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Assam rifles, police seize 578 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.31 cr in Manipur

Assam rifles, police seize 578 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.31 cr in Manipur

According to an official release, the operation, conducted on NH-02 between Tadubi and Mao Gate in Senapati district, was based on credible intelligence

18 November,2024 08:49 AM IST | Senapati | ANI
Tensions rise in Manipur's Jiribam after deadly gunfight with militants

Tensions rise in Manipur's Jiribam after deadly gunfight with militants

Following a deadly gunfight in Jiribam, Manipur, where eleven suspected militants were killed, the district remains tense. Prohibitory orders have been imposed, and operations are underway to track missing persons.

12 November,2024 09:53 AM IST | Manipur
Assam: 12-hr bandh called over ST status demand

Assam: 12-hr bandh called over ST status demand

Tyres were burnt on roads blockaded by the bandh supporters in various places in the two Upper Assam districts

12 November,2024 07:46 AM IST | Dibrugarh | Agencies
Majuli island in Assam prepares to celebrate Raas Mahotsav

Majuli island in Assam prepares to celebrate Raas Mahotsav

Majuli is preparing for one of its most celebrated annual events, the Raas Mahotsav, which will be held from November 15 to 17

09 November,2024 01:17 PM IST | Assam | mid-day online correspondent
Assam government announces 3% DA hike for employees, plans language pride week

Assam government announces 3% DA hike for employees, plans language pride week

The Assam government has approved a 3 percent increase in the Dearness Allowance for state employees, effective from July, as a Diwali gift. The cabinet also declared plans for a Language Pride Week in November to celebrate Assamese as a classical language.

27 October,2024 03:00 PM IST | Assam
ADB approves USD 434.25 million loan for Assam’s 500 MW solar project

ADB approves USD 434.25 million loan for Assam’s 500 MW solar project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 434.25 million loan to boost Assam’s renewable energy capacity, with a 500 MW solar facility and battery storage system in Karbi Anglong. The project also aims to strengthen public-private partnerships for renewable energy.

25 October,2024 10:29 AM IST | New Delhi
Congress names Jayanta Bora as candidate for Behali by-election

Congress names Jayanta Bora as candidate for Behali by-election

The Congress party has nominated former BJP leader Jayanta Bora as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Behali, stirring tensions within the opposition alliance in Assam. Bora's selection comes amid internal disagreements regarding the distribution of seats among the opposition parties.

24 October,2024 11:54 AM IST | Guwahati
Guwahati markets bustling ahead of Diwali as locals buy traditional oil lamps

Guwahati markets bustling ahead of Diwali as locals buy traditional oil lamps

As Diwali approaches, Guwahati markets are filled with people buying traditional oil lamps. Traders report higher diya prices this year, but expect sales to rise. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared scenes from Lakshmi Puja festivities at Bijni Lakshmi Mandir.

24 October,2024 11:09 AM IST | Guwahati
Maharashtra assembly elections: CM Eknath Shinde confident of Mahayuti's win

Maharashtra assembly elections: CM Eknath Shinde confident of Mahayuti's win

The Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 to the 288-member assembly will be held on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23; Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will contest from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly constituency

23 October,2024 12:29 PM IST | Guwahati | mid-day online correspondent
Assam: AI alerts loco pilots, prevents collision with elephants

Assam: AI alerts loco pilots, prevents collision with elephants

The incident occurred on the evening of October 16, when the loco pilots of Kamrup Express spotted a herd of around 60 wild elephants crossing the railway tracks between Habaipur and Lamsakhang stations in Assam

21 October,2024 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

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