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Assam Govt committed to provide safety to people of all faiths: Sarbanand Sonowal
January 22, 2017 14:04 IST
He also urged the people belonging to all sections to work together to strengthen the greater Assamese society.
Nagaland civic polls: 72 more withdraw following boycott threatSubscriber Only
January 18, 2017 01:34 IST
Naga Hoho, the apex body of Naga tribes has called for a boycott of the election to protest against 33 per cent reservation for women in the election.
Tea factory that was Assam’s first film studio to become a heritage propertySubscriber Only
January 17, 2017 21:09 IST
The tea garden, which had passed on to the state-owned Assam Tea Corporation (ATC) is not in good shape, and the original tea factory that Agarwala had converted into a make-shift film studio in 1933 is also in a dilapidated condition.
Assam set to launch home-stay scheme to tap rural tourism
January 8, 2017 10:49 IST
The scheme will be implemented by the state government's tourism department through Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) at an estimated cost of Rs 16.29 crore.
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal wants a rail link to Majuli island, his constituencySubscriber Only
January 5, 2017 19:46 IST
Chief minister Sonowal in his letter requested MoS Gohain to ensure undertake a survey work followed by immediate execution of a project to put both Majuli and Barpeta on the railway map.
Non-bailable warrant against Meghalaya MLA accused of raping minorSubscriber Only
January 7, 2017 09:37 IST
The legislator has been booked under several Sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act.
Epicentre in Tripura: One dead, 5 injured as 5.7 magnitude quake rocks NortheastSubscriber Only
January 4, 2017 02:16 IST
The earthquake, which was felt for about five to six seconds, occurred at 2:39 PM, and had its epicentre in Dhalai district of Tripura, close to Mizoram and the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.
Demonetisation: Assam tea labourer commits suicideSubscriber Only
January 2, 2017 23:53 IST
Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police Gautam Bora said there was no specific complaint that the said tea labourer had killed himself because of demonetisation.
Assam: Grenade hurled at Union Minister Rajen Gohain’s house, didn’t go off
December 29, 2016 12:02 IST
A police official said that eye witnesses had claimed that two motorcycle-borne miscreants hurled the grenade post midnight at the house of Gohain.
Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu inaugurates 6th ALG in Tuting, 30 km from China borderSubscriber Only
December 29, 2016 03:58 IST
Chief minister Khandu also announced that the Pasighat ALG would soon be the first ALG in the state to have a civilian terminal, and Air India would soon introduce a flight to Pasighat. “
25 new units with Rs 5000 cr investments coming up in Assam: PatowarySubscriber Only
December 28, 2016 17:10 IST
Chandra Mohan Patowary said the improved law and order situation coupled with stability, good governance and steps taken under “ease of doing business” had attracted these investors to Assam.
Centenary celebrations of Assam literary body starts with hoisting of 1 lakh flagsSubscriber Only
December 28, 2016 03:41 IST
Preparations for the five-day centenary year session have been marred by several controversies, with the general secretary being accused of indulging in a series of irregularities.
Rajnath Singh warns rebelsSubscriber Only
December 27, 2016 03:30 IST
“The Centre will take all necessary constitutional, administrative and legislative measures as laid down in Clause 6 of the Assam Accord,” Singh said at a BJP meeting.
Woman trampled to death by wild elephants in GuwahatiSubscriber Only
December 25, 2016 21:18 IST
The woman, identified as Shalini Chhetri, a resident of Batahghuli in the Panjabari area of the city did not return home after she had gone to the Amchang WLS to fetch grass for her goats on Saturay morning.
Kiren Rijiju asks AP government to hold independent inquiry on engineering student’s death in Rajasthan
December 24, 2016 18:39 IST
Rijiju gave direction to state CM Khandu and Food and Civil Supplies Parliamentary Secretary Markio Tado and sought a report in the matter during a meeting
Arunachal to get Rs 150-200 crore for science and technology
December 24, 2016 00:25 IST
The Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Science said his visit to the Himalayan state was "meaningful, fruitful" and that he gained a firsthand experience
I-T dept recovers Rs 2.3 crore from Assam businessman in new currency notes
December 23, 2016 12:30 IST
Amulya Das was in the business of gutkha and pan masala even though they are banned.
Former Congress minister Robin Bordoloi joins BJPSubscriber Only
December 21, 2016 17:54 IST
“I want to do something worthwhile for the state and the country,” Bardoloi said.
Four held after Assam MLA gets ULFA extortion callSubscriber Only
December 20, 2016 20:51 IST
While ex-minister Brahma lodged an FIR at the Dhaligaon police station in Chirang district in western Assam on Monday, an operation carried out by the police led to the arrest of four persons.
Guwahati: Theft accused found hanging in police lock-upSubscriber Only
December 20, 2016 18:37 IST
He was found hanging in the toilet attached to the police station lock-up early Tuesday morning.
Seven elephants killed by trains in 12 days: Assam to set up 24×7 control roomsSubscriber Only
December 18, 2016 20:52 IST
Experts have also asked the government to make a fresh assessment of elephant corridors in view of increasing deaths and human-elephant in recent times.
Assam: Former Congress MLA Membor Gogoi dies
December 17, 2016 20:15 IST
Gogoi did not contest the 2016 elections due to ill-health and his daughter-in-law contested as Congress candidate from the constituency but she lost the polls.
Assam minister calls for united stand against Bangladeshi aggressionSubscriber Only
December 17, 2016 05:22 IST
Earlier, speaking in the round-table, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said protecting the land of indigenous communities was a top priority of his government.
Assam: 12-hour bandh paralyses normal life in Barak Valley
December 16, 2016 19:46 IST
All shops and business establishments remained closed while vehicular traffic were off roads in the Valley's three districts - Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi, officials said
Assam govt issues guidelines for CM Sarbananda Sonowal security
December 15, 2016 20:03 IST
During the visit of the Chief Minister to any district, the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police should personally administer all arrangements of accommodation and required facilities.
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