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27 Apr

Sacred Buddha Idols Stolen in Dirang, Locals Demand Swift Action

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Several small Buddha statues were stolen by miscreants from the prayer wheel shed of Thupsung Dargye Ling Monastery in West Kameng district on Saturday morning, leaving the local community shocked. According to reports, at least 20 Buddha statues have gone missing. Jikmey Rinpoche of the monastery stated that he had noticed for months that some statues were gradually disappearing. However, he suggested that the thefts might have been committed out of ignorance. “These statues are placed for people to seek peace and offer prayers. They are not antiques,” he said, adding that the act is unacceptable regardless of the intent.…

27 Apr

Yupia Court Awards Death Penalty in POCSO Case, Calls Crime ‘Rarest of Rare’

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A special POCSO court in Yupia has sentenced a 44-year-old man to death for repeatedly raping his minor relative in 2019, calling the offence a “rarest of rare” case involving a grave breach of trust. Special Judge (POCSO) Dr. Hirendra Kashyap convicted Lakang Tallang under Sections 376(2)(f) and 506 of the IPC, along with Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court held that the accused, being the victim’s maternal uncle, abused his position of trust to commit aggravated penetrative sexual assault. According to the prosecution, led by Special Public Prosecutor Kagam Bagra, the…

27 Apr

Indian Army Hosts Mega Veterans Rally to Strengthen Ties with Ex-Servicemen

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In close collaboration with the State and District Administrations of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the Spearhead Division of Spearcorps organized a massive Veterans Rally on April 26, 2026. Over 1,500 veterans, Veer Naris, active troops, Next of Kin (NOKs), and dependents participated in the ceremony, demonstrating the close ties between the military and its veteran community. Reaching out to veterans and addressing important issues, such as irregular pension disbursements, land and legal issues, and other difficulties experienced by veterans and their families, was the main goal of the demonstration. As the Chief Guest, Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd), the Hon'ble…

26 Apr

Vote Counting Preparedness: Training Session Held in Guwahati

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In order to ensure the smooth conduct of the vote counting process for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026, a training programme for the District Election Officers, Returning Officers, and Election officers was held at Hotel Radisson Blu in Guwahati. Organised under the aegis of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, the programme covered detailed planning and various aspects of implementation of the counting process, in line with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, Anurag Goel, along with the Additional Chief Electoral Officer and Joint Chief Electoral Officers, attended the programme…

26 Apr

Centre-Funded Projects in Tripura Assessed by DoNER Secretary

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Secretary of the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER), Sanjay Jaju, visited the archaeological and tourist site of Unakoti at Kailashahar on Saturday. During his visit, Jaju explored the magnificent rock-cut sculptures and architectural carvings on the hills. He also reviewed the initiatives taken to enhance the site's tourist appeal and enquired about the ongoing works being carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India. Speaking on the occasion, Jaju said his three-day visit to Tripura is aimed at reviewing the ongoing and completed projects funded by the central government. He was accompanied by Director of DONER, Vivek Goyal,…

25 Apr

Mali Rocked by Unprecedented Coordinated Assaults Targeting Capital and Northern Strongholds

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Mali’s military-led government is facing one of its most severe security challenges to date following a series of highly synchronized attacks launched by armed groups across the country on Saturday morning. The assault began around 6:00 AM local time with heavy gunfire and explosions rocking the Kati military base—the residence of junta leader General Assimi Goïta—and the Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako. Witnesses reported that the residence of Defense Minister Sadio Camara was destroyed during the shelling, while commercial flights were abruptly canceled as Russian-backed Africa Corps mercenaries engaged in fierce urban combat to repel the infiltrators near the…

25 Apr

‘Bnei Menashe’ Community Shifts Base from Northeast India to Israel

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Israel has launched 'Operation Bodies of Dawn’ to dislocate the members of the 'Bnei Menashe’ community from Northeast India to Tel Aviv. Around 250 people from Manipur were lifted in the first phase of the operation, and thousands more will be airlifted in the forthcoming times. In 2025, the Benjamin Netanyahu government blazoned an action to fund the immigration of around 4,600 members of the community from India. Over the past two decades, nearly 5,000 people have formerly migrated to Israel, as per the reports. Following this, on April 23, under the first phase of 'Operation Bodies of Dawn,' around…

25 Apr

Twin Success for Forces: ULFA-I Cadres Nabbed, NSCN(IM) Member Surrenders

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In a common operation, security forces restrained three configurations of the banned ULFA- I in Nagaland’s Mon quarter on Friday night.The three configurations have been linked as tone- nominated Lieutenant Gajendra Asom( 35) from Tezpur in Assam, tone- nominated Lance Corporal Brojen Asom( 27) from Jorhat quarter, and tone- nominated Sergeant Puhor Asom( 26) from Golaghat district.According to police sources, the configurations were active in the Phomching area and were moving towards Shangnyu vill when they were nabbed. “Gajendra Asom had joined the outfit in 2011, while Brojen Asom and Puhor Asom joined in 2022 and 2019 independently. They were…

25 Apr

Chinmaya Mission dedicates Maa Soundarya Chinmayi Mandir to people of Tripura

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Marking 75 years of its global journey, Chinmaya Mission on Tuesday dedicated the Maa Soundarya Chinmayi Mandir in Agartala to the people of Tripura, positioning the temple as a centre for spiritual learning, cultural engagement and community welfare. Inspired by the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya and Swami Chinmayananda, the temple has been established as part of the year-long Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav celebrations commemorating 75 years of the Mission. The initiative aims to promote spiritual reflection while spreading the wisdom of Soundaryalahari among the wider community. Alongside the temple project, the Mission has also launched a free school for underprivileged children…

25 Apr

Northeast’s expanding literary economy on display as Byatikram Group launches five books by Dr. Seema Kashyap

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The growing influence of the cultural and literary economy in Guwahati was reflected at a major book launch event organised by the Byatikram Group, where five books by author Dr. Seema Kashyap were unveiled before an audience comprising leading figures from academia, literature, media and the entertainment sector. The books — “Shunya Theke Shikhare” (Bengali translation), “Rosona Samaghra”, “Zubeen Garg: Ek Aastito” (Hindi translation), “Ami Zubeen Bolchi” (Bengali translation), and “30 Dinot Xoloni Korok Apunar Jibon” — underline the increasing market demand for regional-language publications, motivational literature and personality-driven narratives in Northeast India’s publishing sector. The event attracted prominent personalities…