Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren jointly addressed a rally in Musaboni block, campaigning for JMM candidate Somesh Chandra Soren in the Ghatshila bypoll. The couple emphasized development, highlighting government initiatives like free electricity and financial aid for women, while urging voters to reject forces opposing Adivasi, Dalit, farmer, and worker welfare.
TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman met Tripura CM Manik Saha to discuss the progress of the Tiprasa accord. Debbarman described the discussions as positive and fruitful, aiming to address socio-political challenges for indigenous communities. This meeting signifies a renewed effort to foster cooperation and expedite the accord’s implementation for Tripura’s benefit.
Authorities in Godda intercepted over 12,000 litres of counterfeit petrol destined for Bihar. The seizure occurred during a police operation near Singhwahini bridge, where drivers abandoned two tankers upon spotting law enforcement. Investigations are ongoing to identify the owners and accomplices involved in this illegal trade of inflammable substances.
Mizoram’s Dampa constituency is gearing up for a by-election on Tuesday, with polling officials receiving final training and parties dispatched to remote border villages. Webcasting will cover most stations, while one will have video-only coverage. Meanwhile, a complaint alleging hate speech by the chief minister against the Chakma community is being forwarded to the Election…
Authorities apprehended three individuals carrying 460 grams of opium near Kali Mandir on the Chatra–Dobhi Main Road. The trio, en route to Bihar, were intercepted during a routine vehicle check. Police identified the arrested as residents of Jharkhand and Bihar, and are actively pursuing other gang members.
Campaigning for Mizoram’s Dampa by-election concluded with grand events and press conferences. The ruling ZPM highlighted development potential, while opposition parties questioned their candidate’s effectiveness. Analysts anticipate a tight race between ZPM and MNF, with the bypoll testing the ruling party’s governance and the opposition’s future prospects.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated a new MPSC office in Tura, Dakopgre, bringing public service recruitment closer to Garo Hills youth. This move eliminates arduous overnight journeys for exams and interviews, with the first MPSC exam scheduled for November 14, 2025.
Gangster Faheem Khan, serving a life sentence for a 1989 murder, will be released from Jamshedpur’s Ghagidih Jail within six weeks. The High Court ordered his release on humanitarian grounds, citing his age and deteriorating health after over two decades of imprisonment. Khan’s son urged youth to shun crime.
