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Guwahati: In a relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Gauhati High Court has quashed a lower court order allowing additional witnesses against the Lok Sabha MP in a nine-year-old criminal defamation case filed by one RSS worker. Issuing an order in a criminal revision petition, a single judge bench of Arun Dev Choudhury on Monday set aside the order by the additional sessions judge of Kamrup Metropolitan allowing more witnesses in the defamation case, which was being heard in a trial court ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam police on Friday arrested another two persons including Sekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta regarding the probe related to death of singer Zubeen Garg. The SIT produced the two in the court. The court remanded the duo to 14-day custody of the SIT. While Sekharjyoti Goswami is a member of Zubeen's band, Amritprabha Mahanta is a singer who was to perform in the North East India Festival at Singapore. Both of them were in the yac ...Read More >
Guwahati, October 4: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police, which is probing the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg, on Saturday recorded the statements of his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and sister, Palmee Borthakur. Confirming the development, Investigating Officer Moramee Das said: "I recorded the statements of Garima Saikia Garg and Palmee Borthakur today. Since the investigation is in progress, I cannot make further comments at this stage." Zubeen Garg passed away on September ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said a judicial commission will be formed to probe the death of the state's cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The commission will be headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court, he said in a Facebook live. "We will form the commission tomorrow. Now, we request all the people who have any information or videos related to Zubeen Garg's death to come forward and depose in front of the commission," he added. Garg died under mys ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 3 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the second post-mortem report of Zubeen Garg, which was conducted at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital would be given to Zubeen's wife, Garima Saikia Garg tomorrow - October 4 and would summit it before court. In his Facebook live, the Assam Chief Minister said that the post-mortem report of Singapore has already been given to Garima Saikia Garg. He further said that the Chief Justice of ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that this is singer Zubeen Garg's Assam, and we cannot let it turn into another Nepal. Following the mysterious death of an iconic singer last week in Singapore Assam is mourning and the state is restive. Social media is full of posts seeking justice for Garg. Recently Nepal witnessed generation z protests. Allegations have been levelled against Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma and Shekhar Goswami with multiple FIRs filed ag ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday dismissed the Centre's order to push back six members of two families, including eight-month pregnant Sonali Bibi, from West Bengal's Birbhum district into Bangladesh. A division bench of Justice Tapobrata Chakraborty and Justice Ritabrata Kumar Mitra has ordered the Union Home Ministry that they should be brought back to India within a month. The Centre will move the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court's order. On June 26, Delhi Police arre ...Read More >
Imphal, September 15: Justice M. Sundar was on Monday sworn in as the tenth Chief Justice of Manipur High Court at a function at the Raj Bhavan here. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office to Justice M. Sundar in the swearing-in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan. Justice M. Sundar of Madras High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on September 13 following the superannuation of the outgoing Justi ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Justice M. Sundar was on Monday sworn in as the tenth Chief Justice of Manipur High Court at a function at the Raj Bhavan here. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office to Justice M. Sundar in the swearing-in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan. Justice M. Sundar of Madras High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on September 13 following the superannuation of the out ...Read More >
Residents of Nobdi Longkukro and Choto Larpheng villages in Assam's Dima Hasao (earlier known as North Cachar Hills district) face the prospect of eviction, subject to court order on a petition filed by them, from land they have traditionally owned for generations. Around 3,000 bighas (752.5 hectares) of land in these two villages, which fall under a Sixth Schedule area, have been allotted to Mahabal Cement Pvt. Ltd to set up a factory. The affected villagers belong to two Scheduled Tribe commu ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has expressed profound dismay, describing itself as "perturbed, curious, and shocked" over the Assam government's decision to allocate 3,000 bighas (approximately 991 acres) of tribal land in Dima Hasao district to Mahabal Cement Private Limited for a cement factory. Our sources confirmed that during a hearing on Monday Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi questioned the rationale behind granting such a vast tract in a Sixth Schedule area, where tribal rights and environm ...Read More >
"We will protect you, but why are you bypassing the high court," said a bench of justices MM Sundresh and Kotiswar Singh. "We are not inclined to entertain the challenge to the FIR [first information report]. We grant interim protection of four weeks to the petitioner to enable him to approach the high court." Sharma challenged a private person's FIR against him for questioning the state government's move to allot 3,000 bighas of tribal land to a private entity for a cement factory. The video w ...Read More >
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterren ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted journalist Abhisar Sharma interim protection from arrest for four weeks in a criminal case registered against him in Assam over a video questioning the state government's decision to allot 3,000 bighas of tribal land to a private cement factory. The court asked Sharma to approach the Gauhati High Court to challenge the FIR. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh a ...Read More >
After taking the oath, Bhalla held his first interaction with the state cabinet led by Rio at Raj Bhavan. He also inspected a ceremonial guard of honour as part of the swearing-in ceremony. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Monday sworn in as the 22nd governor of Nagaland at a function held at Raj Bhavan here. Bhalla has been given the additional charge, following the demise of Governor La Ganesan. Bhalla was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, J ...Read More >
Kohima, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Monday that no one must be left behind, and Nagaland, with its unique strengths and strategic location, has a vital role to play in the national story. Addressing the citizens of Nagaland, after assuming the office of the Governor, Bhalla said that the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth, the unique traditions of organic farming and horticulture, the untapped possibilities in tourism, and the rich heritage of art and cr ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy on Tuesday expressed gratitude towards the INDIA bloc for nominating him as the joint Opposition candidate for the Vice Presidential election and appealed to all Members of Parliament to support his candidature. Thank you for projecting me as a candidate on behalf of the INDIA Alliance. But for (sic) you, it would not have been possible...As a candidate, I would humbly request and appeal to all the Parliamentarian ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended his greetings to retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, who has been nominated as the joint opposition candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential elections. I warmly congratulate B Sudershan Reddy Garu on being nominated as the joint opposition candidate for the Vice President of India. A distinguished jurist and champion of justice, he represents the spirit of our Constitution - safeguarding people r ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 19 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Tuesday said that the Vice Presidential election is a contest between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a social justice supporter. He (B Sudershan Reddy) was not a politician, but a judge, who was for social justice. This is a fight between RSS and a social justice supporter. Naturally, it is a clash of policies. CP Radhakrishnan says he was in the RSS from his early years. How can we ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 19 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Tuesday said that the Vice Presidential election is a contest between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a social justice supporter. "He (B Sudershan Reddy) was not a politician, but a judge, who was for social justice. This is a fight between RSS and a social justice supporter. Naturally, it is a clash of policies. CP Radhakrishnan says he was in the RSS from his early years. How can w ...Read More >
Aizawl: A two-judge Aizawl bench of Gauhati High Court on Wednesday admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Mizoram Truck Drivers' Association (MTDA) against the Mizoram govt, ministry of road transport & highways, National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and others regarding the poor conditions of roads along NH-306 and NH-06.The two judges -- Justice Marly Vankung and Justice Kaushik Goswami -- heard counsel for the petitioner, Jordan Rohmingtha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actor Vijay Deverakonda is all set to return to the silver screen in a never-seen-before avatar with Kingdom, an action drama film that focuses on the themes of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption. The upcoming film is scheduled to release across India on July 31, and its Hindi version has officially been titled Saamrajya. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, best known for the National Award-winning Jersey, Kingdom/Saamrajya features Deverakonda in a rugged and physically intense role. The ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 19 (PTI) Mizoram was staring at a fuel shortage as drivers of oil tankers went on a strike on Saturday to protest the poor condition of the highway that connects the state with the rest of the country. The Sairang-Kawnpui section of NH-6/306 was so badly damaged that it is no longer safe for oil tankers to ply, the Mizoram Oil Tanker Drivers' Association (MOTDA) said in a statement. It said that services will be halted till the road is repaired and made suitable for trucks to ply. ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 19 (PTI) Mizoram was staring at a fuel shortage as drivers of oil tankers went on a strike on Saturday to protest the poor condition of the highway that connects the state with the rest of the country. The Sairang-Kawnpui section of NH-6/306 was so badly damaged that it is no longer safe for oil tankers to ply, the Mizoram Oil Tanker Drivers' Association (MOTDA) said in a statement. Also Read | 'Mumbai Ke Samundar Mein Dubo Dubo Ke Maarenge': Amid Verbal Spat Between Raj Thackeray ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 19 (PTI) Mizoram was staring at a fuel shortage as drivers of oil tankers went on a strike on Saturday to protest the poor condition of the highway that connects the state with the rest of the country. The Sairang-Kawnpui section of NH-6/306 was so badly damaged that it is no longer safe for oil tankers to ply, the Mizoram Oil Tanker Drivers' Association (MOTDA) said in a statement. It said that services will be halted till the road is repaired and made suitable for trucks to ply. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, wit ...Read More >
Aizawl: Oil tankers in Mizoram have suspended operations starting Saturday in protest against the deteriorating condition of National Highway-6/306, a key route that connects the state with Assam. In a statement issued on Friday, the Mizoram Oil Tanker Drivers' Association (MOTDA) said that the Sairang-Kawnpui stretch of the highway has become unsafe for the movement of oil tankers due to extensive damage. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! "The MO ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The central drugs laboratories have found 55 samples manufactured by various firms in June to be "not of standard quality", health ministry officials said on Friday. Further, state drugs testing laboratories have identified 130 drugs samples as 'not of standard quality', they said. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. According to routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of 'not of sta ...Read More >
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