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East Khasi Hills: A coordinated effort by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Meghalaya Police has led to the capture of Md Mijan Mia, a notorious Bangladeshi human trafficker, near the Indo-Bangla border in East Khasi Hills. The 49-year-old Mia, from Sunamganj district, Bangladesh, was apprehended on September 2 following a meticulously planned raid based […]
Guwahati, July 28, 2024 — The sudden death of a wild elephant in the Bhim Pather area under the Digboi Forest Range Office has raised significant concern among local residents and environmentalists. The elephant, which had been wandering in search of food, was found dead on Sunday afternoon, alarming the community and prompting questions about […]
Paris, July 28, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have extended their heartfelt congratulations to shooter Manu Bhaker for her historic achievement at the Paris Olympics 2024. Bhaker’s bronze medal in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event marks a significant milestone, being India’s first medal of the Games and the […]
Karimganj, July 26 – Sajidul Haque, the prime suspect in a fatal road accident that claimed six lives in Karimganj, Assam, has been apprehended by police at Silchar airport. Haque, a resident of Patharkhandi, was driving a four-wheeler (registration number AS 11S 8323) without insurance or a valid pollution certificate at the time of the […]
Shillong, July 26 – The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has threatened to close the office of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) if it fails to take action against Resource Rubber Private Limited (RRPL) for allegedly operating without a valid trading license. HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem issued the ultimatum following a meeting with […]
New Delhi, July 26 – Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, submitted an adjournment motion notice calling for a clear timeline for the long-delayed national census. Gogoi highlighted the critical importance of census data for effective policymaking and resource allocation, stressing that the last census conducted in 2011 is now outdated. “The […]
Gangtok, July 26 – Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang honored the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War, commemorating the 24th anniversary of India’s victory on Kargil Vijay Diwas. In a heartfelt statement released on Facebook, Tamang emphasized the day’s significance as one of national pride and remembrance. “It is a day of immense […]
Ampati, July 26 – Chief Minister Conrad Sangma engaged directly with residents of South West Garo Hills during a block-level community interaction programme, part of the CM Connect initiative. The event, held in Ampati, aimed to address citizen grievances and foster closer communication between the government and the public. Residents voiced concerns about poor road […]
Aizawl, July 26 – State-owned SJVN Ltd has received a letter of intent (LoI) from the Mizoram government for the allotment of the 2,400 MW Darzo Lui Pumped Storage Project, valued at over Rs 13,947 crore. The project has been granted on a nomination basis, and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed within […]
Guwahati, July 22 — The Gauhati High Court has convicted former APSC Chairman Rakesh Paul and 33 others in connection with the 2013 Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) recruitment scam. This decision is a significant development in the broader APSC cash-for-job scandal. The case, which came to light between 2015 and 2016, involved allegations that candidates […]