Narcotics addiction is the most potent threat to the youth of Northeast. To combat drug addiction, WATO Trust, based in Pune and run by Dr Yogita Karache launched Project Bramhastra where sports is employed to wean away the youth from the scourge of drugs addiction.
Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia wrote a letter to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, urging a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Saikia requested a coroner's inquiry into the death of Garg.
According to an official release, the incident occurred when armed cadres of NSCN-K (Rebel) abducted two labourers from a construction site at Laho village on October 18. Acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles columns were swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search and res
"If we cannot bring the 40 lakh people of the tea community into the mainstream of the society, Assam as a whole will never progress. Therefore, we are continuously working towards this goal," the Chief Minister said.
The event aimed to promote bird monitoring, raise conservation awareness, and encourage participation among local communities, with a special focus on engaging women forest staff and the younger generation.
The event also featured a special lecture on "Judicial Professionalism, Etiquette and Expectations from Judicial Officers" delivered by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
Assam is gearing up to celebrate Diwali and Kali Puja festival, and many organisers have decided to dedicate this year's Kali Puja and Diwali to noted singer Zubeen Garg who drowned in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival.
Based on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles conducted a search operation on 17 October 2025 in the general area of Farlui Road, Ruantlang, Champhai, Mizoram.
Assam Rifles, in conjunction with Manipur Police and Indian Army, recovered weapons and war-like stores during an intelligence-based operation in Manipur, a release said.