Guwahati

Assam CM calls for secularism in context of Indian

Impossible for immigrant to give proof of religious persecution: Himanta

7:56 pm January 19, 2020

Guwahati: Assam Finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said it is impossible for an immigrant to provide proof of religious persecution. Sarma, who is also convenor of the NDA’s regional wing North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), said that it is not possible for the person to go back to his country of origin and collect […]

Assam minister shown black flags

7:40 pm January 19, 2020

Guwahati: Assam minister Jogen Mohan was shown black flags in Sivasagar district on Sunday by AASU activists protesting against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, a day after he was sworn in. The incident happened when the minister was going to his constituency – Mahmara. The activists also shouted slogans against him. “Jogen Mohan go back”, “We don’t […]

Kayaking, canoeing training facilities added to Khelo India Centre in Srinagar

Maharashtra continues to rule in Khelo India Youth Games

10:48 pm January 16, 2020

Guwahati: Defending champions Maharashtra continued to rule the Khelo India Youth Games, adding five more gold to their tally on the back of a strong show by their weightlifters, here on Thursday. Second-placed Haryana kept snapping at Maharashtra’s heels, picking up five gold, including two at the shooting range. Maharashtra have a clear lead in […]

Maharashtra picks up 4 gold, regains top spot

4:15 pm January 14, 2020

Guwahati: Maharashtra picked up four gold on Day 5 to regain the top spot in the medal tally of the Khelo India Youth Games here on Tuesday. Haryana, who had a spectacular day on Monday by scooping 12 gold, grabbed one yellow metal on Tuesday to slip to the second position. Maharashtra’s total medal tally […]

NIA court remands Akhil Gogoi to judicial custody again

8:35 pm January 10, 2020

Guwahati: A special NIA court on Friday remanded RTI activist and peasant leader Akhil Gogoi, arrested under the stringent UAPA following his participation in protests against the amended Citizenship Act last month, to 14 days of judicial custody once again. Gogoi, the chief adviser of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), had been remanded to […]