Guwahati: A joint operation by Assam Police, the Tezpur-based Gajraj Intelligence Unit, and Army authorities on Friday led to the seizure of a large consignment of liquor near Misamari railway station.Officials said around 150 cases, originally meant for sale through CSD outlets catering to Army personnel, were intercepted while being moved out of the Canteen…
Silchar: A candlelight rally was taken out in Lakhipur town of Cachar district to seek justice for victims of the recent violence in Manipur, where two children were killed in a suspected militant attack and at least three protesters died in subsequent firing by security forces.The rally, jointly organised by Purnagram Iputhou Thongnang Thougallup, Lakhipur…
Itanagar: The Inter Battalion Thal Sena Camp for Tezpur Group of the 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion National Cadet Corps concluded at Rajiv Gandhi University near here on Saturday.The camp, which witnessed participation from NCC cadets representing various units, was conducted as a part of a multi-level selection process for shortlisting of NCC cadets for Thal…
Shillong: A multi-facility building is coming up at Dakopgre, Tura, headquarters of West Garo Hills, with chief minister Conrad K Sangma, unveiling its foundation stone plaque on Saturday. He underscored that it was a “long-cherished aspiration” of the local people.The CM, who is also the local MLA, said, “In the past eight years, I, together…
Agartala: More than 1,000 BJP leaders and supporters have reportedly fled their homes in parts of Khowai and West Tripura following violence after the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) election results, with many taking shelter in safer locations since Friday evening.The unrest has been linked to alleged attacks by TIPRA Motha activists celebrating…
Aizawl: Preparations for Tuesday’s election to the 19-ward Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) have been “more or less completed”, state election commissioner H Lalthlangliana said on Saturday.Lalthlangliana said preparations for the Aizawl city civic polls have been smooth, except for complaints over violations of the election model code of conduct (EMCC), which he said have been…
While Bagan Will Look To Grab Top Spot With A Win, The Highlanders Will Aim For A Home Victory To Gift Their Fans “My pressure is different from the pressure Sergio has this season,” was how Juan Pedro Benali described the difference in expectations between himself and his “close friend” and fellow coach Sergio Lobera…
Aizawl: Donny Lalruatsanga, deputy commissioner of south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district, visited Hruitezawl village on Saturday and highlighted the high risk of illegal entry from across the border, as the village serves as a point of cross-border trade with Myanmar.C Lalsawmzuala, the chief executive member (CEM) of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC), also visited Hruitezawl…
Dhubri: Police have seized drugs valued at Rs 1.6 crore and arrested 48 peddlers in 30 cases across Dhubri since January.In a recent case, a kingpin of a drug-trafficking network being run from Kuntichar- Part II (sandbar village), Sheikh Mainuddin (35), was arrested and 352 pain medication tablets and 77g of heroin were seized from…
Guwahati: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Assam, on Friday said even after 45 days of the West Asia conflict, the energy supply situation in the state remains absolutely normal, with sufficient stock equivalent to 21 days of petrol, 46 days of diesel, and 10 days of LPG.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, IOCL executive director…
