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NTA panel likely to focus on lack of cadre, in-house expertise
The NTA's shift to pen-paper exams like NEET-UG has raised concerns, deviating from its online testing focus. The involvement of TCS, challenges with pen-paper exams, and the UGC-NET's transition to a paper format have impacted the testing body's operations.
Manipur: 55 sensitive zones identified in the state
Union home minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting last Monday to review the security situation in Manipur and sought to increase the strategic deployment of central forces to restore peace in the state. Meanwhile, rearrangement of security forces is being opposed in some places. The Hill Tribal Council in a statement said the proposal to deploy BSF at the Tengnoupal district should be condemned and withdrawn immediately for the sake of peace and harmony in the area.
No construction shall start in proposed Maa Kamakhya Temple Access Corridor until IIT clearance: Assam govt to Gauhati HC
The Assam government informed the Gauhati High Court that no construction will commence in the proposed 'Maa Kamakhya Temple Access Corridor' until necessary clearances are obtained from IIT Guwahati and other relevant agencies. This statement came in response to a writ petition challenging the project, citing potential ecological risks from extensive demolition and reconstruction.
Assam: Heavy rainfall batters Guwahati, normal life disrupted
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a week-long forecast predicting continuous rainfall in Guwahati.
Assam floods impact over 161,000 people across 15 districts; Karimganj suffers most
The recent heavy rainfall in Assam has impacted more than 161,000 people in 15 districts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the floods have resulted in the loss of 26 lives. Karimganj district is one of the worst affected, with over ...
Assam STF arrests Manipur resident, seizes drone batteries & cash
Assam police Special Task Force (STF) arrested Khaigoulen Kipgen from Manipur at the Sonapur Toll Gate in Guwahati, recovering suspected drone batteries, cash, and other items. The arrest is linked to intelligence suggesting a Manipur-based banned organization was procuring equipment for potential sabotage activities. Kipgen, who was traveling with two minors, had ten TB30 intelligent flight batteries, Rs 3.40 lakh in cash, shoes, and a mobile handset. The STF is investigating further, suspecting Kipgen's association with a banned militant group.
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Stocks in news: Bajaj Finance, Kronox Lab, IDBI Bank, Dr Reddy's, Godawari Power, Jubilant Pharmova
Domestic markets navigated a volatile week, ending near all-time highs. Bajaj Finance filed for a Rs 7,000 crore IPO, Kronox Lab to debut with 30% premium, Godawari Power eyes share buyback, Dr Reddy's unit gets FDA observations, and Jubilant Pharmova faces FDA scrutiny.
Tripura: Bangladeshi smuggler killed as BSF troopers open fire
BSF officials said that during routine patrolling at Kalamchera along the India-Bangladesh border, the Indian border guards challenged a group of men, who were trying to smuggle goods from the Indian side, but did not pay any heed and instead, got aggressive and tried to encircle a BSF personnel with an intent to assault him and snatch his personal weapon.
IIM Guwahati to soon be a reality, to be mentored by IIM Ahmedabad
Guwahati: Assam will soon get an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) with IIM Ahmedabad mentoring the new IIM in Guwahati. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who previously advocated for this, announced the approval and highlighted the collaboration of premier institutes in transforming Assam into an educational hub.
Assam flood: 6 lakh people affected in 10 districts
Nagaon remained the worst-hit district with over 2.79 affected population, followed by Hojai (1,26,813 affected population) and Cachar (1,12,265).
Influx from Myanmar continues; 1,430 Myanmarese take shelter in Mizoram in past 10 days
There is renewed clashes between the army and 'pro-democratic forces in Myanmar. A senior official in Mizoram said that on Friday and Saturday around 40 Myanmarese nationals including women and children crossed the India-Myanmar border. They took shelter in Mizoram's Saitual and Champhai districts.
Numaligarh Refinery, Oil India setting up several compressed bio-gas plants in north east
Collaboration with Urban Local bodies for municipal solid waste collection has been initiated, said C&MD, OIL and Chairman NRL Dr. Ranjit Rath while speaking as at the Technical Symposium on ‘Creating Wealth from Waste: Role of Startup and New Enterprises’ organized by Pollution Control Board of Assam in Guwahati.
Manipur: Demand for replacement of minister alleging absence
As many as nine fora have submitted a memorandum addressed to Chief minister N Biren Singh. Manipur is under the grip of ethnic violence since May 3 last year.
Manipur: Security forces nab three armed cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba)
At least 220 people have been killed, 1,500 injured and 60,000 displaced since violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities on May 3 last year.
Arunchal forged ID case: State Human Rights Commission registers complaint
Rita Chakma filed a complaint of forgery and cheating committed by Drishyamuni Chakma with respect to his forged voter ID bearing No. UBV2587045 from 3-Avoipur village under 49 Diyun-Bordumsa constituency, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh and staying in Arunachal Pradesh without taking Inner Line Permits (ILP) in violation of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.
Child marriage case: Assam police arrest eight, including a Kazi
A senior police officer who does not want to be named said, “The function took place at the Kabariband village under Patharkandi police station in Karimganj on Monday, police got the information and launched. These people were arrested, and the girl was rescued”.
Stellar debut: Veritaas Advertising lists at 141% premium on NSE SME platform
Veritaas Advertising stock debuts on NSE SME platform with a 141% premium. The oversubscribed IPO will fund new police booths, Pole Kiosks, and general corporate purposes. The company offers advertising services in multiple cities and forecasts the Indian advertising market to reach Rs 1.41 lakh crore by 2028. It reported revenues of Rs 9.
Manipur: Heart of Imphal comes to a standstill following 24-hour total shutdown call
This shutdown, effective from Monday midnight until Tuesday midnight, has paralyzed business activities, further exacerbating the ongoing ethnic conflict.
Manipur: Labourer from Jharkhand killed, two others injured by unidentified assailants
A police official said that the assailants pulled out the three labourers of a construction company from their rented accommodation and shot them dead on the spot.
Veritaas Advertising IPO opens today: Check issue size, price band, GMP and other details
Veritaas Advertising IPO GMP: Veritaas Advertising SME IPO opens to raise Rs 8.5 crore, offering shares at Rs 109-114. Proceeds to fund capital expenditure, lead managed by Horizon Management.
Assam STF questions maulvi In IIT Guwahati student's ISIS links case
Tauseef Ali Farooqui, a student of IIT Guwahati, was recently arrested after a social media post claimed that he joined terror organization. The biotechnology was a frequent visitor to a mosque in north Guwahati
IIT Guwahati strengthens international collaboration with universities in Canada and Japan
The partnerships were solidified during the Japan-NER Bioeconomic Technology Cooperation Symposium 2024 (JNBTCS-2024) hosted by IIT Guwahati.
Manipur ethnic clashes: Mass burial of around 87 bodies held amid prohibitory orders at Churachandpur
The mass burial of around 87 bodies was held amid prohibitory orders on Wednesday at Churachandpur, the epicentre of the ethnic clashes. Funeral service was held for the bodies which were flown in from the morgues in Imphal. Most of the deceased were from the Kuki-Zo tribes.
CBI chief Praveen Sood in Guwahati to take stock of Manipur investigations
There are over 17 cases which CBI is investigating in the Manipur violence which broke out on May 3. On December 9, the Central Bureau of Investigation filed chargesheet against nine accused before the special judge of CBI Court at Guwahati in an ongoing investigation of a case.
At least nine injured after firing incident by miscreants in Imphal
A senior police officer, who did not want to be named, told ET, “There were gunshots fired at around 9:10am. While six people are admitted at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, three are in a private hospital. One person was airlifted to Guwahati for treatment.”
East Tech 2023: First ever mega event showcasing latest defence technologies concludes in Guwahati
The event witnessed huge participation by Industrial Partners from all over the country. The event also marked the beginning of a new era in the field of Defence technology, wherein the defence industries were provided a platform by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army in a first of its kind event taking place in the city which is Gateway to the North-East India.
Review meet for centrally sponsored schemes under RKVY, Krishonnati Yojana held in Guwahati
The meeting was chaired by a four member delegation from New Delhi headed by S.Rukmani, Joint Secretary (M&T), Government of India, Department of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare, New Delhi.
Earthquake tremors of magnitude 4.8 felt in Assam
4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Bangladesh today and its tremors were felt across North eastern region.
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