Hunger strike by NEHU students enters second day

The indefinite hunger strike launched by students of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, entered the second day with the protesting students seeking the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof VC Shukla, Registrar Omkar Singh and Deputy Registrar Amit Gupta.While the students continued their hunger strike, Prof Shukla made his stand very clear that he will not […]
Elephant electrocuted to death near Orang National Park

Another elephant, a mother pachyderm, died near the Orang National Park after it came into contact with electricity wires installed near paddy fields in the village. The elephant, believed to part of a herd, had come down to the paddy fields at Barbhagia village near Borsola in Sonitpur district last night when it came into […]
People of Samaguri will end dynastic politics of Rakibul Hussain, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

People of Samaguri constituency will play a decisive role this time and end the dynastic politics of Rakibul Hussain’s family, said Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma while addressing a massive campaign rally in Samaguri LAC which goes to by-polls on Nov 13.Chief Minister Sarma said Rakibul Hussain doesn’t want a grassroots-level Congress worker to […]
OROP Scheme a tribute to courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation. He added that the decision to implement OROP was a significant step towards addressing this long-standing demand and reaffirming our […]
CM Sarma addresses mega rallies at Bongaigaon and Sidli, drums up support for AGP & UPPL candidates

ssam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today (Nov 6) addressed two mega election rallies at Bongaigaon and Sidli assembly constituencies which go to by-elections on Nov 13.While the AGP, ally of the BJP at Dispur, is contesting from Bongaigaon, UPPL — the second alliance partner of the saffron party — is fielding its candidate […]
Rishabh Pant enters top-10 in ICC Test rankings, moves 5 places up to 6th

India may have suffered a 3-0 whitewash in the Test series at home against New Zealand but wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant’s heroics in the third and final test at Mumbai have earned him a place in the top-10 ICC rankings for batters in Tests.Pant rose five places to sixth overall on the back of a […]
Man killed in attack by wild boars

A 45-year-old man was killed when he was attacked by wild boars in Assam’s Udalguri district.The deceased, identified as Dilo Tigga, was walking along the road at Bormukoli locality when he was attacked by the wild boars. The incident took place around 7 am today (Nov 6). He died on the spot.The local people alleged […]
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Donald Trump on election victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US Presidential polls. Prime Minister Modi said he is looking forward to renewing India’s collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership following Trump’s win.“Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes […]
Trees at Dighalipukhuri won’t be felled nor transplanted; flyover to be shortened: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Government will neither cut any trees at Dighalipukhuri nor will it transplant them, which he said was the original plan, while announcing that one end of the proposed flyover from Noonmati to RBI will now end at Rabindra Bhavan before reaching Dighalipukhuri. The other end […]