Assam Rifles recovers huge cache of arms-ammo in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur
Guwahati, Aug 29 (IBNS): Security forces have recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in two separate operations in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur on Monday, officials said.
Several protesters of farmer organization injured during clashes with security personnel in Tezpur
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS) : Several protesters, including women, were injured during clashes between the activists and supporters of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and security personnel in northern Assam’s town Tezpur on Monday.
Sonowal directs expeditious and timely implementation of budget announcements
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Social Welfare Department to expeditiously complete the identification process of differently abled persons of the state and set time frame for Direct Benefit Transfer of fund as financial assistance for medical care to them under Deen Dayal Divyang Sahajya Achani.
CBI to probe Assam minority student leader murder case
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS) : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe the murder of All Bodo Minority Student’s Union (ABMSU)’s president Lafikul Islam in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Aug 1.
Sonowal pitches for all-weather roads at inter-state border areas
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS): Underlining the strategic importance of inter-state border roads adjoining the hilly terrain of Assam with neighbouring north-eastern states, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Border Areas Development Department to focus more on improving surface connectivity in the hilly tracts of Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and Kamrup district.
Guwahati, Aug 27 (IBNS) : Tension still grips in various parts of Assam following the assault incident of indigenous people in middle Assam’s Nagaon town.
Assam lady journo dies after a speedy truck hit her in Guwahati
Guwahati, Aug 27 (IBNS) : A lady journalist of a local news channel in Assam was killed while a speedy truck hit her in Guwahati on Saturday night.
Assam Rifles conducts ‘Magic Monsoon’ drive in Arunachal Pradesh
Guwahati, Aug 26 (IBNS): In the wake of monsoon, the Changlang battalion of the Assam Rifles in Arunachal Pradesh, under the aegis of DAO Division in conjunction with DHFL Pramerica Co Ltd, launched the “Magic Monsoon†drive.
Indigenous people assault incident: Pro-talk ULFA leaders threaten to take up arms again
Guwahati, Aug 25 (IBNS): The pro-talk ULFA leaders on Friday threatened to take up arms again if the state government wouldnot take appropriate measures to protect indigenous people of Assam.
Assam forest department starts drive to evict 1400 families from Amchang wildlife sanctuary
Guwahati, Aug 25 (IBNS): Facing massive protests, the Assam forest department on Friday started eviction drives against the 1400 families that have been encroaching upon the Amchang wildlife sanctuary in Guwahati.
Assam to construct 9000 km PMGSY roads by March 2018
Guwahati, Aug 24 (IBNS) : The Assam Government will construct around 9000 km rural roads in the state under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) by March 2018.
Assam govt suspends 116 teachers
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Assam government has suspended 116 teachers after they were caught adopting unfair means while appearing in the B.Ed, DEl.Ed examination conducted by the Krishnakanta Handique State Open University.
Assam govt to set up three more Medical colleges
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Assam government has decided to set up three more Medical Colleges in the state.
Sonowal pitches for early restoration of train services to help flood victims
Guwahati, Aug 22 (IBNS): Taking note of the ordeal faced by the passengers in the wake of disrupted rail link of North East Region with the rest of the country, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal requested Union Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu to restore train services.
26 river embankments breached in Assam flood
Guwahati, Aug 21 (IBNS): The second wave of devastating flood has breached 26 river embankments in 15 districts of Assam causing heavy damages of properties and immense hardship to people.