Assam leads protests, as region rises against CAB

Normal life came to a standstill in the entire region on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in large numbers, especially in Assam which was the worst hit by the 11-hour bandh called by NESO to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Vehement protests were witnessed across the region during the bandh. Protesters took to […]

AASU holds protest against CAB, says ‘Centre attempting to make north-east a dumping ground for illegal immigrants’

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Tuesday carried out protests in Guwahati against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill passed by the Lok Sabha yesterday. Samujjal Bhattacharya, AASU advisor accused the Centre of attempting to make the north-east a “dumping ground for the illegal immigrants”. “They are trying to kill the Assam accord through this, […]

UNLF chairman RK Meghen all set to return to Manipur after 44 long years

United National Liberation Front chairman RK Meghen, who was released from Guwahati central jail earlier this month, is all set to return to Manipur on Thursday, as per reports. Meghen is returning to the state after 44 long years. Meghen or Sanayaima as he was known as, will arrive at Imphal airport around 1.30 pm […]

Guwahati to host annual Modi-Abe summit in December

Guwahati is all set to be the focal point of Indo-Japanese relations next month as it is going to host the annual Modi-Abe summit. The two-day long summit is expected to take place somewhere around mid December this year. The state government is currently reportedly mulling to revamp the old DC bungalow on Sukreshwar hill […]

50th edition of Pinkathon organised in Guwahati; over 2,000 women participate in event

The 50th edition of ‘The Pinkathon’ was organised on Sunday which witnessed immense support and participation of more than 2,000 women in Guwahati. Like all other previous Pinkathons, brand ambassador Milind Soman flagged of the event. The marathon was organised in support of women empowerment, health and security. “This is the fifth time we are […]

Assam: ISRO themed Durga Puja pandal made in Guwahati

As a tribute to Vikram Sarabhai on his 100th birth anniversary and to celebrate 50 years of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), a special ISRO-themed Durga Puja pandal has been made here. The pandal has been designed by Chatribari Sarbajanin Debo Pujasthan Samity. “We have come up with ISRO theme this time. We want people […]

Man shot dead in apparent case of mistaken identity in Assam

The employee of a business outlet in Guwahati was shot dead in what appears to be an apparent case of mistaken identity, police said. A five-member group of assailants shot dead Shyam Chandra Sharma, the cashier of Ms Kureshia Steels located in Kumarpara, believing him to be the owner of the shop. The owner, incidentally, […]

4 minors rescued from Kamakhya Railway Station

Four minors have been rescued by the police from Kamakhya railway station in Guwahati who were en-route to Bihar. The minors include one boy and three girls, and they were reportedly being taken to Bihar to join a dance academy. One woman identified as Bokuli Borgohain and a man have been arrested in this regard. […]

Amit Shah to visit Guwahati tomorrow for NEC plenary session

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be arriving in Guwahati tomorrow on a two-day visit to chair the 68th plenary session of the North East Council. Governors and Chief Ministers of all the eight Northeastern states will be attending the meeting. Meanwhile, this will be Amit Shah’s first visit to Assam after becoming the Home […]