Guwahati: A disturbing video has emerged showing a police officer at Digboi in Assams Tinsukia district, threatening to shoot local residents. The incident occurred while the officer was attempting to detain individuals allegedly involved in shaving the head of a BJP leader at Tingrai under Digboi police station. The video clearly depicts an individual, later [] The post Video shows Assam police officer threatening to shoot locals in Digboi appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed all states including Assam and union territories to conduct nationwide mock air-raid drills on Tuesday (May 7). These drills will encompass 244 designated civil defence districts across the country, with 27 of these locations situated in Assam. Of the Assam locations, 23 fall under Category II [] The post Nationwide mock air-raid drills scheduled for Wednesday, Assams 27 locations included appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Womens University student Nabanita Bhuyan has been selected for the prestigious Know Your Leader programme organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), under the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Nabanita is a 4th-semester student of Political Science at Assam Womens University, Jorhat. She secured this coveted opportunity through her exceptional performance [] The post Assam Womens University student selected for Lok Sabha Know Your Leader program

Guwahati: The Assam government has decided to merge its Bureau of Economic Offense with the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption to improve coordination and efficiency in tackling corruption. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after a six-hour cabinet meeting on Monday (May 5). The rationale behind the merger stems from the [] The post Assam govt merges Economic Offense Bureau with Vigilance & Anti-Corruption unit appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Central security forces arrested a suspected drug smuggler and seized illegal drugs worth approximately Rs 82 lakh in Chandel district of Manipur near the Myanmar border. The operation, carried out by Assam Rifles under the direction of the Headquarters Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), targeted a drug trafficking route from Moreh, Tengnoupal District. [] The post Manipur: Drug smuggler arrested with Rs 82 lakh heroin in Chandel appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Masuma Begum and Chatra Mukti Sangram Samiti (CMSS) general secretary Pranjal Kalita joined the BJP in Guwahati on Tuesday. The CMSS is the student wing of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), a peasant organization in Assam. CMSS leader Pranjal Kalita was a key figure in the anti-Citizenship Amendment [] The post Assam: AAPs Guwahati councillor, CMSS leader join BJP appeared first on NorthEast Now .

The Assam State School Education Board (ASEEB) has released the timetable for the Assam Board HSLC Compartment Exam 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the compartment examination can access the datesheet on the official ASEEB website. The HSLC compartment exams will take place from May 23 to May 29, 2025. The exams will be [] The post Assam HSLC Compartment Exam 2025 timetable released: Check dates and details appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, greenlit Rs 7,700 crore in investments across crucial sectors following a six-hour cabinet meeting on Monday night. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati on Tuesday, Chief Minister Sarma said that Rs 1,500 crore of this investment originates from foreign collaborations secured during the Advantage Assam [] The post Assam approves Rs 7,700 crore investment, new Guwahati-Umiam road planned appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday that the state government is actively considering the deployment of Special Executives as dedicated tourist police to improve safety and assistance for visitors at key tourist destinations. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a major tourism development project in Gomati district, Saha said, The recruitment [] The post Tripura to deploy special tourist police, announces Rs 67 crore tourism projects appeared first o

Guwahati: Mizoram police in Champhai district seized over 236 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets, estimated to be worth Rs 30.72 crore, during a late-night operation on Monday. The Dungtlang Police Station team intercepted a suspicious Bolero vehicle (registration MZO1G-7112) traveling toward Bungzung. Upon conducting a search with independent witnesses present, they discovered eight nylon sacks containing [] The post Mizoram police seize 236 Kg methamphetamine in Champhai, five arrested appea

Dibrugarh: A local BJP worker was forcibly shaved by locals at Digboi in Assams Dibrugarh district following a viral phone conversation that sparked anger within the Moran community. The incident stemmed from escalating tensions related to panchayat elections. The controversy began with a video showing Junmoni Moran, an independent candidate from Ward No. 7 [] The post Assam BJP workers head shaved in Digboi, viral call sparks outrage appeared first on NorthEast Now .

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reportedly decided to postpone the CUET UG 2025 exam, initially set to begin on May 8, 2025. According to media sources, the exam is now expected to start on May 13, 2025. However, the official reason for the postponement has not yet been confirmed. NTA is expected to release [] The post CUET UG exam date 2025 postponed: new schedule and key details appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of 44 vacant positions or career in CPRI Assam in 2025. Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of 44 vacant posts or career on direct recruitment basis in 2025. Name of post : Scientific Assistant No. of posts : 4 Qualification : [] The post Assam Career : CPRI Recruitment 2025 [44 Posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The much-anticipated Sunburn Summer Fest in Shillong has been cancelled just days before it was set to light up the city, sources confirmed on Tuesday, May 6. Originally scheduled for May 10 at Lariti, the festival was called off due to adverse weather conditions, leaving thousands of electronic music fans disappointed. Organizers assured that [] The post Meghalaya: Shillong Sunburn Fest cancelled, refunds & reschedule update appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various legal positions or career in IRCON Assam in 2025. IRCON International Limited is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Managers in Legal discipline in 2025. Name of post : Manager/ Legal No. of posts : 1 Scale of Pay : Rs. [] The post Assam Career : IRCON Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) has declared the results of the 2025 Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination. Students can now check their scores on the official website, mbse.edu.in, using the provided result link. This year, 12,281 students registered, and 12,105 appeared for the exams: 8,658 from the Arts stream, 2,798 [] The post Mizoram 12th result 2025 released: Direct link to check MBSE HSSLC results appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Indian actor Kiara Advani made a dazzling debut at the Met Gala on Tuesday, May 6, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Radiant and elegant, Kiara, who is expecting her first child, walked the famous Met carpet in a striking black, gold, and white ensemble designed by Gaurav Gupta. Her gown [] The post Kiara Advani shines in Met Gala debut, celebrates motherhood in Gaurav Gupta gown appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Manipur Police on Monday successfully apprehended an active cadre belonging to the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of the banned Revolutionary Peoples Front (PLA/RPF). The arrest occurred in the vicinity of Sawombung bridge in Sawombung Kabui Khunjao, an area falling under the Lamlai police station in Imphal-East District. The arrested individual has [] The post Manipur: PLA cadre arrested, weapons seized appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Central and state forces arrested eleven cadres of various Maoist factions of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) during a series of joint operations conducted across the Manipur valley in the past 24 hours. Officials reported that the forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, communication equipment, and vehicles used by the militants. [] The post Security forces arrest 11 KCP militants, seize arms in Manipur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Alright, lets talk about something we all know too well: cooking. Entering the kitchen can feel like entering a battlefield. The chopping, the stirring, the sizzling sounds, its a full-on war with the pots, pans, and, of course, the utensils. But lets be honest, one of the hardest decisions we face is choosing the right [] The post Top 5 Reasons to Choose Stainless Steel Cookware for Your Kitchen appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various internship positions or career in IIT Guwahati Assam. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Project Intern in the project entitled, Industrial Energy Assessments at the department of School of Energy Science & Engineering. [] The post Assam Career : Apply for Intern vacancy in IIT Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Manipur Police arrested two men from West Bengal and one from Manipur in connection with the brutal killing of a 39-year-old man from Singjamei Thokchom Leikai under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district. The arrested individuals have been identified as Khongbantabam Bishnachandra Singh (31) of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai, Imphal West; Suman Debnath (24); [] The post 2 from West Bengal among 3 arrested for brutal killing in Manipur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Pathsala: Assam Chirang police arrested three suspected poachers from Amtenga, under the jurisdiction of Amguri Police Station in Bijni, within 48 hours. The arrest was made in connection with the recent wild elephant killings in Manas National Park. The police identified the suspects as Abid Borgoyari, Mahesh Islary, and Jaron Basumatary. Acting on a tip-off, [] The post Assam: Three arrested for killing wild elephants in Manas National Park appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled Northeast Indias first geothermal production well at Dirang, in Arunachal Pradeshs West Kameng district, an official confirmed on Monday. Rupankar Rajkhowa, Head of the CESHS Geosciences Division, said the team achieved this breakthrough after conducting two years of extensive geochemical and structural surveys [] The post Northeasts first geothermal production well drilled in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on No

Guwahati: The Meghalaya government has proposed building an elevated four-lane road from Umiam to Rilbong, bypassing the Umiam dam, to reduce traffic congestion on the busy Guwahati Secretariat (GS) Road. This new route aims to lift the restrictions on heavy vehicles, including night super buses, which have been barred from entering the city via the [] The post Meghalaya govt proposes 4-lane road from Umiam to Rilbong to ease traffic appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday said that Mizoram has great potential to be developed in various sectors. Speaking to reporters at a press conference here, Margherita exuded hope that the northeastern state may become a developing state with the help of development initiatives undertaken by the [] The post Mizoram holds great development potential, says Union Minister Pabitra Margherita appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Horoscope Today | 6 May 2025:If you are interested inastrology, let us take you through what your day could look like. Here is thehoroscopefor6 May 2025. Read what the stars have in store for you today(6 May 2025). Aries (Mar 21 Apr 20) You may be privy to some important knowledge, Aries. Perhaps an [] The post Horoscope today, May 6, 2025: Check your astrological predictions here appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday announced a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, raising the rate from 53 per cent to 55 per cent of basic pay and pension, officials reported. The revised DA and DR will be effective retroactively from January [] The post Arunachal Pradesh hikes DA, DR by 2% for govt employees & pensioners appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Amidst renewed calls for the restoration of a popular government in Manipur, BJP Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra conducted a series of crucial meetings with key political figures and civil society organizations in the state on Monday. Patras visit, which comes less than a week after 21 NDA MLAs urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and [] The post Manipur: BJPs Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra meets MLAs, civil society groups appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has condemned Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas recent remarks regarding women and job recruitment during the Congresss tenure and demanded a formal apology. Gogoi, the Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, criticized Sarmas assertion that Assamese women compromised to secure employment during the Congresss rule, labeling it disgraceful [] The post Gaurav Gogoi seeks apology from Assam CM over women job claims appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Maitreyee Boruah Sonitpur: Izazul Izazul, Muklesa Parveen (22) called out for her husband as she saw the flood water seeping into her one-room hut on the night of July 2, 2024, in Assams Bihagaon Chapori. She lay on a wooden bed, nursing her infant, panic rising with the floodwaters as the power went out, plunging [] The post Assams left-behind women wage lonely, futile battle against extreme floods appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Kohima Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem on Monday issued a directive for the strict enforcement of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA 2003), across the district in Nagaland. In an official circular released on Monday, the Deputy Commissioner urged all village councils, municipal and town ward authorities, government departments, educational institutions, [] The post Nagaland: Kohima DC directs strict enforcement of COTPA 2003 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Balla on Monday emphasized the importance of timely completion of national highway projects, particularly in the states seven hill districts. Chairing a review meeting at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal, the Governor closely monitored the progress of ongoing national highway projects across Manipur. The Governor stressed the need for efficient [] The post Manipur Governor stresses timely completion of Highway projects appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: A baby girl was rescued by police on Sunday night in Tripura after reports surfaced that her biological parents had allegedly given her away due to severe financial hardship. Authorities said the parents, Laxmi Rani Sarkar and Prasenjit Das, allowed a family from Khowai to take the infant, reportedly because they could not afford [] The post Tripura: Baby girl rescued after parents allegedly abandon her due to poverty appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved a significant milestone, successfully completing the first-ever trial run to Sairang in Mizorams Aizawl district on May 1, 2025. The trial marks a major boost in rail connectivity for the northeastern state and making Mizoram the fourth in the region with capital access to the national railway [] The post Northeast Frontier Railway connects Aizawl to rail network with first-ever trial run appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Many old myths and superstitions suggest that eclipses could harm pregnancy, with past cultures advising pregnant women to be cautious, believing the event could cause birth defects, miscarriage, or harm to their babies. However, science has shown that there is no truth to these claims. From a scientific point of view, an eclipse doesnt harm [] The post Do science verifies any impact of an eclipse in pregnancy? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) using face authentication for candidate verification during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 in New Delhi. According to an official report from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, UIDAI carried out the trial in collaboration [] The post UIDAI conducts face authentication PoC for NEET UG 2025 in Delhi appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in NABFID Assam in 2025. National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NABFID) Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Vice President and Executive Vice President in 2025. Name of post : Vice President Lending [] The post Assam Career : NABFID Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Arathi Menon The recent discovery of fossil evidence of a tree species now considered endemic to the Western Ghats, in a coalfield in Assam, sends a clear message: if global warming continues at its current pace, earth risks losing or severely restricting many of its precious taxa. Scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences [] The post Assam: Fossil study uses climate history to predict ecological changes appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Tripura Tribal Welfare Department will introduce a biometric attendance system across all 164 government-run tribal hostels in the state, sources confirmed on Monday. According to the sources, the decision follows a review meeting chaired by Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma. The implementation will closely monitor the presence of students and enhance transparency in [] The post Tripura to implement biometric attendance system in govt tribal hostels appeared first on NorthEas

Applications are invited for recruitment of seven vacant administrative positions or career in Damodar Valley Corp in 2025. Damodar Valley Corp is inviting applications from retired employees from Central/State Government Organizations/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Organizations of Central/ State Govt including DVC, Members of National Level Professional Institutions for recruitment of full time Contractual posts or jobs [] The post Damodar Valley Corp Recruitment 2025 : Apply for Consul

Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the delay in delivering judgments and directed the Registrar Generals of all High Courts to submit a detailed report on cases where the courts reserved judgments on or before January 31, 2025, but have not pronounced them. The bench, led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice [] The post Supreme Court asks report from all High Courts on pending judgments appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale announced on Sunday that the central government is considering building a new airport in Sikkim to significantly boost the states burgeoning tourism industry. The Union Minister made the announcement during a press conference held as part of his two-day visit to Sikkim. [] The post Sikkim likely to get new airport, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khans production company, Aamir Khan Productions, unveiled the first-look poster of Sitaare Zameen Par on May 5, 2025. The much-anticipated film, a spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par, is set to release in theatres on June 20. Also Read: Aamir Khans daughter Ira Khan gets engaged with longtime boyfriend [] The post Aamir Khan unveils Sitaare Zameen Par poster set to release on June 20 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Its normal to feel sick when you try to read in a car or feel unwell on a boat. Youre not the only one. Feeling sick from movement is something that happens to many people, but we dont talk about it much. Still, lots of people feel it every day, whether they are in the [] The post Why motion sickness happens and easy tips for your next trip appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Manipur Police launched a special drive on Sunday in Imphal East district to target two-wheelers with incomplete documents and traffic rule violations, officials said. During the operation, police detained over 200 two-wheelers for lacking proper documentation and sent them to the respective police stations for verification and possible seizure. Officials explained that the drive [] The post Manipur: Special drive nets 200 two-wheelers with faulty papers appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis), an endangered species, was rescued in Lakhimpur district of Assam, on Sunday. The animal, locally known as Lajuki Bandar, was found on an erica nut tree in the backyard orchard of Chuchendra Saikia in Sankarpur, Narayanpur. Known for its slow and shy movements, the Bengal Slow Loris is [] The post Assam: Endangered Bengal Slow Loris rescued in Lakhimpur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Police arrested three more individuals from different districts on Sunday for allegedly expressing support for Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on his X handle that the total number of arrests for seditious comments has now reached 42. Barpeta Police apprehended Azibor Rehman, Hojai Police [] The post Assam police arrest 3 for supporting Pakistan; CM slams betrayal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Manipur Police on Sunday afternoon arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting trainees at the Mangal Football Academy at Khabam Lamkhai in Imphal East district. The arrested individual, identified as Nongthombam Mangalsana Meetei (45), a resident of Kontha Khabam Maning Leikai under the Heingang police station in the same district, operates the Mangal [] The post Manipur: Football coach arrested for sexually assaulting boys appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya governments recent decision to enforce the Vehicle Scrappage Policy has triggered widespread anger and emotional resistance across the state. According to a report by The Shillong Times, the policy mandates phasing out approximately 13,000 vehicles, including 5,000 government-owned vehicles older than 15 years and 8,000 private vehicles over 35 years old. For [] The post Vehicle scrappage policy in Meghalaya draws strong public backlash appeared first on NorthEast Now .