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Assam TMC vows to stand by Mamata Banerjee regardless of West Bengal court verdict

17Jul

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Assam TMC vows to stand by Mamata Banerjee regardless of West Bengal court verdict

The Assam unit of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday declared that it would continue to stand firmly behind party supremo Mamata Banerjee irrespective of any verdict delivered by a court in West Bengal. The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of state leaders and district-level workers held at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati. Nearly 90 per cent of the candidates who had contested the last Assam Assembly elections attended the meeting. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Assam TMC's lone MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed said the people of Assam identified the Trinamool Congress with Mamata Banerjee alone. "People in Assam know only Mamata Banerjee. They voted for the Trinamool Congress because of their faith in her leadership. We do not recognise any other leader. ...

Meghalaya reaches 85 per cent distribution of electoral revision forms: Official

15Jul

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Meghalaya reaches 85 per cent distribution of electoral revision forms: Official

Enumeration forms have been distributed to nearly 85 per cent of Meghalaya's 23.49 lakh electors as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, according to the Election Department. Officials said that, as of Tuesday, enumeration forms had been distributed to 19,91,883 of the state's 23,49,645 registered voters, taking overall coverage to 84.77 per cent. The department also reported that 5,64,610 forms have been digitised, accounting for 24.03 per cent of the total electorate. West Jaintia Hills recorded the highest distribution rate at 98.94 per cent, followed by South West Garo Hills (97.77 per cent), North Garo Hills (95.12 per cent), South West Khasi Hills (90.37 per cent) and East Garo Hills (88.84 per cent). East Jaintia Hills led the state in di...

Before Ketan’s Murder, Siya Searched “Police Interrogation” And “Murder Investigation”: Cops

7Jul

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Before Ketan’s Murder, Siya Searched “Police Interrogation” And “Murder Investigation”: Cops

What kind of treatment do women face in police custody? What kind of questions are asked during interrogation? Siya Goel had searched for answers to all these questions on the internet even before her arrest. During the investigation of the Ketan Agarwal murder case in Pune, Maharashtra, the police have revealed this explosive information about Siya Goel. According to investigators, even before Siya was arrested in this case, she had searched on her mobile's search engine about police interrogation and how women are treated in police custody. Besides this, the main accused Siya Goel had also searched for detailed information about murder investigation procedures and the widely discussed Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. According to investigating officers, search history from Siya's ...

Kaushik Rai Chairs AUIDFCL Meet, Calls for Timely Execution and Transparency in Urban Projects

5Jul

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Kaushik Rai Chairs AUIDFCL Meet, Calls for Timely Execution and Transparency in Urban Projects

The 14th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Assam Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Limited (AUIDFCL) was held on Saturday at Dispur Capital Complex.The meeting, chaired by Minister Kaushik Rai, reviewed the ongoing activities and various projects being implemented by AUIDFCL across the state. Detailed discussions were held on the progress of key urban infrastructure initiatives and measures to further strengthen urban development in Assam.The board deliberated on a range of strategic matters relating to urban infrastructure, project implementation, financial management and institutional strengthening. Emphasis was laid on ensuring the timely execution of projects, efficient utilization of resources and the adoption of innovative approaches to meet the growing...

Aaranyak Launches India’s First Community Training Programme for Hoolock Gibbon Conservation

4Jul

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Aaranyak Launches India’s First Community Training Programme for Hoolock Gibbon Conservation

Biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak has launched India's first dedicated capacity-building programme for local communities aimed at strengthening the conservation of the endangered Western Hoolock Gibbon, the country's only ape species. The week-long residential training programme, held from June 17 to 22 at the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam, was organised in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department's Jorhat Forest Division. The initiative received support from The Habitats Trust, the IUCN Section on Small Apes and the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group. Twenty participants from Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland attended the programme, which focused on empowering communities living near gibbon habitats to play a greater role in wildlife conservation. The par...

Alleged Indian Influencer Creates Ruckus at Vietnam Restaurant; Accused of Misbehaving With Staff

1Jul

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Alleged Indian Influencer Creates Ruckus at Vietnam Restaurant; Accused of Misbehaving With Staff

Incidents of so-called influencers creating a ruckus are nothing new in India. But this time, an alleged influencer from India has embarrassed the country on foreign soil. A dispute over a child's behavior at an Indian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, escalated to such an extent that authorities accused an Indian family of vandalizing restaurant property and threatening staff. The incident took place at 'Bombay Bites HCMC', an Indian restaurant located in District-1, a tourist hub in Ho Chi Minh City. According to information shared by the restaurant management on social media, as soon as the family entered, the children began throwing tissue paper from the tables around the place. Restaurant owner Manmeet Singh said that even after staff politely requested the children to s...

Dowry Death Allegation in Cachar: Police Register Case After Woman Found Dead

29Jun

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Dowry Death Allegation in Cachar: Police Register Case After Woman Found Dead

A woman allegedly died by suicide in Assam's Cachar district, with her family accusing her husband and in-laws of subjecting her to persistent physical and mental abuse over dowry demands. The deceased, Khadija Begum Laskar, was a resident of Rangirghat Part-II under the Sonai constituency. She had married Piar Hussain Barbhuiya of Barjalenga in Narsingpur in August 2025, according to her family. Family members alleged that Khadija's husband and his relatives began demanding dowry a few months after the marriage and repeatedly harassed her when their demands were not met. They claimed that several attempts were made to resolve the dispute through community mediation, but the alleged abuse continued. Khadija's brother, Abdul Mumit Laskar, alleged that she had recently returned to ...

Lumding Station Turns Landmark: NFR Unveils Architectural Lighting Project

28Jun

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Lumding Station Turns Landmark: NFR Unveils Architectural Lighting Project

In a significant step towards enhancing passenger amenities and modernising railway infrastructure, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commissioned architectural facade lighting at Lumding Railway Station, transforming it into a visually striking landmark and improving its night-time visibility and ambience.The project involves the installation of energy-efficient RGB LED facade lighting fixtures with programmable illumination effects, providing uniform lighting across the station frontage, domes, columns and other architectural elevations.Weatherproof outdoor fittings and cabling have also been provided to ensure reliable operation under all weather conditions.The newly installed lighting system not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the station but also promotes sustainable and eco...

Release My Boyfriend or I’ll Jump!’ Teen’s Dramatic Protest Atop 100-Foot Mobile Tower

24Jun

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Release My Boyfriend or I’ll Jump!’ Teen’s Dramatic Protest Atop 100-Foot Mobile Tower

A 17-year-old girl climbed a 100-foot-high mobile tower demanding the release of her boyfriend from jail. The teenager also threatened to jump from the top of the tower if her demand was not met. The dramatic incident took place on Tuesday in the Gomia area of Jharkhand’s Bokaro district. Tension gripped the area after the girl climbed a mobile tower in Dhendhe village and began her protest. According to reports, the girl’s 22-year-old boyfriend was arrested by police a few days ago. He was taken into custody after the girl’s mother filed a complaint, following which a kidnapping case was registered. The court later sent him to judicial custody. On June 18, the girl’s mother had filed a complaint with the police. Based on that complaint, an investigation was launched and the coup...

Northeast Central to India’s Security, Act East Policy: Rajnath Singh in Shillong

20Jun

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Northeast Central to India’s Security, Act East Policy: Rajnath Singh in Shillong

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the Northeast as a crucial pillar of India’s security architecture, prosperity and strategic strength, stating that the region holds a central position in the country’s national security framework and foreign policy objectives. Addressing personnel at the Headquarters of the Eastern Air Command in Shillong, Meghalaya, Singh said the entire eastern region is closely linked with India’s strategic future, where borders, rivers, cultures and communities are deeply interconnected. “The entire region is an integral part of India’s strategic destiny. When we speak of the East, we are not merely referring to a geographical area, but to a dynamic space where history, geography, security and the future converge,” he said. Highlighting th...