Two recent incidents in Pathsala, Bajali district of Assam, involving a daylight cash snatching and a rash driving accident, have prompted concerns over public and road safety. Both events were recorded on CCTV.
In the latest occurrence, individuals on a motorcycle allegedly snatched Rs 5.40 lakh in cash from a man outside an HDFC Bank branch.
Indian Oil Corporation’s Digboi Refinery launched IndianOil Arogyam 2.0 on Wednesday, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to offer doorstep healthcare services to 24 villages through two Mobile Medical Units (MMUs). The MMUs were flagged off by Executive Director and Refinery Head Rahul Prashant, in the presence of Chief General Manager (Projects) N. Vinod and senior refinery officials.
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar stated on Thursday that the central government aims to eliminate child marriages across India by 2030. She noted that a target has been set to reduce reported cases of child marriage by 10 per cent by 2026.
Additionally, Rahatkar informed the media that Tripura will form internal and external Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) committees to address related concerns.
Non-camp internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Churachandpur district have submitted a memorandum to Manipur Chief Secretary P. K. Goel through Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, urging the state government to lift the suspension of monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) assistance and implement a transparent rehabilitation policy.
The submission took place on Thursday, with dozens of displaced individuals gathering outside the Mini Secretariat to present their demands.
The Assam government on January 31, 2026, encouraged farmers to increase maize cultivation in response to growing demand from the ethanol industry and the potential for increased income. During the Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, the government assured continued support through Minimum Support Price (MSP) incentives.
The topic was raised following allegations by Congress MLA Mohibur Rahman concerning inadequate support for farmers.
An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Kaliabor, Assam, has resulted in the complete loss of a local pig farmer’s livestock. Lohit Saikia, a resident of Dalgan Borpeta Doloni in Kaliabor, had established a commercial pig farm aiming to build a sustainable operation. The highly contagious disease has wiped out his entire stock, causing a financial loss of Rs 20 lakh.
Four land rights activists from Assam, including Pranab Doley, have been granted bail by a court, according to the Bhumi Adhikar Joutha Sangram Samity (Joint Struggle Committee for Land Rights). The other activists released on bail are Bijit Kutum, Bhaskar Saikia and Rajeev Pegu. The committee stated that the court’s decision had strengthened its determination regarding the case.
Tripura Health Secretary Kiran Gitte dismissed allegations of a question paper leak in the Community Health Officer (CHO) recruitment examination on Thursday. He affirmed that the exam was conducted fairly and transparently, with sufficient safeguards implemented. Speaking at a press conference, Gitte stated that the allegations had no factual basis.
Football Club Raengdai from Manipur achieved a historic 1-0 win against the Indian Navy Football Team on Thursday during their debut in the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup Group D Imphal-leg at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. The match’s only goal was scored in the second half by substitute Amarjit, wearing number 11, securing FC Raengdai’s first-ever goal and victory in the tournament.
According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu is the fourth wealthiest chief minister in India and the richest in the Northeast region, with declared assets amounting to Rs 332.56 crore. The report analysed the self-sworn election affidavits of all 31 sitting chief ministers from 28 states.
It further reveals that 45% of these chief ministers have declared pending criminal cases. The findings provide insight into the financial and criminal background of India’s top state leaders.