Dibrugarh: Researchers at Dibrugarh University made a splash with the exciting discovery of two new freshwater mussel genera in Assams Brahmaputra River basin: Pseudoscabies and Assamnaia. The significance lies in Assamnaias rediscovery. This genus, thought extinct for 168 years, represents a momentous event for biodiversity conservation. The research team, led by Dr. Jyotish Sonowal (Centre [] The post Assam: Extinct Mussel Genus rediscovered after 168 years in Brahmaputra river basin appeared

DIBRUGARH: To address the growing concerns surrounding electric rickshaws in Dibrugarh district of Assam, the transport department has initiated measures to regulate their operations, including the introduction of a distinctive colouring scheme for proper identification. The proliferation of e-rickshaws, particularly around Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), has led to disruptions in traffic flow. Reports [] The post Regulating e-rickshaws: Dibrugarh in Assam takes steps to ease traffic

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by chief justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of two additional judges as permanent judges of the Gauhati high court. The judges are Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund and Justice Mitali Thakuria. The Supreme Court Collegium, which includes Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice BR Gavai, [] The post Justices SP Khaund & Mitali Thakuria elevated to permanent judges of Gauhati high court appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday directed all government departments in the state to be prepared for the upcoming monsoon season since Nagaland monsoon cannot be predicted because there may be excess or deficiency in rainfall which will have disastrous effects in both cases. Chairing a state-level monsoon preparedness meeting at the CMs [] The post Nagaland CM asks state depts. to be ready for any scenarios during monsoon appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: Tripura police apprehended five individuals and seized contraband worth Rs 2 lakh during two separate operations in Agartala city. Sanjit Sen, the officer-in-charge of East Agartala police station, revealed that the operations were initiated following a tip-off received late on Sunday (May 19) night regarding the sale of brown sugar by youths near a [] The post Tripura: Drugs worth Rs 2 lakh seized, five arrested appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Written by Sarmistha Chakravorty, the Assamese film Jiya explores multiple themes simultaneously. It tells the story of a single mother, Jiya, who is negotiating the many complexities associated with the upbringing of her child after leaving her abusive husband. As she is navigating through the search for an ideal job and a rental property to [] The post Film Review| Jiya: A Single Moms Journey Beyond Motherhood appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

IMPHAL: Indian Army and state forces launched coordinated operations in the adjoining districts of Imphal East and Kangpokpi of Manipur, recovering a significant cache of arms, ammunition and explosives over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the ministry of defence on Monday (May 20). Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of [] The post Manipur: Huge cache of arms, ammo & explosives seized by Indian Army in ops appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

NAGAON: Abu Shama, an Independent candidate from Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, has been arrested on charges of raping and blackmailing a woman. The incident reportedly occurred at his pharmacy a few months ago, an Assam police officer disclosed on Monday (May 20). The victim filed a complaint at Juria police station in Nagaon [] The post Assam: Nagaon Lok Sabha candidate arrested for alleged rape appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: Normal life was crippled in Imphal city on Sunday due to a 24-hour Bandh called by the shop owners and businessmen in protest against the unbearable monetary demands and various inconveniences created by several armed miscreants. In response to the Bandh that started on the intervening night of Sunday, all shops, business establishments and [] The post Manipur: Bandh cripples normal life in Imphal appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: Assams vibrant Bihu dance took centre stage on the world stage on April 13, 2023, securing a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records. Over 11,000 dancers and drummers converged at Guwahatis Sarusajai Stadium, marking a historic moment for the states cultural heritage. However, a Right to Information (RTI) application revealed the hefty price [] The post Bihus Guinness World Record: Transparency concerns as Assam pays Rs 1.6 crore for titles appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court issued an injunction on Monday (May 20), restraining the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from publishing any derogatory advertisements against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) until further notice. Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, a single-judge, also criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its failure to address complaints filed by the TMC regarding [] The post Calcutta high court restrains BJP from publishing derogatory ads against TMC appeared first on

GUWAHATI: Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM) expressed grave concerns over what they allege to be a surge in atrocities against indigenous people of Assam by Bangladeshi individuals under the BJP-led government. PVM convener and Supreme Court lawyer Upamanyu Hazarika accused the BJP of pursuing a policy of appeasement towards Bangladeshi Muslims in order to secure their [] The post Atrocities on indigenous people of Assam by Bangladeshis increased during BJP regime: PVM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW

Pathsala: At a time when global warming is posing a serious threat across the world, a group of people illegally cut more than 100 trees in the Bichan Kuchi area near the Kaldiya River in Assams Bajali district. According to sources, field officer of disaster management Sankar Nath witnessed a few miscreants cutting down the [] The post Assam: Unknown men cut down 100 trees illegally in Bajali district appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: A MP from Jhenaidah-4 constituency in Bangladesh Anwarul Azim Anar, has been apparently missing since May 14 in Kolkata. The lawmaker came to Kolkata on May 11 and was in touch with his family till May 14 and after that, there has been no communication from him. According to reports, the family members of [] The post MP from Bangladesh on medical visit to Kolkata goes missing appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Private universities are today changing the facets of the education system of India. Assam too has some of the best private universities where rigorous academic programmes along with skilled courses also are imparted to students to empower them with the priceless asset in the modern time which is knowledge With excellent placement facilities, high end [] The post Best Private Universities in Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:A team of the Assam Police seized a large quantity of suspected heroin and arrested three members of a family in Tisukias Jagun on Sunday night. As per police, the raidwas conductedat Jaguns Kathasema village based on a tip-off. The police team based on the tip-off raided a house and apprehended Arun Nirmalia, his wife [] The post Assam: Heroin worth Rs 10 lakh seized in Tinsukia appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:On Sunday night when three individuals died attempting to rescue a hen trapped in a well in the Lakipur area on Cachar in Assam. The victimshavebeen identifiedasAmit Sen, Manjeet Deb, and Prasenjit Deb. The incident began when Prasenjit Deb entered the well to save the bird. However, he was trapped in the well and started [] The post Assam: Three dead attempting to rescuehenfrom well in Cachar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

North Lakhimpur: A young girl who was abducted and trafficked was rescued from her captors inside Arunachal Pradesh by Lakhimpur Police. This was stated by Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police Aparna Natarajan on Sunday. The eleven-year-old girl was rescued from the Kurung Kumey district bordering China and two of her abductors who had sold her were [] The post Assam: Trafficked girl from Lakhimpur rescued from Arunachal appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:The Red Shield Division of the Indian Army recovered ahugecache of sophisticated weapons and ammunition during an operation in Manipur. Acting on intelligence reports suggesting the presence of arms in an abandoned camp, a team from the Division launched a swift operation in the Icham Moirangpurel hill ranges bordering Kangpokpi and Imphal East districts on [] The post Manipur: Huge cache of arms & ammo recovered appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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Imphal:Two unidentified men on a motorbike fired shots into a hotel room at Lamphel Sanakeithel, Imphal West in Manipur, injuring a man on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 9 pm at a hotel under the jurisdiction of Lamphel police station. Also Read: Assam: One dead, four critically injured in Bongaigaon electrocution incident A 33-year-old [] The post Manipur: One injured in shooting by unidentified men in Imphal appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Hundreds of people, primarily tribal women, took to the streets of Senapati, Manipur demanding swift action in the molestation case of a female student at a college. The protest, organized by the Joint Action Committee Against Molestation (JACAM), erupted on National Highway 102 connecting Imphal to Dimapur. Also Read: Assam: Heroin worth Rs 105 crore [] The post Manipur: Women protest demanding justice in college student molestation case appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal:Hundreds of alcohol bottleswere destroyedby crushing them under a bulldozer in Manipur. The liquor was destroyedon Sunday attheManipur Excise Department headquartersin Imphal. The department destroyed and buried a massive haul of confiscated liquor, including Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and locally-made distilled liquor, ina massiveoperation witnessed by media personnel. Also Read: Assam: One dead, four critically [] The post Liquor worth Rs 14.8 lakh destroyed inManipur appeared fi

Guwahati:A young manwas electrocutedto deathandfour otherswere critically injuredin an incident involving a live wire in Bongaigaon district, Assam, on Sunday. The incident occurred in Jogighopa, where the five individuals came into contact with an electric wire from a tower line. Also Read: Assam: Heroin worth Rs 105 crore seized in Cachar The deceased hasbeen identifiedas [] The post Assam: One dead, four critically injured in Bongaigaon electrocution incident appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:A massive haul of suspected heroin worth Rs 105 crorewas seizedby the police in Cachar, AssamonSunday. According to sources, the suspected drugs originated from Mizoram andwere keptconcealed in a secret chamber of a car. Based on inputs, the police initiated an operation andnabbedthree people moving suspiciously. Also Read: Assam: Slow pace mars Jal Jeevan Mission [] The post Assam: Heroin worth Rs 105 crore seized in Cachar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: The death of a young man in the attack of the family members of a rape accused at Dudhnoi in Assams Goalpara district has sparked massive outrage. According to reports, on May 3, 2024, two teenage girls were allegedly gang-raped by three men while returning from a cultural program in Dudhnoi. The perpetrators [] The post Assam: Outrage erupts after man killed in clash with family of rape accused appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: A woman in Assams Jorhat district was arrested for allegedly killing her husband and setting his body on fire, police said on Saturday. Her minor son was also apprehended. The woman reportedly confessed to the crime, claiming she was a victim of domestic violence. Shwetank Mishra, the Jorhat district Superintendent of Police, said, The [] The post Assam: Woman arrested for allegedly killing husband due to domestic violence appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: The Supreme Court has ordered the Manipur government to provide increased financial assistance to UPSC civil service exam candidates residing in the states troubled hill districts. This will allow them to travel to exam centres outside the state. The Court acknowledged the challenging law and order situation in Manipur and directed the state to [] The post Supreme Court orders increased support for Manipurs tribal UPSC candidates appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: The Supreme Court has pulled up the Meghalaya government for conducting the two-finger test on a minor rape victim. This incident highlights the continued disregard for the courts 2013 ban on the unscientific and invasive practice. The top court directed Meghalaya goverment to ensure a complete end to the two-finger test, emphasizing that it [] The post SC pulls up Meghalaya govt for conducting two-finger test on minor rape victim appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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Itanagar: The Arunachal Civil Society (ACS) has demanded the cancellation of allegedly illegal appointments made in the Public Health Engineering and Water Supply (PHE&WS) department. Giah Tanam, ACS IPR secretary, in a press conference on Saturday expressed concern that these appointments, allegedly made under the jurisdiction of the chief engineer, eastern zone, in Changlang district, [] The post Arunachal Civil Society seeks cancellation of alleged illegal appointments in PHE dept appeared fi

Imphal: Following a joint operation to repel armed militants, the Assam Rifles have been stationed in Leimaram Waroiching villages in Manipurs Bishnupur district. On May 16, unidentified armed men fired upon Uyok Village in the states southern region. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles stationed in Leimaram swiftly retaliated, driving back the attackers. Amidst the [] The post Manipur: Villagers, Meira Paibis welcome Assam Rifles after talks appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Shillong, Meghalayais setfor amajormakeoverwiththe state government identifying nearly 25 acres of land for development projectsaimed at beautifying the city and decongestingtraffic. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced the plansafter inspecting areas around the PWD office, Phan Nonglait Park, Brightwell Bungalow, Barik Point, Anjali Point and Polo Grounds. The initiative includes creating new walkways, green spaces [] The post Meghalaya: Shillong to get facelifted with new green sp

Imphal: The joint column of Assam Rifles and Churachandpur district police launched an operation and recovered a huge cache of arms, explosives, and war-like stores from an abandoned camp at Sangaikot village in Manipurs Churachandpur district, a defence wing statement said here on Saturday. Eight weapons and other war-like stores were recovered during the operation [] The post Manipur: Huge cache of arms recovered in Churachandpur district appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmaduringan election meeting in BiharsBuxarclaimed that Lalu Prasad Yadav fielded former IPS officer Anand Mishra to cut votes of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. Speaking atthe meeting, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, Anand Mishra came to my house and office in Guwahati and requested me to give him VRS (voluntary [] The post Anand Mishra fielded to cut BJPs vote: Assam CM Himanta BiswaSarma appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

North Lakhimpur: Progress of works on drinking water facilities under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) have been considerably affected at various sites across the Lakhimpur district. The JJM work worth Rs. 1.10 crore in Nagaon Pather village under Kadam Gaon Panchayat under Bogeenadi Rural Development Bank in Lakhimpur district is reported to be still in [] The post Assam: Slow pace mars Jal Jeevan Mission projects across Lakhimpur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: Around 200 Myanmar nationals, mostly women and children, have sought refuge in three camps set up in Kasom Khullen Sub-Division of Manipurs Kamjong district bordering Myanmar. This follows renewed clashes between the Myanmar military and rebel groups along the border from May 13th to 15th. The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Kasom Khullen, Thangsing, confirmed [] The post Manipur: Fresh clashes spark influx of refugees from Myanmar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: While campaigning for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that BJP is confident of winning 15 plus seats out of the 20 seats in the Lok Sabha Elections. The Assam Chief Minister also that in the Odisha Assembly Elections, BJP is also assured of winning 75 [] The post Assam CM says BJP will win 15 out of 20 LS seats in Odisha appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: A man in his 25 to 30s died under mysterious circumstances at the Veng ground of B Phaicham village of Manipurs Churachandpur district on Saturday. The body was found on the ground with a syringe nearby the body indicating that he injected an intoxicant, a report said. The report said the deceased might a [] The post Manipur: Alleged drug addict found dead in Churachandpur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Digboi: Sensation gripped the Oil town Digboi on Friday afternoon following the unofficial absence of an on-duty doctor here at Digboi Community Health Center (CHC) which might cost heavily for a student lying in the emergency chamber with severe chest pain and breathing issues. According to the guardians, attendants and school management committee accompanying the [] The post Assam: Doctorsabsence from duty at Digboi CHC during duty hours raises grave concern appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Pathsala: The authorities in the Baksa district have said that they have seized several illegal sand and stone-laden dumpers in Salbari area. As per reports, overloaded dumpers were seized by the Tamulpur range officials, with the registration numbers of the two seized dumpers being AS26-AC-0149 and AS25-CC-7346. Sources said, one dumper was seized from Govardhana [] The post Assam: Illegal dumpers seized in Baksa appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:At least 18 peoplewere injuredafter a bus they were travelling in met with an accident inKokrajhar, AssamonSaturday. A police sourceinformed thatthe bus (AS01PC5625) as heading to Guwahati from Alipurduar in West Bengal. Itwasnot knownhow the accident took placebutthe police said that the driver may have dosed off due to tiredness and crashed onto a divider [] The post Assam: Bus crashes onto highway divider in Kokrajhar, 18 injured appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

North Lakhimpur: The murder of two young married women in quick succession in the Lakhimpur district has raised concerns for the safety and security of women in society as gender-based violence has increased unprecedentedly in recent times. Debolina Sonowal (18), daughter of Pradeep Sonowal of Kekuri Sonowalgaon under Sonari Chapori Police Outpost in Dhakuakhana was [] The post Assam: Two women murdered in separate incidents in Lakhimpur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: A revenue circle officer in Assams Nalbari district has been suspended for alleged negligence in election duty. Revenue Circle Officer Arpana Sarmah of Paschim Nalbari revenue circle was suspended with effect from May 15. The suspension order, signed by Principal Secretary of Revenue, Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, cited Sarmahs reported abandonment of election duties, insubordination, [] The post Assam: Circle Officer suspended days after filing complaint against Nalbari DC Varnali Deka appe

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in National Automotive Board Assam. National Automotive Board Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Advisor (Legal) and Admin Assistant cum Stenographer. Name of post : Advisor (Legal) No. of posts : 1 Essential Qualification & [] The post Assam Career : National Automotive Board Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: A massive fire broke out at the head office of the Public Health Engineering Department, (PHED), Thoubal district headquarters, Government of Manipur gutting properties worth crores on Friday night, officials said on Saturday. The devastating fire destroyed the old building structure of the PHED at around 11:30 pm on Friday, the fire service sources [] The post Manipur: Head office of PHED, Thoubal district gutted in fire appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that AAP leader Sanjay Singh on May 14 accepted that an assault had happened with AAP MP Swati Maliwal and on May 17 AAP leader Atishi Marlena Singh denied that any attack took place. Sanjay Singh has already said on May 14 that Swati Maliwal [] The post Assam CM on Swati Maliwal assault case: Is Sanjay Singh lying or Atishi Marlena? appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of 15 vacant positions or career in AICTE Assam. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE HQ) Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Start-up Fellows, Young Professional and IT Consultant. Name of post : Start-up Fellow No. of posts : 4 [] The post Assam Career : AICTE Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

IMPHAL: A 30-year-old man, Laishram Kumarjit, was found with a gunshot wound in front of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Khumbong, Imphal West district of Manipur, on Saturday (May 18) morning. Kumarjit, a resident of Takyel Kongbal, had been abducted from his home by unidentified armed men on Friday (May 17) night. Kumarjit was [] The post Manipur violence: Youth abducted & shot in Imphal, UNLF-K claims responsibility appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of nine vacant positions or career in NFSU Assam. National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of nine vacant posts or career of NFSU-PMU Project. The project duration will be for 6 months that can be extended further for six months based on [] The post Assam Career : NFSU Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .