Campaigning for third and final phase of polling in 4 Assam LS seats ends
GUWAHATI: Campaigning for the third and final phase of Lok Sabha polls covering four seats in Assam concluded on Sunday. Despite heavy rains dampening the last day, both ruling and opposition parties engaged in a vigorous campaign marked by bike rallies, roadshows, public rallies, and door-to-door appeals by candidates. The constituencies in the final phase are Dhubri, Barpeta, Kokrajhar (ST), and Guwahati. Voting is scheduled to take place on May 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarun Kharge and AICC leader Priyanka Gandhi actively participated in rallies and roadshows across the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also spearheaded the campaign, emphasising the importance of the PM's return for a third successive term. Opposition parties, led by Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, Raijor Dal's Akhil Gogoi, and Assam Jatiya Parishad's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, focused on various issues such as citizenship, connectivity, infrastructure, unemployment, and price rise. The BJP campaign was focussed on highlighting the various development schemes of both the central and state governments and the achievements made by the saffron party during its ten years and eight years rule at the Centre and state, respectively. The opposition parties focused on the citizenship issue, doubtful voters, connectivity issues, poor infrastructure development, unemployment, price rise, benefits of schemes not reaching, lack of industrial development, among others. Barpeta has the highest number of candidates at 14, while Guwahati has the lowest with eight. In Guwahati, a direct contest is on the cards between BJP's Bijuli Kalita Medhi and Congress candidate Mira Borthakur Goswami, both debutants in Lok Sabha polls. In Barpeta, a triangular contest is expected between NDA partner Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Phanibhushan Choudhury, CPI(M)'s Manoranjan Talukdar, and Congress's Deep Bayan. In Dhubri, 13 candidates are in the fray with AIUDF strongman Badruddin Ajmal, seeking a fourth term, locked in a triangular contest with Congress MLA Rakibul Hussain and NDA partner AGP's Zaved Islam. In Kokrajhar (ST), a triangular contest is projected between NDA partner United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) Jayanta Basumtary, Congress Garjen Mushahary, and Bodoland People's Front's (BPF) Kampa Borgoyary. In the first phase polls held on April 19, 78.25 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise to decide the fate of 35 candidates for Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Sonitpur and Lakhimpur constituencies. In the second phase held on April 26, 81.17 per cent of the electorate cast their votes to decide the fate of 61 candidates for Karimganj, Silchar(SC), Diphu (ST), Nagaon and Darrang-Udalguri. In the outgoing Lok Sabha, BJP held nine seats, Congress three, AIUDF and an independent one each from the state.
Campaigning concludes for third phase of parliamentary polls in Assam, voting on May 7
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Congress to approach courts for disqualification of Assam MLAs involved in 'anti-party' activities
Assams principal Opposition party has submitted multiple petitions to Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary seeking disqualification of at least five MLAs for various anti-party activities but Mr. Daimary failed to act on its petitions
IMD issues Orange alert for Northeast amid impending rains & thunderstorms
KOHIMA: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for the broader Northeast region, warning of an impending wet spell accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds from May 05 to May 09. The peak intensity of the weather disturbance is anticipated on May 06 and 07. The national weather agency highlighted an orange [] The post IMD issues Orange alert for Northeast amid impending rains & thunderstorms appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya: Ampareen reassures public on COVID vaccine safety
Guwahati:Meghalaya Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh has urged residents not to be concerned about side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, stating no such cases have been reported in the state. The reaction came after controversies related to the admissions by AstraZeneca regarding rare side effects associated with their Covishield vaccine. It may be mentioned that Covishield was [] The post Meghalaya: Ampareen reassures public on COVID vaccine safety appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
UNGA president invokes Mahatma Gandhi while emphasising press freedom protection
NEW YORK: Drawing from Mahatma Gandhis assertion that freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can afford to overlook, United Nations General Assembly president Dennis Francis has urged a renewed dedication to safeguarding journalists and media workers globally. Issuing a joint statement with presidents Simona Mirela Miculescu of the UNESCO General [] The post UNGA president invokes Mahatma Gandhi while emphasising press freedom protection appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
BJP Allies Will Do Well In Assam: State Minister Atul Bora To NDTV
In Assam where the recently held delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, indigenous identity, and Muslim votes may influence Assam's last phase of voting covering four constituencies where the BJP is contesting only one but the rest three seats in lower Assam are with allies, the big question is will allies be able to add to the NDA kitty Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which is a part of the ruling NDA, asserted that it still opposes the CAA and will continue to pursue the case it has filed against the contentious law in the Supreme Court. After the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Parliament, AGP had in December 2019 challenged the law in the Supreme Court and demanded that the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam be excluded from the purview of the legislation. NDTV'S Ratnadip Choudhury speaks exclusively to Assam minister and AGP president Atul Bora.
877 sq km of Manipurs forest cover destroyed for poppy cultivation: CM
IMPHAL: A total of 877 square kilometres of forest cover in Manipur were destroyed in a span of 34 years between 1987 and 2021. This was stated by Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, while laying out some mind boggling data of forest cover in the Northeast state in 1987 and 2021. Manipur CM N [] The post 877 sq km of Manipurs forest cover destroyed for poppy cultivation: CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Man stabs brother to death in Mariani
Guwahati:A man in Jorhat, Assam allegedly stabbed his brother to death on Sunday. Reports claimed that the incident took place at the Kathalguri tea estate in Mariani, Jorhat. The accused identified as Chalu Munda claimed that he was innocent but locals allege that he murdered his brother. The police identified the deceased as Rantu Munda. [] The post Assam: Man stabs brother to death in Mariani appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Miscreants set police petrol post on fire along Meghalaya border
Guwahati: Unidentified attackers set fire to a temporary police patrolling post in West Karbi Anglong district, located along the Assam-Meghalaya border, on Saturday night. Reports indicate that no police personnel were present at the post in Chirilangso, Tapat area, when it was targeted. The incident has caused panic among local residents. The police patrol post [] The post Assam: Miscreants set police petrol post on fire along Meghalaya border appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Nagaland: Miscreants try to burn down church
KOHIMA: In a distressing incident of vandalism, unidentified individuals wreaked havoc at Kinunger village, located in Mokokchung district of Nagaland, in the early hours of May 03. Situated approximately 20 kilometers from Mokokchung town of Nagaland, the village fell victim to a series of destructive acts. Reports indicate that the ordeal commenced at around 2 [] The post Nagaland: Miscreants try to burn down church appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
NDTV Exclusive: Why Assam's Longest Serving MLA Is Contesting For Lok Sabha
NDTV's Ratnadip Choudhury in conversation with Phani Bhusan Choudhury, longest serving MLA of Assam & AGP candidate, Barpeta.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma flags off bike rally in Guwahati
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Dhubri's Challenges: Floods, Erosion, and Early Marriage Threaten Progress as Ajmal Seeks Reelection
Dhubri's Challenges: Floods, Erosion, and Early Marriage Threaten Progress as Ajmal Seeks Reelection Floods, erosion, poverty and child marriage dominate the poll narrative in Assam's Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency, where AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal is locked in a triangular contest to retain the seat for the fourth consecutive term. The minority-dominated seat, which shares around 142-km-long border with Bangladesh, a major part of which is riverine, bears the brunt of annual floods in Brahmaputra and erosion caused by the river, and is gripped with illiteracy, poverty, child marriage, high maternal and infant mortality rates and high crime rates, issues all candidates seek to resolve. The seat has always been represented by a Muslim and was a Congress bastion till Ajmal breached the fort in 2009 and held it since then. However, this time, Ajmal may be troubled by anti-incumbency and face a tough competition from Congress nominee and former minister Rakibul Hussain, in support of whom Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has held an election rally, and NDA nominee Zabed Islam of the Asom Gana Parishad, with both contenders alleging that the AIUDF supremo has failed to deliver on all fronts. A total of 13 candidates are in the fray in the constituency, which will go to polls in the third phase on May 7. The Lok Sabha seat comprises 11 assembly segments and has a total electorate of 26,43,403, of whom 13,53,952 are men and 12,89,451 women. Muslims comprise 79.67 per cent of the population of the constituency, which comprises Dhubri and South Salmara districts and a part of Goalpara. Islam, a former MLA and a local, claimed that both Hussain and Ajmal are ''outsiders'' who are not concerned about the problems faced by the people of the constituency. While Hussain hails from Nagaon district, Ajmal is from Hojai, both in central Assam. ''Ajmal claims only he can solve the problems of the minorities. People have given him three terms but he failed miserably with Dhubri remaining one of the most backward areas in the state,'' Hussain alleged. The AIUDF leader, however, countered the allegations saying that it was during his term as the MP that connectivity improved, Dhubri Medical College and Hospital was established and work for Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge started. He claimed that minorities suffered tremendously during the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and it was due to his efforts that many members of the Muslim community found their names in the final list. ''Most of the D-voters (where D stands for doubtful) are from the minority community, with many being from Dhubri, and we are trying our best to ensure that these issues are resolved at the earliest,'' he added. The AGP candidate, who labeled Ajmal and Hussain as ''outsiders who do not understand the needs of the people'', asserted, ''I, on the other hand, live among the people and am aware of what they want. I am confident that people will vote for the NDA this time.'' ''People have witnessed the development work undertaken by the NDA governments at the Centre and the state. They want the same in Dhubri... people want that the problem of floods and erosion, which have rendered many people homeless in the constituency, be resolved,'' Islam said. Hussain, on the other hand, labelled AIUDF as ''B-team'' of the BJP and claimed that Ajmal will not raise his voice against the ruling party. ''He is only interested in becoming an MP again but we will not let that happen this time,'' the Congress candidate asserted. Islam asserted that the constituency is rich historically and culturally and must not be labelled as only a minority-inhabited seat. Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur had visited Dhubri, with a gurdwara commemorating the event, while eminent actor-filmmaker Pramathesh Barua, Goalpariya singer Pratima Pandey Barua and her younger sister Parbati Barua, the only woman mahout in the country, were also from the royal family of Gauripur in the district. ''We have a rich heritage which must be reserved for posterity... the constituency must not be labelled only for minorities,'' Islam said. He said the constituency is backward and the highest number of cases related to child marriage was reported in Dhubri district during a crackdown by the state government against the social menace last year. Minority women are in favour of the government's move to stop child marriage as they are the worst affected, he asserted, adding they have received several benefits from the NDA government at the state and Centre which will improve their lives considerably. Ajmal, however, claimed that the crackdown on child marriage was the BJP's attempt to ''provoke'' Muslims and polarise voters in its favour. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma have addressed rallies in the constituency in support of their respective nominees. The high-pitched campaign in the constituency will end on Sunday and voting will be held on May 7.
Manipur: Drugs worth Rs 2.35 crore seized from Guwahati-bound vehicle in Imphal
Imphal: In a major drug bust in Manipur, the Anti-Smuggling Unit of the Imphal Branch Customs Division seized contraband drugs worth Rs 2.35 crore in the international black market from a Guwahati-bound vehicle on Saturday, officials informed on Sunday. Acting on intelligence received from across the border, a team of anti-smuggling officers intercepted the suspicious [] The post Manipur: Drugs worth Rs 2.35 crore seized from Guwahati-bound vehicle in Imphal appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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Meghalaya: Shillong faces water shortage amid dry spell
Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma visited the Um Jasai catchment area in Shillong on Saturday to assess the water scarcity situation caused by the ongoing dry spell. Many streams throughout the state have extremely little water intake, Chief Minister Sangma said. This visit came after a series of meetings held by Sangma to understand [] The post Meghalaya: Shillong faces water shortage amid dry spell appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
RPF seizes Rs 51 lakh drugs in Dimapur since January
Girl saves 4-year-old boy from fire in Mizoram village
In Chhippui village, Mizoram, hero girl Lalbiakthangi saved 4-year-old Jacob Laldinsanga from a burning house. Her mother, Remi, aided in the rescue. Lalbiakthangi emerged unharmed but lost her shoes in the fire.
Mizoram experts among 4 discover new snake species
Prof. HT Lalremsanga, Lalbiakzuala, and international scientists identified 'Herpetoreas davidi' snake in Myanmar, published in European Journal of Taxonomy. Named after Patrick David. The species is non-venomous, with a length between 1 foot 9 inches and 1 foot 11 inches, mainly found in swamps.
AGP remains steadfast in opposing CAA, to proceed with Supreme Court challenge
AGP remains steadfast in opposing CAA, to proceed with Supreme Court challenge Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which is a part of the ruling NDA, asserted that it still opposes the CAA and will continue to pursue the case it has filed against the contentious law in the Supreme Court. After the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Parliament, AGP had in December 2019 challenged the law in the apex court and demanded that the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam be excluded from the purview of the legislation. In an interview with PTI here, veteran AGP leader and candidate for Barpeta Lok Sabha seat, Phani Bhusan Choudhury said the party still opposes the Act and will continue to raise its voice in every platform. ''The AGP is clear in its stand... it opposes the CAA. We are, in fact, fighting a case in the Supreme Court against the law,'' he said, when asked about the party's position after the rules of Act were notified days before the Lok Sabha elections were announced. Asked if it was not a ''double standard'' for the AGP to remain in the NDA and also oppose CAA, Choudhury claimed the regional party has never diluted its stand on the issue. ''BJP is a national party and AGP a regional outfit. Their aims and objectives are different from ours. It will not happen that we will support the CAA because we are with the BJP. That's why our party decided to approach the Supreme Court against the CAA and fight a case, which is still on,'' he added. Opposition candidates from Congress and CPI (M) in Barpeta are raising the CAA issue, accusing the AGP nominee of ''betraying'' the public sentiment. AGP had broken its ties with BJP over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in January 2019, but returned to the NDA fold within two months and fought the Lok Sabha polls in Assam in alliance with the saffron party that year. During the passage of the Bill in December 2019, AGP's lone MP in the Rajya Sabha, Birendra Prasad Baishya, opposed it during the discussion, but voted in favour of it. In between hectic campaigning in rural areas of Abhayapuri in Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency, Choudhury slammed the opposition for contesting the elections ''just for time pass as they don't have any issue to talk about''. ''Whether CPI (M) or Congress, they are in the fray just to blame the government. The present dispensation is doing all-round development but the opposition is not talking about it,'' he added. The AGP candidate claimed that during his one-and-half-month-long election campaigning in every nook and corner of the constituency, ''not a single person has complained about price rise''. ''It (price rise) is a natural phenomenon, a pan-India issue and can't be looked at separately in Assam. Not a single voter has questioned us as of now (over the issue). They (opposition) have to say something before people. All the issues they are raising against us are all baseless,'' he added. Choudhury said that all the 10 assembly segments in Barpeta Lok Sabha seat are prone to floods and erosion and this is one of the major issues in the constituency. He said that if he wins the elections, he will discuss the problem with the people and go through it accordingly. ''We want to solve it,'' he added. Claiming that he is ''much ahead of other candidates'', Choudhury said the ruling alliance is fighting this election on the development plank. Choudhury, who is the longest serving MLA of Assam for eight consecutive terms since 1985, asserted that Hindu voters becoming a majority in Barpeta Lok Sabha seat after delimitation will favour him in ''sailing through the race comfortably''. ''The population pattern in Barpeta has changed a lot. Earlier, minority votes were more in Barpeta. After delimitation, Hindu percentage has increased. The present voter composition is conducive for the AGP-BJP alliance's victory,'' he said. There are nearly 19.8 lakh voters in Barpeta. Of them over 12 lakh are Hindus and around seven lakh are Muslims. Choudhury, however, added that when he first entered the contest in Barpeta, he estimated his winning margin will be over two lakh votes but during campaigning, he realised that minority voters were with the NDA and will vote for him. He claimed that Muslim voters, especially the Bengali-speaking ones, have understood that the Himanta Biswa Sarma government has worked for both Hindus and Muslims, and there was no discrimination. ''A major portion of the Muslims are now supporting us. That is why, we hope that our margin will be more than five lakh votes,'' he asserted. Choudhury also opined that all the opposition parties contesting separately in Barpeta will lead to division of anti-NDA votes, which will make his journey smoother. From the opposition, the CPI (M) has nominated senior leader and lone MLA in assembly, Manoranjan Talukdar, from Barpeta. The Congress has nominated its state Seva Dal chief Deep Bayan, while the TMC has named Abul Kalam Azad for the seat. Congress, CPI (M) and TMC are members of the United Opposition Forum Assam (UOFA), formed in the state with 16 parties in line with the INDIA bloc. Barpeta is currently represented by Congress MP Abdul Khaleque, who had resigned from the party last month after he was denied a ticket. However, he later withdrew the resignation following a meeting with party president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi. Apart from Barpeta, AGP is contesting in Dhubri, where the party has nominated its former MLA Zabed Islam.
15 Wealthy Candidates Contesting Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections in Assam
15 Wealthy Candidates Contesting Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections in Assam Altogether 15 candidates out of the 47 in the fray for the four Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam going to the polls on May 7 are 'crorepatis', with the richest being AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal contesting from the Dhubri seat. The 'crorepati' candidates include two each from Congress and AGP, one each from BJP, AIUDF, Bodo Peoples' Front (BPF), United People's Party, Liberal (UPPL), Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and Ekam Sanatn Bharat along with four independents, according to the affidavits filed by the contestants. Independent candidate Triptina Rabha, contesting from Kokrajhar (ST) constituency has the lowest assets with Rs 25,521 as movable assets. There are two women in the crorepati list and they are BJP's Bijuli Kalita Medhi and Congress's Mira Borthakur Goswami, both contesting from Guwahati constituency. All the four candidates of the ruling NDA are crorepatis. Barpeta and Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency have five crorepati candidates each, Dhubri three and Kokrajhar (ST) two. The crorepati candidates comprise 32 per cent of the total contesting candidates. Ajmal, contesting from Dhubri to retain the seat for the fourth consecutive term, is the richest among all the candidates in the fray with assets worth Rs 155 crore, comprising Rs 28.89 crore of movable and Rs 126.17 crore of immovable assets. He is followed by independent candidate Dulu Ahmed from Barpeta constituency with assets worth Rs 63 crore including Rs 6.16 crore of movable and Rs 57.41 crore of immovable assets. Congress MLA and former minister Rakibul Hussain is third on the list with assets worth Rs 25 crore, including Rs 2.49 crore of movable and Rs 22.80 crore of immovable assets. Guwahati's Congress candidate Mira Borthakur Goswami has assets worth Rs 2.37 crore with Rs 27.44 lakh as movable and Rs 2.10 crore as immovable assets while her BJP rival Bijuli Kalita Medhi is worth Rs 1.61 crore, including Rs 31.89 lakh as movable and Rs 1.30 crore as immovable assets. BJP's alliance partner candidate Phani Bhushan Choudhury, contesting from Barpeta has assets worth Rs 3 crore, comprising Rs 79.56 lakh as movable and Rs 2.48 crore as immovable while his party colleague Zaved Islam, contesting from Dhubri has assets worth Rs 1.57 crore with Rs 97.22 lakh as movable and Rs 60.15 lakh as immovable assets. Another NDA partner UPPL's candidate Joyanta Basumatary, contesting from the Kokrajhar (ST) constituency, has assets worth Rs 2.28 crore, comprising Rs 27.44 lakh as movable and Rs 2.10 crore as immovable. BPF's Kampa Borgoyary, also contesting from Kokrajhar (ST), has assets worth over Rs 24 crore with Rs 18.94 crore as movable and Rs 5.91 crore as immovable. CPI(M)'s Manoranja Talukdar, contesting from Barpeta, has assets worth Rs 1.56 crore, including Rs 76.57 lakh as movable and Rs 80 lakh as immovable. Trinamool Congress's Abul Kalam Azad has total assets worth Rs 1.31 crore, comprising Rs 80.60 lakh in movable and Rs 50.90 lakh as immovable assets while Ekam Sanatan Bharat's Amitabh Sarma, contesting from Guwahati, has assets worth Rs 13.88 crore with the entire as movable assets. Among the independents, Jagannath Roy of Barpeta has assets worth Rs 2,53 crore, Colonel Gokul Chandra Singha and Kazi Nekib Ahmed, both from Guwahati, have assets to the tune of Rs 1.79 crore and Rs 1.50 crore respectively. The candidates having the highest liabilities are independent candidate Dulu Ahmed with Rs 11.86 crore, BPF's Kampa Borgoyary with Rs 7.61 crore and Congress's Rakibul Hussain with Rs 4.36 crore. Out of the total 143 contestants in the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam, there are 49 crorepati candidates.
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Updated: Revised News Schedule
Updated: Revised News Schedule National news schedule for Sunday, May 5 NATIONAL **** Lok Sabha elections related stories and other political developments NCR *** Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai to address 'Delhi Tamil Samagam' at Talkatora Stadium BJP press conference Stories related to Lok Sabha elections *** NORTH **** PM to address poll rallies in Etawah, Sitapur and hold roadshow in Ayodhya Rajnath Singh to campaign in Lucknow Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to hold roadshow in Kharar Campaigning ends for third-phase seats in UP **** SOUTH ****Election related developments Andhra Pradesh Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to address poll rallies Telangana: Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah to address election rallies EAST **** PM Modi to reach Odisha on a 2-day tour. BJP president JP Nadda to release party manifesto for twin polls External Affairs minister S Jaishankar to attend meetings in Cuttack and Sambalpur. Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to address rallies in Bardhaman Durgapur, Birbhum, Bolpur Abhishek Banerjee to address two rallies at Krishnanagar and Malda North Third phase campaign end stories from Bengal, Bihar and Assam Poll-related stories from states *** WEST ****BJP president J P Nadda to address poll rally at Surajpur in Surguja Lok Sabha constituency of Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai to address press conference in Raipur Chhattisgarh Congress president Deepak Baij's press conference Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate to address press conference in Ahmedabad Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav to campaign in Vidisha, Guna and Rajgarh Lok Sabha constituencies. Sharad Pawar to address last campaign rally in Baramati in support of his daughter Supriya Sule Congress leader Girish Chodankar to address press conference in Panaji ***
A student of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) on Friday afternoon drowned in a river in David Scott Trail Mawphlang. The student, Prabodh Brahma of Rajapara, Kokrajhar District in Assam who had gone to the tourist site with his friends tried to swim along with them but he drowned. The Search and Rescue Team [] The post NIFT student drowns first appeared on Highland Post .
Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Cong playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide:Rajnath
Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Cong playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide:Rajnath Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no fire while his party is playing with fire by attempting to create Hindu-Muslim divide for electoral dividends, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. In an interview to PTI, Singh also indicated that the BJP will implement its big-ticket plans like rolling out of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and implementing the 'One Nation One Election' push if it retains power for the third consecutive term. The defence minister also said that he was confident that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will cross 400 seats and the BJP will get over 370 as these projections were made after detailed assessment of the ground situation and not made only for public consumption. On the overall political landscape, the defence minister accused the Congress of attempting to disturb social harmony and trying to create tensions on religious lines. ''They are attempting to create Hindu-Muslim divide for electoral gains. The Congress is trying to create tensions on religious lines,'' he alleged. ''The Congress wants to disturb social harmony. They look at the Muslim community only as a vote bank. I have a suggestion for them -- politics should not be done only for forming governments. The aim of politics should be for nation building,'' he said. ''Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Congress is playing with fire,'' he said. Singh said people of the country will repose their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's tally will improve significantly based on the performance of the government in the last five years. ''Our seats will increase in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal and we will get some seats in Tamil Nadu. Our account will open in Kerala as well. We are winning a good number of seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,'' the senior BJP leader said. ''We will increase our tally in Odisha, Jharkhand and Assam. We are sweeping Chhattisgarh,'' he said, asserting that the BJP will cross the 370-mark. Asked whether the BJP's seats in Maharashtra will come down, he did not give a direct reply but said there may be some adjustments here and there. The BJP leader also came down hard on the Congress for its plan to ''redistribute'' wealth, saying it will have disastrous consequences for the country's economy. ''The concept of redistribution of wealth will trigger recession. Argentina and Venezuela implemented it and faced disastrous consequences. The investors will lose confidence in India,'' Singh said. On the BJP's big-ticket plans like implementation of the UCC and 'One Nation One Poll' push in if it retains power, Singh said it fulfils promises that it makes to the people of India. In its manifesto, the BJP pledged to implement the UCC if it returns to power after the general elections. It also mentioned that the party will move forward with a resolve to realise the idea of 'One Nation, One Election'. ''We always fulfil our commitments. We will never allow any question mark on our credibility and will not compromise on the country's unity and integrity. We implement whatever we say in our manifesto. We have to do whatever we say,'' Singh said. ''We will go for 'One Nation One Election. We will take views of every quarter, including all political parties on it,'' he said. On the UCC, the defence minister said even the Constitution-makers felt a need for it, as it is mentioned in the directive principles. ''The Congress wants to create fear psychosis; they want to use the Hindu-Muslim card,'' he said. ''They do not have any issue. They want to form a government by dividing the society in the name of caste, creed and religion and they have always done it,'' he alleged.
Modi to visit Odisha twice to bolster BJP campaign
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Odisha twice in the next one week to bolster BJPs election campaign in the state. BJP national president JP Nadda and other senior leaders are also scheduled to visit the state to release the partys manifesto and give push to campaign activities of candidates for the ensuing elections. BJP state unit leaders said the prime minister will reach Bhubaneswar at around 9.30 pm on Sunday and make a night halt. He will address two public rallies in Berhampur and Nabarangpur the next day. Modi will hold a mega roadshow in the state capital on May 10 and address a public meeting in Balangir the next day to canvas for BJP candidates. The visit of the prime minister will give a new direction to the partys campaigning in the state and also pave way for a positive change in the elections, said BJP state unit vice-president Golak Mohapatra. The next three days will be crucial for us as our national president JP Nadda will also visit the state on Sunday to release the partys election manifesto here, he said. The saffron party has already escalated its battle against BJD with the prime minister himself taking the lead with his recent Odia Asmita remark in a TV interview. Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during their recent visit to the state had also attacked the regional party asking voters to throw BJD government out to make Odisha number 1 in the country. Similarly, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his media address here on Saturday called for support to BJP for formation of a government in the state that could work in close-co-ordination with the Modi government at Centre to expedite development and progress in Odisha. Party sources said senior BJP leaders including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will also visit different parts of the state to canvass for the BJP candidates.
Assam | Lok Sabha polls 2024: Kamrup district sets a record with 19 all-women polling stations
Guwahati: Assams Kamrup district, encompassing the states Guwahati and Barpeta Lok Sabha constituencies, which will go to Lok Sabha polls on May 7, has 19 all-women polling stations. The district has 19 all-women polling stations, one youth-managed polling station, four model polling stations and onePersons with Disabilities(PwD)-managed polling station, said an official. The district will [] The post Assam | Lok Sabha polls 2024: Kamrup district sets a record with 19 all-women polling stations appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
With an aim to empower women in sports,Assam Rifles to launch its womens polo team
Guwahati:The Assam Rifles is all set to launch its womens polo team on Monday (May 6) at Manipurs Imphal Polo Ground, originally known as Mapal Kangjeibung, the oldest polo ground in the world. The landmark event will witness the congregation of esteemed dignitaries, sports enthusiasts and proponents of gender equality, as the team puts its [] The post With an aim to empower women in sports,Assam Rifles to launch its womens polo team appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election
Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election Manipulated videos are taking centre stage as campaigning heats up in India's election, with fake clips involving two top aides of Prime Minister Narendra Modi triggering police investigations and the arrest of some workers of his rival Congress party. In what has been dubbed as India's first AI election, Modi said last week fake voices were being used to purportedly show leaders making statements that we have never even thought of, calling it a conspiracy o create tension in society. Indian police -- already investigating the spread of fake videos showing Bollywood actors criticizing Modi -- are now investigating a doctored online clip that showed federal home minister Amit Shah saying the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will stop certain social guarantees for minorities, a subject sensitive for millions of voters. Shah retorted on X, posting his original and the edited fake speech and alleging -- without providing any evidence -- that the main opposition Congress was behind the video it created to mislead the public. The minister said directions have been issued to the police to address this issue. Indian police arrested at least nine people, including six members of Congress' social media teams, in the states of Assam, Gujarat, Telangana and New Delhi last week for circulating the fake video, according to police statements. Five of the Congress workers were released on bail, but the most high-profile arrest made by the cyber crime unit of New Delhi police came on Friday, when they detained a Congress national social media coordinator, Arun Reddy, for sharing the video. New Delhi is one region where Shah's ministry directly controls police. Reddy has been sent into three-day custody. The arrest has sparked protests from Congress workers with many posting on X using the #ReleaseArunReddy tag. Congress lawmaker Manickam Tagore said the arrest was an example of authoritarian misuse of power by the regime. Congress' head of social media, Supriya Shrinate, did not respond to messages and an email seeking comment. MISINFORMATION India's election from April 19 to June 1 will be the world's largest democratic event. With nearly a billion voters and more than 800 million internet users, tackling the spread of misinformation is a high stakes job. It involves round-the-clock monitoring by police and election officials who often issue take down orders to Facebook and X as investigations start. In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, more than 500 people keep tabs on online content, flagging controversial posts and coordinating with social media companies for their removal when needed, police chief Prashant Kumar told Reuters on Saturday. Another fake video that sparked a storm last week showed Yogi Adityanath, the state's chief minister, criticizing Modi for not doing enough for families of those who died in a 2019 militant attack. Though fact checkers said the video was created using different parts of an original clip, state police called it an AI generated, deepfake. Using internet address tracking, state police arrested a man named Shyam Gupta on May 2 who had shared the fake video post on X a day earlier, receiving over 3,000 views and 11 likes. The police have accused Gupta of forgery and promoting enmity under Indian law provisions that can carry a jail term of up to seven years if convicted. Reuters could not reach him as he is currently serving a 14-day custody period. This person is not a tech guy. Had he been tech savvy, arresting him quickly would not have been possible, said police officer Kumar.
Assam: NF Railway to operate three summer special trains from Guwahati
Guwahati: To cater to the increased passenger demand during summer, three pairs of special trains will operate from Guwahati, NF Railway said in a statement. The Guwahati Jammu Tawi (Jammu & Kashmir) (05656) express will run for nine trips in both directions. It departs Guwahati every Monday from May 6th to July 1st at [] The post Assam: NF Railway to operate three summer special trains from Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam CM condemn terror attack in JK's Poonch
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X, said that those responsible for the atrocious act will face the full force of justice. I vehemently denounce the cowardly assault on the @IAF_MCC convoy in Poonch by terrorists, resulting in injuries to four courageous Air Force personnel. Wishing them a swift and complete recovery. Those responsible for this atrocious act will face the full force of justice, the Assam CM said.
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Assam: Haflong-Silchar road closed to heavy vehicles due to impending rains
Haflong: The Dima Hasao district administration in Assam is bracing for heavy rainfall predicted by the IMD from Sunday until May 15. As a precautionary measure and to prevent further damage to the ongoing repairs on the Jatinga-Harangajao stretch of NH 27, they have restricted the movement of heavy commercial vehicles on the Haflong-Silchar road [] The post Assam: Haflong-Silchar road closed to heavy vehicles due to impending rains appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
IMD Rainfall Alert: According to the Meteorological Department, it is going to rain in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura for the next five days. There is rain alert in UP and Delhi also. IMD Rainfall Alert: Amidst the ongoing heatwave in many states, the Meteorological Department has announced a good news. [] The post IMD Rainfall Alert: Good news! It is going to rain in these states including UP-Delhi; Note down the date first appeared on informalnewz .
Assam Gramya Hiruratna Botah 2023 to 20 persons
HT Correspondent HOWRAGHAT, May 4: Asom Goriyohi Puthi Hangrokhyon aru Hahitya-Sankriti Bikah Mancha will award Assam Gramya Hiruratna Botah 2023 to 20 persons. The 20 persons to be awarded are from the fields of literature, journalism and social work. Among those to be awarded are Axomiya Pratidin daily, Howraghat correspondent, resident of Gorokhiya Pukhuri villager []
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4:ACareer Awareness workshopwas organised by the department of mechanical engineering,Assam Don Bosco University School of Technologyon May 4 at Auniati Kamaldev Higher Secondary School, North Guwahati. The resource persons for the workshop were Dr Buljit Buragohain, a prominent career counsellor of the state and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering of Assam []
Assam Governor to inaugurate the firstNorth East Textile Expo at Gaushala, Guwahati
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4:A delegation of the International Trade Corporation (ITC) met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhawan. Organiser Mrinal Ganeriwal, Vikram Modi & Hiralal Mahnot from ITC, Jhankar Dudheria, former president of Terapanth Dharmasthala, Jivraj Pincha, outgoing president of Sadhumargi Jain Shravak Sangh (Samta Bhawan) were present. During this, the delegation invited []
Assam foresters receive training on Hoolock gibbon conservation
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 4: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak organised a training programme on Hoolock gibbon conservation for foresters of Assam Forest Department in Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in collaboration with Jorhat Forest Division with support from The Habitats Trust and IUCN Primate Specialists Group. During the week-long and residential training course, a wide []
Awareness programme at MSSV, Dhubri
HT Correspondent DHUBRI, May 4: Just ahead of the 3rd phase of Loksabha election in Assam, the students of Education department at Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Vishwavidyalaya, Dhubri Unit took a creative approach to draw attention on vote awareness, performed thought a provoking drama titled Mera vote meri sarkar on May 3. The drama wasdirected by []
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National Lok Adalat in Hojai on May 11
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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)
Health secy Chandra satisfied with progress of AIIMS Guwahati
Apurva Chandra from health ministry praises AIIMS Guwahati's progress, focusing on collaboration, technology, innovation, IIT Guwahati partnership, and healthcare enhancement in Northeast India.
Manipur teen lured to Hyderabad for job rescued from Karnataka
Imphal:A teenage girl from Manipur who was allegedly lured under the pretext of giving employment in Hyderabad, Telangana was rescued from Belgaum in Karnataka. This was stated by the Director of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur at Imphal on Saturday. After receiving missing information regarding the teenage girl filed an FIR by her [] The post Manipur teen lured to Hyderabad for job rescued from Karnataka appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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 .
Assam: Tough time for BJP in Guwahati? Four ministers deployed to retain seat
GUWAHATI: The high-energy campaign for Assams prestigious Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency will conclude on Sunday, which will go to the poll during the third phase of elections on May 7. Eight candidates are in the fray from Guwahati. They are Bijuli Kalita Medhi (BJP), Mira Borthakur Goswami, Samad Choudhury (BGP), Sejon Goyari (BMP), Amitabh Sarma [] The post Assam: Tough time for BJP in Guwahati? Four ministers deployed to retain seat 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: 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 .
Kareena appointed UNICEF India Ambassador
UNICEF India on Saturday announced Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new National Ambassador. The Crew star, who has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014, will support the not-for-profit organisation in furthering every child's right to early childhood development, health, education and gender equality, a press release said. Kareena had earlier served as a Celebrity Advocate for UNICEF India. There are few things as important as the rights of children, the future generation of this world. I am honoured to continue my association with UNICEF now as India's National Ambassador, the 43-year-old actor said in a statement. I will strive to use my voice and influence for vulnerable children and their rights, especially around early childhood, education and gender equality. For every child deserves a childhood, a fair chance, a future, she added. Besides Kareena, UNICEF India has also appointed its first-ever Youth Advocates, who are peer leaders and champions on issues like climate action, mental health, innovations and Girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The four advocates are Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh on right to play and disability inclusion; Kartik Verma from Uttar Pradesh on climate action and child rights advocacy; singer Nahid Afrin from Assam on mental health and early childhood development; and Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu is a budding innovator and STEM pioneer. These youth advocates are part of UNICEF's global programme and join a cohort of more than 93 youth advocates who have been appointed across the globe and are driving change on issues concerning children and young people, UNICEF India said. UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey said she is delighted to welcome Kareena Kapoor Khan as the National Ambassador. She has brought energy and impact through her support to several national and global campaigns. She joins as UNICEF India National Ambassador together with our four Youth Advocates to the UNICEF family. We look forward to working with her and the four youth advocates to continue advocating for child rights, she added.
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 .
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 .
Arunachal Jobs : APPSC Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of 103 vacant positions or jobs in APPSC Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Specialist (Allopathy) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Name of post : Junior [] The post Arunachal Jobs : APPSC Recruitment 2024 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 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 .
Chakma-Hajong relocation from Arunachal to Assam: ASDC concerned
DIPHU: The Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) has voiced concerns regarding the proposed relocation of Chakma-Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. The ASDC cited potential demographic shifts in Karbi Anglong district of Assam if the Chakma-Hajong refugees in Arunachal Pradesh are relocated to Assam, as proposed. Jotson Bey, general secretary of the ASDC and [] The post Chakma-Hajong relocation from Arunachal to Assam: ASDC concerned appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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.
