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Assam anti-CAA violence: NIA court clears Akhil Gogoi of charges in one caseSubscriber Only
June 22, 2021 17:08 IST
Akhil Gogoi was booked by the NIA on charges of sedition and under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for his involvement in the anti-CAA movement.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
Assam proposes two-child norm to avail of govt schemesSubscriber Only
June 20, 2021 05:47 IST
AFTER BARRING those with more than two children from government jobs and from contesting local elections, the Assam government proposes to extend its two-child policy for availing benefits under specific schemes funded by the state.
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Assam proposes two-child norm to avail of govt schemesSubscriber Only
June 19, 2021 15:28 IST
The proposed population control policy will, however, not be applicable in all the schemes in Assam immediately as many of the benefits are offered by the central government, Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference here.
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Four-time Assam Congress MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi resigns, to join BJPSubscriber Only
June 18, 2021 11:59 IST
Congress, meanwhile, suspended him from its primary membership for “anti-party activities”.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021
Assam gangrape-murder accused tried to flee; shot, injured: PoliceSubscriber Only
June 17, 2021 12:15 IST
Police said that one of the accused took the policemen to a spot on the pretext of recovering a mobile phone and tried to attack them using a machete which was hidden there.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021
Teenage girls found hanging in Assam were raped, killed, say policeSubscriber Only
June 16, 2021 03:05 IST
Kokrajhar SP Thube Prateek Vijay Kumar told The Indian Express that the post-mortem report is yet to come out. But, he added, the seven people arrested in the case have “confessed” to raping the girls — aged 14 and 16 — and killing them.
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
Teen girls found hanging in Assam were raped, killed: PoliceSubscriber Only
June 15, 2021 22:16 IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who had visited the families Sunday and directed the state police to conduct an expeditious investigation into the case, tweeted Tuesday that the case was solved.
Tue, Jun 15, 2021
2 girls found dead in Assam, CM steps in to order probeSubscriber Only
June 14, 2021 02:52 IST
The family of the girls, who were aged 14 and 16 and found hanging from a tree, has alleged that they were murdered.
Mon, Jun 14, 2021
Assam: Two minor girls found hanging from tree; five detainedSubscriber Only
June 13, 2021 15:13 IST
“Prima facie it appears to be a case of suicide but we are investigating all aspects. If it was a suicide, we will find the cause for the same and if it was a murder, we will nab the perpetrators soon," said Thube Prateek Vijay Kumar, SP of Kokrajhar.
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
Assam: Man drowns while trying to escape crackdown on gambling eventSubscriber Only
June 11, 2021 03:42 IST
Following his death, a mob pelted stones and ransacked the local police station and a hospital late on Wednesday night over excess police action.
Fri, Jun 11, 2021
Adopt family planning: Assam CM to ‘immigrant Muslims’ in stateSubscriber Only
June 11, 2021 02:42 IST
Speaking in the context of the recent eviction of unauthorised settlers, Sarma said those criticising his government should instead think of “how to practice small family size”.
Fri, Jun 11, 2021
Assam govt announces price cap for Covid treatment in private hospitalsSubscriber Only
June 04, 2021 19:56 IST
In super-speciality hospitals, Mahanta said the price cap for a bed in a general ward would be Rs 5,000 per day, in a shared cabin Rs 6,500 per day, in ICU without ventilator Rs 10,000 per day and in ICU with ventilator, Rs 15,000 per day.
Fri, Jun 04, 2021
1st GST GoM meet: Talks on ‘tax cuts for benefit of people’Subscriber Only
June 04, 2021 03:30 IST
The GoM was formed after the states and Centre had differing views on the reduction in tax rates for these items in the 43rd GST Council meeting on May 28.
Fri, Jun 04, 2021
Assam doctor assaulted by kin of deceased Covid patient; 24 heldSubscriber Only
June 02, 2021 10:29 IST
Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association’s Assam unit Wednesday called on all doctors in the state to abstain from outdoor patient services as a token protest.
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
5 trapped after explosion in Meghalaya mineSubscriber Only
June 01, 2021 04:10 IST
Jagpal Singh Dhanoa, SP of EJH district, said, “The main culprit, according to the eyewitnesses is the ‘sordar’ Nizam Ali, who did nothing to rescue the trapped labourers. Rather, Ali threatened the survivors with dire consequences and chased them away from the mining site.”
Tue, Jun 01, 2021Assam announces Rs 3,500 per month, other assistance for children orphaned by CovidSubscriber Only
May 29, 2021 20:12 IST
The scheme also promises assistance towards marriage of young women who have lost their parents to Covid, including a one-time financial package, one tola of gold and an amount of Rs 50,000
Sat, May 29, 2021
Assam MLA Leho Ram Boro dies of Covid-19Subscriber Only
May 29, 2021 12:42 IST
Leho Ram Boro is the second legislator in Assam to die due to reason related to Covid. On Wednesday, Majendra Narzary, who represented Gossaigaon assembly constituency, died of post-Covid complications.
Sat, May 29, 2021
Assam government announces wage hike for tea garden labourersSubscriber Only
May 28, 2021 22:45 IST
Tea garden workers will get the increased wage with retrospective effect from February 23, the statement added.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Assam: Man lynched on suspicion of witchcraft, five arrestedSubscriber Only
May 25, 2021 14:26 IST
The man was cornered by 150 people who began thrashing him over allegations of him practicing black magic and witchcraft.
Wed, May 26, 2021
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Govt, ULFA should create atmosphere for talksSubscriber Only
May 25, 2021 03:58 IST
The CM also informed the House that the government is on the way to sign a peace and development accord with outfits in Karbi Anglong district in line with the signing of the Bodo Accord in January 2020.
Tue, May 25, 2021
Seven ‘top’ DNLA militants killed in Assam’s Karbi AnglongSubscriber Only
May 24, 2021 02:00 IST
A large cache of arms have also been recovered during the encounter.
Mon, May 24, 2021
Assam: ULFA-I announces release of ONGC employee after CM Sarma’s appealSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 20:27 IST
In April, three employees of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) were kidnapped by the ULFA-I from Assam’s Sivasagar district.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Who is Erendro Leichombam, Manipur activist facing NSA caseSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 03:57 IST
In July last year, a sedition case was filed against Erendro over a Facebook comment on a picture of Sanajaoba Leishemba, then newly elected Rajya Sabha MP, greeting Home Minister Amit Shah.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Journalist, activist booked under NSA for posts on Manipur BJP chief’s deathSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 05:46 IST
The duo was arrested Thursday. Both the accused had said after Singh’s death that cow urine and dung were not cures for Covid-19.
Tue, May 18, 2021
ULFA-I announces three-month ceasefire citing Covid pandemicSubscriber Only
May 15, 2021 19:49 IST
The development comes close on the heels of two kidnappings by the outfit and a grenade blast killing two, for which the militant organisation is suspected.
Sun, May 16, 2021Journalism of Courage
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