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Bomb threat by woman caller to airport in TN a hoax, say officials

‘Interesting to see how effectively govt completes airport leasing process during coronavirus’

11:27 pm August 19, 2020

Mumbai: Even as the government has approved the proposal for leasing out of three Airports Authority of India (AAI)-run airports, what is to be seen is how effectively and efficiently would it be able to complete the process especially during the coronavirus pandemic, a Delhi-based law firm has said. On Wednesday, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar announced […]

25 CISF personnel awarded President’s Police Medals

6:22 pm August 14, 2020

New Delhi: Central Industrial Security force (CISF) personnel have bagged as many as 25 President’s Police Medals on the eve of 74th Independence Day-2020, in appreciation of their outstanding services in various fields. Out of these, two medals have been awarded for ‘Distinguished Service’, while 23 medals for ‘Meritorious Service’. Here’s complete list: President’s Police […]

Singer Zubeen Garg ‘manhandled’ in Guwahati, case filed

7:46 pm August 13, 2020

Guwahati: Singer Zubeen Garg was allegedly abused and threatened by some drunk men in the early hours of Thursday in Guwahati, police said. A case has been filed in connection with the incident that happened near the Ganesh Mandir area, just 50 metres away from the assembly building, around 12.40 am, they said, adding that officials will also […]

Flood in Assam maintain falling trend

10:45 pm August 8, 2020

Guwahati: The flood in Assam eased further on Saturday with only 6435 people in four districts affected, official sources said. The flood waters receded from two more districts, the sources said. No death due to the natural calamity was reported from any where in the state during the day. The flood waters receded from Chirang […]

Many senior bureaucrats test positive for COVID-19 in Assam

8:24 pm July 15, 2020

Guwahati: Several senior bureaucrats, including the Commissioner and Secretary to Assam Governor, have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Wednesday. At least five senior officials have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the last 2-3 days, an official told PTI. Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor of Assam, S S Meenakshi Sundaram, his wife and mother have […]