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COVID-19: New guidelines on surveillance, containment, caution
The Union ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution against COVID-19
Cyclone Nivar: Army on standby as Tamil Nadu and...
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry governments have declared a public holiday and advised people to stay at home
Meet Baba: The man arranging Tarun Gogoi’s farewell
On Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi too reached Guwahati in the morning hours to pay his final tribute to the deceased chief minister
One crore healthcare workers to get Covid vaccine in...
The anti-coronavirus vaccine, once available, would be distributed under a special Covid -19 inoculation programme
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Tarun Gogoi who led Assam from a ‘Dark Age’: Ulfa (I) says he will live forever
Gogoi's demise has even made the banned militant outfit of Ulfa (Independent) to pay homage to him
Tarun Gogi’s demise is a ‘Personal Loss’: Rahul Gandhi likely to reach Assam
While Sonia Gandhi might not reach Assam for Gogoi’s final rites due to her own health issues, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to be here
Adil Hussain starrer Netflix’s original series Delhi Crime bagged Emmy Awards
The series deconstructed the case of the 23-year-old physiotherapy intern who was abducted and gang-raped in a moving bus in Delhi
Nation mourns Tarun Gogoi’s demise: Assam declares three-day state mourning
Tarun Gogoi's mortal remains will be kept at Srimanta Shankardev Kalakhetra here from Tuesday for paying homage
End of an Era: Tarun Gogoi who could disarm his critics with a childlike smile
Though many believed that Gogoi might contest the ensuing 2021 state polls, an ailing Gogoi had announced that he would continue to work for the people of the state till the end
SC seeks COVID report from Assam & other states: Says “Worse things may happen”
The top court observed that the surge in cases could be attributed to low adherence to physical distancing norms during the festival season
In Kerala, Assam woman in the fray for local body election
In the CPI (M) stronghold of Kannur, Gogoi has decided to bring the necessary changes for people-friendly governance
Assam bags four awards in fisheries sector
Rakesh Kumar received the “Best State Award” on behalf of the state government which included a cash reward, a certificate, one Shawl and a Memento
FIFA cancels U-17 Women’s World Cup; India to host 2022 edition
India will now host the 2022 U17 Women’s World Cup while Costa Rica will get the chance to host the 2022 U19 Women’s World Cup.
SC dismisses plea for waiver of CBSE class 10, 12 exam fee
A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan dismissed the plea saying it is a government’s decision and the court can’t interfere in it.
Major terror attack foiled in Delhi; 2 Jaish-e-Mohammed suspects arrested
Officials are now interrogation the two suspected terrorists who were nabbed from Millennium Park in the Sarai Kale Khan of Central Delhi.
Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for the 4th term
NDA won the state election last week with a wafer-thin majority and got 125 of Bihar’s 243 assembly seats, three above the halfway mark.
Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee passes away at 85
The legendary actor was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhusan, Dadasaheb Phalke award, Sangeet Natak Akademi award.
DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system
The missile is canisterised for transportation a launched using a mobile launcher capable to carrying 6 canisterised missiles.
Centre approves Rs 4,328 cr as assistance for natural calamities to 6 states including Sikkim
The funds will be released to West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Sikkim as assistance
‘Make this Diwali a happy one for animals too’ urges HSI
Since animals have a far more acute sense of hearing than ours, the noise of crackers has a terrifying effect on animals.
‘Paatal Lok’ actor Asif Basra found dead in Himachal; suicide suspected
While the cause of the death of the 53-year-old actor is not known yet, it is suspected to be a case of suicide.
Adil Hussain starrer ‘Saving Chintu’ qualifies for Oscar 2021
The film has two Assamese actors, Adil Hussain as the older version of Chintu opposite Dipannita Sharma, who portrays the character of ‘Mira’
Australian Ship HMAS Ballarat makes port call in Goa
HMAS Ballarat is proceeding to participate in Phase II of the exercise in Arabian Sea after completing the quadrilateral Naval Malabar at Bay of Bengal.
MHA likely to take over Assam Rifles
Assam Rifles is under the dual control of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Arnab Goswami gets interim bail from Supreme Court
The bench, headed by Justice Chandrachud, granted Arnab Goswami and two other accused interim bail on a bond of Rs 50,000
Online films, digital news now under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Currently, there is no law or autonomous body in India that governs the regulation of online content providers on various OTT platforms
Telangana police arrest 7 From Siliguri over fake ‘Dating App’ racket
The racket used to earn big amounts from customers on the pretext of providing special dating benefits
NGT bans firecrackers in Delhi: Assam appeals to avoid bursting firecrackers
Pollution Control Board of Assam has urged everyone to avoid bursting fire-crackers as it impacts severely on the health of Covid patients.
Diwali dips in silence; Government advocates for mass movement on Local4Diwali; No firecrackers
The Centre, as well as various state governments, has started advocating for celebrating the occasion with a mass movement for Local4Diwalis
Dalai Lama urges Joe Biden to shape a more peaceful world
The Dala Lama said, "I wish you every success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of the US."
Arnab Goswami shifted to Taloja Central Jail; alleges threat to his life
While being taken to jail in a police van, Arnab claimed that he was pushed and assaulted and that there was a threat to his life.
BREAKING: CM Sonowal seeks HM Amit Shah’s urgent intervention on Assam-Mizoram tension
Sonowal reviewed the current situation of the Assam-Mizoram border at Janata Bhawan
ISRO launched Earth Observation Satellite: Watch Here
ISRO also launched nine other satellites from foreign countries
‘Pakistan Zindabad’ video: Himanta Biswa Sarma shared ‘false’ info, says Independent Fact Checker
AIUDF too rubbished the allegations and alleged that the supporters were shouting ‘Aziz Khan Zindabad’
Scholarship rip-off: Faux beneficiaries in Bihar use Assam KV as entrance
Scholarship records for the school show that a Class 8 beneficiary and Muzaffarpur resident, Hasina Begum, received Rs 10,700
UGC releases guidelines for reopening of colleges and universities
The UGC directed the institutions to reopen their campuses in a phased manner, ensuring safety, health and well-being of all the students
Manipur & Tripura CM receive flak for showing solidarity for Arnab Goswami
In 2018, journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem was arrested on sedition charges for posting a Facebook video critical of Manipur CM
Indian Rafale fighter jet adds Hammer all-weather weapon to its arsenal
On Wednesday, the second batch of Rafale jets has arrived in India from Istres airbase in France
BJP will bring CAA before Bengal polls: Kailash Vijayvargiya
BJP said that CAA will benefit more than 1.5 crore people across the country, including over 72 lakh in West Bengal
Enhanced PINAKA rocket successfully flight tested
An enhanced version of the Pinaka rocket would replace the existing Pinaka Mk-I rockets which are currently under production
SC gives ultimatum for filing replies on delimitation in Assam
The petition sought the SC intervention in delaying the delimitation process until the completion of the 2021 Assam polls
BREAKING: Sonowal alerts HM Amit Shah over Assam-Mizoram border violence
A villager from Assam, Intazul Laskar, was allegedly abducted and killed by unknown miscreants from Mizoram
Firecracker ban in Diwali? NGT seeks answer from Environment Ministry
The plea before NGT highlighted that increase in pollution may affect vulnerable groups and increases the fatality rate in COVID19 cases
War of words continues between Assam-Mizoram: Talks likely after Assam Election
The economic blockade on National Highway 306, along Assam-Mizoram, continued for the sixth day
Treat for sky grazers: ‘Blue Moon’ to appear this Halloween
The moon looks blue very rarely “due to particles thrown into the atmosphere by natural catastrophes”, says the NASA.
PUBG Mobile, PUBG Mobile Lite to stop working India from Oct 30
The closure of servers will deprive existing users of PUBG from playing the game on their phones. The government had banned the game in September.
NIA searches 4 locations in Guwahati in Delhi Gold Smuggling Case
During the searches, incriminating documents and electronic devices containing details of suspicious transactions
MHA issues Unlock 6 guideline: No major changes in existing guidelines
The order stated that the existing guidelines would continue to be implemented. A strict lockdown will be observed in containment areas.
North India gets its first ‘Pride station’ dedicated to Transgenders
Noida Sector-50 station was dedicated to the transgender community on Tuesday. The station was named ‘Pride Station’.
Assam-Mizoram Border Row: ‘Standoff’ between Cachar DFO and Mizoram Forces; Watch Exclusive Video
The Mizoram forces had entered almost three kilometers inside Assam territory
Hathras gangrape case: SC directs Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe
The Supreme Court said that the Allahabad HC will monitor the CBI probe into the alleged gangrape and murder of the Hathras gangrape case
PM Modi’s Dussehra greetings on ‘Mann Ki Baat’; India stands firmly with country’s soldiers
In 70th edition of his monthly programme, Modi urged the people to light a lamp for the brave soldiers, who are celebrating the festival amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to perform ‘Shastra Puja’ at Indo-China border on Sunday
Singh’s visit will be the first since border tensions first broke out between India and China in April-May this year in Ladakh
Permanent Solution to Assam-Mizoram Border Row by 2021: Centre
Joint Secretary (North East) in the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg said the current concern was to find an immediate solution for now
GST Compensation Shortfall: Centre borrows, transfers Rs 6,000 crore to Assam and 17 states, UTs
In total, Centre to borrow Rs 1.1 lakh crore for meeting GST compensation shortfall
Bomb Blast hit a Bengali-medium School at Assam-Mizoram Border; Both States claim it’s in their Area
Silchar MP Rajdeep Roy said that the school which was reportedly attacked is located in Assam
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev hospitalised after suffering heart attack
The 62-year-old legendary cricketer underwent angioplasty at the Fortis Escort Hospital in Delhi and is said to be in a stable condition now
World’s Largest Transport Aircraft reached Kolkata with Baghjan snubbing equipment
The OIL brought the snubbing unit weighing around 59,000 kg from Canada
Final User Trial of Anti Tank Guided Missile Carried Out
The anti-tank missile has “Fire & Forget” “Top Attack” capabilities with passive homing guidance to defeat all MBTs equipped with composite and reactive armour
Supply of Essential Commodities at Assam-Mizoram border Returns to Normal: CM Sonowal
Mizoram had said it would explore possibilities of transporting essential goods through Myanmar or Bangladesh
‘Road Ashram’ Campaign reaches Guwahati
The Road Ashram campaign aims to draw attention to ensure that we do not limit ourselves to measuring the impact of the pandemic to the medical crisis alone
Maharashtra: 5 killed, 34 injured after bus falls into gorge
The incident took place at Kodaibari ghat around 3.15 am when the private bus was going from Malkapur to Surat in Gujrat.
Netflix to give one-weekend free access to Indian users
Netflix’s free 48-hour trial will be available on December 4 under a promotional offer called “StreamFest”.
Arunachal Pradesh becomes India’s First State to obtain Organic Certification for Kiwi
The kiwi fruit of Arunachal Pradesh has already attained commercial identity in the national as well as international markets
392 festival special trains to operate from Oct 20
The Indian Railways is all set to run 329 festival special trains starting from October 20 till November 30
CAA will be implemented soon: BJP chief JP Nadda
The BJP chief said that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, implementation of CAA got delayed
BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Successfully Test Fired: Watch Video
BrahMos Missile as ‘prime strike weapon’ will ensure the warship’s invincibility by engaging naval surface targets at long ranges
Government to soon decide on minimum age of marriage for girls: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that government will soon take a decision on revising the minimum age of marriage for girls
‘Ineligible People’ to Be Removed from Assam NRC List
Assam government has been pressing for a re-verification of the final NRC, claiming that names of illegal infiltrators have been added into it
Petition in SC to scrap Governor’s rule in BTC
The last BTC polls were held in 2015 whose term has already expired
Meghalaya: 80-year-old man buried alive for ‘practising witchcraft’
In a gruesome incident, an 80-year-old was allegedly buried alive on suspicion of practising witchcraft in West Garo Hill, Meghalaya
Kerala becomes first state to go digital in public education
Kerala has become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms in all its public schools, declared CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Rajnath Singh inaugurates 44 bridges; lays foundation stone for Nechiphu Tunnel
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday has inaugurated 44 bridges made by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across seven states/Union Territories, via video-conferencing.
8 Indian beaches get International Blue Flag Certification
Eight beaches of India, spread across five states and two inion territories, have been awarded the “Blue Flag” by an International Jury comprising of eminent members viz UNEP, UNWTO, FEE, IUCN etc.
India likely to witness more COVID-19 cases in winter: union health minister
Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday confirmed that the possibility of the same in Indian context can’t be dismissed at all.
Amid outrage, CBI takes over probe into Hathras gang-rape case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the alleged gang-rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras.
PM Modi biopic to be ‘first film’ to hit theatres
Vivek Oberoi starrer PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on the prime minister, will be the “first film” to hit theatres on October 15, after government has lifted the COVID-19 induced restrictions.
MHA issues advisory to states on dealing with crime against women
The ministry of home affairs on Saturday directed all states and Union territories to strictly enforce laws and guidelines relating to sexual assault on women and take stringent action against officers responsible for lapses.
Republic TV, 2 other TV channels probed for TRP manipulation
Three TV channels, including Republic TV, are being probed on charges of Television Rating Points (TRP) manipulation, Mumbai Police revealed on Thursday.
Bombay HC grants bail to Rhea Chakraborty; rejects brother Showik’s plea
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday has granted bail to actress Rhea Chakraborty, who was arrested over drugs related charges in actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case
Cinema halls to operate from October 15; center issues SOP
After a gap of more than six months, cinemas will open their doors on October 15 with 50% seat capacity and one-seat distance between the viewers, information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar said.
NWC seeks explanation over ‘manhandling’ Priyanka Gandhi from UP Police
Over the alleged manhandling of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi by UP Police, the National Women Commission (NWC) has now sought an explanation
Indian artist Sudarshan Pattnaik dedicates sand art to Donald Trump, Melania; wishes speedy recovery
Renowned artist Sudarshan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of US President Donald trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Saturday, wishing them a speedy recovery
NEUFC sings Australian defender Dylan Fox
Ahead of the upcoming Indian super League (ISL), Northeast United FC (NEUFC) have roped in Australian defender Dylan Fox
Assam girl allegedly raped in Palladam Tamil Nadu
Amidst the outrage over the alleged rape murder of a Dalit girl in Hathras, a 22-year-old woman from Assam was allegedly raped in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu
PM Modi inaugurates world’s longest motorable tunnel – Atal highway tunnel in Himalayas
The 9.02 km long horseshoe-shaped single-tube, to lane tunnel which is the world’s longest motorable tunnel at over 3,000 meters above the sea level, came up under the 3,978 metre Rohtang Pass
Unlock 5: MHA issues new guidelines for re-opening
Despite a steep rise in the number of COVID cases in the country, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) has announced a detailed guideline for reopening to be effective from October 1 in areas outside containment zones
SAI has been instrumental in identifying grassroots talents: Kiren Rijiju
Rijiju said that the new logo signifies SAI's journey of metamorphosis from identifying grassroots sporting talent to creating excellence
Assam: Silchar Youth Congress burns CM Yogi’s effigy protesting the rape case in UP
On Wednesday, Silchar Youth Congress burnt effigy of chief minister Yogi Adityanath in protest against the gang-rape and demanded Presidential rule in the state
Babri Masjid verdict: All accused acquitted by CBI court
The special CBI court hearing the Babri demolition case, relating to the razing of disputed structure in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, acquitted all 32 accused on Wednesday
UDAN 4.0: Fly from Dibrugarh to Shillong soon
The aviation ministry has awarded several routes under UDAN 4.0 in line with the Act East Policy of the Central government
AHSEC drops chapters on Nehru: Congress writes to CM Sonowal
AHSEC decided to drop chapters on Jawaharlal Nehru while reducing the syllabus for Classes XI and XII for the 2020-21 academic year
Pinaka Weapon System Transferred from DRDO to DGQA
Pinaka, developed by DRDO, is a free flight artillery rocket system having a range of 37.5 km
Veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam dies of COVID-19
The South Indian singer, who is fondly remembered for lending his voice to a lot of Bollywood films, was diagnosed with novel Coronavirus in the month of August
Adil Husain starrer ‘Delhi Crime’ nominated for International Emmy Award
Netfilx India’s original series ‘Delhi Crime’, starring Adil Hussain, has secured nominations for India as a part of 2020 International Emmy Award
Laser-Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile Test-fired
Anti Tank Guided Missile successfully defeated a target located at 3 km
Smriti Irani shares traditional Naga dish recipe made by 13-yr-old chef
The 13-year-old aimed to recreate a delicious Naga Yam stew originally made by her grandmother. The ingredients were: Yam, mustard leaves, tomatoes, chilly and ginger
Your dreams will shape the reality of India: PM Modi to the students of IIT Guwahati
The Indian Institure of Guwahati on Tuesday celebrated its 22nd convocation during which 1803 students from different disciplines graduated.
DRDO conducts successful flight test of Highspeed Expendable Aerial Target- ABHYAS
Abhyas is designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO
World Rhino Day: Centre launches National Conservation Strategy for One-Horned Rhino
Marking the World Rhino Day, Javadekar said India is home to 3000 one-horned rhinoceros in the world
Sushant Singh death case: Deepika likely to face NCB probe
The Narcotics Control Bureau is set to summon Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in connection to a drug case that sprung out of the investigations into the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe
350 Detainees Released on Bail from Assam Detention Centres
Parliament was informed that some 15 detainees lodged in different detention centres in Assam have died due to illness during the last two years
Assam MP Ripun Bora and seven Opposition members Suspended from Rajya Sabha over Farm Bill chaos
Ripun Bora was amongst the eight Opposition members who were suspended from the House for the remaining part of the monsoon session
Double Trouble: Assam Doctors Test Covid Positive Again?
In Assam, several doctors who had recovered from Covid infection were reportedly tested positive of the virus for the second time
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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
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DJ Brahmin held for alleged drugs smuggling
Assam Police said that the drugs were concealed in a black color music speaker
This Diwali, Perk Up Your Home With These Super Easy Rangoli Designs
Indians love colours and this love for colors is shown through rangolis
Assam bags four awards in fisheries sector
Rakesh Kumar received the “Best State Award” on behalf of the state government which included a cash reward, a certificate, one Shawl and a Memento
“Freedom of Speech”? Artists held for mural on Akhil Gogoi
Gauhati high court on Thursday has fixed December 8 as the next date of hearing on Akhil Gogoi’s bail plea
Assam: Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati adorned in Gold
The dome was unveiled during a small ceremony inside the temple premise in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Ban on sale of gutka, pan masala extended in Assam? Demand goes louder
In Assam, smokeless tobacco users are three times that of smoked tobacco users
Troubled Borders: Solution continues to evade Assam
Border pillars, demarcating the 512 km long boundary between Assam-Nagaland, were allegedly removed
