Israeli forces kill Hamas gunmen in overnight raid near West Bank's Tulkarm
Israeli forces kill Hamas gunmen in overnight raid near West Bank's Tulkarm Israeli forces killed five Palestinians, including four fighters from the militant group Hamas, in an overnight raid near the city of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli officials said on Saturday. Hamas confirmed that four of the men killed during the raid in Deir al-Ghusun village were from its al-Qassam armed wing. The Palestinian health ministry said their bodies had been taken by the Israeli military. There was no information about the fifth man, whose body was too disfigured for immediate identification, the Palestinian health ministry in the West Bank said. The Israeli military confirmed the deaths and said an Israeli officer from a special police unit was wounded in the operation it said targeted a Hamas cell responsible for numerous shooting and car bombing attacks. It said the group was responsible for killing a reservist soldier and wounding a police officer in an attack last November and also carried out a car bombing attack in April which wounded two Israelis including a soldier. Saturday's operation near the flashpoint city of Tulkarm was the latest in a series of clashes in the West Bank between Israeli forces and Palestinians which had escalated for more than two years but has picked up in intensity since the Hamas-led attack on Israel last October. Hamas, the Islamist group which Israel has been fighting in Gaza, had also been building its fighting network in the West Bank before the start of the war. During the raid, the Israeli army levelled a two-storey house with a bulldozer in an operation that lasted more than 12 hours. According to Palestinian Health Ministry records, nearly 500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or Jewish settlers in the West Bank or East Jerusalem since Oct. 7. Many have been armed fighters but stone-throwing youths and uninvolved civilians have also been killed. Palestinians want the West Bank and Gaza, which Israel captured in the 1967 Middle East war, as the core of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital. U.S.-backed talks to reach an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians have been stalled for the past decade but the Gaza war has raised pressure for a revival of efforts to reach a two-state solution. More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's seven-month-old assault on the Gaza Strip, say health officials in the Hamas-ruled enclave. The war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people and abducting 252 others, of whom more than 130 are believed to remain in captivity in Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. (Additional reporting by Maytaal Angel Editing by Gareth Jones, Ros Russell and Nick Zieminski)
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Eight candidates, but only two women in main fight
Goswami who joined Congress in 2019 quitting BJP following the protest Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) stated that this election is a fight to save the Constitution and democracy. She said that the BJP led government has brought CAA to settle Hindu Bangladeshi from Bangladesh which is dangerous for landless people of Assam affected by flood and erosion are demanding land however they are yet to get rehabilitation.
Secular India at risk, says Yechury
Sitaram Yechury raises concerns over BJP's post-election plans to transform India by crossing 400 seats, potentially altering the Constitution and threatening reservation policies, emphasizing the need to safeguard India's secular fabric and criticizing Modi's economic performance.
Assam: Mother-son duo among five arrested for chain snatching in Guwahati
Guwahati:At least five individuals including a woman have been arrested by the Dispur Police in Guwahati, Assam for allegedly running a chain-snatching racket in the city. Police said that based on a complaint filed on April 23 regarding a bag snatching case near Survey, Beltola an investigation was launched. Based on the investigation, the police [] The post Assam: Mother-son duo among five arrested for chain snatching in Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur: 150 medical students of JNIMS awarded degrees, medals
Imphal: During a graduation ceremony held at the Manipur government-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, (JNIMS) Imphal, a total of 150 students from the 201819 batches were conferred with degrees as well as medals on Saturday (May 4). Vice Chancellor of the Manipur University Prof N Lokendro who was the chief guest of the [] The post Manipur: 150 medical students of JNIMS awarded degrees, medals appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Gauhati HC tightens screws on Assam govt, seeks compensation timeline for Batadrava demolition
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to submit a specific timeframe for releasing the compensation to six people, whose homes were demolished by Assam Police in May 2022. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) initiated by the court itself (Suo Moto PIL No.3/2022), the Gauhati High Court Chief Vijay Bishnoi ensured [] The post Gauhati HC tightens screws on Assam govt, seeks compensation timeline for Batadrava demolition appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Newborn found dead near pond in Mankachar
Guwahati:A newborn was found dead on the bank of a pond in Gokulpur village, South Salmara-Mankachar district of Assam on Saturday. The dead infant was found by locals and they alerted the police immediately. The infant, estimated to be 2-3 days old, was found abandoned near the pond, said a police official. The official said [] The post Assam: Newborn found dead near pond in Mankachar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: 4 car lifters arrested, stolen vehicle recovered in Guwahati
The Guwahati Police have dismantled a car theft gang, arresting four individuals, as reported on Saturday.
Assam: Man found dead inside room in Sivasagar, drug overdose suspected
Guwahati:A 25-year-old man was found dead inside a house in Sivasagar, Assam hinting at a possible case of drug overdose. Police said that they are investigating the death of the man who was found under mysterious circumstances. They further said that the man was identified as 25-year-old Bablu Barman. Also Read: Assam: Distressed elephant denied [] The post Assam: Man found dead inside room in Sivasagar, drug overdose suspected appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Two held with suspected ganja in Tripura Sundari Express
In a significant operation conducted on Friday, at approximately 5:30 PM, Government Railway Police (GRP) carried out a thorough inspection of Coach No. H1 of Train No. 14620 DN Tripura Sundari Express.
Assam: Youth found dead in Sivasagar, drug overdose suspected
In a tragic turn of events, the body of a young man has been discovered in Nowjan village, Sivasagar town. Identified as Bablu Barman, aged 25, the deceased was found in a room rented by Rahul Kumar, located within the residence of Sarumai Barman.
Assam: Alert issued in Dima Hasao after forecast for heavy rains over 10 days
Haflong: An alert was issued in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday, asking people not to venture out except for emergencies after the Met Department forecasted heavy rainfall in the area over the next 10 days, officials said. Movement of heavy commercial vehicles along the Jatinga-Harangajao stretch of NH-27 will be stopped from 8 pm on Saturday, with the traffic being diverted through alternative routes, they said. In its forecast, the Met Department said heavy rainfall will lash the district from Sunday till May 15. This is an appeal to all the public in general not to venture out during rain other than for emergency or medical purposes. The public is hereby requested to be alert in case of any emergencies that may arise in the event of the occurrence of a disaster, the District Disaster Management Authority said in an advisory. It also shared the contact numbers of the District Emergency Operation Centre, 03673-236324, 036731077 and 09435530412. Dima Hasao has been lashed by incessant rains over the last few days, throwing normal life out of gear. Schools in district headquarters Haflong were also closed.
Fact-check: Viral Video Criticizing Rahul Gandhi Falsely Linked to CPI-Ms Subhashini Ali
Guwahati: Amid the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections, a video has been doing rounds on social media platforms featuring an elderly woman voicing her opinions on Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The woman, speaking in Hindi, criticizes Gandhi while praising Modi as a beacon of peace. Various users have asserted that the woman [] The post Fact-check: Viral Video Criticizing Rahul Gandhi Falsely Linked to CPI-Ms Subhashini Ali appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam:Huge consignment of ganja seized from Tripura Sundari Express in Guwahati
Guwahati:A Government Railway Police (GRP) team apprehended two individuals with a significant amount of suspected cannabis from a railway station in Guwahati, Assam during a routine inspection on Friday evening. Sources said that acting on a tip-off, an operation was initiated by the officials. The team thoroughly checked Coach No H1 of Train No 14620 [] The post Assam:Huge consignment of ganja seized from Tripura Sundari Express in Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Massive erosion by Subansiri affects thousands of villagers in Lakhimpur
North Lakhimpur: Unabated bank erosion by the Subansiri River in the downstream areas of the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electrical Plant dam has affected thousands of villagers in the Lakhimpur district. The river bank erosion has been widespread in Na-Ali, Baligaon, Ghagarmukh, No. 1 Morton Chapori, Migamchuk, Na-Dhola, Ghuliagaon, Dafalakata, Tameragaon, Echarikata and Goalbari villages of [] The post Assam: Massive erosion by Subansiri affects thousands of villagers in Lakhimpur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Guwahati Police nab alleged car lifting gang from Barpeta
Guwahati:At least four men suspected to be a part of a car lifter gang were arrested by the police in Guwahati, Assam on Saturday. Police sources said that the accused were arrested based on a complaint regarding a stolen pickup truck. On May 3, the police received a complaint that the pickup truck (a Mahindra [] The post Assam: Guwahati Police nab alleged car lifting gang from Barpeta appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Relief from Scorching Heat Expected as Rainfall Forecasted for UP and Bihar
Lucknow: Th e Meteorological Department has announced that relief from the scorching heat is on its way with the prediction of rainfall in many states, including UP and Bihar. The forecast indicates that the heat wave conditions in Eastern India will persist until May 5. However, there is good news for North-East India, with heavy to very heavy rain expected on May 5 and 6, along with a possibility of storms. Eastern UP may also experience rainfall between May 6 and 9. In the last 24 hours, heatwave conditions were observed in Gangetic West Bengal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The highest temperature recorded was 46.2 degrees Celsius in the Nandyal area of Rayalaseema. Conversely, heavy rain was reported in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Tripura. The Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rain in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura over the next five days. Additionally, warnings for rain, thunderstorms, and lightning have been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh between May 3 and 5. In North-West India, light rain is expected in Western Rajasthan on May 3 and in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab on May 4. Strong winds are also likely in Uttar Pradesh, Southern Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi on May 3 and 4. Furthermore, light to moderate rain is predicted in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand between May 6 and 9, with an alert for thunderstorms and lightning. In Delhi, the minimum temperature on Friday was recorded at 18.3 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal. The relative humidity in the national capital was 34 percent at 8:30 am. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted strong winds during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to be around 38 degrees Celsius. Nepal Decides to Print New Rs 100 Currency Note with Controversial Map Yogi Adityanath Accuses Congress of Planning to Implement Jizya Tax Mansukh Mandaviya, BJP Candidate from Porbandar, Equates Party Workers to God
Assam: Dima Hasao Braces for Heavy Precipitation, Alert Issued
Assam: Dima Hasao Braces for Heavy Precipitation, Alert Issued An alert was issued in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday, asking people not to venture out except for emergencies after the Met Department forecasted heavy rainfall in the area over the next 10 days, officials said. Movement of heavy commercial vehicles along the Jatinga-Harangajao stretch of NH-27 will be stopped from 8 pm on Saturday, with the traffic being diverted through alternative routes, they said. In its forecast, the Met Department said heavy rainfall will lash the district from Sunday till May 15. ''This is an appeal to all the public in general not to venture out during rain other than for emergency or medical purposes. The public is hereby requested to be alert in case of any emergencies that may arise in the event of the occurrence of a disaster,'' the District Disaster Management Authority said in an advisory. It also shared the contact numbers of the District Emergency Operation Centre, 03673-236324, 036731077 and 09435530412. Dima Hasao has been lashed by incessant rains over the last few days, throwing normal life out of gear. Schools in district headquarters Haflong were also closed.
Assams Vansh Goswami enrolls in National Defence Academy, cites Vande Mataram show as inspiration
Guwahati: Vansh Goswami, a spirited youth from Assam, has got into the National Defence Academy, a milestone that echoes his patriotism and commitment to serving his nation. Inspired by the valour and dedication showcased on Aaj Taks flagship show Vande Mataram, Goswami has decided to join the Indian Army, a decision fuelled by his deep-seated [] The post Assams Vansh Goswami enrolls in National Defence Academy, cites Vande Mataram show as inspiration appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam HS Result 2024: Announcement Expected Soon; Latest Updates Here
Awaiting your Assam HS Result 2024? Here's what you need to know. The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is gearing up to announce the results soon. Get ready to check your scores through official websites and other platforms. Read on for more details.
Assam: Distressed elephant denied medical attention; Forest dept inaction raises concerns
Dibrugarh: A female domesticated elephant named Manki in Kakopathar in upper Assams Tinsukia district, is reportedly in deep distress after sustaining a serious leg injury. Alarmingly, she has not received any medical attention from the authorities concerned. Sources alleged that the Assam Forest department has failed to take any steps to rescue Manki and provide [] The post Assam: Distressed elephant denied medical attention; Forest dept inaction raises concerns appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Protestors burn effigies of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur
Imphal: Effigies of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs who enjoy collecting crores of rupees from the government coffer without attending/discharging their offices/duties for the past year were set aflame. The effigies were burnt during a protest demonstration organised by various organisations including PYAL, Thougei Pangei Yangdong, PYYDA, and WWA Pangei at Pangei Yangong in Imphal East district [] The post Protestors burn effigies of 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Delhi University Recruitment 2024 : Apply for Research Asst. job
Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in Delhi University in 2024. Delhi University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Research Assistant under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored project entitled DNA Methylation based age and phenotype prediction and its [] The post Delhi University Recruitment 2024 : Apply for Research Asst. job appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Rifles nab ULFA-I linkmen in Arunachal Pradesh
GUWAHATI: The Assam Rifles reportedly detained three individuals suspected to be affiliated with the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on Saturday (May 04). Preliminary reports suggest that these individuals were allegedly involved in clandestinely financing the banned insurgent group. Assam Rifles apprehended the suspects at Kanubari in Arunachal Pradesh and subsequently handed them over [] The post Assam Rifles nab ULFA-I linkmen in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Career : Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in Bank of Baroda Assam. Bank of Baroda Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Business Correspondent Supervisors on contractual basis under Dhamtari Region (Location Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Gariaband). The contract will be initially [] The post Assam Career : Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam TMC chief stresses oppn unity post Lok Sabha elections to counter BJP
GUWAHATI: Assam Trinamool Congress (TMC) president Ripun Bora has stressed on the need of opposition unity to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) post-election. Ripun Bora, the Assam TMC chief asserted that absence of joint opposition candidates in the state would not significantly impact the Lok Sabha elections results or benefit the BJP. Bora stated [] The post Assam TMC chief stresses oppn unity post Lok Sabha elections to counter BJP appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Students who took the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) exams can anticipate the release of their results soon. Once published, candidates can view their results on the official websites ahsec.assam.gov.in, sebaonline.org, and resultsassam.nic.in. However, AHSEC has not yet confirmed the precise date and time of the result announcement. The Assam Board Class 12 exams were held from February 12 to March 13, 2024, at multiple exam centers across the state.
Eight candidates with criminal cases in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam
The cases are related to promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence and language
Weather Update: Light to moderate rain with gusty winds at isolated places is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the next 5 days. IM Weather Update: The Meteorological Department has given relief news amid the scorching heat. Strong winds are likely from Bay of Bengal to Northeast India [] The post IMD Rainfall Update: There will be heavy rain with thunderstorm in these states for 5 days, know the weather condition in your state first appeared on informalnewz .
Assam govt approves compensation for victims of demolished homes in Nagaon
GUWAHATI: Assam government has sanctioned compensation for six families whose homes were demolished by the police in Nagaon in 2022 following a fire that engulfed a police station, Scroll reported. Following the alleged custodial death of fish trader Safikul Islam, a mob set fire to the Batadrava police station in Nagaon district of Assam on [] The post Assam govt approves compensation for victims of demolished homes in Nagaon appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam HS Result 2024 Latest Updates:Assam Higher Secondary Education Council is expected to announce the Assam HS Result 2024 very soon, may be today, May 4.Students can check their Assam HS results online at ahsec.assam.gov.in using their roll number.
Chief Election Commissioner intervenes to expedite ex-gratia to kin of deceased polling officer
CEC Kumar ensured immediate Rs 15.3 lakh ex-gratia payment to Sukumal Jyoti Borah's family in Assam, who tragically passed away after falling ill during election duty in Kaziranga parliamentary constituency.
Eight candidates with criminal cases contest in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam
Eight candidates with criminal cases contest in third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam Eight candidates, including AIUDF chief and sitting Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal, contesting in the third and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam have criminal cases registered against them as per affidavits submitted by them while filing nomination papers. Besides Ajmal, the ruling NDA's partner Asom Gana Parishad's (AGP) MLA Phani Bhushan Choudhury and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) Jayanta Basumatary, three independents and one each from the Asom Jana Morcah and Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal have cases pending against them. Dhubri constituency has four candidates with cases against them while Barpeta has two and Guwahati and Kokrajhar (ST) have one each. Ajmal, contesting from Dhubri Lok Sabha seat for the fourth consecutive term, has two cases pending against him in the state but no charges have been framed against him yet. The cases are related to promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony and charges related to word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman. AGP's Choudhury, former minister and eight-time MLA who is contesting from Barpeta constituency, has one case pending against him related to cheating and dishonestly acquiring property along with criminal conspiracy but no charges have been framed against him yet. UPPL's Joyanta Basumatary contesting from Kokrajhar (ST) has one case pending against him for voluntarily causing hurt by obscene acts and songs but charges have not been framed against him yet. The highest number of 15 cases are pending against independent candidate Dulu Ahmed, contesting from Barpeta, on charges related to cheating and dishonestly inducing acquiring property, criminal breach of trust, forgery for the purpose of cheating, defamation, charges related to obscene acts and songs, charges related to word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman, etc. Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal's Amitabh Sarma, contesting from Guwahati constituency, has five cases pending against him with no charges framed against him yet. The cases are related to sedition, attempt to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life, causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty, criminal breach of trust, forgery for purpose of cheating, cheating and dishonestly acquiring property, criminal conspiracy, promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth. Assam Jana Morcha's Shukur Ali, contesting from Dhubri, has one case pending against him related to criminal breach of trust, cheating and dishonestly acquiring property but no charges have been framed so far. Independent candidate Faruk Khan, contesting from Dhubri constituency has one case related to forgery for the purpose of cheating but no charges have been framed against him. Another Independent Alakesh Roy, also contesting from Dhubri, has a case related to Illegal payments and disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant pending against him but no charges have been framed yet. Elections to the four constituencies of Dhubri, Barpeta, Kokrajhar(ST) and Guwahati will be held in the state on May 7.
Assam: Security forces seize Heroin worth Rs 4.04 crore in Cachar
SILCHAR: Troopers of Assam Rifles, in collaboration with personnel and officials of Sonai police station in Cachar district of Assam, conducted a joint operation, resulting a sizeable seizure of narcotics substances. The operation resulted in the seizure of 572 grams of heroin valued at Rs 4.04 crore and apprehension of one drug peddler. The confiscated [] The post Assam: Security forces seize Heroin worth Rs 4.04 crore in Cachar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Board HS Class 12 Result 2024: AHSEC to release results soon; Here's how to download it
Assam Board Result 2024: AHSEC is set to release the Assam HS Result 2024 soon, with candidates being able to check their results on official websites. Last year's pass percentages for AHSEC 12th exams were 84.96% for Science, 79.57% for Commerce, and 70.12% for Arts. The Board of Secondary Education, Assam, has already announced the Assam HSLC 10th Result 2024, with an overall pass percentage of 75.7%. Candidates can follow simple steps to check their results online once they are released.
Check Bodoland lottery results 04.05.2024
Check Your Bodoland Lottery Results Today! Did you participate in the Bodoland Lottery Results draw of Assam on 04.05.2024 ? If so, its time to check your tickets! The official results are now available online, and you can easily access the results here: Remember, the Bodoland Lottery Results operates under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) [] The post Check Bodoland lottery results 04.05.2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Opposition unity must to stop BJP post-polls: Assam TMC chief Ripun Bora
TMC has fielded candidates in four constituencies, including Kokrajhar and Barpeta where polls are due on May 7. Bora, a former state Congress president who joined the TMC in 2022, claimed that lack of joint opposition candidates will neither affect poll results much nor help the BJP in any manner.
Tripura: TSF urges action after fatal Assam bus accident, demands special exam arrangements
AGARTALA: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), a member of the Northeast Students Organization (NESO), has issued urgent appeals following a tragic incident on May 02. A bus traveling from Agartala to Guwahati was involved in a fatal accident near Dittokcherra in Diam Hasao district of Assam, resulting in loss of life and severe injuries. Among [] The post Tripura: TSF urges action after fatal Assam bus accident, demands special exam arrangements appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Items worth 10 Lakh damaged in fire at Bijulee Bhawan Guwahati
A fire at Bijulee Bhawan in Paltan Bazar led to significant damage, with items worth Rs 10 lakh destroyed. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered an inquiry and safety audit, while no casualties were reported.
Separate administration only viable solution: Apex Kuki body to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Kuki tribes urge political solution and separate administration for safety, peace, and focus on Kuki-Zo people. ZCSC requests Union Territory for Zo-ethnic tribes to ensure security and peace in the region.
Assam TMC Chief Urges Opposition Unity to Counter BJP After Polls
Assam TMC Chief Urges Opposition Unity to Counter BJP After Polls Asserting that opposition unity is a ''must to stop BJP'' post-election, Assam Trinamool Congress (TMC) president Ripun Bora said lack of joint opposition candidates in the state ''will neither affect Lok Sabha poll results nor help BJP in any manner''. He claimed that though the opposition parties are contesting against each other in some seats in Lok Sabha elections Assam, it will not favour the BJP as the opposition, especially TMC, refrained from putting up candidates in constituencies where another party has a substantial base to take on the ruling regime. ''The BJP won't benefit from the opposition not fielding joint candidates in the state as we have approached it tactfully. In constituencies like Jorhat, Nagaon, Dhubri and Karimganj, we didn't allow opposition to get divided and are hoping that Congress pools all the votes from our camp,'' Bora said in an interview with PTI. ''Where we have seen that Congress is powerful and can take on BJP, we, especially TMC, have not let the votes to be divided. But in seats where we have seen that the Congress cannot take on BJP, has weak organisation, TMC is contesting,'' he added. TMC has fielded candidates in four constituencies, including Kokrajhar and Barpeta where polls are due on May 7. Bora, a former state Congress president who joined the TMC in 2022, claimed that lack of joint opposition candidates will neither affect poll results much nor help the BJP in any manner. ''People have also understood that though the opposition may appear divided, but we have fielded candidates tactfully. People will analyse themselves and vote for the most aggressive opposition in any given seat,'' he claimed. A former state Cabinet minister and Rajya Sabha MP, Bora maintained that opposition parties have to come together in the post-election scenario. ''Post-election, opposition unity is a must. There is no other alternative. Only then we can stop the BJP,'' he said. On prospects of TMC candidates in the four constituencies it is contesting in the state, Bora said the party has got good and positive response from the people and hopeful of a favourable result. ''What we have understood is that people don't have options and they don't want to vote for BJP. People want a strong, uncompromising opposition and for that, they are choosing TMC,'' the state party chief maintained. He also claimed that the TMC will emerge as the alternative to BJP in the state and said, ''Though TMC had its presence in the state for several years now, it started functioning here in a big way in April 2022. It is the beginning. TMC will be the main opposition in Assam soon.''
Gaza war: Al-Qassam fighters bombards IDF bases in north Israel
Hamas armed wing bombed an Israeli military position in northern Israel. The Al-Qassam brigades fighters struck Israeli military with rockets from Lebanon. Hamas said it launched a slew of rockets at a northern Israeli military position. Israeli Defence Forces confirmed that at least 20 bombs launched crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and said that it intercepted most rockets.
Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Vadra irrelevant in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
GUWAHATI: Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are irrelevant in Assam. This bold claim was made be Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that both Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have surpassed their expiry dates. CM Sarms said, In Assam, Priyanka Gandhi and [] The post Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Vadra irrelevant in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Big Names Face Critical Tests
The Lok Sabha elections for 2024 are in full swing, with Phase 3 set to take place on May 7th. This phase encompasses 95 seats across 12 states and Union Territories. Among the contenders are notable figures such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, rebel BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Dimple Yadav, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Supriya Sule. The key players in Phase 3 hail from prominent political parties including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Congress, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), among others. Let's take a closer look at some of the top contenders: Amit Shah: Union Minister Amit Shah seeks re-election from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat. He faces competition from Congress' Sonal Patel. The BJP has maintained a stronghold on this seat since 1989, with Shah securing victory in 2019 by a significant margin. Dimple Yadav: SP candidate Dimple Yadav is contesting from the 'Mainpuri' constituency in Uttar Pradesh, a stronghold of her party. Following the passing of SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, Dimple Yadav won the seat in a bypoll. She now faces BJP candidate Jaiveer Singh in a bid to uphold Mulayam's legacy. Jyotiraditya Scindia: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia represents the BJP in the Guna Lok Sabha constituency of Madhya Pradesh. He goes head-to-head with Rao Yadvendra Singh of the Congress, aiming to reverse his defeat in the 2019 polls. Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the BJP's candidate from Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency. Chouhan, a five-time MP from Vidisha, competes against Pratap Bhanu Sharma of the Congress. Supriya Sule: NCP leader Supriya Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar, contests from the Baramati seat in Maharashtra. Her candidacy sparks interest as she faces Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, who recently joined the BJP-led NDA. The constituencies participating in Phase 3 cover a wide geographical spread across India, including states like Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, along with Union Territories like Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. The Election Commission reports a total of 1,351 candidates vying for seats in this phase, with Gujarat and Maharashtra leading in the number of nominations. Notably, Osmanabad constituency in Maharashtra and Bilaspur seat in Chhattisgarh witness significant participation, indicating the intense competition characterizing Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. BJP's Post-Election Strategy: Focus Shifts to West Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mega Campaigning in Ayodhya: All You Need to Know PM Modi Vows Justice for Victims of the West Bengal Teacher Recruitment Scam
A peace-building mantra for Manipur The Sentinel Assam
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Letters to The EDITOR: Foster peace in Manipur The Sentinel Assam
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Assam Leopards: Habitat Loss Fuels Conflict, Community Program Pushes Coexistence
Assam Lok Sabha elections: Dry days in Guwahati from May 05 to May 07
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup-Metro district administration in Assam has announced dry days in the district, including Guwahati city, from May 05 and 07 ahead and during Lok Sabha elections. The dry period in Guwahati city of Assam, wherein sale and consumption of alcohol will be banned, will begin at 5pm on May 05 and conclude at [] The post Assam Lok Sabha elections: Dry days in Guwahati from May 05 to May 07 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Rifles Apprehends One Youth Enroute To Join ULFA-I In Nagaland
In a significant development, troopers of the Assam Rifles stationed in Nagaland have apprehended a youth believed to be en route to joining the banned militant outfit ULFA-I. Identified as Munindra Das Narayan from Udoipur Merapani village in Golaghat district of Assam, the youth was detained in Mon district, Nagaland, on Friday, May 3, following... The post Assam Rifles Apprehends One Youth Enroute To Join ULFA-I In Nagaland appeared first on Northeast Today .
AIUDF Chief, Badruddin Ajmal, Takes A Swipe At Congress
Chief of All India United Democratic Front or AIUDF Maulana Badruddin Ajmal while speaking exclusively to NDTV said, that he is not part of the opposition's INDIA bloc as They feared it will impact hindu votes. Ndtv's Ratnadip Choudhury spoke to the Assam leader. Watch it here.
Assam youth held in Nagaland while enroute to joining ULFA-I
GUWAHATI: Troopers of the Assam Rifles stationed in Nagaland detained a youth, reportedly while he was en route to joining the banned militant outfit ULFA-I. The apprehended youth, hailing from Udoipur Merapani village in Golaghat district of Assam, has been identified as Munindra Das Narayan. He was apprehended from Mon district in Nagaland on Friday [] The post Assam youth held in Nagaland while enroute to joining ULFA-I appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Battlelines drawn in Assam poll arena
GUWAHATI: The stakes will be high for the BJP and its allies when Assam goes to the third and final phase of parliamentary elections on May 7. The polls will be held in the four seats of Guwahati, Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Dhubri. Currently, Guwahati is with the BJP, Barpeta with the Congress, Kokrajhar with an independent and Dhubri with the minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). The BJP is contesting in Guwahati, Its ally Asom Gana Parishad in Dhubri and Barpeta while another ally United Peoples Party Liberal is contesting in Kokrajhar. The battle is expected to be tough in Guwahati and Dhubri. In Guwahati, two women Bijuli Kalita Medhi of the BJP and Mira Borthakur Goswami of Congress are in the fray. Goswami is a firebrand leader who was with the BJP until being expelled in 2018. Ever since, she has been a strong critic of the saffron party. Medhi is relatively lesser known among voters, but she has the advantage of being the ruling party candidate. Both have stepped up their campaigns. Goswami believes people will reject the BJP for failing to keep its promises. I am pretty sure people are with the Congress. The BJP made a series of promises it failed to fulfil, she said. Medhi said, I believe people would continue to keep their faith and trust in the BJP and not allow the BJPs development momentum to be disrupted. So far, three women have represented Guwahati in the Lok Sabha. The first to be elected was Renuka Devi Barkakati of the Janata Party in 1977. The BJPs Bijoya Chakravarty was elected in 1999. The third is sitting MP Queen Oja, of BJP. Dhubri, which is a Muslim-majority seat on the Bangladesh border, braces for a contest between AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, who is the three-time sitting MP, and former Congress minister Rakibul Hussain. Victory will determine the future of both the AIUDF and Congress. The AIUDF is influential in the migrant Muslim areas but its popularity has somewhat waned in recent years following the perception that Ajmal, who is a perfume baron, is running the party as a business enterprise. If he wins, it will keep the AIUDF in good stead in the 2026 Assembly elections. The Congress had been influential in Dhubri and the adjoining Goalpara and Barpeta districts for decades. It slowly lost the space to AIUDF when it emerged as a powerhouse. If Hussain, an MLA from central Assams Nagaon district, wins, it could well be the first step for the Congress towards regaining the ground in lower Assam. Barpeta also has a sizeable migrant Muslim population but the AGP is expected to win the seat comfortably. The party fielded former minister Phani Bhushan Choudhury. He has a distinct record of representing the Bongaigaon seat in the Assembly for eight straight terms since 1985. Choudhury will be up against Congress Deep Bayan. Sitting MP Abdul Khaleque of the Congress was denied the ticket by the party. Barpeta underwent massive demographic changes following delimitation last year. Many Muslim-dominated Assembly segments were sliced off while Hindu-dominated constituencies were added. Observers say Choudhurys victory is a forgone conclusion considering the likely distribution of anti-NDA votes among the Congress, the CPM and the Trinamool Congress. A straight contest is expected between the UPPL and the Bodoland Peoples Front in the Kokrajhar seat, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes. The UPPLs Joyanta Basumatary and the BPFs Kampa Borgoyari are pitted against each other.
Former KAAC CEM Sum Ronghang Passes Away
HT Bureau DIPHU, May 3: Sum Ronghang, former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and a prominent figure in Assams political landscape, breathed his last at Health City Hospital in Guwahati on Friday. He was 61. Ronghang, who also served as the president of the Karbi Anglong District Congress Committee []
NFR GM inspects North Lakhimpur Dibrugarh section in Upper Assam
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 3: Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, general manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Froday conducted a thorough inspection of the North Lakhimpur Dibrugarh (via Kamakhya) section under Tinsukia division. S Uttam Prakash, divisional railway manager of Tinsukia with senior officials of the headquarter and division accompanied the general manager during []
Fire at GMC garbage site burning for 2 months, poses health hazards
Rain, hailstorm hit tea sector in Barak Valley
Tiwa writer advocates equality of women
HT Correspondent MORIGAON, May 3: Noted Tiwa writer Mileswar Patar advocated need for equality of women in the society. The writer said this while inaugurating a seminar on Feminism in Assamese Literature held as part of the annual conference of the Morigaon District Literary Body at Kushtoli Ras Mandir on Thursday. The women also []
Suspend fly ash ops at Lanka over air pollution: PCBA to NFR
Traditional jewellery making workshop concludes in Margherita
HT Correspondent GUWAHATI, May 3:Muhi, a local Assamese traditional jewellery making workshop cum exhibition concluded at the Margherita Dehing Institute here on Friday. The three-day workshop began on May 1. The closing ceremony was inaugurated by general manager of NEC Coal India Limited, K Marey where NEC executive Bomri Riba, noted singer Shivani Phukan, retired []
HC asks govt to clear stand on solid waste mgmt policy
85+ voters torn between EVM & ballots
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Seven women shave heads, cycle for 19km for peace in Manipur
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Class 12 board results notice false: AHSEC
Rahul will win in Pak, but its balle balle Modi in India, says Himanta
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City univ observes World Press Freedom Day
Assam: Two minors drown in NEEPCO water reservoir near Umrangso
Haflong: Two young boys perished in a tragic boating accident at the NEEPCO water reservoir near Umrangso in Assams Dima Hasao district on Friday, police officials said. The deceased have been identified as 16-year-old Jugal Mudoi, son of Dharmeshwar Mudoi, resident of 16 Kilo, Umrangso, and 15-year-old Arjit Paul, son of Ananta Paul, resident of [] The post Assam: Two minors drown in NEEPCO water reservoir near Umrangso appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
This time, I will get the votes of our Hindu brothers as well
A three-term Lok Sabha member from Dhubri, the politics of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) supremo, also known as perfume baron,is often portrayed in terms of the binaries that plays out in Assam.
Manipur: 7 Meitei women shave heads on ethnic violence anniversary
Imphal: Seven Meitei women, following a 20-kilometer cycle rally, shaved their heads in a symbolic gesture at the Kangla Fort in Imphal on Friday, the day that marks a year since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur. This act, part of a campaign for normalcy and peaceful coexistence, underscores their desire for unity amongst all communities. [] The post Manipur: 7 Meitei women shave heads on ethnic violence anniversary appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Fire at Bijulee Bhawan; CM orders probe
Guwahati, May 3: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered an inquiry to ascertain the cause of fire that engulfed Bijulee Bhawan in the Paltan Bazar area here on Friday afternoon. The chief minister also instructed a safety audit of the building. As many as 15 fire tenders and a hydraulic crane were pressed [] The post Fire at Bijulee Bhawan; CM orders probe appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam: Gauhati HC broadens scope in solid waste management case
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has taken a significant step towards addressing the critical issue of solid waste management in Assam. While hearing the matter on May 1, 2024, a bench comprising Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam directed impleadment of additional parties to the case. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, [] The post Assam: Gauhati HC broadens scope in solid waste management case appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
1.3 lakh Garos of Assam to vote for Congress in 3rd phase of LS polls: say Garo bodies
Guwahati: More than 1.3 lakh Garos living in Kamrup Metro, Kamrup, Goalpara, Dhubri, Chirang and Kokrajhar districts of Assam will vote for the Congress party in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in Assam. This was revealed by the leaders of several Garo Organisations- Garo National Council (GNC), Garo Women Council (GWC), Garo Youth [] The post 1.3 lakh Garos of Assam to vote for Congress in 3rd phase of LS polls: say Garo bodies appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Connectivity to get fully restored in four days, says Tripura Transport Minister
Connectivity to get fully restored in four days, says Tripura Transport Minister Tripura Transport and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Friday assured that the rail and road connectivity will be restored in four days. Railway and roadway connectivity for Tripura is likely to be fully restored within a couple of days and things will certainly move forward in a positive direction once the connectivity issues are resolved, Tripura Transport and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Choudhary told ANI amidst the fuel crisis looming large all over the state. A significant number of fuel stations have been out of operation after Tripura was virtually cut off from the rest of the North Eastern region due to harsh weather conditions prevailing in parts of Assam. In some areas, roads have been caved which disrupted the supplies in the state. The crisis of petroleum products is quite palpable all over. The state government has already imposed restrictions on fuel refilling. A review meeting was organised on Friday at the civil secretariat here in Agartala. The official update that we have received from the authorities indicated that in the next few days, things will be normal again, the Minister added. On being contacted, Additional Secretary Food and Civil Supplies Department Normal Adhikari said, The railway authorities have informed us that on May 5, they will resume services. Once the railway route is open, all our problems will be solved. Till then, we are getting limited supplies through roadways. The roadway supply is not enough which is why the restrictions are imposed. On being asked whether the alternative Bangladesh route will be explored for bringing essential supplies to Tripura, Adhikari said, To get approval for transportation of goods through Bangladesh would be a lengthy process. The updates that we have received from Assam are quite satisfactory and hopefully, things will turn out to be positive for us. By the time we get approval for the Bangladesh route, railway services will be restored. (ANI)
Assam: Guwahati Police conduct raids in bookstores allegedly selling fake NCERT books
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and Guwahati police launched a joint operation in the Pan Bazar area on Friday afternoon.
Assam: Man goes missing in Dhansiri river while fishing in Golaghats Bokakhat
A man named Bijoy Misong has reportedly gone missing in the Dhansiri River in Assam's Golaghat district.
Assam: ASI held for accepting bribe in Charaideo
Guwahati: Continuing in its effort to curb corruption in government offices, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption laid a trap and caught an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Borhat PS in Assams Charaideo district on Friday. The accused ASI, Uttam Saikia demanded a bribe from the complainant in order to give him relief in an [] The post Assam: ASI held for accepting bribe in Charaideo appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: ASI caught accepting bribe in Charaideo
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Assam Police, Uttam Saikia, was apprehended on Friday for accepting a bribe.
Constable killed, ASI injured in accident in Manipur
Imphal: A police constable was killed and an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) injured when the vehicle they were escorting the Additional Superintendent of Police of the Moreh Police Station, Md. Riyaz met an accident on the National Highway 102 at Sinam village under the Tengnoupal district of Manipur bordering Myanmar on Friday morning, officials said. [] The post Constable killed, ASI injured in accident in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura Youth Congress demands job for kin of exam candidate who died in accident
Tripura Youth Congress demands job for kin of exam candidate who died in accident The Tripura Youth Congress has initiated a protest urging the provision of employment opportunities and healthcare services for the family of Dibraj Debbarma who died in a bus accident while on his way to appear for the Tripura State Cooperative Bank (TSCB) recruitment examination. Facing financial struggles compounded by health issues, the family's plight prompted the youth wing of the Congress party in Tripura to take action.The protest aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by the Debbarma family and rally support for their cause. Representatives of the Tripura Youth Congress emphasized the importance of extending support to marginalized families facing adversity. They underscored their commitment to advocating for social justice and welfare measures to uplift vulnerable sections of society. The protest underscores broader concerns about equitable access to livelihoods and healthcare services in Tripura. It calls upon the Bank authority to prioritize the welfare of the Debbarma family and take prompt action to address their grievances. Dibraj Debbarma was travelling to Guwahati, Assam where the recruitment examination was scheduled to be conducted. The accident occurred on the Badarpur-Lumding road near Halflong. According to officials, on Thursday, the bus they travelled in lost control and overturned in the mountainous region of Dima Hasao district of North Cachar Hills in Assam. All passengers who were injured in the accident were rushed to a local hospital, police officers said. A few of them are under treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.Following the death of a Tripura youth in Assam while he was on his way to appear for a recruitment exam, Tipra Motha has said that the state must try to ensure that most examinations are held within Tripura. (ANI)
Vote Jihad exists but we dont speak about it: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, made a controversial statement on Friday, alleging communal voting patterns in the country, referring to it as 'Vote Jihad'.
Assam: Jorhat police bust fake CBI officials involved in extortion, 1 held, 3 absconding
Jorhat Police have apprehended one member of a gang of impersonators who claimed to be officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and extorted money from a business establishment, sources reported on Friday.
Assam: More than 8410 residents affected after flash floods hit Cachar
Flash floods have occurred in Ward No 14 Nagatilla and Aulia Bazar area of Silchar in Cachar district, due to heavy rainfall on May 3, 2024, as reported by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
Assam: Major fire erupts at Bijulee Bhawan in Guwahati
Guwahati: A major fire erupted in the Bijulee Bhawan in Paltan Bazaar locality in Guwahati on Friday evening and this created a lot of panic among the residents and the people in the locality. According to reports, the fire erupted at around 4 pm on Friday and it is suspected that an electrical fault has [] The post Assam: Major fire erupts at Bijulee Bhawan in Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
It is the Congress that has diluted reservations for OBCs by giving a quota to Muslims, says Assam CM; dismisses Priyanka Gandhis comment on mafia raj in Assam by questioning her political credentials
Before Arun Reddy, Congress war room coordinator Reetam Singh was arrested by Assam Police in connection with the doctored video of Amit Shah.
