Thousands pay last respect to Tarun Gogoi
Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma tests positive for COVID-19
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 23 (ANI): Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19, Chief Minister Asho
Great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi succumbs to COVID-19 in South Africa
Johannesburg, Nov 23 (PTI) Satish Dhupelia, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has succumbed to coronavirus-related complications here i
Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi stable but remains critical, say GMCH doctors
The health condition of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi remained critical but was stated to be haemodynamically stable on Sunday. T
Meghalaya: East Garo Hills administration to go paperless
The East Garo Hills district administration in Meghalaya has decided to conduct all meetings of the administration in a paperless manner. East Garo Hills DC, Swapnil Temb
Arunachal teachers body urges govt to exempt teachers from poll duty
The Confederation of Service Association of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP) has urged the State government to exempt teachers engaged in teaching students of Class 10 and 12 f
Amur falcons leave Manipur for onward journey to Africa
The Amur falcons (Falcon amurensis) roosting in Manipurs Tamenglong district have left for their onward sojourn to African continent, said a forest official. Kharibam Hit
Meghalaya: Editors Guild expresses concern over charges against Patricia Mukhim, finally
Days after journalist Patricia Mukhim resigned from the Editors Guild of India (EGI), the scribes body now has expressed concern over the criminal charges against Mukhim
Former president of the Gauhati University Post Graduate Students Union (PGSU) Sanjib Talukdar is reportedly suffering from serious psychological issues. Sanjib, who was
Assam yet to get a word on Covid-19 vaccine from Centre
Assam is yet to get any written commitment from the Centre on procurement of Covid-19 vaccine, top official sources in the health departmen
Assam: Congress promises land rights in Bodoland Territorial Council election manifesto
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Ripun Bora said, Congress will be the kingmaker in the polls and no party can form the council without support from the Congres
Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi, who is in critical condition, underwent dialysis on Sunday at Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH). Informing this on Sunday e
Bru re-settlement: Protestors take out rally with Tripura State Rifles firing victims body
People in Kanchanpur took out a rally with the body of Srikanta Das, who was killed at Panisagar during a firing at protestors, who oppose Bru refugees resettlement in No
Assam reports 86 new Covid19 cases, 1 more death
Assam reported 86 new Covid19 cases and 1 more death on Sunday, taking the states positive tally to 2,11,513 and death toll to 974. Confirming the news, Assam health mini
Construction of Indias longest road bridge over Brahmaputra connecting Assam-Meghalaya to begin soon
The proposed 18 Km-long bridge over the Brahmaputra river,connecting Assam with Meghalaya, will be constructed soon, said DoNER Ministry in a tweet on Sunday. It will be
RBI becomes first central bank in the world to reach one million followers on..
New Delhi [India], November 22 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India on Sunday became the first central bank in the world to have more than one
Nagaland reports 103 new COVID19 cases, death toll stands at 53
Nagaland registered 103 new COVID19 cases on Sunday, taking the states positive tally to 10,777. Confirming the news, Nagaland health minister S Pangnyu Phom in his lates
Assam gets first cow hospital in Northeast on Gopashtami
Dibrugarh in Assam gets the first hospital exclusively for treating cows in the Northeast on the occasion of Gopashtami on Sunday. The new hospital situated in the campus
Bru re-settlement row: Death toll in clash over blockade in North Tripura reaches 2
One more person, who was seriously injured during the clash between security personnel and anti-Bru protestors at Panisagar in North Tripura on Saturday, died taking the
Assam woman to contest local polls on BJP ticket in Kerala
Munmi Gogoi, a woman hailing from Assams Lakhimpur district, is all set to contest in the local polls in Kerala on a BJP ticket. Gogoi, who is contesting the local polls
NGT directs states to protect and restore all water bodies
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all states and union territories to designate a nodal agency under respective chief secretaries to identify, protect and re
Assam CM, workers union discuss staff welfare scheme
Assam reviews plan to reopen schools
Fisheries awards dedicated to people of state
Decision to shut all madrassas not a final one, Assam govt tells HC
Clause 6 implementation must to save identity of Assam: Atul Bora
Will comment on BJP alliance after BTC polls, says Hagrama
Lurinjyoti quits as eneral secretary to formally enter politics
US Food and Drug Administration grants approval to Regeneron drug for Covid-19 treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency authorization to the experimental antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to treat Covid-19. US Pr
Indias Covid vaccine Covaxin will be 60% effective, says Bharat Biotech
COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin will be at least 60 per cent effective, vaccine developer Bharat Biotech has said. Sai D Prasad, President of Quality Operations at Bharat Biotec
COVID-19 vaccine distribution faces logistics, supply chain challenges, says ..
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (PTI) Observing that immunisation against Covid-19 involved several challenges, including logistics and supply chain for
Tension running high along Assam-Nagaland border, DC level meeting on November 25 in Jorhat
Tension is running high along the Assam-Nagaland border as several Assam organizations continued to stage a road blockade on the Mariani (Assam)-Mokokchung (Nagaland) roa
India reports less than 50,000 daily Covid-19 cases for 15th consecutive day
India on Sunday reported less than 50,000 single-day Covid-19 cases for the 15th consecutive day, with 45,209 people testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours.
Covid-19: Nepal seeks early availability of vaccines
The Nepali government has sent requests to several countries that are developing Covid-19 vaccines seeking their early availability after they are proven to be effective.
Assam: BPF leaders Biswajit Daimary & Emmanuel Mosahary join BJP in Guwahati
Senior BPF leader and Rajya Sabha MP Biswajit Daimary and party leader and Tamulpur MLA Emmanuel Mosahary on Sunday formally joined the BJP in Guwahati. The two BPF leade
Slight improvement in former Assam CM Tarun Gogois health condition
The health condition of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi, who was put on ventilation support at the Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), has slightly improve
Seven Meghalaya police personnel injured in clash during public hearing in East East Jaintia Hills
Seven police personnel, including a woman constable, were injured on Saturday in a clash with the members of NGOs in Meghalayas East East Jaintia Hills district. The clas
Mizoram forces still inside Assam territory: Police
Mizoram security personnel continue to occupy Assams territory at five locations in Cachar and Karimganj districts, said a top police official. Assam police DIG (Southern
ULFA (I) would come to negotiation table if government talks on core issue: Paresh Baruah
United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) chief Paresh Barua said on Saturday that the proscribed outfit would come to the negotiation table if the government
Assam: Lurinjyoti Gogoi resigns as AASU general secretary
As expected Lurinjyto Gogoi resigned as the general secretary of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) during the ongoing conference of the union at Duliajan. Gogoi is all
Bru re-settlement row: Tripura government orders magisterial inquiry into shooting incident
Tripura government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Panisagar shooting incident after clash between protestors against Bru refugee resettlement and security per
Assam reports 2 more COVID19 deaths, toll rises to 973
Assam reported two more COVID19 deaths on Saturday, taking the death toll to 973. Confirming the news, Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his latest tweet on th
Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogois health deteriorates further, Himanta meets him in GMCH
Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogois health has deteriorated further since afternoon on Saturday and is under mechanical ventilation. Assam health minister Himanta Bi
Mizoram election commission to conduct village council re-polls in Serchhip district
The Mizoram state election commission has decided to hold re-elections to the North Vanlaiphai village council in Serchhip district following a complaint over discrepanci
Former BPF leader Biswajit Daimary resigns from Rajya Sabha, will join BJP on Sunday
Former Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) leader, Biswajit Daimary on Saturday resigned from his post of Rajya Sabha MP. He will formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Journo assault case: HC grants pre-arrest bail to 3 accused
The Gauhati High Court has granted a conditional pre-arrest bail to three persons accused of assaulting journalist Milan Mahanta.
Cracker curbs reduce burn cases during Diwali
Celebrations this Diwali was not only subdued, but much safer thanks to the curbs on crackers in the city. Guwahati recorded a sharp dip in
Dibrugarh Univ ready to conduct SI exam on Sunday
Dibrugarh University, a premier education institute in Assam, is ready to conduct the recruitment test for 597 posts of unarmed sub-inspect
BJP national parliamentary board okays induction of ex-BPF MP
The BJP national parliamentary board on Friday formally approved the joining of former Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) MP in the Rajya Sabha,
Two earthquakes strike Manipur back to back
Two back to back earthquakes of 2.8 and 4.0 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked Manipur on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. A quake of magni
Tripura State Rifles jawans open fire on anti-Bru protestors, one killed in Kanchanpur
Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel on Saturday morning opened fire at people protesting against the resettlement of Bru-Reang refugees in the states Kanchanpur sub-divi
Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board on Saturday issued guidelines for candidates appearing written exam of Sub-Inspector in Assam Police on November 22. Candidates
Assam: Karbi Students Association suspends economic bolckade against Nagaland
The Karbi Students Association (KSA) has suspended the indefinite economic blockade against Nagaland after being assured of a meeting with Assam chief minister, Sarbanand
Cattle smuggling has links with drug trafficking in Meghalaya, claims BSF
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya has claimed that a study on cattle smuggling revealed a link with drug smuggling in the state. The money generated through sm
Over 10 houses gutted in fire in Assam's Jorhat
More than 10 houses gutted after a massive fire broke out in Jorhat's Raja Maidam Road on Saturday.
SBI invites applications for 8,500 vacant posts of apprentice
The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications for recruitment of 8,500 apprentices in various zones for three years. Interested candidates can fill the applicati
Meghalaya government bans garbage burning in West Garo Hills
In view of the rising number of Covid related deaths due to the onset of the winter season, the Meghalaya government has banned burning of garbage in West Garo Hills Dist
Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi continues to be critical, under non-invasive ventilation
Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogois health condition continues to be critical and he is under non-invasive ventilation. GMCH superintendent Abhijit Sarma said he is
ULFA team led by Drishti Rajkhowa underwent training in Pakistan: Report
A seven-member team of proscribed ULFA led by deputy commander-in-chief Drishti Rajkhowa, who recently surrendered before police, was trained in explosives in Pakistan, s
Assam reports 164 new Covid19 cases, 2 more deaths
Assam reported 164 new Covid19 cases and 2 more deaths on Friday, taking the states positive tally to 2,11,204 and death toll to 971. Confirming the news, Assam health mi
CBSE Class 10, 12 examinations will be held for sure
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) secretary Anurag Tripathi on Friday said the Class 10 and 12 examinations under the central board will be held for sure. Tripa
Assam: Child-friendly corner inaugurated at Rangiya Police Station
Bombay High Court judge, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Assam DGP, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta on Friday inaugurated an Assam Police Sishu Mitra Resource Centre, a child-friendly cor
Assam: Devotees gear up to celebrate Chhath Puja in a unique way at Dibrugarh
Unlike previous years, the devotees in Dibrugarh are getting ready to celebrate Chhath Puja in a unique way by performing puja in their own houses by digging small ponds.
Assam: Hardcore ULFA(I) cadre Prantik Asom nabbed in Tinsukia
In a joint operation launched by the troops of Spear Corps of Indian Army and police, a hardcore ULFA(I) cadre was apprehended at Pengeree in upper Assams Tinsukia distri
France Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain meets DoNER Minister, to invest in Northeastern states
France on Friday expressed its intention to invest in the Northeastern states and Jammu & Kashmir. France Ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain called on Union DoNER Minis
Assam: Consumers Forum demands extension of order banning tobacco products by one year
The Consumers Legal Protection Forum, Assam on Friday demanded that the prohibition order on manufacture and sale of all tobacco-related products in the state be extended
U. S. Consulate launches Academy for Women Entrepreneurs project; Northeasts 150 women join hands
The U. S. Consulate General Kolkata in partnership with Asian Confluence think tank launched the White House-led Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) project. The projec
Assam: LDP questions state government on untilization of funds for Covid-19 relief
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Assam on Friday demanded the release of a detailed report on the expenses incurred by the state for Covid-19 relief so far. The state
On the occasion of World Childrens Day on Friday 4,000 children from 17 districts of Assam put forward a Childrens Manifeso, stating their varied recommendations for tran
Police ask graffiti artists to remove painting of Akhil
The city police on Thursday summoned four youths for painting a graffiti of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti adviser Akhil Gogoi and asked them
Being a grad may be must to become Aasu panel member
The All Assam Students Union (Aasu) central committee will propose graduation as the minimum educational qualification required to become a
File affidavit by December 3 on fee waiver order: Gauhati HC
The Gauhati High Court on Thursday asked the Assam government to file an affidavit by December 3 on its order which had directed private sc
AIUDF to play key role in council formation
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), which is contesting in six seats of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls, on Thursday, s
Safeguard witnesses in pending cases against MPs & MLAs: SC
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre, all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 to safe
Editors Guild writes to Assam CM over safety of journalists
The Editors Guild of India (EGI), a premier association of editorial leaders of the country, wrote to Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonow
Children urge parties to include their issues in poll manifestos
We are not the voters, but we will be, reads the memorandum prepared by children for political parties, urging them to focus on their future and address their problems wh
Model code of conduct kicks in for Tiwa council polls
With election to the 36 seats of the Tiwa Autonomous Council to be held on December 17, the model code of conduct came into effect in the poll-bound areas on Thursday.
Assam: Villager assaults woman engineer in Jorhat
Assam Power Distribution Company Limited engineer of Baligaon subdivision, Mausumi Saikia has been assaulted and injured by a villager at Chengeliati in Assams Jorhat dis
IIT-Guwahati tech to reduce transmissibility of quakes
A seismic base isolation technology has been developed by IIT-Guwahati to reduce the transmissibility of ground motion of high intensity ea
BJP severs ties with BPF ahead of assembly polls
The Assam BJP on Thursday said its five-year partnership with Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) will not be renewed on expiry of the term of the present alliance in January ne
Assam: Gauhati High Court rejects bail plea of five accused in SI recruitment exam scam
The Gauhati High Court (GHC) on Friday rejected the bail plea of five accused in the Assam Police SI examination scam. The one-judge bench of justice Rumi Kumari Phukan r
The Secondary Education Department of Assam on Friday released the Assam Higher Secondary TET 2020 Notification on the official website ssa.assam.gov.in. Candidates who a
ULFA (I) finds new commander of Western Command after Drishti Rajkhowas surrender
ULFA (Independent) on Friday announced the appointment of its new commander of Western Command, which was lying vacant after surrender of Drishti Rajkhowa. A press releas
On the occasion of World Heritage Week Assam Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal called upon the people of the state to preserve historical monuments and antiquities. They
Guwahati: Kamakhya temples dome glitters in 19 kilos of gold
All that glitters is literally gold when it comes to Kamakhya temple. The dome of the shakti shrine, which was being wrapped in 19kg of gol
China sets up village 2 kms inside Bhutan territory
China is always in a land-grabbing mode and has established a village 2 km within Bhutans territory. A report by NDTV on Friday claimed that China has established a villa
Tagore Cultural Complex in Shillong revere to Raktakarabi and Shesher Kabita
Meghalaya government has approached the Ministry of Culture for setting up of a Tagore Cultural Complex in Shillong. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesda
Facebook to sue Facebook domain in Bangladesh
Social media giant Facebook has decided to file a lawsuit against a Bangladeshi software company for trying to sell a domain facebook.com.bd for 6 million US dollars. Ba