




DIG Violet Baruah conferred with President’s Police Medal for distinguished service
She was transferred as the first DIG after the Centre inked the Bodo Peace Accord
“India, China had ‘minor face-off’ in Sikkim”: Indian Army
While some 20 Chinese soldiers were reportedly injured in the clash, at least four Indian Army soldiers also reportedly received injuries
Congress-AIUDF will open ‘all gates’ to infiltrators: Amit Shah
The home minister also said that the Congress rule in the state gave only bloodshed, in which thousands of youths lost their lives.
69th Plenary of the North Eastern Council concludes
The two-day NEC Plenary focussed on all-round developmental plans for the North-Eastern Region and discussed about the progresses made so far.
Assam: Rs 500 cr package for BTR; Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a goodwill package of Rs 500 crore for the development of road and infrastructure in the region.
Beginning of end of insurgency in Northeast: HM Amit Shah
The home minister said that once the region was known for terror and bloodshed, this area will now become the most developed area of the state.
ECI to celebrate 11th National Voters Day on Jan 25
The national Voters Day has been celebrated on January 25 every year since 2011, all across the country to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India.
AASU hoists ‘Black Flags’ during Amit Shah’s Assam visit
In poll bound Assam, Shah as part of his two-day visit to the state is addressing at the opening ceremony of the first BTR Accord Day celebration in Kokrajhar.
West Bengal CM walks out of Netaji event after being ‘insulted’
Mamata Banerjee said that “government programme should have some dignity” and “it is not fair to insult someone whom you have invited.
Assam Polls: 190 Polling Stations in Assam vulnerable to ‘Booze’
The excise department has also decided to deploy its units at these locations to keep vigilance on the movement of illicit liquor
BREAKING: Fake CBI Officer Arrested in Guwahati
The accused person has demanded Rs. 3 lakh from one Joonmoni Barthakur
No ‘Maan Ki Baat’ in PM’s Speech: Assam Congress
Congress believed that the people of Assam have begun to realize the bitter reality of the promises made by the Prime Minister
AASU stages protests against PM Modi’s Assam visit
AASU, which spearheaded the anti-CAA protests in the state in December 2019, launched a 3-day protest against the legislation beginning Friday.
Assam to have Village Level Database
An integrated village data is highly important, as today, data is the new resource and information is power
In-Depth: Of Land, PM Modi and the Rhetoric
The state, especially Upper Assam, has been witnessing protests and demands for repealing CAA since 2019
Assam: Minor boy killed in road mishap in Dhubri
After the incident, 3 sand laden trucks were set on fire by the locals. They have also blocked the roads and protested by taking the deceased body.
Guwahati: Three vehicles collided in Latasil; no casualties reported
The vehicles – one Tata DI, a city bus and a car were badly damaged along with property destruction after the bus hit the shops near pavement.
Is a Vaccine enough?
Today, almost 90 percent in the city were not wearing masks and politicians including the health minister flouting social distancing norms at ease and holding poll rallies
Is a Vaccine enough?
Today, almost 90 percent in the city were not wearing masks and politicians including the health minister flouting social distancing norms at ease and holding poll rallies
OPINION
Opinion: Taking a cue
The better we cooperate and coordinate, the better we fight the evils in society
Government must amend India’s Tobacco Control Act
India has the second-largest number of tobacco users (268 million adults) in the world – of these at least 1.2 million die every year from tobacco-related diseases
Method to the Madness
The breaks can be a mid-day snooze or a workout regime, it can be a good movie hour or reading escapade
About ‘Coronavirus’ & it’s Recommendations
There are two domains in the S1 subunit which Coronavirus recognize as a variety of host receptors, leading to the viral attachment
Communication and ‘Mitigated Speech’ in COVID affected World
“Mitigated speech” is inherent in communication between subordinates and the superiors, especially in Asian cultures like ours
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Kanyaka, Pabhoi Greens way
Pabhoi Greens also produces around 300 metric tonnes of pure organic vermicompost manure along with neem-based biopesticides
Many Unanswered Questions Plumed in the Smoke of Baghjan Blaze
Oil and Petroleum Ministry needs to keenly observe the nexus of corrupt oil officials and insurance companies, where there is suspicion
Un(law)king Are We?
As the Government tries to balance the pandemic and functioning of a country in the best way, the citizens need to take their duties seriously
Nature-Society Relation – a Critical Interrogation
The recent episodes of Baghjan Oil well fire, coal mining in DihingPatkai Biosphere Reserve, and the proposed extended-reach drilling under DibruSaikhowa National Park unfolds how ‘capitalist globalization’ continuously reproduces the frontiers
Need for Sustaining Mother Language’s Relevance in Present day
Children with a strong foundation in their first language often display a deeper understanding of themselves and their place within society
TIMECAST
EDITOR'S PICK
Behind the art: The many faces of Ankita Debnath
The 22-year-old girl, Ankita Debnath created ripples on social media platforms by painting various kinds of innovative designs on her face.
Breaking the Shell: Meet Beoncy, Northeast’s First Transwoman Doctor
As Northeast’s 1st transgender doctor, Beoncy has carved a path from the streets to hospital and her example is inspiring many in the region
Pandemic hit nation and Diwali celebrations in India
Diwali 2020 is just days away and we are all geared up for the festivities. It is time to light up our homes and gorge on the sweets.
Spooky places in Assam that will give you Goosebumps!
Apart for being popular for its rich wildlife, archaeological sites and tea plantations, Assam is also famous for its supernatural world and creepy, haunted stories. In any case, in your excursion, you may come across unusual and odd occurrences, which may or may not be paranormal. So watch your back where you go
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Guwahati: Three vehicles collided in Latasil; no casualties reported
The vehicles – one Tata DI, a city bus and a car were badly damaged along with property destruction after the bus hit the shops near pavement.
BREAKING: Strategic Sikkim Airport Resumes Operation
At 4646 ft, Pakyong Airport is one of the five highest airports in India
Assam: ULFA-I claims responsibility for Digboi army camp blast
The bomb blast occurred on January 22, 2021, at around 6:45 pm at the camp of the 3no. Garhwal Regiment in Digboi Town.
Amit Shah addresses North Eastern Council in Shillong
All the state delegations are set to raise matters pertaining to implementation of Inner Line Permit and other issues of the state.
Jerenga Pathar to be part of 5 iconic archaeological sites: PM Modi
The Prime Minister also paid his tribute to the sacrifice of Joymoti, the Ahom princess who sacrificed her life for her husband Gadapani, in the Jeranga Pathar.
Archeology Dept. Restored British-era Police Station in Assam
The state government has been working towards the goal of a smart police force
Covid19 Vaccination starts at 3 new centers in Guwahati
Earlier, the vaccination drive was launched at Guwahati Medical College Hospital, Sonapur District Hospital and Marwari Hospital on January 16
Protests against PM’s visit intensify in Assam: PM program rescheduled
Sources said that due to the possible threat of massive statewide protests on Saturday, the PM’s program timing is likely to be preponed
NFR aims to go ‘Paperless’
The new system introduced is a very simple; hassle-free and user-friendly system that would immensely benefit freight customers
PM Modi hails TU for innovation: Asks students to keep high ideals
A total of 93 students received awards in the convocation while a total of 1,218 students received degrees and diplomas
ULFA(I), NSCN call for R-Day Boycott
Assam Police have taken all security measures to thwart any subversive activities of militant outfits
Six killed inside Meghalaya’s illegal mine
In 2018, in a similar incident, at least 15 people were killed in a rat-hole mine of Meghalaya
Meghalaya gets India’s longest road arch bridge
This iconic structure is expected to boost the tourism sector in the state
Akhil Gogoi compiled book on BJP’s ‘failed’ promises in Jail
Raijor Dal decided to circulate almost one lakh copies of the book amongst the public
Assam Govt Reduces Prisoners’ Jail Term On Occasion Of R-Day
The prisoner convicts having sentence above 1 year to get a remission of 30 days
TIME8 Poll
TRENDING
Jumbo expert and wildlife photographer Dinesh Choudhury no more
A man of many hats he was an elephant expert, licenced rogue elephant hunter recognized by state government
Assam: Rs1000 cr RE-SVAYEM scheme for 2 lakh youths in state
Each member of the selected eligible group would be given an amount of Rs 50 thousand in two tranches for promoting entrepreneurial activities at the grass root level.
NIRI 9: Newfound OTT platform of Northeast filmmakers launched
The app ‘NIRI 9’ is an Indian subscription video on demand (SVOD) streaming service which will produce fresh original content every week.
BREAKING: Final photo electoral rolls for Guwahati published
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora to begin their three-day-long visit to the state from Monday
BREAKING: Air Commodore Dharmendra Singh Dangi took over the Command of IAF station Tezpur
He is a Qualified Flying Instructor, a Test Pilot and an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and College of Air Warfare
Jonbeel Mela: Where tradition serves as the only currency
The three-day fair, kicked off from Thursday, is organised by the Tiwa Community at Dayang Belguri in Morigaon district for over five centuries.
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