Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart, Conrad Sangma, on Wednesday urged Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to accelerate externally aided projects (EAPs) in the two northeastern states.The chief ministers raised the issue during a meeting with Sitharaman at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi. The discussions focused on boosting capital expenditure in…
Agartala: Tripura govt is planning to install an advanced vehicle-scanning system at the Churaibari check post on the Assam–Tripura border to monitor the interstate movement of goods and curb the transport of illegal items.Finance and information technology minister Pranajit Singha Roy said the proposed system would automatically capture details of vehicles, their cargo and drivers,…
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday described the denial of an appointment with Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan during his visit to the state as “politically motivated and deeply unfortunate”.In a press statement, APCC general secretary and spokesperson Kon Jirjo Jotham alleged that the party was deliberately prevented from submitting a memorandum on critical issues…
Aizawl: A 56-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday after allegedly firing six rounds at a two-wheeler owner following a hit-and-run incident near Vanapa Hall in central Aizawl, police said.Aizawl SP Zosangliana said the accused, Lalruata Hlawndo of College Veng, allegedly hit a scooter parked by the roadside around 9.30pm on Monday.Hlawndo reportedly tried to flee…
Devasish Sharma joins BJP in Guwahati on Tuesday Guwahati: Former IAS officer Devasish Sharma joined BJP on Tuesday, fuelling speculation over Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll.Sharma took voluntary retirement last week after 34 years in govt service, stepping down as Nagaon DC. His induction came a day after Election Commission announced the bypoll.The seat fell vacant…
Dimapur: Chumoukedima DC Polan John on Tuesday directed stakeholders, particularly identified bulk waste generators (BWGs), to comply with Supreme Court’s directions and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.Addressing a workshop on bulk waste generators at the deputy commissioner’s office, John called for collective responsibility in managing solid waste.He warned that violations could attract environmental compensation…
Ramanuj Goswami, accused of beheading his wife, stated he has no remorse for his actions. GUWAHATI: Ramanuj Goswami, accused of beheading his wife and storing her severed head in a refrigerator, on Tuesday said he has no remorse and now plans to kill his wife’s ‘sugar daddy’ next.Goswami made this chilling remark to reporters while…
Guwahati: The Times of India, in collaboration with Assam education department, on Tuesday launched its ‘TOI On Campus’ initiative in the state’s govt schools for the first time, aiming to strengthen reading habits, current-affairs awareness and classroom engagement among students.The pilot programme seeks to take learning beyond textbooks by regularly exposing students to news and…
Dhubri students joined the conversation on suicide prevention Dhubri students joined the conversation on suicide prevention Dhubri students joined the conversation on suicide prevention Dhubri students joined the conversation on suicide prevention Dhubri students joined the conversation on suicide prevention Dhubri: Mental health professionals called for greater awareness, empathy and early intervention to prevent suicide…
Kolasib, Cachar police chiefs discussed action against drug trafficking Aizawl: Administrations of Mizoram’s Kolasib district and neighbouring Cachar district in Assam on Tuesday discussed closer cooperation on border security, drug control and development, as well as preparations for an inter-state border festival in Vairengte next month.Kolasib deputy commissioner H Dolianbuaia met his Cachar counterpart, Rahul…
