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02 Apr

Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy to Impose President’s Rule Amid Malda Hostage Crisis

anuprova EditorNorth Bengal, West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has leveled explosive allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that a recent hostage crisis in Malda is part of a larger "game plan" to derail the upcoming Assembly elections and force the imposition of President’s Rule in the state. The controversy stems from a dramatic standoff on Wednesday in Malda’s Kaliachak-II block, where seven judicial officers—including three women and a five-year-old child—were held hostage for over nine hours by a mob of villagers. The protesters were reportedly agitated over the mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…

02 Apr

RGU Moves Toward Paperless Administration to Enhance Governance and Transparency

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh

Rajiv Gandhi University has marked a major milestone in its journey toward total digital transformation. On Wednesday, vice-chancellor in charge, Professor S.K. Nayak, officially launched the university’s new e-office system during a ceremony at the smart theater of the computer science and engineering department. The move is designed to modernize the institution's administrative backbone and align it with global technological standards. In his keynote address, Professor Nayak emphasized that the e-Office system is more than just a software update; it is a strategic tool to ease workflows and enhance efficiency across every level of the university. Supporting this vision, Controller…

02 Apr

Tata Motors posts strong Q4 FY26 sales, logs 25% YoY growth

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors reported robust performance in Q4 FY26, recording total sales of 1,32,465 units across domestic and international markets, marking a 25% year-on-year rise from 1,05,643 units in Q4 FY25. March 2026 sales stood at 47,976 units, up 17% from 41,122 units a year earlier. Growth was led by commercial vehicle segments, with domestic CV sales rising 18% in March and 26% in Q4. Medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MH&ICV) sales also registered a 16% increase in March and 26% growth in Q4. For the full financial year, total sales grew 14% to 4,28,329 units, driven by strong demand recovery…

02 Apr

Assam Polls: UPPL Brings Out Election Manifesto

riya EditorAssam

Regional party United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has released its election manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections, emphasizing inclusive development and socio-economic uplift in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Party president Pramod Boro introduced the manifesto, describing it as a "People’s Manifesto" crafted through stakeholder consultations. The document outlines UPPL's commitment to ensuring equal rights for all 26 disadvantaged communities in BTR and addressing unemployment by creating job opportunities in agriculture and related sectors. UPPL has opted to contest independently, distancing itself from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and aims to form a government focused on marginalized groups. A significant…

02 Apr

CM seeks peace, strength and prosperity for Sikkim during temple visit

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday joined Governor Om Prakash Mathur to offer prayers at Hanuman Tok on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, seeking blessings for the people of the state.The Chief Minister said he visited the temple in the morning and took part in prayers in a calm and spiritual setting. He said the occasion was important and gave an opportunity to pray for strength and guidance. In a message shared after the visit, Tamang said prayers were offered for courage to face challenges, wisdom to follow the right path, and the ability to serve people with…

02 Apr

School shutdowns may hurt access for poor students, calls decision “short-sighted”

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A social activist has strongly criticised the Sikkim government’s recent decision to shut down 17 government-run primary schools, saying the move could harm access to education for children from weaker sections.In a press statement, Pravin Sharma (Upreti), a social activist, said the decision does not reflect the ground realities faced by students, especially those from disadvantaged families who depend on government schools not only for education but also for basic support.He said the government appears to have taken the step without a proper and detailed assessment of the reasons behind low student enrollment. According to him, issues such as poor…

02 Apr

Over 8.85 lakh EVM units allocated across poll-bound states ahead of Assembly elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed the first stage of randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states, including Assam, along with bye-elections in six other states. Officials said the process was carried out using the EVM Management System (EMS) and was done in the presence of representatives from recognised political parties. According to the Commission, the randomisation process is being followed in two stages to ensure fairness and transparency in the use of voting machines. In the first stage, EVMs are randomly allocated from district warehouses to different Assembly constituencies. This…

02 Apr

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targets government, highlights price rise and jobs crisis in poll push

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Assam on Thursday for a one-day campaign tour ahead of the Assembly elections, with rallies planned in Bokajan and Titabor. According to party leaders, Rahul Gandhi will leave Delhi in the morning and land at Dimapur Airport. From there, he will travel by helicopter to Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district, where he is scheduled to address a public rally. Later in the day, he will head to Titabor in Jorhat district to interact with voters in Upper Assam before returning to Delhi. The visit comes days after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and…

02 Apr

Fresh Arrests Expose Assam as Transit Route for Foreign Mercenaries to Myanmar

riya EditorAssam

Recent arrests have uncovered that foreign nationals are using Assam as a transit point to access Myanmar, where they engage in training rebel groups, raising significant security issues in the Northeast. An American citizen and six Ukrainians were detained after returning from Myanmar, admitting to training insurgents like the Kachin Independent Army (KIA) in drone warfare. Although several Northeastern states require special permits for foreign entry, Assam is not subject to such restrictions, making it a convenient access route. The individuals reportedly arrived at Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, circumventing travel to permit-required states like Mizoram, then traveled by…

02 Apr

Campaign Tensions Rise in Jalukbari Constituency; Indian National Congress Blames Bharatiya Janata Party for Assault

riya EditorNorth East

With the assembly elections approaching, pre-poll violence in Assam has intensified. The Congress party has accused the BJP of attacking its members while they campaigned for candidate Bidisha Neog in the Maligaon-Pandu area of Guwahati, part of the Jalukbari Assembly constituency, on Wednesday evening. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is the BJP candidate for this seat. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) stated that during an election rally, BJP supporters obstructed their event and assaulted Congress workers, leading to multiple injuries. The injured were treated at a local hospital, and various vehicles were damaged. The APCC condemned the violence and…