One more officer arrested in APSC cash-for-job scam

Another APS officer, Rakesh Das, was arrested by the SIT in connection with the alleged APSC cash-for-job scam. This brings the total count of arrested officers to three. The SIT, formed by DGP GP Singh, is investigating the involvement of 34 ACS and APS officers recruited in 2013 and 2014. During the investigation, irregularities were detected, including a mismatch of handwriting with the answer script. The father of the accused was close to the former APSC chairperson, Rakesh Paul.

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'Pneumonia outbreak not alarming'

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Puffed rice, popcorn got mixed with soil: Workers

Two workers from Assam's Kokrajhar district, Ram Prasad Narzary and Sanjay Basumatary, were rescued after being trapped for 17 days inside a collapsed tunnel. They survived by consuming puffed rice and popcorn that would often get mixed with soil when sent through oxygen-carrying pipes. The rescue operation gained momentum and the workers received good food in packets sent inside the tunnel. Relatives of the rescued workers confirmed that they are fit and free from injury. The workers are now being brought to Rishikesh for another health check-up in choppers.

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30 more Myanmar soldiers airlifted to Moreh from Mizoram

Indian Air Force, Mizoram Police, and Assam Rifles airlifted a total of 104 Myanmar army personnel who surrendered in Mizoram. The soldiers were airlifted by IAF helicopters from Mizoram to Manipur. The first batch of 15 soldiers were airlifted from Mizoram's Siaha district, while the second batch of 15 soldiers was airlifted from the same location. The soldiers were brought to Moreh town in Manipur and then taken to Tamu in Myanmar. The soldiers had surrendered after clashes with pro-democracy forces in Myanmar.

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Assam DGP welcomes 4 Ulfa-I rebels home, warns 'men with explosives'

Assam DGP welcomes 4 Ulfa-I rebels returning from Myanmar camp to join mainstream; warns against destabilisation. Cadres deposited arms and explosives upon return. Peace talks with pro-talks faction in final stage. Government and society committed to rehabilitating surrendered cadres and utilizing their leadership skills for employment.

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Green is lone World Cupper to stay put; Smith and Zampa already left

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13 hydel projects coming up in Arunachal: Minister

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Maxwell steals the show again

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From darkness to life: Assam village erupts in joy at rescue of 2 of its own

The dam broke in a gush of joy late Tuesday in Ramfalbil village as news arrived of two of its own - Ram Prasad Narzary and Sanjay Basumatary - emerging safely from Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel. Sanjay's brother Rocket Basumatary, who escaped being trapped inside the tunnel, was also part of the rescue effort. Ram Prasad's family had been concerned about his risky job in the tunnel as they faced a financial crisis. Ramfalbil village has limited employment opportunities due to the lack of avenues for jobless youth after the end of the Bodo insurgency.

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Work day, ‘missing stars’ may hit T20 turnout today

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Two killed by wild jumbos in Assam

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NCC car rally flagged-in after 20-day NE trip

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Assam cops: Vigil, conflict behind drop in drugs smuggling via Manipur

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AAP slams govt for charging fees to learn Vedic maths

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‘MBBS exams for displaced students can be held anywhere in Manipur’

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21-yr-old tribal shot by ‘militants’ in gunfight in Kangpokpi district

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8k rebels who once pulled triggers take up farming

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Experts visit Kaziranga park, attend workshop

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Aasu banks on Young Turks, sets 42 as age of retirement

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CBI arrests Badarpur bank manager for taking bribe

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Four, including 2 minors, killed by wild elephants in Assam

Four villagers, including two minor boys, were trampled to death by wild elephants in Karbi Anglong's Bormanthi village. The deceased are Kania Toria, Ribika Kerketta, Geseya Kerketta, and Augustin Karmakar. The incident occurred when Kania and Ribika were cutting grass in the Lalubasti area near Bokajan town. Forest department officials express their inability to control the situation, as elephants frequently come down from the nearby hills. This unexpected incident marks the first reported deaths in several months.

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Steep rise in service fees for political, cultural events

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NGOCC to make last-ditch attempt to press for change in vote count date

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Two Assam Police officers arrested in cash-for-job scam

Two Assam Police officers have been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) cash-for-job scam. The officers are among 34 individuals whose names were found on a tabulation sheet recovered from the former APSC chairperson. The SIT was formed after the Gauhati High Court's direction, and more arrests are expected. The DGP had previously stated that action would be taken if evidence of wrongdoing was found.

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Lt Gen Kalita: Manipur strife should be resolved politically

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Centre granted 1100cr for 25 inland waterways projects in NE: Sonowal

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Husband, 3 others held for woman’s murder in Cachar

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NSCN-KYA operative held in Arunachal

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Assam Rifles helps Aizawl orphanage in building 'smart class'

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9-year-old 'raped' in Assam's Cachar, locals thrash accused

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6 arrested for drug smuggling in city

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‘UFO’ sighting in afternoon shuts Imphal airspace for 3 hours

Flight operations at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal, India, were temporarily suspended after an unidentified flying object (UFO) was sighted over the airport. The Indian Air Force (IAF) activated its air defense mechanism based on visual inputs, but the object disappeared shortly after. The UFO was visible to airport personnel, police, and the public, and remained stationary for a period of time before disappearing. The IAF scrambled fighter planes as part of their response, and normal flight operations resumed after clearance from the IAF.

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Rubber farmer trampled by wild elephant in Goalpara

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Sedition case slapped on Manipur tribal forum leader over ‘self-govt’ threat

The general secretary of Indigenous Tribal Leader’s Forum (ITLF) in Manipur has been charged with sedition by the police. This comes after he threatened to establish a “self-government” to administer their zones if the government fails to address their demands for a separate administration within two weeks. Muan Tombing, the ITLF’s general secretary, is facing charges of conspiracy for waging or attempting to wage war against the Centre, inciting riots, and sedition, as per the suo motu FIR filed at Churachandpur Police station on Thursday.

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2 drug smugglers nabbed in Assam

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Mizoram yet to get Rs 10 crore from Centre for people displaced from Manipur

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Heroin worth 16cr seized, 4 held

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Armed forest guards in Assam school to keep leopard at bay

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‘Rebels’ attack Assam Rifles patrol vehicle in Manipur

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Militants ambush mine-protected Assam Rifles vehicle in Manipur, none hurt

A patrol of Assam Rifles survived an ambush by suspected militants near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal district. The attackers detonated an IED and opened fire on the patrol. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Assam Rifles had previously engaged in a shootout with militants from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the same area. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended the ban on several Meitei extremist organizations, including the PLA.

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AAP joins oust-guv chorus for campaigning in Raj polls

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29 Myanmar armymen flee as camp captured

A militia group, the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF), has captured a Myanmar Army camp near the border with Mizoram, resulting in 29 soldiers fleeing towards Mizoram. The President of Young Mizo Association confirmed that the soldiers did not want to surrender to the CNDF and are seeking shelter from the Assam Rifles in Mizoram. The CNDF has captured all Myanmar Army camps along the border areas of Chin state and Mizoram. Earlier, two army camps were overrun and captured by various forces.

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'Highest air pollution in Guwahati on Diwali since 2020, less noisy than last year'

Air pollution in Guwahati during Diwali reached its highest level in four years, according to the Assam Pollution Control Board. However, the noise pollution was lower compared to last year. The improvement in air quality can be attributed to the low-key celebrations in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the absence of rainfall this year. People also did not adhere to the restrictions on firecrackers imposed by the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal. The ambient noise level during Diwali was found to be higher than the standards, particularly in the Panbazar area.

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Juvenile with Rs 30 lakh gold held at Guwahati Station

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Elephant found dead in Kokrajhar

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Last descendant of Welsh missionary passes away at 85

Rev. Violet Louise Anne Mark, the last living descendant of Welsh missionary Rev. Reginald Arthur Lorrain, passed away at the age of 85 in Mizoram, India. She was known as "Pi Vaili" to the Mara community and had chosen to settle in Saikao village, Mizoram, despite the mission being called off in 1977. Rev. Mark's funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, and a seven-day mourning period has been announced by the Mara Autonomous District Council.

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Fleeing firefight, 5k Myanmarese take refuge in Mizoram village

Around 4,000 to 5,000 people from Myanmar, including 39 army personnel, have sought refuge in Mizoram's Champhai district following clashes between the ruling junta-backed forces and militia groups. Among the refugees, 21 are injured, with five in critical condition. The injured have been taken to Aizawl for treatment. The Myanmar army personnel who escaped from their army camp have surrendered their weapons at a police station in Zokhawthar. One refugee, who had been staying in a camp in Mizoram for a year, was killed by a stray RPG fired by the Myanmar army.

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BJP leader booked for clashes after Aasu wins college polls

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Minor dies, nine of family fall ill due to food poisoning in Cachar

An eight-year-old boy died and nine others fell ill due to food poisoning in Assam's Cachar district. The family members suffered from diarrhea and vomiting after eating pangas fish bought from the local market. The victims were admitted to nearby hospitals, with four in critical condition. A medical team visited the family to investigate the incident and found that they were using unsanitary toilets. The father of the deceased boy stated that the incident occurred at his mother-in-law's house.

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Cong, TMC heavyweights join BJP in blow to oppn

Several key leaders from the opposition alliance in Assam, including the Nagaon district Congress president and the Trinamool Congress general secretary, joined the BJP along with their supporters. This move is seen as a setback for the opposition alliance. The BJP welcomed the new entrants and claimed that more opposition party leaders are waiting to join. The Congress responded by vowing to remove "BJP agents" from the party leadership and announcing that a new Nagaon Congress chief will be appointed within 48 hours.

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Dhanteras rush for gold, silver in Guwahati shops

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Woman accused of killing hubby, mom-in-law gets bail

The prime accused in the double murder case in Guwahati last year has been granted bail by a lower court. Bandana Kalita, a gym trainer, and her two associates were accused of killing her mother-in-law and husband. The bail was granted due to the non-submission of the forensic report within the specified time. Conditions of the bail include appearing before the police twice a week. The case gained traction after a kidnapping case was filed against Bandana by her mother-in-law's nephew. Bandana confessed to the crime during interrogation and was subsequently arrested.

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Will hold ULB elections by April 30, Nagaland tells SC

The Nagaland government has informed the Supreme Court that it has passed a bill reserving one-third of the seats in urban local bodies (ULBs) for women. The election process is expected to be completed by April 30, 2024. The court has ordered the framing of relevant rules within a month and set a hearing date for December 11. The passing of the Nagaland Municipal Bill, 2023, has paved the way for municipal elections in the state with women's quota provision for the first time in two decades.

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Mizoram church leaders, parties again appeal to reschedule counting date

The Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitute Committee (MKHC) has once again approached the state chief electoral officer to reschedule the counting of votes in the upcoming elections. The MKHC, along with representatives from political parties, civil societies, and student organizations, have appealed to change the counting date from December 3 to either December 4 or 5. This is the third time the MKHC has made this request, as the current date falls on a Sunday, considered a sacred day for Christians. Other political parties and organizations have also submitted separate appeals on the matter.

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Repolling in Muallungthu today

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BSF jawan killed by Pak sniper in Jammu

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Hate speech case: Assam Congress MLA Aftab Uddin Mollah gets bail

Congress MLA Aftab Uddin Mollah, who was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly giving a “hate speech” against Hindu priests and namgharias (priests of Vaishnavite sect), was granted bail by a local court in Guwahati on Thursday.

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Guwahati Jal Board awarded

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Assam Congress MLA held for 'hate speech' against priests

Congress MLA Aftab Uddin Mollah from Assam's Goalpara constituency has been arrested for allegedly making a hate speech targeting Hindu priests and namgharias. Mollah had linked temple priests and namgharias with criminal activities, claiming that Muslims were being blamed for crimes actually committed by Hindus. The speech was circulated on social media, leading to an FIR against him. Police have arrested Mollah on charges of promoting enmity between religious groups and fomenting hatred.

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Over 80% voter turnout in Mizoram assembly election

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Two brothers drown in Brahmaputra

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96% turnout in Tapi bypoll in Nagaland

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Two cops among 10 injured in fresh Manipur firefight

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Pioneered xenotransplantation, Dr Dhani Ram Baruah now makes big claim of curing HIV, cancer patients

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Mizoram: 2 cops on poll duty dead, one missing

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Volunteers to keep hawk eye on 1,200 poll booths

Thousands of volunteers from the Mizoram People Forum (MPF) will monitor 1,200 polling stations to ensure fair elections. The MPF, consisting of powerful NGOs such as the Young Mizo Association and Mizoram Hmeichhe Insuikhaom Pawl, has been working since 2006 to conduct peaceful elections in the state. The MPF has agreements with political parties on campaign and election expenditure, which are followed by all parties. Mizoram is known for its healthy election environment, with coordination between political parties, church denominations, NGOs, police, and administration. MPF volunteers are non-partisan and are not allowed to receive money from political parties.

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Bhutan king ends 3-day Assam visit, to meet PM in Delhi

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Second varsity in North East to grant menstrual leave

Amid the global push for giving menstrual leaves, Assam has taken a leap forward with National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) becoming the second educational institution in the northeast after Tezpur University (TU) to grant menstrual leave to its female students, reports Kangkan Kalita. While there is no law for such leaves in the country, it's the call of educational institutions to make the provision for the female students.

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