Guwahati

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 […]

Tourism in Assam suffers Rs 1000 cr loss due to CAA

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

3:03 pm December 14, 2019

Guwahati: Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday. Suspension of internet services have been extended for another 48 hours keeping in view the prevailing law and order situation in […]

Curfew relaxed in Guwahati, Dibrugarh for few hours

2:59 pm December 14, 2019

Guwahati: The curfew, imposed in Guwahati and Dibrugarh town amid violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act, was relaxed on Saturday for a few hours, officials said. The curfew has been relaxed in Guwahati from 9 am to 4pm and in Dibrugarh from 8 am to 2 pm, they said. Police are using loudspeakers to […]

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 […]