ASSAM

Tourism in Assam hit by stir against new citizenship law

7:25 pm December 18, 2019

Guwahati: The tourism industry in Assam has been hit by the recent violent protests in the state against the new citizenship law, with many prospective visitors cancelling their bookings. However, the state government and stakeholders concerned are trying to allay the fears of the visitors and instil confidence in them in visiting the northeastern state. […]

Internet-dependent commercial activities hit in Assam

9:07 pm December 17, 2019

Guwahati: Suspension of internet in Assam has affected commercial activities dependent on online transactions and mobile applications, particularly banking, cab services, food delivery and e-commerce sectors. Internet services have been suspended in Assam since December 11 following protests against the citizenship law. Broadband services were restored on Tuesday but mobile internet remained suspended causing hardship […]

8 columns of the Army, AR deployed in Assam

10:55 pm December 13, 2019

Guwahati: Eight columns of the Army and Assam Rifles have been deployed in Assam, including capital Guwahati to control the ongoing violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the amended Citizenship Act. Defence Public Relation Officer Lt Col P Khongsai said the Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned by the civil administration in Morigaon, […]

8 columns of the Army, AR deployed in Assam

9:14 pm December 13, 2019

Guwahati: A total eight columns of the Army and Assam Rifles have been deployed in Assam, including capital Guwahati to control the ongoing violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the amended Citizenship Act. Defence Public Relation Officer Lt Col P Khongsai said the Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned by the civil administration […]

Several flights from Kolkata to Northeast cancelled

4:07 pm December 12, 2019

Kolkata: Several private airlines have cancelled flights from Kolkata to Assam and other Northeastern states on Thursday in the wake of anti-CAB protests, officials said. Not all but some private operators have cancelled their flights to Assam and other northeastern states since Thursday morning, a senior official of Kolkata airport said. “We can’t just give […]