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Imphal, Apr 5: Reiterating his government's commitment to restoring normalcy in violence-hit Manipur, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has stressed on the need to bridge the "trust deficit" among communities. Speaking to the press during his visit to the proposed site of the Inter-State Truck Terminus in Jiribam on Saturday, Singh said achieving lasting peace remains central to his government's efforts. "Every community wants peace and we need to remove the trust deficit. My objective is to re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
New Delhi/Dispur, Apr 5: With the Assam Assembly elections around the corner, senior BJP leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday struck a calibrated political note, asserting the party's opposition to "infiltrators" while insisting it is not against Muslims, as he expressed confidence of a BJP victory in the state. "I strongly believe that we will win in Assam," Gadkari said, underlining that the BJP's approach is to "take everyone together, irrespective of religion". He added that t ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 5: With only days left before the electorate of Assam heads to the polling booths on April 9, the junior partners of the Congress in the six-party Opposition alliance believe there is an undercurrent against the ruling BJP and the chances of a change of guards in Dispur are high in the Assembly elections. Besides the Congress party, the other constituents of the coalition are the Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC), CPI(M), and CPI( ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate from Guwahati Central, Kunki Chowdhury, has filed a complaint at Panbazar Police Station alleging the circulation of defamatory deepfake videos aimed at tarnishing her image ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. In her complaint addressed to the Officer-in-Charge of the Panbazar Cyber Police Station, Chowdhury stated that "several unidentified individuals operating through multiple social media accounts have created and circulated manipu ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: The Central government, on Saturday, sought to allay public concerns over fuel availability, urging citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, while asserting that supplies remain adequate despite disruptions triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a detailed statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking proactive measures to ensure uninterrupted availability of es ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: The campaign visit of AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi in support of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has intensified an already charged political atmosphere in Assam, triggering sharp reactions from both the BJP and the Congress. Addressing an election rally on Saturday while campaigning for the AIUDF candidate in Chenga, Owaisi made a strong pitch for his AIUDF's prospects and took aim at both the ruling and opposition camps. "If all the AIUDF can ...Read More >
Itanagar, Apr 4: Researchers have identified three previously unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the state's vast yet underexplored insect diversity. The study, published recently in the journal Soil Organisms, documented three new species under the genus Megalopinus - Megalopinus arunachalensis, Megalopinus mithun, and Megalopinus micros. The findings were the result of a collaborative study conducted by scientists from Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) at Doimukh ...Read More >
North Lakhimpur, April 4: Investigators are searching for an unidentified woman who was travelling with a man accused of beheading his six-year-old daughter inside a moving train in Assam's Lakhimpur district. The accused, identified as Sunil Murmu, a resident of Gogamukh in Dhemaji district, was arrested on Friday following a dramatic chase by local residents. The incident took place aboard the 15813 Dekargaon-Murkongselek passenger train between Kathalpukhuri and Silanibari stations. Accord ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: One of Assam's finest and most charismatic footballers, Gilbertson Sangma, died at his Kahilipara residence on Saturday morning. He was 71. Born on April 21, 1955, in Dibrugarh, Sangma was a towering figure in Assam football through the 1970s and 80s, captivating fans with his skill and flair. He represented the Indian senior team in 1975, earning three caps in friendly matches against Indonesia and Thailand. Sangma spent his entire domestic career with Assam and Assam Poli ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session. While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for class 6, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory standard and optional advanced cou ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: Oil marketing companies have conducted over 2,000 inspections following reports of malpractices which have added to the LPG crisis, and showcause notices have been slapped on 18 distributors. "Till date, more than 700 inspections at LPG distributorships were carried out in Assam by IOCL jointly with government officials and more than 1500 by all the OMCs. Action has been initiated against around 18 LPG distributors," an IOC spokesman said. Reports of malpractices by certain ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: The Congress manifesto has come under strong criticism from the family members of late singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg and they have called upon all political parties not to politicize the death of the celebrated musician. The Congress, in its State Assembly election manifesto, promised to give justice to Zubeen in 100 days if voted to power. Zubeen's uncle Manoj Borthakur told The Assam Tribune that there is no short cut in the Indian legal system. The case is being h ...Read More >
Dhubri, April 3: AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday launched a sharp political offensive against the Congress while campaigning in Dhubri, asserting that the party has lost credibility and is functioning as the "A-team" of the BJP. Addressing a large gathering on the second day of his Assam visit, Owaisi campaigned in support of AIUDF candidates across the district, including Nazrul Hoque and Jamsher Talukder. "Congress has become the A-team of the BJP. Leaders continue to ...Read More >
Jorhat, April 3: The election contest in Sarupathar intensified on Friday as Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Gaurav gogoi Launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged remarks involving Kunki Choudhury and her family. Addressing the press after an election rally in Sarupathar, Gogoi said, "The Chief Minister's attack on a woman like her reflects his own character and shows how low it is." "Again and again, we have seen him disrespecting his positio ...Read More >
Jorhat, Apr 3: Amid the intensifying election atmosphere in Assam, former Tinsukia MLA and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha secretary Raju Sahu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government, alleging that the tea industry in the state is being pushed towards decline. Addressing a press conference at the Congress Bhawan in Jorhat, Sahu claimed that despite winning elections with the support of tea garden workers and having leaders from the tea community in positions of power, the ruling dispe ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 3: Placing special emphasis on protecting tribal interests, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday assured that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam would not be implemented for Adivasi communities, even as he outlined a broader agenda of development, welfare expansion, and action against illegal infiltration during election rallies across the state. Reiterating the BJP's intent to introduce the UCC, Shah said the policy would be implemented carefully. "We will bring ...Read More >
Imphal, April 3: With concerns over the Census already triggering tensions in Manipur in recent months, internally displaced persons (IDPs) have now openly opposed the exercise, citing the continuing displacement crisis and lack of normalcy across the state. IDPs from Ikou, currently residing at Sajiwa Relief Camp, staged a protest on Friday, questioning the timing of the Census and warning that conducting it under present conditions could lead to serious inaccuracies, exclusion, and long-term ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 3: A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed inside a moving train in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Friday morning, triggering panic among passengers and leading to the arrest of her father by railway authorities. The incident took place around 9:15 am in a general coach of the Dekargaon-Murkongselek Express when the train was near Silonibari station, officials said. The victim, identified as Sumi Murmu, was allegedly attacked inside the coach. Personnel from the Railway Protec ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a sharp attack on its Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of indulging in "soft PR" and avoiding key political issues in Parliament, a day after he was removed as the party's Deputy Leader in the Upper House. Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday alleged that Chadha failed to adhere to the party's political line on several occasions and distanced himself from crucial opposition actions. "We all are soldiers of Arvind Kejri ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 3: Dr Kuladhar Saikia on Thursday joined as the editor of Assamese literary magazine Gariyoshi, marking a significant addition to the State's literary landscape. Dr Saikia, a Sahitya Akademi Award winning litterateur and former DGP of Assam, has authored 26 short story collections, six plays, a novel and two telefilms. If a River and Painting of the Sky and Other Stories are two of his short story collections in English. Some of his books have been published by Sahitya Akademi a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: The Election Commission on Thursday said that the silence period for the Assam election will start from 5:00 pm on April 7 and it will continue till 5:00 pm on April 9. "Section 126 (1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, in any polling area during the period of forty-eight hours (silence period) ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the poll for any el ...Read More >
Imphal, Apr 3: Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh will undertake a multi-leg visit to Jiribam district and adjoining areas of Assam from April 4 to 6, combining administrative engagements, political outreach, and a renewed push for peace-building in violence-affected regions. The visit comes days after his deliberations with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, where the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur was reviewed. Sources said the Chief Minister has been advised to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2: India's annual defence exports touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking more than 62% growth over the previous fiscal year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. The "big jump" in the defence exports reflected the growing "global trust" in India's indigenous defence capabilities, Singh said in a social media post, adding that the country is "scripting an impressive defence exports success story". "India defence exports have ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 2: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is campaigning in Assam for the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government. Targeting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Owaisi accused him of pursuing divisive politics and targeting minority communities. "Did I make a video of Muslims being killed on social media? Did I say Muslims will be evicted? Did I say I woul ...Read More >
Guwahati/Bokajan, April 2: With campaigning intensifying ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, promised greater autonomy for indigenous communities in Assam, pledging full implementation of Article 244(A) if the Congress returns to power. Addressing an election rally in Karbi Anglong in support of Congress candidate Raton Engti for the Bokajan constituency, Gandhi said the constitutional provision would empower local communitie ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 2: A 25-year-old man from Assam was allegedly beaten to death by six of his colleagues in Kerala's Perumbavoor on Wednesday morning over suspicion of theft. According to police from the Perumbavoor police station, the victim and the accused, all natives of Assam were employed at a plywood company in the area. The assault reportedly took place after the group suspected the victim of attempting to steal a mobile phone belonging to one of them. Police said the accused brutally assa ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 1: Intensifying its drive to curb adulterated food, Hyderabad police have seized a large number of ice and lassi candies laced with harmful chemicals. The sleuth of the Commissioners Taskforce, Golconda Zone Team, along with Mehdipatnam police, raided an ice cream parlour at Ahmed Nagar, in the First Lancer area, and apprehended its owner, Syed Musharafuddin, who was manufacturing and supplying ice candies and lassi in an unhygienic environment. The team seized material valued ...Read More >
Shillong, April 2: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the State government is taking major steps to enhance digital connectivity through its collaboration with Elon Musk-owned Starlink. Meghalaya has seen credible transformation through technology, and "we are hopeful that this collaboration will help us reach the remotest corners of our State and make a real difference in people's lives," Sangma said in a post on micro blogging website. The CM said he was glad to witne ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1: Proceedings in the fast-track court hearing into the circumstances surrounding the death of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg continued for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with Assam government reiterating that the case is being treated with "top priority". Speaking to the press after attending the hearing, Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia said the case has now reached a crucial stage, with arguments currently centred on the point of discharge. "The case is goi ...Read More >
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