Second phase of Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan launched
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Aug 22: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the second phase of cheque distribution under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at a public rally in Nalbari, according to an official statement. In this phase, 33,909 members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), including 31,179 women from rural Nalbari and 2,730 from the []
Suspending AADHAR strong step towards stopping infiltration: Himanta Biswa Sarma
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Aug 22: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reaffirmed his governments decision to bar the issuance of Aadhaar cards to individuals above 18 years of age in the state, saying the move was aimed at blocking a major support system for illegal infiltrators. Being a border state, we deal with a []
Assam-Mizoram to maintain status quo on border
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Aug 22: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said that his state and Assam have agreed to continue maintaining the status quo in the disputed border areas following renewed tensions along the inter-state boundary. Addressing the conference of the Mizoram Police Service Association (MPSA) in Aizawl, Lalduhoma said he had spoken with []
Vulture conservation campaign with Gram Pradhans rolled out
Guwahati, Aug 22: A conservation education, awareness, and sensitisation campaign was organised at the Chhaygaon Revenue Circle Office in Kamrup District of Assam on August 21 with in pursuit of the objective to achieve zero vulture deaths in the district in the coming years. Regions premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org) in partnership with Chhaygaon [] The post Vulture conservation campaign with Gram Pradhans rolled out appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Experts call for eliminating mercury-based medical devices
Public health experts and environmental advocates discuss Indias commitment to the Minamata Convention on Mercury at a workshop in Guwahati
DY Patil Stadiums Track Record As Womens Sports Venue A Big Reason Behind Getting ODI WC Games
The Greenfield International Stadium: Once it became clear that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru would not host the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup games due to a lack of timely clearances from the Karnataka government following the June 4 stampede, several alternative venues were under consideration for the eight-team tournament. The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram initially emerged as the frontrunner to host Bengalurus share of ODI World Cup fixtures. Sources had also told IANS on August 12 that the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) assured the BCCI of preparing the venue on time and making all arrangements for the smooth conduct of the games. However, on Friday, the ICC confirmed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai as the fifth venue for the ODI World Cup. According to the revised schedule, the DY Patil Stadium, located about 50 km east of Mumbai, will host three league matches from October 20, including Indias games against New Zealand and Mumbai. It is also lined up to stage the semifinal and final on October 30 and November 2, respectively. Sources familiar with the venue change process told IANS on Friday that DY Patil Stadium featured in the alternative venues list in the initial draft itself, adding that two key factors tipped the scales in its favour: its reputation as a womens sports-friendly venue, and being located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Navi Mumbai has always attracted a great crowd for women's cricket games -- whether it was WPL 2023 or India womens international matches, especially in the series against Australia. It was also a good hosting venue for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and AFC Women's Asian Cup, the sources said. Whenever DY Patil has hosted womens cricket games, it has always got a great response from spectators, and that in turn added more heft to its good reputation of being a womens sports-friendly venue in India. Navi Mumbai has always attracted a great crowd for women's cricket games -- whether it was WPL 2023 or India womens international matches, especially in the series against Australia. It was also a good hosting venue for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and AFC Women's Asian Cup, the sources said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score With Navi Mumbai joining ACA Stadium in Guwahati, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Holkar Stadium in Indore, and the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the focus now shifts to the cricketing action in the tournament set to run from September 30 to November 2. Article Source: IANS
Drugs worth Rs 75.82 crore seized in Mizoram, eight accused arrested
GUWAHATI: Drugs valued at Rs 75.82 crore were seized during a special operation in Mizoram on Thursday. The operation was launched by the Border Security Force (BSF) along with the Narcotics Control Bureau, Aizawl, and the Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram based on specific intelligence. At around 4 pm on Thursday, the members of the joint operation team intercepted four vehicles with eight individuals between Keifang and Seling villages on the Aizawl-Champhai Road, about 60 km from Aizawl, officials said. They added that the vehicles were subsequently escorted to the office of Excise and Narcotics Department, Aizawl. During a search in the presence of civil witnesses, 50 kg of methamphetamine tablets and three soap cases of heroin were recovered. The items were seized by the Narcotics Control Bureau, Aizawl. The eight individuals, all from the state, were also apprehended.
ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 Revised Schedule Announced
A revised schedule for the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 was announced today with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the eight-team tournament. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures comprising three league matches, a semifinal and potentially the final after a rejig was necessitated because of the unavailability of Bengalurus M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tournament dates remain the same 30 September to 2 November as do the other venues, which are the ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka). ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah expressed satisfaction at the announcement of the new venue, which he felt was an ideal one for womens cricket. Mr. Jay Shah said: Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for womens cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Womens Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans. I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years. We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the womens game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sports future, not only in India but across the cricketing world. While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule and replace a venue, we are pleased to now have a line-up of five world-class venues that will showcase the very best of the womens game. The stage is set, and I am confident this tournament will capture imaginations and inspire a new generation of fans. The final of the tournament will be held either in Colombo or Navi Mumbai on 2 November; the first semifinal will take place in Guwahati or Colombo on 29 October and the second semifinal in Navi Mumbai on 30 October. Tournament fixtures (matches start at 15h00 local time unless specified otherwise): Tuesday, 30 Sept: India vs Sri Lanka, Guwahati Wednesday, 1 Oct: Australia vs New Zealand, Indore Thursday, 2 Oct: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Colombo Friday, 3 Oct: England vs South Africa, Guwahati Saturday, 4 Oct: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Colombo Sunday, 5 Oct: India vs Pakistan, Colombo Monday, 6 Oct: New Zealand vs South Africa, Indore Tuesday, 7 Oct: England vs Bangladesh, Guwahati Wednesday, 8 Oct: Australia vs Pakistan, Colombo Thursday, 9 Oct: India vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam Friday, 10 Oct: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Guwahati Saturday, 11 Oct: England vs Sri Lanka, Colombo Sunday, 12 Oct: India vs Australia, Visakhapatnam Monday, 13 Oct: South Africa vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam Tuesday, 14 Oct: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Colombo Wednesday, 15 Oct: England vs Pakistan, Colombo Thursday, 16 Oct: Australia vs Bangladesh, Visakhapatnam Friday, 17 Oct: South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Colombo Saturday, 18 Oct: New Zealand vs Pakistan, Colombo Sunday, 19 Oct: India vs England, Indore Monday, 20 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai Tuesday, 21 Oct: South Africa vs Pakistan, Colombo Wednesday, 22 Oct: Australia vs England, Indore Thursday, 23 Oct: India vs New Zealand, Navi Mumbai Friday, 24 Oct: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Colombo Saturday, 25 Oct: Australia vs South Africa, Indore Sunday, 26 Oct: England vs New Zealand, Visakhapatnam (11h00) Sunday, 26 Oct: India vs Bangladesh, Navi Mumbai Wednesday, 29 Oct: Semifinal 1, Guwahati/Colombo Thursday, 30 Oct: Semifinal 2, Navi Mumbai Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Sunday, 2 Nov: Final, Navi Mumbai
Women's ODI WC: DY Patil Stadium Replaces M. Chinnaswamy Stadium As One Of The Five Venues
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday confirmed that Navi Mumbai will replace Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the upcoming ICC Womens ODI World Cup 2025 in a revised schedule for the showpiece event. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures comprising three league matches, a semifinal and potentially the final after a rejig was necessitated because of the unavailability of Bengalurus M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The development occurred after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) failed to meet multiple BCCI deadlines for obtaining police approvals, following the stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL victory celebrations earlier this year. ICC confirmed that tournament dates remain the same September 30 to November 2 as do the other venues, which are the ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka). ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed satisfaction at the announcement of the new venue, which he felt was an ideal one for womens cricket. Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for womens cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Womens Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans. I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years, he said in an ICC release. We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the womens game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sports future, not only in India but across the cricketing world. While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule and replace a venue, we are pleased to now have a line-up of five world-class venues that will showcase the very best of the womens game. The stage is set, and I am confident this tournament will capture imaginations and inspire a new generation of fans. We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the womens game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sports future, not only in India but across the cricketing world. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India are scheduled to play co-host Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Guwahati on September 30. Article Source: IANS
GATE 2026: IIT Guwahati releases two-paper combinations, check whats new here
IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 in February, announcing the allowed two-paper combinations and adding Energy Science (XE-1) to Engineering Sciences. Candidates choosing two papers can broaden opportunities in higher education and PSU recruitment. Exam centers for two papers might differ within the same city, with fee refunds possible if combinations are withdrawn.
Assam CM Himanta decides to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to adults to check infiltrators
GUWAHATI: The Assam government will stop issuing Aadhaar cards to adults, except for people from the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST), and the tea garden communities. A Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday approved the decision to prevent fraudulent Aadhaar enrollment by illegal migrants. The government said District Commissioners will have the authority to issue Aadhaar cards to adults only in rarest of rare cases. The restriction will not apply for one year to SC, ST, and tea garden communities, during which time enrollment for left-out individuals from these groups will be completed. Sarma said the move comes amid efforts to apprehend illegal Bangladeshi migrants along the international border. For the past year, we have been continuously apprehending illegal migrants. We pushed back seven of them yesterday. We are not sure we can nab all of them, so we want to take some protection to prevent infiltrators from becoming Indian citizens with Aadhaar, he said. Earlier in April, the Assam government had announced a crackdown on Aadhaar cardholders who had not applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Sarma had also highlighted that four districtsBarpeta, Dhubri, Morigaon, and Nagaonhad more Aadhaar cardholders than their projected population. Meanwhile, Assam and Nagaland will jointly plant trees at Uriamghat in Golaghat district, where 12,000 bighas of encroached land were recently cleared. The land, near the Nagaland border, is claimed as ancestral land by some Nagaland villagers.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pins Naga people encroachment report
GUWAHATI, Aug 21: Dismissing reports of attempted encroachment by Naga people at recently evicted land in Golaghat district, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the Nagaland government will join a massive plantation drive in the area later this week. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma said he has []
Bangladeshi elements trying to weaken Chickens Neck: Himanta Biswa Sarma
GUWAHATI, Aug 21: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that a section of Bangladeshi fundamentalists was trying to provoke some Indian citizens who migrated from the neighbouring country years ago in an attempt to weaken the Chickens Neck corridor, which connects Northeast India with the rest of the country. Addressing a press conference []
No new Aadhar for 18+ in state from Oct
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Aug 21: In a significant move aimed at preventing illegal infiltration, the Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Aadhaar enrollment of citizens above 18 years of age, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Sarma said the move was part of the states broader strategy to curb []
Tripura: BSF detains Bangladeshi jawan illegally crossing border
Guwahati: The Border Security Force (BSF) detained an armed Bangladeshi border guard who was caught allegedly intrude into India via the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura on Thursday, reports NDTV. As per sources in BSF, the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Kamthana village that falls under the Madhupur police station in Tripuras Sepahijala district. The [] The post Tripura: BSF detains Bangladeshi jawan illegally crossing border appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Case Against Journalist Abhisar Sharma For 'Ridiculing' Assam, Centre
The Guwahati Crime Branch on Thursday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against journalist and YouTuber Abhisar Sharma on the basis of a complaint filed by a local resident alleging that he had uploaded a video ridiculing both the Assam and
FIR filed against journalist Abhisar Sharma by Guwahati police
Guwahati Crime Branch files FIR against journalist and YouTuber Abhisar Sharma for video criticising Assam and Union Governments
Assam stops Aadhaar for first-time applicants above 18, one-year relief for SC, ST and Tea Tribes
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that people above 18 years of age will not get first-time Aadhaar cards in the state as a precautionary measure to check illegal immigrants from getting Indian citizenship. Only a one-month window would be given to people above 18 years of age to apply for an Aadhaar card if anyone has not got the same yet, he told reporters after a Cabinet meeting. However, Tea Tribes, SC and ST people above 18 years of age will continue to receive Aadhaar cards for the next one year, he added. The decision to restrict Aadhaar card issuance is seen as part of the efforts to ensure the authenticity of citizens' identities. This move highlights the government's focus on addressing concerns about potential illegal immigration from Bangladesh in the last one year, Sarma said.
Knight, Glenn And Wyatt-Hodge Included In Englands Squad For Womens ODI WC
ODI World Cup: Heather Knight, Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have been included in Englands 15-member squad for the upcoming Womens ODI World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. Heather, the sides former captain, had been in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after suffering a significant tendon injury in her right hamstring during her match-winning knock of 66 not out in the third T20I against West Indies in May. But Heather has now made it to the World Cup squad led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, as she continues her comeback from injury. Meanwhile, Sarah and Danni make a return to Englands ODI squad after having missed out on the 50-over series against India, which the hosts lost 2-1. Leg-spinner Sarah is one of four specialist spinners alongside Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean and Linsey Smith. She is also one of six players embarking on playing their first ODI World Cup for England. Conditions mean we have gone for the extra spinner and were lucky to be able to have such depth in this department, its fantastic to welcome Sarah Glenn back. That does mean theres no room for Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier or Alice Davidson-Richards, which will be disappointing for them. Its also great to have Danni back in the squad, shes been in good form in domestic cricket and shell bring dynamism and depth to our batting, alongside Heather, who we are absolutely delighted to be able to select. Shell be a huge asset for us, said head coach Charlotte Edwards in a statement. England, who have won the Womens ODI World Cup four times, will open their 2025 tournament campaign against South Africa on October 3, before taking on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. After taking on Pakistan in Colombo, England will face India and Australia in Indore, before moving to Guwahati to take on New Zealand. The semifinals are scheduled for October 29 and 30, before the final takes place on November 2. Being selected to play for your country in a World Cup is one of the biggest honours in sport and Im delighted for all the players named in the squad. Like all global tournaments, it will be a huge challenge but we want to go as far as we possibly can in India and Sri Lanka and I believe that if we play our best cricket we can compete with anyone. The semifinals are scheduled for October 29 and 30, before the final takes place on November 2. Being selected to play for your country in a World Cup is one of the biggest honours in sport and Im delighted for all the players named in the squad. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score England squad for Womens ODI World Cup: Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Article Source: IANS
IIT Guwahati releases GATE 2026 two-paper combination list; new section on Energy Science introduced
31 Accused Acquitted in Assams Longest-Running TADA Case After 35 Years
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 21: A milestone was achieved on Wednesday at the special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Guwahati, where a verdict was given in a 35-year-old case. The court acquitted 31 of the 38 accused, ending one of Assams longest trials under the draconian anti-terror law. The judgement was []
Assam Migrant Worker Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in Kerala
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 21: An Assam migrant worker, who worked as a mason in Kerala, was killed under suspicious conditions in Malappuram district on Thursday morning. The victim is Ganesh Roy (33), son of Dinabandhu Roy, of Chot Nilibari village under Runikhata Police Station in Assams Chirang district. Preliminary reports indicate that Roy had []
Meghalaya Voices Frustration Over Assams Delay in Border Talks
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 21: Frustration is mounting in Meghalaya as Assam continues to be slow in announcing the second phase of their vital border talks. Their officials were supposed to carry out a joint inspection of the disputed areas, but till now, Assam has not put forward any date, earning criticism for taking a []
Alliance Air Guwahati-Kolkata Flight Lands Safely After Tech Glitch
Alliance Air flight 9I756, operating on the Guwahati-Kolkata route, encountered a technical issue mid-air on Wednesday, resulting in the landing of the aircraft in Guwahati.
Alliance Air flight from Guwahati to Kolkata develops glitch mid-air, returns for emergency landing
NEW DELHI: An Alliance Air flight carrying 49 passengers from Guwahati to Kolkata developed a technical issue mid-air on Wednesday, forcing the pilot to return to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Flight 9I 756 made a safe emergency landing in Guwahati. Passengers were deboarded and immediately refunded their fares by the airline. The ATR-72 aircraft took off at 1:09 pm. By 1:42 pm, the Flight Captain detected a technical glitch and announced that the flight was returning to Guwahati, said a source familiar with the development. The flight landed safely at 2:27 pm. Meanwhile, the airport declared a full-scale emergency after receiving word that the aircraft was returning. Since the flight landed safely, the emergency was withdrawn by 2:40 pm, the source added. Alliance Air confirmed the incident. In a statement, the airline said, Alliance Air flight 9I 756, operating on the Guwahati-Kolkata route, encountered a technical issue mid-air. As a precautionary measure, and in adherence to standard safety protocols, the aircraft safely landed at Guwahati airport. All passengers were deboarded safely and necessary arrangements were made. An internal investigation is under way to identify the cause of the issue, the statement said. It added, Alliance Air remains committed to the highest standards of safety and ensures that all aircraft undergo regular and rigorous maintenance checks before every departure.
Guwahati-Kolkata Flight Returns Midway After Technical Snag, Full-Scale Emergency Ordered
A Kolkata-bound Alliance Air flight suffered a technical snag mid-air. It managed to land safely in Guwahati, and all passengers and crew members were reported safe.
Parliament clears Bill to establish Assams first IIM in Guwahati
Parliament has passed the IIM (Amendment) Bill, 2025, enabling Assams first Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati. The move, tied to the peace accord with ULFA, fulfils a long-standing demand and aims to boost education, investment, and growth in the Northeast.
Parliament passes bill to set up IIM in Guwahati
The Rajya Sabha approved a bill to establish an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati. The Union government will provide Rs 550 crore for the project. The Lok Sabha already passed the bill. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said this will be the 22nd IIM in the country. It will be the 9th IIM under the Narendra Modi government.
Parliament to Table Bill for Automatic Removal of Arrested Ministers
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 20: A historic bill that can redefine political accountability will be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday. The new bill has the government asking for the expulsion of elected lawmakersranging from the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, to state and Union Territory ministersif they are detained on charges of serious crimes. []
Assam: Nurses Protest Arrest in GMCH Newborn Death Case
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 20: After the demise of a newborn at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bhangagarh Police arrested sister-in-charge Bhanupriya Mishong on Tuesday evening (August 19). The move was ordered by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Shortly afterwards, Mishongs fellow employees converged at Bhangagarh Police Station in protest at what they []
Transgender doctor can change name and gender from male to female: HC
GUWAHATI: Dr Beoncy Laishram, a trans person, was relieved on Tuesday as the Manipur HC directed authorities to issue fresh academic certificates to her under a new name and gender. Born as a biological male, Boboi Laishram had undergone gender reassignment surgery in 2019 and completed legal process to become Beoncy Laishram, a female. She had no problem in changing her name and gender in her Aadhaar, Voter and PAN cards. However, when she approached the Board of Secondary Education Manipur, the Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur and the Manipur University, they refused to entertain her. This made her take legal recourse. Justice A Guneshwar Sharma, in an order, directed the authorities to issue fresh education certificates under the new name (Beoncy Laishram) and gender (female) in place of the original birth name Boboi Laishram and gender as male in terms of the provision of Sections 6, 7, 10 & 20 of the Transgender Act, 2019 and Rule 2(d) read with Annexure-I of the Transgender Rules, 2020 and on the basis of certificates issued by District Magistrate, Imphal West under the provision of Sections 6 & 7 of the Transgender Act, 2019 within a period of one month. In all existing act/bye-laws/rules/regulations of any establishment within the meaning of Section 2(b) of the Act within the territory of State of Manipur, the provisions of Sections 6 & 7 of the Right of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 shall be incorporated, the court ordered. It did not find any merit in the argument that the correction and updating of the name and gender should start from the matriculation certificate and only then, the new particular of the petitioner can be updated in the Class-12 certificate. Laishram, the first recorded doctor from the transgender community in the Northeast, was overjoyed. This landmark judgment will ease similar problems being faced by transpeople, she said.
Rs 500-cr GST fraud involving Mlaya coke plants unearthed
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati Unit, has unearthed a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud worth nearly Rs 500 crore and arrested four persons on Monday in connection with the pan-India fake billing syndicate, allegedly involving illegal coke plants in Meghalaya. The racket was being [] The post Rs 500-cr GST fraud involving Mlaya coke plants unearthed appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Guwahati Police summon journalists Varadarajan and Thapar in sedition case
Guwahati Police has called upon senior journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar in connection with a sedition case. They must appear before the Crime Branch on August 22. The summons indicates a need to ascertain facts related to the ongoing investigation. The Press Club of India and the Indian Womens Press Corps have criticized this action.
Lok Sabha passes Bill to set up IIM in Guwahati
This fulfils a long-standing demand in Assam, and provides the northeast with its second IIM after Shillong, says Education Minister; financial grant of 550 crore has been allocated for IIM Guwahati
Guwahati HC directs Assam govt to fence reserved forests
Gauhati High Court directed Assam to fence reserved forests. The court warned against new encroachments. Encroachers got 30 days to respond and vacate. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the verdict. The court wants action against negligent officials. Assam reclaimed 182 sq km of land. Over 50,000 people were evicted. The court suggested fencing borders and check posts.
Dead cobras, kraits can still envenom hours after death: Assam study finds
GUWAHATI: Dead cobras and kraits can also envenom, experts in Assam have found during case studies. While there are cases worldwide of envenoming by dead rattlesnakes, Assam has, for the first time anywhere, recorded three cases of envenoming, two involving dead cobras and one involving a dead krait. An article titled Death to bite: a case report of dead snake envenoming and treatment was published in the international journal Frontiers in Tropical Disease on Tuesday. Dr Susmita Thakur (zoologist), Dr Surajit Giri (anaesthesiologist), Dr Gaurav Choudhary, Dr Hemen Nath (both paediatricians) and Dr Robin Doley (professor of biology) are its authors. In the first case, a 45-year-old man encountered a black-coloured snake eating chickens in his house in Sivasagar district and beheaded it. However, while trying to discard the body, he was bitten by the snake. The bite was followed by severe pain at the site, radiating up to his shoulder. He reported to the nearby Demow Rural Community Health Centre and had multiple episodes of vomiting on the way. The patient was conscious and responsive to verbal commands. Examination of the bite site revealed blackening. The snake was identified to be a monocled cobra based on the photograph shown. The pain significantly decreased following treatment. The patient did not develop any symptoms of neurotoxicity, the article said. In the second case, a farmer, also in Sivasagar, had unknowingly crushed a monocled cobra with the wheels of his tractor. Upon dismounting his vehicle at the end of work, he was bitten by the snake that was presumed to be dead. He started feeling pain at the bite site and rushed to the nearby Demow Rural Community Health Centre. The patient complained of severe pain, progressive swelling, and noticeable colour change at the bite site. Based on the photograph shown by the patient and the vital signs, envenoming was suspected and 20 vials of polyvalent antivenom were immediately administered, the article said. Although he did not develop any signs of neurotoxicity, severe cytotoxicity led to an ulcer. Following treatment, he was discharged on the 25th day and the wound was completely healed by the 65th day. In the third case, a black-coloured snake had entered a household in a village in Kamrup district, prompting the owners to kill it and discard the body in their backyard. However, out of curiosity, a neighbour tried to hold its head and was envenomed on the little finger of his right hand. Since there was no pain or swelling, and considering the snake was already dead, he and his family members ignored the bite. However, the victim later started to feel uneasiness, sleeplessness, and body pain and gradually became restless. He began experiencing difficulty in swallowing and developed drooping eyelids. Finally, he reported to a nearby community hospital the next day and was discharged in good health on the 6th day following treatment. The snake was identified as a black krait. Dr Giri, widely known as the Snake Doctor, told this newspaper these are the first such recorded cases of envenoming by dead cobras and kraits anywhere in the world. Mammals are warm-blooded animals. When they are killed or beheaded, they, as well as their brain, will be dead within six to seven minutes as the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain stops, he explained. Snakes are cold-blooded creatures with slow metabolism. Even if they are decapitated or killed, their brain may still be active up to four to six hours and they can reflexively bite if someone touches their head or neck. We call it reflex action, he added.
Leaders pay tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur, architect of modern Tripura
Events in Guwahati marked the 117th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, remembered as the architect of modern Tripura. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda hailed his vision, reforms in education and governance, and lasting legacy of development.
Lok Sabha Clears Rs 550 Cr Bill To Set Up IIM Guwahati, Second IIM In Northeast
The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, piloted by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, was passed amid opposition protests over electoral roll revision in Bihar
Lok Sabha passes bill to set up Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati
The Lok Sabha approved the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, facilitating the establishment of IIM Guwahati as an institute of national importance. The institute will receive Rs 555 crore over five years, after which it is expected to be self-sufficient. This addition marks the second IIM in the North-eastern region, following Shillong.
Days after SC relief, The Wire journalists summoned in sedition case
Nearly a week after the Supreme Court protected The Wire from any coercive action by Assam Police, the Guwahati Crime Branch on Monday, August 18, summoned founding editor Siddharth Varadarajanand senior journalist Karan Thapar in connection with a fresh sedition case. While an earlier summons was issued to Varadarajan on August 12, Thapar received an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Infant Dies After Falling From Phototherapy Bed In Guwahati Hospital
Tragedy at guwahati medical college as 15-day-old baby under jaundice treatment falls from nicu bed; inquiry panel set up
Bhutan to host Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025
Guwahati: Bhutan will host the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu from November 4 to 17, marking one of the largest spiritual gatherings the country has ever seen, according to an announcement by the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). In a press release, the PMO highlighted that the festival comes at a time when the world [] The post Bhutan to host Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
'Strange people' visiting Assam, will be arrested if they 'cross limits': CM Himanta Sarma
GUWAHATI: Claiming that some strange people from different parts of the country were visiting Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said they will be arrested if they cross limits. Speaking to reporters at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he went on Monday night following the death of a newborn , Sarma said these people were advocates from Mumbai and Kerala. We are keeping a track of them. They had also come when the NRC was being updated in the state, and spoiled the entire exercise. During the NRC process, the government did not pay much attention to these visits, but now we are keeping an eye on each one of them, and if they step beyond the limits of the rules, they will be arrested, he said. We will not tolerate any fundamentalist activities or politics on sensitive issues, whether they come from Kerala, Mumbai or Delhi. These are fundamentalists who promote and protect activities of certain sections, he added. A four-day-old infant died at the GMCH on Monday morning after being found hanging from the wires of a medical device inside the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). With the newborn's family members alleging negligence against the on-duty staff, the state government ordered an inquiry into the incident. Assam CM launches portal through which indigenous people can apply for arms licences Sarma said it was a case of negligence, and an inquiry committee has been constituted to take strong and effective action against those found to be guilty. The CM, meanwhile, alleged that during the NRC process, hese people created false records by taking advantage of the same names of individuals and entering the names of those who did not deserve to be on the list. He claimed that the creation of false kins of people who already lived in the state from before had happened due to the rain of some individuals, like social activist Harsh Mander. These issues have come to light now. During the last five years, we have found many such anomalies, and we are now ready to submit the same to the Supreme Court, he said. Sarma said a team from the BBC had visited Uriamghat, the place where the largest eviction drive took place recently, but we did not allow them to enter the forest area. We had made it absolutely clear that to enter the forest, one would need prior permission. We are taking actions bravely this time, and we will not allow any individual or group to take advantage of these issues, he said. Without naming Congress MP Gourav Gogoi directly, Sarma alleged that his Farm2Food NGO was funded by Hungarian-American investor George Soros, and stated that the initial funding for the University of Science of Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) also needs to be examined. I am saying this directly, and they can file a case against me. A lot of politics involving Assam is being carried out. I did not realise this earlier as I was the health minister, but now with increased cooperation of the Centre, these matters come to our notice and we can take immediate action, he said. Sarma alleged that AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal and Jamat-Ulema-i-Hind leader Mehmood Madani promised to build homes for those affected during the Kokrajhar violence in 2013-14, but hey did not do so with their own money but with funding from outside. The CM said the efforts of the state government to evict encroachment will continue, and both the Supreme Court and the Gauhati High Court have already given necessary orders in this direction. CM Himanta says Assam has many bogus voters, backs SIR
Rajya Sabha Clears Indian Ports Bill, 2025, Replacing Colonial-Era Law
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 19: The Rajya Sabha on Monday approved the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, superseding the 117-year-old Indian Ports Act of 1908. The bill, already approved by the Lok Sabha, will now be tabled for Presidential assent before being enacted into law. The Bill, tabled by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways []
Clash Erupts on Assam-Meghalaya Border Over Disputed Power Poles
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 19: Tension erupted on Monday in Maikhuli village, Ri-Bhoi district near the Assam-Meghalaya border after the local villagers removed electric poles installed by the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) allegedly inside Meghalayas territory without permission. The matter escalated further when an Assam group came to the location and clashed with the []
Guwahati Police summons journalists Siddharth Varadarajan, Karan Thapar in sedition case
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Police has summoned senior journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar in connection with a case registered on sedition charges, according to the notices. The two journalists have been asked to appear before the Crime Branch of Guwahati Police on August 22. The identical summonses, a copy of which is with PTI, stated, It is revealed that there are reasonable grounds to question you to ascertain the facts and circumstances from you, in relation to the present investigation. The police have not shared any information about the case. Repeated calls made to senior police officials to know about the case remained unanswered. While Varadarajan's summons was received on August 14, Thapar got it on Monday. Failure to attend/comply with the terms of this notice can render you liable for arrest, the summonsed added. The summonses were issued by Crime Branch Inspector Soumarjyoti Ray, and he referred to an FIR (No.: 03/2025) registered at the Crime Branch under sections 152, 196, 197(1)(D)/3(6), 353, 45 and 61 of the BNS. Section 152 of BNS addresses acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. It effectively replaced Section 124A of the IPC, which was put on hold by the Supreme Court in May 2022.
Newborn falls from Guwahati hospital bed, dies
GUWAHATI: A newborn died at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) reportedly after falling from a phototherapy bed at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. At around 5:30 am on Monday, the baby was found hanging from the railing of a phototherapy bed by hospital staff and declared dead. The infant, born to Smita Deka of Guwahatis Noonmati area, was admitted to the hospital for treatment of jaundice. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed condolence at the death. He warned of strong action if negligence or dereliction of duty was the reason behind the unfortunate and painful incident. I spoke to the GMCH principal who expressed surprise over how it happened. They said there were 26 infants at the unit at the time of the incident but I dont trust anybody, Sarma said, adding, he has directed the Commissioner of Police Partha Sarathi Mahanta to examine CCTV footage during the investigation. This is the first such incident at the GMCH since its establishment in 1960. Hospital authorities ordered two separate probes. A departmental inquiry has been ordered into the incident along with another ordered by the college. The reports will be submitted within 48 hours, GMCH principal Dr Achyut Chandra Baishya told this newspaper. The deceased infant was delivered by C-section on August 15. Utpal Bordoloi, father of the deceased, alleged that nobody had informed him of the death and he discovered it himself. The grieving father urged the principal to suspend those who were on duty at the time of incident for the time being and demanded a fair probe and punishment for all those responsible, urging the government not to tolerate negligence by health workers. He said he would file an FIR and take legal recourse.
Guwahati Diary | 2nd IIM in the Northeast to come up in Guwahati
Following Centres approval, the second Indian Institute of Management in the Northeast is now coming up in Guwahati. Classes at IIM Guwahati will commence at a temporary campus to be provided by the state government. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said IIM Guwahati would further strenghthen Assams place in the countrys education landscape, considering that the state already boasts IIT-Guwahati and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. This institution will add to a long list of premier institutes in Guwahati and rightly position the city as a hub of quality higher education. With this approval, work on the institute in Palasbari will progress swiftly, Sarma said. 40 yrs on, Assam Accord awaits implementation It has been four decades since the historic Assam Accord was signed between the erstwhile Rajiv Gandhi government and the All Assam Students Union (AASU), marking the end of the bloody Assam agitation (1979-85). Yet, several clauses of the accord still await implementation. One such section is clause 6, promising constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect Assamese identity. AASU said Assam continues to face threats as successive Union and state governments failed to implement the Accord over the past 40 years. It is because of their failure that threat to the identity and existence of indigenous people has increased, it said in a statement. City traffic cops return to wearing white After a gap of eight years, traffic police personnel in Guwahati have resumed wearing white uniforms from August 16, switching from the navy-blue trousers and sky-blue shirts. The decision follows a comprehensive review of functional requirements, field conditions, and feedback from personnel, road safety experts, and public, officials said, adding, the move is aimed at reinstating a distinct identity for the citys traffic personnel. The white uniform, long associated with traffic management in Guwahati, has historically symbolised approachability, visibility, and a professional image on the roads, an official statement said. Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com
Bill in LS to tag IIM-G 'institute of national importance'
The government introduced the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha to grant IIM-Guwahati the status of an institution of national importance. This move follows a Memorandum of Settlement aimed at Assam's development.
NCHDAC directed to place allotment policy before court
GUWAHATI, Aug 18: The Gauhati High Court has slammed the Assam government for allotting 3,000 bighas of land to a private cement factory in the states tribal-majority Dima Hasao district, and observed whether this is a joke. The court directed the North Cachar Hills District Autonomous Councils (NCHDAC) standing counsel to obtain and place before []
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Cong for obstructing laying of IIM-G bill in Parl
GUWAHATI, Aug 18: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday criticised the Congress for allegedly obstructing the introduction of a bill in Parliament to set up an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Today, the anti-Assam attitude of the Congress has once again been exposed in Parliament. When []
4-day-old infant dies in GMCH, govt forms inquiry panel
GUWAHATI, Aug 18: A four-day-old infant died at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) here on Monday morning after being found hanging from the wires of a medical device inside the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). With the newborns family members alleging negligence against the on-duty staff, the Assam government ordered an inquiry into the []
Assam govt, Army deliberate on furthering cooperation, welfare measures in state
GUWAHATI, Aug 18: The Assam government on Monday held discussions with a delegation of the Indian Army to deepen cooperation, strengthen welfare measures and foster a spirit of service and patriotism among the states youth, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said. The issues taken up during the discussion ranged from proposal to increase existing quota for []
Bill tabled in LS to make IIM Guwahati institution of national importance
NEW DELHI, Aug 18: A bill to include IIM Guwahati to the schedule of the Indian Institutes of Management Act to make it an institution of national importance was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 amid din created by the []
IIT-G, ISRO scientists decode flickering X-ray signals from distant black hole
NEW DELHI, Aug 18: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, in collaboration with UR Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO and Haifa University, Israel, have uncovered a mysterious X-ray signal pattern emitted from a blackhole, located nearly 28,000 light-years from the Earth, according to officials. Using the data from Indias space observatory AstroSat, the []
Govt introduces Jan Vishwas, IIM amendment bills amid Opposition protests in Parliament
Amidst Opposition protests, the government introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, aimed at decriminalizing and rationalizing offenses to enhance trust-based governance. Additionally, The Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was introduced to include IIM Guwahati in the schedule of the Indian Institutes of Management Act, designating it as an institution of national importance.
Adani says No Connection, amid HC frustration over 3,000 bigha allotment
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has slammed the Assam government for allotting 3,000 bighas of land to a private cement factory in the states tribal-majority Dima Hasao district, and observed whether this is a joke. The court directed the North Cachar Hills District Autonomous Councils (NCHDAC) standing counsel to obtain and place before the court Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
3,000 bighas? Is this a joke: Gauhati HC baulks at land allotment to cement firm in tribal district
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court, in a hearing last week, expressed shock over the allotment of 3,000 bighas (around 4 square kilometers) of land to a private cement company in Assams Dima Hasao district. 3,000 bighas? What is going on? 3,000 bighas allotted to a private company? Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi said during a recent hearing, a video of which has gone viral on social media. When G Goswami, counsel for Mahabal Cements, argued, Its a barren land, Justice Medhi retorted, We know how barren is NC Hills. 3,000 bighas? What kind of a decision is this? Is this some kind of a joke or what? At this, the counsel said, We need it, but the judge responded, Your need is not the issue. Public interest is the issue. A batch of petitions has been filed by local villagers resisting eviction. The company has also filed one seeking protection, alleging that miscreants were interfering with its operations. Dima Hasao, a hill district, is administered by the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The BJP-ruled council approved the land allotment. In its order of August 12, the court said that a cursory glance at the case revealed the land sought to be allotted was about 3,000 bighas, which itself appeared to be extraordinary. It directed the council to produce relevant records, including the policy under which such a large tract of land could be allotted to a factory. The aforesaid direction has been given by taking into account that the district is a Sixth Schedule district under the Constitution of India where the priority has to be given to the rights and interest of the tribal people residing there, the order said. The court noted that the area in question, Umrangso, is recognised as an environmental hotspot with hot springs, migratory bird stopovers and wildlife.
North East Students' Organisation demands for policy to deal with illegal migrants, refugees
GUWAHATI: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Monday urged the Centre to formulate a comprehensive policy to deal with the problems of illegal migrants and refugees. In a memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after holding protest demonstrations across the region, NESO said a great part of the present problem facing the Northeast was relating to the unabated influx of illegal migrants that resulted in a serious demographic change. The continued influx of refugees and undocumented migrants from different countries has created a sense of insecurity and apprehension among the indigenous people that their culture, tradition, political identity, control over land and existence will be swallowed by the outsiders, the memorandum read. According to NESO, the unguarded and porous international border has been used by militant fundamentalist groups to infiltrate into the region, thereby further threatening the existence of indigenous people. There is every reason to believe that there are already a considerable number of fundamentalist groups operating in the NortheastThe region is presently facing an acute economic crisis because of the burgeoning population. There is low per capita income while poverty is on the rise. The problem of unemployment is also on the rise, NESO said. The student body asked the Centre to not view it as a humanitarian problem but a security problem. Time has come to deal with it assertively with renewed and effective bilateral relations with the neighbouring countries, it stressed. NESO suggested the extension of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the whole of Northeast. An offshoot of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, ILP is an official travel document that an outsider is required to carry while visiting the protected states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for a limited period. Further, NESO urged the Centre to prepare a register of citizens. It demanded the early resettlement of Chakma and Hajong refugees of Bangladesh at any place outside the Northeast. These refugees are settled in Arunachal. it is observed that their prolonged settlement and the initiative of the Government of India to grant Indian citizenship and voting rights to these refugees has been strongly resented by the indigenous people of the state as it has not only created demographic imbalances but a serious political implication, NESO wrote in the memorandum. The other demands include special constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam; and constitution of a special commission to undertake extensive revision of electoral roll aimed at detecting and deleting the names of foreigners and illegal immigrants within a stipulated time.
4-day-old infant dies in GMCH, family alleges negligence by on-duty staff
GUWAHATI: A newborn died at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), reportedly after falling from a phototherapy bed at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The infant, born to Smita Deka of Guwahatis Noonmati area, was admitted to the hospital for treatment of jaundice. At around 5:30 am on Monday, the infant was found hanging from the railing of a phototherapy bed by hospital staff and declared dead later. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condoled the death. He warned that strong action would be taken if negligence or dereliction of duty was the reason behind this unfortunate and painful incident. I spoke to the GMCH principal who expressed surprise over how it happened. They said there were 26 infants at the unit at the time of the incident but I dont trust anybody, Sarma said. He further stated that he had asked Commissioner of Police Partha Sarathi Mahanta to examine CCTV footage during investigation. This is the first such incident at the GMCH since its establishment in 1960. Hospital authorities ordered two separate probes. A departmental inquiry has been ordered into the incident along with another ordered by the college. The reports will be submitted within 48 hours, GMCH principal Dr Achyut Chandra Baishya told TNIE . The deceased infant was born through the C-section on August 15. Utpal Bordoloi, father of the deceased infant, urged the principal to relieve those, who were on duty, from duties for the time being. He said he would file an FIR with the police and take legal recourse. He demanded a fair probe and punishment for all those responsible. He urged the government not to tolerate negligence by health workers. I could not muster the courage to tell my wife about the incident. I said our baby is still in the ICU in a critical condition, he said.
Bill on IIM Guwahati inclusion introduced in Lok Sabha
A bill was introduced in Lok Sabha to designate IIM Guwahati as an institution of national importance under the IIM Act. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presented the bill amidst opposition protests. This move follows a Memorandum of Settlement involving the central government, Assam government, and ULFA, aiming for Assam's comprehensive development.
Three Women Killed in Train Collision During Morning Walk Near KamakhyaJogighopa Line
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 18: A devastating train accident on the lives of three women Uttara Das (50), Rumi Das (35), and Karabi Mali (35) all from No. 2 Satabari, who were on their regular morning walk. The accident took place at Gate No. 240, very close to the station, when two trains []
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Meets Adivasi Ex-Militant Groups
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 18: Assam Minister and BJP leader Pijush Hazarika, who is also the Guardian Minister of Udalguri district, on Monday had a crucial meeting with a delegation of the All Adivasi Ex-Militant United Group. Delegates from the Adivasi Peoples Army (APA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA), and []
Gauhati High Court Quashes FIR Against Journalist Over 2016 Report
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 18: The Gauhati High Court has held that a journalist who is expressing fear regarding illegal immigration, religious fundamentalism, militancy, or demographic terrorism against indigenous communities cannot be presumed to have sought to promote enmity between classes or communities or incite violence. The judgment was delivered by Justice Pranjal Das, who []
GMCH Baby ICU Tragedy: Three Infants Critical, One Feared Dead
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 18: A sad incident occurred at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in the maternity unit, where three newborn children were severely injured within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Alarmingly, one baby is presumed dead. The accident occurred in Ward No. 3 of the labour and delivery unit. There []
Himanta terms NDAs VP candidate Radhakrishnan statesman, says he served country in various roles
GUWAHATI, Aug 17: Congratulating Maharashtra Governor Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan on being nominated as the NDAs candidate for the vice presidents post, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the nominee is a statesman who has served the country in various roles. Radhakrishnan, a seasoned BJP leader from Tamil Nadu with an RSS background, was on Sunday named the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance. The Honble Governor of Maharashtra Thiru C P Radhakrishnan is a veteran [] The post Himanta terms NDAs VP candidate Radhakrishnan statesman, says he served country in various roles appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGo flight makes sudden go around at Guwahati airport
GUWAHATI, Aug 17: An IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Guwahati on Sunday made a sudden go around seconds before landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport here, officials said. There has been no impact on the carrier or any passenger due to this move of the flight, a source from the airline told PTI. []
IndiGo flight makes sudden go around at Assams Guwahati airport
A go-around, also known as a missed approach or aborted landing, is a procedure where an aircraft, during its final approach or after touchdown, discontinues its landing attempt and climbs back into the air for another approach or diversion
IndiGo flight makes sudden 'go around' at Guwahati airport
An IndiGo flight 6E-187, traveling from Dibrugarh to Guwahati, executed a go-around just before landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport due to unspecified reasons. The airline source clarified that this is a standard safety procedure when pilots encounter issues during landing. The flight subsequently landed safely on its second attempt and continued its onward journey after completing formalities.
Call for region-specific antivenoms to save snakebite victims
Experts who converged in Guwahati recently agreed that the Indian polyvalent antivenom developed against the Big Four snakes is less effective in regions dominated by other venomous species
Indias easternmost railway zone shifts to compostable bio-plastic on trains
The biodegradable material to package bedrolls was developed at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati Traffic Police switch back to white uniform after 8 years
GUWAHATI, Aug 16: The Guwahati Traffic Police personnel have resumed wearing white uniform from Saturday, after a gap of eight years to ensure uniformity across the state and enhance operational efficiency, officials said. The city traffic police forces uniform was changed to navy blue trousers and sky blue shirts in 2017 from the white ones []
Man arrested from Madhya Pradesh
GUWAHATI, Aug 16: A 26-year-old man was arrested by the Assam CID from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly sexually assaulting a Guwahati girl he met on social media, and blackmailing her, police said on Saturday. The man, a resident of Dewas, met the girl on Instagram in 2021, and they became friends. He came to Guwahati []
AJP leader Jagadish Bhuyan files cybercrime complaint over fake letter
GUWAHATI, Aug 16: Assam Jatiya Parishad general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan on Saturday filed a complaint with the cybercrime police station here alleging that a fake letter, bearing his false signature and addressed to Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi, was circulated on social media to defame him. In his complaint to the officer-in-charge of police station, []
Assam, Mlaya CMs discuss several issues in Guwahati
GUWAHATI, Aug 16: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma at his office here on Saturday and held discussions on various issues. Today, in Guwahati, I had an excellent discussion with the Honble Chief Minister of Meghalaya Shri @SangmaConrad Ji, Sarma posted on X. We discussed a wide gamut of issues []
Our goal is to create sporting talents: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
GUWAHATI, Aug 16: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state has good sports infrastructure but the ultimate goal is to create talent. The CM made the remark after inaugurating a cricket and football academy in North Guwahati. Ultimately, we have to create talent and I am sure that both these academies will []
Recurring pushbacks: Congress seeks robust approach to thwart infiltration from Bangladesh
GUWAHATI: Assam's Congress on Saturday urged the Centre to review its border management measures to thwart the rising incidents of infiltration by Bangladeshi nationals. In a letter to the Union home minister Amit Shah, Assam's leader of Opposition, Debabrata Saikia, cited the recurring pushback operations being undertaken by the Assam Police along the Assam-Bangladesh border. He said the state government had, on multiple occasions, acknowledged such operations and deportations of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, which raised critical questions about the efficacy of India's border management framework and coordination mechanisms. According to official statements, a new strategy of pushback was announced on May 10, 2025, followed by intensive operations from May 23, 2025, where over fifty individuals were apprehended. The subsequent operations on May 31, June 8, June 27, July 6, and August 3 have led to the repatriation of over three hundred individuals, Saikia wrote in the letter. He said these recurring operations, despite the deployment of the Border Security Force (BSF) across the 267.5 km stretch of Assam-Bangladesh border, suggested that infiltration continued to be a serious challenge. Stating that this situation raised several concerns, the Congress leader said the effectiveness of BSF deployment and resource allocation in challenging geographical terrain needed careful assessment. Second, the consistent involvement of the Assam Police in direct pushbacks points to coordination gaps between central and state security agencies. Third, the conduct of state-level pushbacks, in some cases reportedly without Foreigners Tribunal processes, may create legal ambiguities and have possible diplomatic implications with Bangladesh, Saikia said. He requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to intervene and ensure a robust and well-coordinated approach. He felt that a comprehensive review of BSF deployment and strategies, an enhanced coordination protocol between BSF and Assam Police, and a focus on technology-based border surveillance and detection mechanisms would greatly strengthen operational effectiveness. Additionally, proactive diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh to address the root causes of infiltration is essential to maintain bilateral trust. Finally, clear and uniform guidelines regarding jurisdiction and standard operating procedures for handling infiltrators would help align state-level actions with national policy, he further said. The last incident of pushback from Assam took place around midnight, Thursday. In a post on X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that 21 illegal Bangladeshi nationals, who entered India with nefarious intentions, were pushed back to Bangladesh. Identification and pushbacks will continue, he stated.
Vajpayee steered India in difficult times to make it a force to reckon with: Himanta
Guwahati, Aug 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his seventh death anniversary, and said he steered the country in difficult times to make it a force to reckon with. From nuclear tests to network of highways to key connectivity plans and a push for Antyodaya, Vajpayee worked non-stop for the people of the country, Sarma said. Shraddheya Atal Ji was not just a leader, he was a [] The post Vajpayee steered India in difficult times to make it a force to reckon with: Himanta appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Guwahati Traffic Police to Resume White Uniform from August 16
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 16: In a bid to enhance operational efficiency, ensure uniformity across the state, and restore a distinct identity for traffic personnel, the Guwahati Traffic Police will return to the traditional white uniform from August 16, 2025. Officials said the decision was taken after a comprehensive review of functional requirements, field conditions, []
Newly Built Bilasipara Road Damaged Within Months by Overloaded Dumpers
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 16: The asphalt road between Bilasiparas B.S. Road Bherbheri and Saltari Kalitapara, built under the Mukhyamantrir Pakipath Nirman Achani (MPNA) by the Public Works Department (PWD), has been seriously damaged within months of its construction. The stretch, said local sources, remains in a pathetic state due to the frequent flow of []
Three Arrested in Murder of Beena Ingtipi in Umrangso
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 16: Three persons have been arrested by Assam Police in connection with the killing of 48-year-old Beena Ingtipi of Longku, under Umrangso Police Station in Dima Hasao district, which is also referred to as the industrial hub of the region. The five workers of L&T Construction Company, who are presently working []
Assamese Youths Beaten, Shot at by Miscreants on Border
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 16: A traumatic event marred Independence Day celebration in Merapani, a border town on the Assam-Nagaland frontier, when three Assamese youth were attacked by a group of suspected Naga miscreants. They have been identified as Simsat Basumatary, Subrat Nayak, and Prakash Boro. Sources said the three were traveling from Kadamguri to []
Himanta Sarma harps on threat to identity; Arunachal CM pushes for green energy
GUWAHATI: The Northeast celebrated the 79th Independence Day despite calls from militant groups ULFA-Independent and the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland to boycott the event. The celebrations passed off peacefully, except for a petrol bomb attack in Shillong, Meghalaya, by motorcycle-borne miscreants in the early hours. The incident caused no damage. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned, We, the Assamese, cannot stay silent or else, we will lose our race, land and foundation in 10 years; 80 percent of our ministers will be unknown people within 15 years, and an unknown chief minister will hoist the tricolour on the I-Day after two decades. He promised that ongoing eviction drives would continue till all government land was reclaimed. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said, With unmatched natural potential, Arunachal is becoming Indias green energy powerhouse. Our hydropower and critical mineral resources like graphite, limestone, and dolomite will power solar panels, batteries, and electric mobility for decades to come. He said the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Project would be ready by May 2026, and the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project by February 2032. Work on new hydropower projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will begin in the next three years. These projects are not just about energy but also about empowerment. They will bring in over Rs 4,000 crore annually as free power to the state and Rs 750 crore to support local area development, he said. Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio said resolving the Naga political issue remained his top priority. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state aspired to become a $100 billion economy by 2047, while Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha appealed to the youth to unleash their passion for a developed India, dream big, and shape a glorious future.
