Shillong, June 8: Meghalaya Tourism Minister has ruled out a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi and his missing wife Sonam Raghuvanshi at this stage. Paul Lyngdoh said Meghalaya police is conducting its probe together with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the case. "At this stage I don't see the relevance of a CBI probe," he said. The minister said if the investigation being conducted by the s
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrot
Imphal, June 8: Fresh violence erupted across five valley districts of Manipur on Saturday night after protesters clashed with security forces, demanding the immediate release of arrested Arambai Tenggol leaders. In response, the administration swiftly imposed prohibitory orders and suspended internet services in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching districts for five days. Tensions remained high on Sunday morning, with he
Shillong, June 7: Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, has assured a fair and impartial inquiry into the death of Namrata Bora, who reportedly died in a road accident in Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi district, on June 4. The assurance came in response to a request from his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma. ""I have given instructions to ensure the same," he said on social media, on Saturday. Earlier in the day, taking to a popular microblogging
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Central government has raised financial limits under the General Financial Rules (GFRs) for procurement of scientific equipment and consumables. The simplification of GFRs will reduce delays and enhance autonomy and flexibility for the research organisations. Under the new rules, the Finance Ministry said that Vice Chancelors, Dierectors and academic institutions under specified departments and ministries wi
Bijapur, June 7: Five Naxalites were killed in two encounters with security forces in an ongoing operation in the Indravati National Park area of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Saturday. With the latest casualties, seven Naxalites, including top leaders Sudhakar and Bhaskar, were neutralised in the operation in the last three days, they said. "Security forces have recovered the bodies of seven Maoists during the ongoing anti-Na
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige vill
Gangtok, June 7: 76 army personnel were successfully airlifted from Chaten on Saturday, marking the completion of extensive rescue operations in disaster-hit North Sikkim. The evacuation was carried out using three MI-17 helicopters, bringing a coordinated multi-agency effort to a close after days of relentless search and rescue in the landslide-struck region. According to officials, the personnel were airlifted from Chaten, one of the worst-aff
Guwahati, June 7: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Kanad Purkayastha as its candidate for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Assam, according to a notification issued on Saturday by Arun Singh, BJP's National General Secretary. Purkayastha, who currently serves as Secretary of BJP Assam Pradesh, is a seasoned party worker known for his dedication. Expressing his gratitude, Purkayastha took to social media
Shillong, June 7: The Meghalaya Police will send all material evidence it has collected after recovery of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi's body, to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Hyderabad, for further analysis. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said that the material was being airdried. "We will be sending this material to the CFSL after this (the material) is airdried," Syiem said. The material evidence found includes a 'possi
Imphal, June 7: Security forces in Manipur arrested three militants affiliated with two banned insurgent outfits during separate operations carried out on Friday across Bishnupur, Kakching, and Imphal West districts, police said on Saturday. According to a senior police officer, two active cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) were apprehended from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur and Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai i
Bengaluru, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin its probe into the Chinnaswamy stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4, starting Saturday. Concurrently, the magisterial enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district is also progressing. Sources confirmed that the CID probe will be headed by SP Shubanvita and Dy SPs Gowtham and Purushottam were named as inves
Imphal, June 7: The death toll in the Manipur floods has risen to four after the current wave of flood claimed three more lives in the past 24 hours. The number of affected people went up to more than 1.65 lakh, according to official sources. Three children below ten years of age - two siblings and their cousin - fell into a pond and drowned in Mantak Khunou under the Kakching Police Station in Kakching district on Thursday. On June 3, the Stat
Guwahati, June 7: The flood situation in Assam showed marginal improvement on Saturday with a receding trend observed in major rivers, including the Brahmaputra. However, the overall impact remains severe, with over four lakh people still affected across 18 districts. The first wave of floods and rain-induced landslides in the state has so far claimed 21 lives, according to official data. So far, no fresh casualties were reported, although one
Itanagar, June 7: The Naharlagun Police carried out a comprehensive Inner Line Permit (ILP) checking drive across key locations in the capital region on Friday. The drive led to the detection of 219 individuals without valid ILP documents. The intensified enforcement, conducted in Papu Hills, Naharlagun town, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa areas, was part of an ongoing campaign to curb unauthorised stay by non-Arunachal individuals in the State. Accor
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, while extending Eid-al-Adha greetings and urging citizens to uphold harmony and follow government guidelines, also remarked on the completion of one month of Operation Sindoor, stating that Pakistan, a 'territory of terrorism', must eliminate the executioners of oppression and crime who, he said, are a threat to both humanity and Islam. Speaking to reporters after offering Namaz at
Guwahati, June 7: A team of researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a novel method for detecting and measuring the amount of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. The approach is based on how quickly a clay-viruselectrolyte mixture settles, a process commonly known as sedimentation, offering a simple and affordable alternative to the complex and expensive methods currently in use for virus detection. T
Guwahati, June 7: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma to order a thorough investigation into the alleged road accident that claimed the life of a law student from Guwahati in Nongpoh, Meghalaya. Taking to social media on Saturday, Sarma requested Sangma to assign a senior police officer to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of Namrata Bora, a young law student who reportedly died in a
Guwahati, June 6: Newly appointed Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday urged the Centre to declare flood and soil erosion in Assam as national problems, highlighting the scale and persistence of the crisis. Addressing a press briefing after a Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting held at Rajiv Bhawan, Gogoi said, "All parties and fronts agree that floods and erosion must be considered national issues. But
Guwahati, June 6: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the caste census will greatly benefit the indigenous Muslim community living in both the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys in the State. The Centre on Wednesday announced that India's 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027. On the sidelines of the World Environment Day programme, the Chief Minister said that the indigenous Muslim communities of Assam
Guwahati, May 29: A day after the Assam government announced its plan to issue arms licences to indigenous citizens in "vulnerable" areas of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday issued a public clarification, stating that the policy would not apply to inter-state border regions. Responding to public queries, Sarma said the new policy is strictly limited to areas where national security concerns are pronounced, particularly a
Imphal, May 29: The incessant rainfall lashing Manipur since Wednesday resulted in waterlogged roads, causing inconvenience to the public today, residents said. Several parts of Imphal were inundated, impacting normal life and office commutes. Landslides were also reported from the Ukhrul district headquarters, located about 84 km northeast of Imphal, owing to the relentless downpour. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier forec
Guwahati, May 28: The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, directed the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to conduct an independent and expeditious enquiry into allegations of fake police encounters in Assam. A bench of Justices Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said that the AHRC would be at liberty to carry out further investigations into the allegations and the Assam government has to cooperate and remove any institutional barriers in the enquiry process.
Bikaner, May 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, asserted that the country's enemies have learnt what happens when "sindoor" becomes gunpowder and lauded India's armed forces for creating such a trap that Pakistan was "forced to go down on its knees". In a public address in Rajasthan, the prime minister slammed Pakistan, and said in response to the attack on April 22, "we destroyed nine biggest terror hideouts in 22 minutes". "The wo