taide and R. Samarth then took charge. The pair added 114 runs for the second wicket, Taide making 52 and Samarth 53, which took the contest away from Goa. Vedant Jajoo (23 not out) and Yash Kadam (nine not out) completed the chase in 17.3 overs. Elsewhere, Tamil Nadu had to work much harder to get their first win of the competition. Shahrukh Khans unbeaten 46 off 30 balls and a 13-ball 31 from Rajkumar Ravichandran lifted them to 172/7 after being pushed into batting first. Ravichandrans quickfire cameo, at a strike rate of 200, gave the innings a valuable push. Railways looked dead and buried at 79/6, with Varun Chakaravarthy conceding just five runs in two overs and picking up two wickets. Zuber Ali (46 off 37 balls) and Toufik Mondal (57 off 22 balls) then produced a stunning seventh-wicket partnership of 69 runs off 31 balls that kept Railways in the hunt. Though Mondal was dismissed in the 15th over, tension rose further with Ali and Kunal at the crease. With 19 runs needed from three overs, Railways looked set to win until Gurjapneet Singh kept his cool by defending 11 runs in the final over as Tamil Nadu sealed a hard-fought victory. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh won over Assam by 16 runs (via VJD Method). Mridul Surrochs 52 carried Himachal Pradesh to 176/6 in 20 overs. Assam had reached 119/6 in 15 overs before inclement weather got the game in Himachal Pradeshs favour. Elsewhere, Rajasthan secured a six-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh. Sameer Rizvis 74 not out off 35 balls carried Uttar Pradesh to 171/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Rajasthan completed the chase in 15.4 overs, thanks to Abhijeet Tomars 63 and 48 from Rohan Rajbhar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Has ex-IFS officer M.K. Yadava really left Assam
Guwahati: Two days after Assam government told the Gauhati High Court that retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava would have no role in the Forest Department in any capacity, he appeared at a meeting on the departments affairs. To critics, it looks like a back door entry, and a sign that the government is treating its [] The post Has ex-IFS officer M.K. Yadava really left Assams forest dept, or is he making a backdoor entry? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Magnitude-4 moderate earthquake hits Assam
The National Centre for Seismology said the quake was recorded at 2.43 pm in Kamrup district at a depth of 10 km
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 14 (IANS) A day after four Naga civilians, including two women, were killed in an attack by armed extremists in Manipurs Ukhrul district, apex Naga body, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), on Saturday issued a three-day ultimatum to the Centre and the Manipur government, demanding the removal of Kuki militants from Naga areas. Meanwhile, Manipur Deputy Chief Minister and senior Naga leader Losii Dikho, in a separate statement, called for dialogue and reconciliation to find a lasting solution to the state's ongoing ethnic crisis. At least four people, including a mother and her son, were shot dead in a suspected ambush allegedly carried out by Kuki militants along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) at New Haven in Ukhrul district on Friday afternoon. In a statement, the TNL said that the New Haven incident was the fourth such attack at the same location and demanded that the case be immediately handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation. The ultimatum was issued following an emergency meeting of Tangkhul civil society organisations, which strongly condemned the killing of the four civilians in broad daylight, reportedly just a few metres away from security forces deployed in the area, the statement said. The TNL held the state and Central governments solely responsible for their alleged failure to protect the lives of innocent civilians. We have lost complete faith in the central security forces. Therefore, all the central security forces deployed therein must be immediately withdrawn. Till then, the victims' families have resolved not to claim the bodies, the statement said. It further warned that failure to meet its demands would compel the general public to launch an indefinite agitation until justice was delivered. In his separate statement, Deputy Chief Minister Dikho said that Manipur had endured unimaginable heartbreak following the recent loss of innocent lives along the National Highway and within communities. The recent loss of innocent lives along the National Highway and within our communities has left deep wounds that violence and retaliation can never heal, he said. Dikho observed that hatred and bloodshed had historically led only to destruction, adding that those who chose the path of conflict would ultimately be held accountable for the devastation they caused. On Friday's attack, police said that the victims were travelling in two separate vehicles when they came under fire from the vicinity of Yaolen village, a Kuki settlement near the incident site. The victims were identified as Kapangkhui R.S. and Haoleia R.S., both residents of Shangshak village, and August Ngalung and Khanmila, both from Tashar village. All four victims, including two women, sustained fatal bullet injuries and died on the spot, the police official said. Quoting local residents, another police official in Imphal said that the two men and two women were travelling in the two vehicles when the armed assailants opened fire. Bullet marks were also found on the windshields of both vehicles, he added. Additional security personnel, including Manipur Police, the Border Security Force (BSF), the Army, and the Assam Rifles, have been rushed to the area to reinforce security and prevent further violence. Search operations have also been launched in and around the incident site to trace and apprehend those involved in the attack.
Assam CM Suggests Drivers Health Emergency May Have Caused Kaziranga Accident
Assams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma links a tragic Kaziranga accident to a possible medical emergency of the driver, raising road safety concerns. Assam CM Suggests Drivers Health Emergency May Have Caused Kaziranga Accident
4.0-magnitude earthquake recorded in Kamrup district, Assam
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Assam CM announces Rs 9 lakh aid for families of Kaziranga crash victims
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 14 November announced a Rs 9 lakh compensation package for each family of the 26 people killed in the Kaziranga road accident and ordered a post-mortem of the driver to probe possible medical causes.
Assam CM Says Traveller Driver Might Have Suffered Stroke , Lost Control
Chief Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma visited the accident site on Saturday and suggested that the driver of the Traveller vehicle might have suffered a sudden medical emergency, possibly a stroke, which caused him to lose control.
Magnitude 4 earthquake strikes Assam's Kamrup district
Assam Chief Minister Announces Compensation Following Kaziranga Tragedy
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pledges financial aid to families of victims from the Kaziranga road accident, which claimed 26 lives. Assam Chief Minister Announces Compensation Following Kaziranga Tragedy
Class 9 student stabs mother, jumps to death from high-rise
Guwahati: A class 9 student allegedly stabbed his mother and ended his life by jumping from the terrace of a multi-storey building here, police said on Saturday, November 14. The student of a private school in Assams Guwahati allegedly attacked his mother with a sharp weapon, inflicting serious injuries to her neck, at their residence 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 .
Assam Probes Fake 4,934 Class 10 Certificates
Assam CID is probing a fake Class 10 certificate racket after 4,934 students were found to have secured Class 11 admissions using questionable CISCE-branded documents.
Post-mortems begin for 26 victims in Golaghat road crash near Kaziranga
Post-mortem examinations are under way at Golaghat District Civil Hospital after a collision between a minibus and a container truck on National Highway 715 claimed 26 lives, while several injured remain in hospitals across Assam.
CRPF Terminates Jawan Over Death Threat to Commander
New Delhi, Nov 14: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has terminated a probationary constable from service for allegedly posting death threats against his company commander on social media, officials said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Pinak Nath, a probationary Constable from Assam, was attached to Alpha Company of the CRPFs 33rd Battalion stationed [] The post CRPF Terminates Jawan Over Death Threat to Commander appeared first on Northlines .
Overspeeding Suspected In Assam Crash That Killed 26
'We suspect that the accident took place when the driver of the minibus lost control.'
Cong's deafening silence on J'khand MLA sexual assault case exposes double standards: BJP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over allegations of sexual assault against its Jharkhand MLA Bhushan Bara involving a minor tribal girl, accusing the Opposition party of maintaining double standards on women's safety and questioning the silence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, party MP Bansuri Swaraj alleged that the Congress repeatedly speaks about women's empowerment but remains silent when serious allegations are levelled against its own leaders. On one hand, India is taking pride in its culture and worshipping Chhathi Maiya, who is the source of the creation of the universe. And on the other hand, you know how the Congress is repeatedly insulting women, who are the embodiment of Shakti, Swaraj claimed. She pointed out that the press conference was being held a day before the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, which is observed as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day)', and termed the allegations against the Jharkhand MLA particularly shameful. In fact, investigating agencies have even registered an FIR under POCSO. If you look at the allegations, they are soul-crushing allegations. The allegation is that the MLA lured that innocent girl with the promise of education, lured her with the promise of a better life, and by bringing that 14-year-old minor on such a false promise, first made her do household chores, beat her, and later, allegations of sexual exploitation have also surfaced, she alleged. This grave matter has come to light through media reports, yet I am astonished that the Congress party, which champions slogans like 'Smash the Patriarchy', along with its leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mr Kharge, have all chosen to remain silent, she added. Questioning the Congress leadership's response to the allegations, the BJP MP asked how long the party would continue to follow what she described as a principle of silence amounting to consent. Have you questioned this MLA of yours? Have you held him accountable? Certainly not. Double standards have become the standard political conduct within the Congress party, she said. To support her allegations of selective action by the Congress, Swaraj also referred to party MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who has faced allegations of sexual harassment by 11 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). She claimed that despite the allegations, the Congress had ewarded him and appointed him as the co-chair of the Election Committee, the Campaign Committee, and the Manifesto Committee ahead of the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections. When the direction is so fundamentally flawed, it is only natural that the state of affairs will also be poor, Bansuri Swaraj added. The BJP MP also raised the issue of Congress leader Harak Singh, who has been appointed chairman of the party's Uttarakhand Election Committee. Referring to allegations made against him by a woman from Assam, Swaraj said the complainant had demanded a DNA test and that the matter had been handed over to a woman police officer for investigation. It is astonishing that the Congress party operates based on political expediency rather than moral principles, she further stated. There is a common thread running through all these instances: The silence of the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, the BJP MP added. Taking aim at Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's slogan on women's empowerment, Swaraj questioned whether the party was equally committed to protecting women's dignity when allegations involved its own leaders. Priyanka Gandhi asserts, with great emphasis, 'Ladki hoon, lad sakti hoon'. I would like to ask, when it comes to leaders within your own party, do you still stand firm for the dignity of women? she questioned. Drawing a comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, Swaraj said, On one side, we have Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose tireless efforts and development-oriented policies have ensured that women in this country are not viewed merely as beneficiaries, but as nation-builders -- recognised as self-reliant entrepreneurs. On the other side, we have Rahul Gandhi, who propagates hollow slogans like 'Smash the Patriarchy,' yet chooses to remain silent when it comes to the dignity of women. However, the public knows everything. Rahul Gandhi, I want to warn you that in the upcoming elections, women voters, in particular, will demand accountability from you and hold the Congress party responsible for every one of its anti-women stances, she stated. The BJP MP also brought up a controversy involving a former office-bearer of the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) at Delhi University, who had been accused of attempting to lure young women with concert tickets, gifts and other inducements. It is alleged that he attempted to lure young women, offering concert tickets, gifts, and other inducements, to take them to Ahmedabad, with the intent of involving them in illicit activities. Notice how Rahul Gandhi has remained silent even regarding the NSUI, which is the Congress party's student wing. This is the Congress party's age-old policy: they say one thing and do another, she claimed. Swaraj alleged that the Congress leadership had repeatedly failed to speak up when allegations of sexual misconduct and exploitation involved people associated with the party. Every time there is deafening silence from the Congress party. It actually shows that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and the Congress party are absolutely comfortable with objectification of women, very comfortable with victimisation of women, and clearly sexual harassment, sexual abuse and rape; these kinds of serious allegations are something that they completely find benign and underestimate what a survivor or victim has to go through. Instead of becoming the voice of the voiceless, the Congress Party goes ahead and rewards its own leaders, Swaraj said. This puts a question mark on the political character of the Congress party, she added.
Dreams of children must remain at heart of everything we do: Himanta Sarma on Children's Day
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday extended his greetings to young ones on Children's Day, saying that their happiness, dreams and aspirations must remain at the heart of every effort undertaken by society and the government. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the Assam government is working to provide children with a stronger foundation and a brighter future through improvements in education, sports and other areas crucial to their overall development. The happiness, dreams and aspirations of our children must always remain at the heart of everything we do, Sarma said in his message. From classrooms to playgrounds, we are working to give every child in Assam a stronger foundation and a brighter tomorrow, he added. Extending his love and best wishes to children across the state, the Chief Minister said that nurturing the younger generation remains central to building a stronger and more prosperous Assam. Children's Day is celebrated across India on November 14, the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The day is marked by special programmes in schools and educational institutions, with a focus on children's welfare, education and development. In Assam, the state government has in recent years placed emphasis on strengthening school infrastructure, improving access to education and encouraging greater participation of students in sports and other extracurricular activities. The Chief Minister's message underlined the importance of creating an environment where children can pursue their ambitions and realise their potential. Sarma has repeatedly maintained that investment in education and youth development is critical to the state's long-term progress. His Children's Day message also reflected the government's focus on providing better opportunities to the younger generation and ensuring that children from different backgrounds have access to the resources needed for their growth and development. As Assam moves forward, the hopes and aspirations of its children will continue to shape the state's journey towards a brighter future, the Chief Minister said, extending his warm wishes to children on the occasion.
Himanta Sarma to visit Kaziranga accident site as death toll rises
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will visit the site of the devastating road accident near Kaziranga on Saturday morning and meet the families affected by one of the worst road tragedies in the state. The latest reports said the death toll has risen to 26, while around 20 others sustained injuries. Several of those injured were rushed to hospitals, including the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, for advanced treatment. The Chief Minister said he would personally visit the accident site to ensure that the affected families receive every possible assistance. I will visit the accident site tomorrow morning to meet the affected families and ensure they receive every possible support, from medical care for the injured to relief for those who have lost loved ones. They are not alone in this difficult hour, Sarma said in a post on X. The Chief Minister said that the state government stands with the bereaved families and prayed for the victims of the tragedy. The horrific accident took place at Rongajan near Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district on Friday when a passenger mini-bus collided head-on with a container truck on National Highway-715. Many of the victims were reportedly students returning from their classes. Rediff The collision left the mini-bus badly mangled, prompting a massive rescue operation involving police, district administration officials and local residents. Initial reports suggested that the passenger vehicle was travelling at a high speed before the collision. Authorities have said a detailed enquiry will be conducted to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the accident and examine whether traffic and other safety norms were violated. Sarma had earlier expressed deep anguish over the tragedy and assured the best possible medical treatment for the injured. His visit on Saturday is expected to focus on reviewing relief measures, meeting bereaved families and assessing the treatment being provided to those injured in the devastating accident.
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: 354 Group C Vacancies Open Tomorrow, Apply Online
Assam Rifles recruitment 2026 applications for 354 Group C technical and tradesman posts open on November 15. Check eligibility, physical standards, and apply online before the December 14 deadline to secure your spot.
Assam accident: Autopsy of 26 bodies on Saturday
Guwahati: The postmortem of the bodies of 26 people who died in a collision between a minibus and a container truck in Assams Kaziranga will be conducted on Saturday, November 14, minister Ranoj Pegu said. The condition of seven of the 18 injured people remained critical, said Pegu, who was deputed by Chief Minister Himanta 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 .
Assam Teen Stabs Mother, Then Falls To Death From Building
It is also not yet known what led to the alleged attack on his mother or the sequence of events between the two incidents.
Assam Bus-Truck Collision Near Kaziranga Kills 26, Including Students, Leaves 20 Injured
A head-on collision near Kaziranga killed 26 people, injured 20 and raised questions over speeding and road-safety compliance.
Assam Police ASI Admit Card 2026 Released for ASI (UB) Posts, Download Hall Ticket
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam, has made the Assam Police ASI Admit Card 2026 available for candidates applying for the Assistant Sub-Inspector (Unarmed Branch) recruitment examination. Registered applicants can now download their hall tickets online by
Kaziranga Road Accident: Death Toll Rises To 25 In Assam, 23 Victims Identified
A passenger Force Traveller and a container truck collided head-on near Hathikuli Tea Estate on NH-715 in Rongajan.
Assam: 23 dead in head-on collision between minibus and container truck
At least 23 people were killed and 20 injured after a minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday. The accident occurred on National Highway-715 near Hathikuli Tea Estate, with several college students among the deceased
Survivors of the fatal bus-truck collision in Assam have alleged that the passenger vehicle was overloaded, carrying nearly 60 people against its capacity of around 30, and travelling at nearly 100 kmph before entering the wrong lane.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Rs 99 crore Biswanath sports and administrative complexes
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Railway Board orders mandatory braking tests after Assam derailment
The Railway Board has instructed all zones to conduct brake feel and brake power tests after train handover, following a probe that linked a malfunctioning main braking system to the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailment near Guwahati.
Truck and bus crash in Assam, India kills at least 24
Several children and the bus driver were among those killed, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. Truck and bus crash in Assam, India kills at least 24
NID Assam Visiting Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
National Institute of Design Assam (NID Assam) has invited applications by email for the post of Visiting Medical Officer. Applications can be sent till 29 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit nidj.ac.in.
26 killed as bus collides with truck in Kaziranga
Kaziranga, Nov 13: At least 26 people died, including women and minors, and 20 others were injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday, officials said. Many of the victims were college students who were returning from their classes. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice []
CPCB steps up pollution watch; task force to probe industries at Byrnihat
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 13: Industrial pollution in Byrnihat has come under renewed scrutiny, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) constituting a task force to inspect industries operating on the Assam side, where 17 of the 42 units have been categorised as red. The matter figured prominently before the Meghalaya High Court on []
Railways Board asks zones to ensure braking tests after train handover following Assam derailment
New Delhi, Nov 13: Following the derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express near Guwahati, the Railway Board has asked all its zones to ensure that the running crew conducts a braking test after taking the handover of a train in accordance with the laid-down procedure. Additionally, Zonal Railways should conduct a safety drive from 12-11-2026 to [] The post Railways Board asks zones to ensure braking tests after train handover following Assam derailment first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam Crash Kills 24; PM Modi Announces 2 Lakh Aid For Victims' Families
At least 24 people, most of them reportedly students, were killed and several others injured when a passenger-packed Traveller collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga in Assam's Golaghat district. The Traveller was travelling from Bokakhat to Nagaon on National Highway 715 when the accident occurred. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and announced an ex-gratia payment of 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the families of each deceased victim and 50,000 for those injured.
PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Assam Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid for Victims Families
PM Modi mourns the loss of 23 lives in Assams Golaghat district accident and announces financial aid for victims families. PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Assam Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid for Victims Families
Manipur violence probe panel gets 7th extension, now till May 20
Four Tangkhul Nagas killed in sniper attack on Manipur highway
Couple held after 22-yr-old found dead near his Cachar home
Lalremsiami receives Arjuna Award, becomes first Mizoram sportsperson to win honour
Adi group sets release of detainees, case withdrawal as conditions for talks on Siang dam
Screen time, obesity driving diabetes among youngsters: Docs
132 families evicted from 320 hectares of professional Grazing Reserve at Boginadi
Assam Rifles commanders review NE security in Shillong
Meghalaya to host states first AI job fair on Nov 17 for 125 technical roles
Overspeeding, overloading: Fatal flaws behind Kaziranga bus accident
Tributes paid to Birsa Munda, Mizo freedom fighters in Aizawl
240 critically endangered black softshell turtles get a fresh chance in the wild
Three-year-old survivor awaits family at hospital
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Kaziranga road tragedy: 26 killed, including students, as minibus hits container
The passenger vehicle was travelling from Golaghat to Nagaon, while the container truck was headed towards Upper Assam, police said. PM Modi has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the injured
Right Swerve, Then Crash: Dashcam Video Shows Moment Bus Hit Truck In Assam
Visuals from the spot show the minibus completely destroyed due to the impact of the accident.
Assam Horror Crash: Minibus Allegedly Overspeeding Before Colliding With Truck, 26 Dead
At least 26 people died in a serious accident that occurred on the highway in the Golaghat district of Assam on Friday evening as the passenger minibus hit the goods truck head-on. Over 35 people, including students from the Kaziranga High
26 dead in in minibus accident near Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga (Assam): At least 26 people died, including women and minors, and 20 others were injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday, November 13, officials said. Many of the victims were college students who were returning from their classes. PM Modi announces 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 .
President Murmu and Amit Shah Express Condolences Over Kaziranga Road Accident
President Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah express sorrow over the tragic road accident in Kaziranga, Assam, wishing for the swift recovery of the injured. President Murmu and Amit Shah Express Condolences Over Kaziranga Road Accident
Assam Rifles top brass meet in Shillong
Shillong, Nov 13: The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026 concluded on Friday at Laitkor, under the chairmanship of Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera. Formation Commanders, Battalion Commanders and senior staff officers reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness, with special focus on border management along the Indo-Myanmar border and counter-insurgency operations. Modernisation, new weapons [] The post Assam Rifles top brass meet in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .
Wiki Loves Birds initiative seeks to document Assam
Guwahati: Every bird photographed, every species identified and every observation recorded can help tell a larger story about Assams rich natural heritage. Bringing this idea into focus, a two-day community-led initiative in Golaghat sought to connect bird enthusiasts, conservationists and photographers through avian documentation and open-access knowledge sharing. Titled Birds, People & Open-Knowledge, the initiative [] The post Wiki Loves Birds initiative seeks to document Assams rich avian heritage appeared first on NorthEast Now .
PM Modi expresses grief announces ex-gratia after 26 killed as mini-bus collides with truck in Assam
Odisha CM highlights Kudumi heritage, reaffirms commitment to communitys development
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday lauded the Kudumi communitys ancient traditions, hard work and love for nature, and assured it of the state governments firm commitment to its economic, social and cultural development. CM Majhi made the remarks while addressing a mega cultural programme of the Kudumi community, National Bandana Parab-2026, organised in Mayurbhanj district on Friday. On the auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister extended his warm greetings and congratulations to all members of the Kudumi community. He reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to the social, economic, educational and cultural development of the Kudumi community as part of the State's inclusive development model. Speaking on the occasion, Majhi said, Bandana is not merely a festival but a living poem of the deep bond between nature, the soil, cattle wealth and human relationships. This symbol of nature worship, reverence for agrarian culture and devotion to the soil is the very soul of our culture. He further said the Kudumi community are son of the soil, and their dedication and hard work in making the land fertile and productive offered valuable lessons for society. The unique way in which this community worships nature as a mother and lives in harmony with trees and plants, hills, rivers and streams, and the animal kingdom offers a guiding example for the entire human society, Majhi noted. Praising the bond between the Santhal and Kudumi communities in the Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj regions, the Chief Minister said brotherhood has always occupied a place of prominence in tribal culture. Recalling his childhood days growing up alongside Kudumi families in his village, he shared fond memories of visiting Dhenguan, a traditional community procession or ritual associated with the Bandana festival and enjoying traditional pithas (rice cakes). He also acknowledged the significant role played by members of the Kudumi community as his associates in the political sphere. The Chief Minister highlighted the Kudumi communitys history and social contributions, noting that it is spread across Odisha, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. He said Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar emerged as the principal settlements of the community after the formation of the separate Odisha province, while Baripada came to be known as the unofficial capital of Odisha's Kudumi community. Describing the Kudumis as self-respecting, loyal and patriotic, he said the community believes in overcoming challenges through hard work and has made its mark in agriculture, trade and other professions. He also referred to the community's long-standing demands for ST status and inclusion of Kudumali in the Constitutions Eighth Schedule.
Nomination papers for Council polls scrutinised in Assam
Guwahati, Nov 13: The nomination papers filed by candidates for the elections to the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC) and Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC), scheduled to be held on November 30, were scrutinised on Thursday. Of the 163 nomination papers filed for the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council elections, 163 were accepted. Of these, 130 nomination []
