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  • 1,500 trucks stranded on Assam-Manipur border amid security concerns

    1,500 trucks stranded on Assam-Manipur border amid security concerns

    Tension escalated along the Assam-Manipur border on January 31, 2026, as approximately 1,500 truck and tanker drivers protested at Jiribam police station. The protest followed security forces dispatching only one convoy instead of the two that had been requested, resulting in thousands of people being stranded along National Highway 37, the route connecting Imphal to Silchar via Jiribam.

    The drivers demanded enhanced security to allow safe passage along this vital corridor. The situation remains unresolved, with authorities yet to meet the transporters’ demands.

  • BEL invites applications for 2 deputy engineer posts in 2026

    BEL invites applications for 2 deputy engineer posts in 2026

    Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Deputy Engineers in Electronics in 2026. There are two vacancies available for the position of Deputy Engineer. The required qualification is a B.E. or B.Tech degree.

    The post BEL Recruitment 2026 : Apply for Deputy Engineer posts appeared first on NorthEast Now.

  • At least 60 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Assam’s Dima Hasao

    At least 60 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Assam’s Dima Hasao

    At least 60 individuals from Lasang village near Mahur in Assam’s Dima Hasao district have been hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning. All affected persons are currently receiving treatment at various health centres.

    Sources report that the villagers consumed pork during a funeral programme held in the village on Saturday.

  • NEHU Shillong invites applications for research associate posts in 2026

    NEHU Shillong invites applications for research associate posts in 2026

    North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for various research-based positions in 2026. The recruitment is for the post of Research Associate in a Department of Biotechnology, Government of India funded research project titled “Ethno-microbiology”.

  • Assam faces flood devastation despite Rs 18,000 crore mission

    Assam faces flood devastation despite Rs 18,000 crore mission

    Areas of Nazira and Charaideo in upper Assam are currently experiencing significant flood damage. The flooding has resulted in the destruction of homes, submergence of agricultural land, loss of livestock, and disruption of livelihoods. Many families have lost years of savings and possessions in a matter of days. As of January 31, 2026, the situation remains serious with widespread impact. Despite the Rs 18,000 crore mission aimed at creating a flood-free Assam, questions remain about the effectiveness of flood management and prevention measures in the state.

  • SPMCIL invites applications for manager and deputy CVO positions in 2026

    SPMCIL invites applications for manager and deputy CVO positions in 2026

    Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has invited applications for various managerial posts in 2026. Eligible candidates may apply for the positions of Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) and Managers.

    Available posts include:

    • Deputy CVO: 1 vacancy
  • Assam floods claim 102 lives, 112,000 remain affected in seven districts

    Assam floods claim 102 lives, 112,000 remain affected in seven districts

    The death toll from floods in Assam has increased to 102, with approximately 112,000 people still affected across seven districts, according to the latest assessment by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on August 11.

    Currently, 47 relief camps are housing 7,982 individuals who have been displaced by the flooding. Floodwaters continue to affect 25 revenue circles in the region.

  • Indbank invites applications for 15 positions in 2026

    Indbank invites applications for 15 positions in 2026

    Indbank Merchant Banking Services Limited has announced the recruitment of 15 vacant positions for 2026. Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the posts of Relationship Manager, Dealer for Stock Broking Terminals, and Merchant Banking Head Executive Vice President. Applications are open for these career opportunities at Indbank.

  • 12-hour bandh in Dhemaji disrupts life over Assam-Arunachal border firing

    12-hour bandh in Dhemaji disrupts life over Assam-Arunachal border firing

    The Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), alongside several other organisations, organised a 12-hour bandh in Dhemaji on Wednesday to protest the reported firing on 11 villagers from Assam by assailants from Arunachal Pradesh. The shutdown, which lasted from 6 am to 6 pm, disrupted normal life and affected road connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

  • Man convicted for 2013 murder of wife in Manipur

    Man convicted for 2013 murder of wife in Manipur

    A local court in Imphal convicted 58-year-old Md. Abdul Halim on Tuesday for the murder of his wife in 2013. The crime occurred at their rented residence in Golapati Maning Leikai Tangki Makhong, located in Manipur’s Imphal East district. The judgment was delivered following the final arguments on June 24, bringing a conclusion to the lengthy legal proceedings.