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11 May

Kamjong Attack: COCOMI Raises Concerns Over Assam Rifles’ Actions

riya EditorAssam

Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) convenor YK Dhiren on Sunday raised questions over the role of the Assam Rifles and other security forces during the recent attack allegedly carried out by KNA-B and PDF militants in Kamjong district. Speaking on the sidelines of the 12th Foundation Day programme of Nongchup Imphal Palem Ima Apunba Lup (NIMPAL) at Urpok Machin Khwai Brahmapur Community Hall, Dhiren criticised a recent statement issued by the Assam Rifles regarding the rescue of a woman allegedly from the custody of KNA-B cadres in Kamjong. He questioned where the Assam Rifles and other security personnel were…

11 May

Hundreds of Candidates Lose Security Deposit in Assam Polls

riya EditorAssam

A total of 455 out of the 722 candidates who contested the recent Assam Legislative Assembly election forfeited their security deposits after failing to secure the required number of votes. Among them were four candidates from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 18 from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), 10 each from Indian National Congress and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), 16 from All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), and seven from United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). Besides them, 248 independent candidates and 102 candidates from registered but unrecognized parties also lost their deposits. The list included 418 male and 37 female candidates. The…

11 May

Assam Forest Department Apprehends Suspected Rhino Poachers

riya EditorAssam

Three suspected rhino poachers have been apprehended in a joint operation by forest officials from the Eastern Range, Gamiri and Crime Investigation Range of Biswanath Wildlife Division, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, officials said on Sunday. The accused, who were allegedly planning to carry out rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park, were apprehended from Narayanpur in Lakhimpur district, officials said on Sunday. The apprehended persons have been identified as Kiran Pegu, a resident of Ukhal Chuk village under Garmur police station in Majuli district; Riju Pegu (Rijukanta) a resident of Chesa village under Bihpuria police station in Lakhimpur district…

10 May

CM Prem Singh Tamang Inaugurates Maxwell Hospital, Emphasizes Quality Healthcare in Sikkim

riya EditorSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday inaugurated Maxwell Hospital in Siliguri, a healthcare institution established under the initiative of Dr Vishal Golay. The inauguration ceremony marked a significant step toward strengthening healthcare services in the region and highlighted a commitment to public welfare and accessible medical care. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the hospital would serve not only the people of Siliguri but also residents of Sikkim by providing quality treatment and modern healthcare facilities. He noted that the establishment of the hospital would contribute meaningfully to the well-being of society and help improve access to advanced…

10 May

Women Entrepreneurs Reach New Heights as Army Supports High-Altitude Café Initiative in Sikkim

riya EditorSikkim

A cafe operated by an all-women local team has been established at an altitude of 13,000 feet in close proximity to the Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine, a prominent site in East Sikkim. The project has been conceptualised and facilitated by Trishakti Corps in coordination with civil administration and local stakeholders. As part of the broader Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative, it aims to promote tourism in border areas while showcasing the region’s heritage and strategic significance. The initiative also reflects resilience, enterprise and self-reliance in a remote high-altitude region, and is expected to further enhance visitor experience in the area. The cafe…

10 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma to Take Oath for Second Consecutive Term as Assam CM

riya EditorAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Assam today, confirming his second consecutive term as the Chief Minister of the state. BJP central observer and Union Minister JP Nadda announced that Sarma was elected unanimously as the party's leader in the State Assembly, paving the way for his swearing in as the Chief Minister on May 12. Assam BJP’s legislature party meeting was held in Guwahati this morning. Apart from Nadda, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present at the meeting as central co-observer. State party president Dilip Saikia, and all…

10 May

₹6.56-Crore Assets in Guwahati Seized by Enforcement Directorate in Bank Loan Fraud Case

riya EditorAssam

The Guwahati Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached six immovable properties worth about Rs 6.56 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) Act, 2002. The properties, including two commercial spaces in the “Shine Towers” project and two flats along with two penthouses in the “Shine Heaven” project, have been attached in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case linked to M/s Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd and others, a statement issued by the ED said. The investigation was initiated based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Guwahati, under…

09 May

Organ Trafficking Racket Busted in Assam, Four Arrested from Margherita

Paromita EditorAssam

A suspected interstate human organ trafficking network operating in Assam was busted after a joint operation by Dibrugarh and Tinsukia police led to the arrest of four alleged brokers from Margherita on Friday.The arrested accused have been identified as Zakir Hussain (53), Shankar Chentanu (28), Samir Paul (37) and Gopal Roy (31).According to police sources, the accused were allegedly involved in a racket that targeted financially vulnerable individuals and lured them with promises of money and jobs before attempting to illegally sell their organs.Investigators said the accused were allegedly trying to take a 35-year-old man, Rajiv Dey of Margherita, for…

09 May

Assam Rifles Rescues Abducted Woman in Manipur’s Kamjong

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Rifles successfully rescued an abducted woman in Manipur’s Kamjong district following coordinated operations carried out in the violence-affected border region along the India-Myanmar border. According to an official statement issued on Friday, the rescued woman, identified as Olina Ningshen, had allegedly been abducted from Namlee village during the clashes that erupted on May 7. The release operation was conducted south of Z Choro village, close to the incident site, under the supervision of Assam Rifles and other agencies. Officials said the woman’s husband, village headman and members of civil society organisations (CSOs) were taken to Humine Thana, near Phaikoh,…

09 May

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister

nanika EditorWest Bengal

In a moment that signifies a seismic shift in the political landscape of Eastern India, Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday. The historic ceremony took place at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds, a venue traditionally associated with the political might of the Left and the Trinamool Congress, now transformed into a sea of saffron flags and "Jai Shri Ram" chants. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and a host of senior…