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‘Minor confrontation’ between Assam Rifles, NSCN (IM) in Nagaland forest: Army source
January 28, 2023 13:10 IST
According to the ceasefire agreement, the Assam Rifles patrolling team leader “decided to disengage his troops and ensured that the incident did not escalate”, the source said.
Meghalaya: Shillong MP in Cong’s list of 55 candidatesSubscriber Only
January 26, 2023 00:41 IST
Among those who have been fielded by the party are Shillong Lok Sabha MP Vincent Pala, one of only two Lok Sabha MPs from the state and the lone one from the Congress. Pala will be contesting from Sutnga Saipung constituency.
NPP-BJP govt being controlled from Delhi, Guwahati: Mamata Banerjee in MeghalayaSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 08:03 IST
Positing the TMC as the “only alternative” in the state, Mamata Banerjee narrated a list of free services she said the party has delivered in West Bengal.
Indo-Bangla Friendship Pipeline likely to be commissioned in February
January 8, 2023 12:17 IST
The mechanical works of the bilateral project, being funded by India, was completed on December 12 last year, a senior official of NRL told PTI on condition of anonymity.
Amit Shah’s flight diverted to Guwahati due to thick fog in Agartala
January 5, 2023 07:31 IST
"The Jana Viswas Yatra will mark the party's campaign for the next assembly elections and we are happy that the Union Home Minister will flag off both the programmes," Chief Minister Manik Saha told reporters earlier in the day.
Eviction drives in Assam will continue: Himanta Biswa Sarma
December 21, 2022 12:57 IST
Speaking in the assembly during a Zero Hour discussion initiated by Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP government will continue to carry out eviction exercises and "there is no point talking about it".
Assam CM announces a slew of development projects
November 30, 2022 13:59 IST
In the first phase from December 5 foundation stones will be laid for a medical college and the new deputy commissioner's office at Bongaigon
Heavy security deployment, prohibitory orders continue at clash site along Assam-Meghalaya border
November 27, 2022 10:25 IST
An advisory was issued by the Assam Police, asking people to avoid travelling to the neighbouring state following the incident.
Senior Assam bureaucrat arrested for taking bribe
October 29, 2022 14:29 IST
Kisan Kumar Sharma, the joint secretary in the Home and Political Department, was arrested on Friday night while accepting bribes for the renewal of the licence of a security firm, they said
Assam: 3 associated with opening of controversial ‘Miya Museum’ detained
October 26, 2022 10:53 IST
The president of the Miya Parishad M Mohar Ali was picked up from the museum at Dapkabhita in Goalpara district when he was sitting on a dharna, while its general secretary Abdul Baten Sheikh was taken into custody from his residence in Alamganj of Dhubri district on Tuesday night, police said
Assam govt may regulate private madrassas: Education minister
September 21, 2022 13:29 IST
The proposal is making rounds in the wake of the arrests of several madrassa teachers for their alleged links with terror outfits.
Assam: SP among 3 cops suspended over allegations of negligence in 13-yr-old girl’s death caseSubscriber Only
August 13, 2022 00:18 IST
The 13-year-old was found dead on June 11, “hanging” at the home of one Krishna Kamal Baruah, an SSB jawan residing in Dhula, where she was employed as a domestic help.
Over 53 lakh Tricolours sold in Assam as state braces for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
August 10, 2022 12:53 IST
National flags worth more than Rs 16.07 crore have been sold in Assam so far as the state machinery gears up for the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga' programme.
Indigo flight skids off runway in Jorhat, wheels get stuck in outfield
July 29, 2022 10:50 IST
The incident took place of Thursday when the aircraft was taxing out for take off with 98 passengers on board and the flight was cancelled, Indigo said.
Eminent Assam litterateur Atulananda Goswami dies at 87
July 27, 2022 19:14 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, among others, condoled the litterateur's death.
AIUDF to support Yashwant Sinha in presidential election
July 17, 2022 14:49 IST
Sinha is pitted against Droupadi Murmu, the BJP-led NDA nominee, in the race to the top post.
Assam, Arunachal sign pact to resolve border disputeSubscriber Only
July 15, 2022 23:27 IST
The meeting on Friday was the third this year between Chief Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pema Khandu to discuss the vexed border dispute, which dates back to colonial times.
Several injured as hostellers clash at Cotton University
July 2, 2022 18:46 IST
One of the students was seriously injured and was admitted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, a varsity official said.
Assam govt busy serving ‘cocktail-mocktail’ to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs: Cong
June 26, 2022 19:39 IST
Senior Congress leader Ajoy Kumar also took a dig at the central government over the Agnipath scheme, alleging that it will weaken the security mechanism of the country.
Assam TMC open to local alliances with parties aggressively fighting BJP: Ripun Bora
June 25, 2022 19:08 IST
On the possibility of an alliance with the Congress, Bora said the state's largest opposition party is not fighting the BJP in the way it should have.
Himanta’s wife files Rs 100 cr defamation suit against Manish Sisodia
June 22, 2022 21:50 IST
Sisodia, referring to media reports, had told newsmen that while the Assam government procured personal protective equipment kits for Rs 600 each from other companies, Sarma gave urgent supply orders to the firms of his wife and son's business partners for Rs 990 apiece.
Assam: BJP wins all 26 seats in Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council polls, PM Modi says ‘historic mandate’Subscriber Only
June 13, 2022 10:16 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote: ”Historic results in Karbi Anglong! I thank the people for their continuous faith in BJP and assure them that we will keep working for Assam's progress. The efforts of BJP karyakartas have been outstanding. Kudos to them.”
Assam: Sec 144 in three districts after protest over ex-BJP leaders’ comments against Prophet MohammadSubscriber Only
June 13, 2022 07:26 IST
One rally over the remarks against Prophet Mohammad had been held in the Cachar district on Friday. The police said Section 144 was imposed in view of the 'emerging law and order situation'.
Border dispute between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam likely to be resolved by 2023: Amit ShahSubscriber Only
May 21, 2022 21:45 IST
The Union home minister is in Arunachal Pradesh on a two-day visit to inaugurate a slew of development projects.
NRC coordinator files complaint: Hajela put national security at riskSubscriber Only
May 21, 2022 08:26 IST
HD Sarma alleged that the former Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC) coordinator Prateek Hajela “facilitated entry of names of ineligible persons into the NRC” by intentionally avoiding “mandatory quality checks”.
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