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Dibrugarh’s 120-year old heritage building to get a fresh lease of lifeSubscriber Only
January 11, 2018 19:43 IST
“We have been entrusted with the responsibility of renovation and reconstruction of the first building of the Berry White Medical School constructed around 1898, and we hope to complete it within the next 15 months,” INTACH Dibrugarh chapter convenor Aradhana Kataki said.
Mamata Banerjee’s NRC remark immature, says Assam Congress chiefSubscriber Only
January 8, 2018 01:29 IST
At a rally in Bibhum district in Bengal, Banerjee had accused the BJP government in the state of trying to evict Bengalis from Assam.
Don’t compromise on insurgency issue: Subramanian Swamy tells Assam govt
January 7, 2018 21:05 IST
During his visit to Tezpur, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy said that any rebel group carrying out subversive activities against the sovereignty of the nation should be eliminated.
Three rhino calves rescued in 2016 Kaziranga floods shifted to Manas National ParkSubscriber Only
January 6, 2018 22:31 IST
“While the three were on Saturday shifted to a pre-release boma in Manas, they will be released to the wild after a period of careful monitoring,” CWRC’s lead veterinarian Panjit Basumatary said.
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal launches free CT Scan service at Majuli
January 3, 2018 18:01 IST
He emphasised on maintaining cleanliness in the health institutions and urged the people to extend full cooperation with the hospital authorities in this regard.
First draft out, final NRC keeps hopes up for manySubscriber Only
January 3, 2018 04:51 IST
Most people whose names have not appeared have said that they look forward to completion of verification and publication of the final draft, the date for which is yet to be fixed.
Assam NRC: Here is how to check if your name is on the listSubscriber Only
January 2, 2018 07:34 IST
Hard copies of the draft NRC will be on display for people to check in the NRC Sewa Kendras (NSK) in respective villages in rural areas and wards in urban areas.
Assam recognises 1.9 crore legal citizens in first National Register of Citizens draft
January 2, 2018 07:30 IST
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also asked the “genuine citizens” who had been left out need not panic as they could still get their names included in the final list.
Assam: NRC first draft hours away, Army on standbySubscriber Only
December 31, 2017 03:53 IST
About 45,000 security personnel including Assam Police and 50 companies of central forces have been deployed, and the Army has been asked to be on standby.
Assam gets rupees 1,250 crore central fund for inland water transport
December 30, 2017 22:52 IST
Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress of the works related to perennial flood and erosion management, dredging of the Brahmaputra and the express highway, the release said.
‘Those left out in draft NRC need not panic’Subscriber Only
December 30, 2017 01:55 IST
Assam is on the edge ahead of the publication of the draft on New Year’s eve and security forces are being deployed in different districts, especially in sensitive pockets.
Ahead of NRC draft publication, massive mobilisation of security forces in Assam
December 29, 2017 15:47 IST
There have been intelligence inputs about possible tension in some parts of the state where names of doubtful citizens could be excluded in the draft list.
Poll results reflect trust on Modi leadership: Assam CM Sonowal congratulates; Himanta tweets in GujaratiSubscriber Only
December 18, 2017 20:34 IST
Sonowal, while congratulating Prime Minister Modi, BJP national president Amit Shah and party workers right up from grass root level for ensuring a comfortable victory of the BJP in the two states also said that India would soon lead the world under Narendra Modi.
Assam worried Citizenship Bill will reduce indigenous people into a minoritySubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 20:23 IST
The Congress party on its part has asked chief minister Sonowal to make his stand clear on the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
Country needs leadership that respects traditional culture: Assam minister Himanta Sarma
December 17, 2017 20:39 IST
"It is now time to develop that organic leadership which is democratic, which respects our rich culture, traditions and which is not based on dynasty," the minister said.
Hardcore NDFB(S) militant killed in encounter in Assam
December 14, 2017 21:51 IST
Two police commandos were also suffered injuries in the encounter.
Train mows down five elephants in AssamSubscriber Only
December 10, 2017 13:22 IST
The five elephants were knocked down by the 15617 Up Guwahati-Naharlagun Express between Balipara and Dhalaibeel stations soon after the train had left Balipara at around 1:20 AM.
Assam government mulls recruiting 4,500 differently-abled persons
December 5, 2017 19:09 IST
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal further asked the Social Welfare Department to prepare a calendar for all the other government departments outlining the selection process for simultaneous recruitment throughout the state.
FIR against Spice mobile for allegedly abusing Tiwa cultureSubscriber Only
November 29, 2017 18:37 IST
In its bid to spice up a promotional campaign, Spice mobile company has landed itself in trouble in Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s controversial remarks: From ‘cancer is divine justice’ to calling Muslim migrants the enemy
November 23, 2017 21:50 IST
This is not the first time that Himanta Biswa Sarma's comments have created a furore among people. Earlier also he had said that BJP differentiates between Hindu and Muslim migrants from Bangladesh.
Himanta Biswa Sarma cancer remark: This is what switching parties does to a person, says P Chidambaram
November 23, 2017 15:58 IST
Health, Education and Finance Minister of Assam and a senior BJP leader, Sarma on Wednesday said that people suffer from life-threatening diseases such as cancer because of sins committed in the past.
Veteran Assamese actor Biju Phukan dies at 70Subscriber Only
November 22, 2017 20:51 IST
Condoling his death, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Assamese cinema has lost a great pillar. His contribution to the growth and development of Assamese cinema will be always remembered.”
Gram Panchayat certificates no proof of citizenship, says SC
November 22, 2017 20:43 IST
A certificate of residency issued by the gram panchayat is not a document of citizenship and is “meaningless” unless supported by some other valid record to make a claim for inclusion in the National Register of Citizenship (NRC), the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said […]
Sarbananda Sonowal govt ‘harassing’ intellectuals, showing ‘dictatorial tendencies’: CongressSubscriber Only
November 19, 2017 05:23 IST
“In a democratic set-up, how can you spread the blame to others for views expressed by a specific person in a public forum? This is blatant misuse of power and an attempt by the government to harass and intimidate its critics,” the Leader of the Opposition said.
Assam AG quits, cites ‘outside interference’Subscriber Only
November 18, 2017 07:05 IST
“I have put in my papers to the government on three grounds. While there was outside interference on my work, I was not allowed to work with full dignity as the AG’s office required. Moreover, the atmosphere in which I was made to work was not congenial,” Choudhury told The Indian Express.
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