Defying ULFA diktat, national flag kept fluttering in the sky of Assam as the state along with other parts of the country celebrated the 70th Independence Day on Monday.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hoisted the flag in the central function at the Khanapara Veterinary Playground and took salute of the march past by army, police, para military forces and scouts and guides.
In his address, the Chief Minister stressed peace which he said is the key to development. He said that his government has been trying to step up the pace of development and that his government is committed to implement the Assam Accord in letter in spirit.
His cabinet colleagues along with many legislators and bureaucrats unfurled the national flags in the district and sub divisional headquarters in the morning.
Barring a few stray incidents the red letter day is peaceful.
In a major achievement, Guwahati police and their Goalpara counterpart have arrested four youths in connection with the HDFC case where a Brink Arya driver had gone missing with Rs 1.80 crore in cash meant to be put in ATM counters.According to Guwahati Police Commissioner, the arrested youths include the driver Rumud Barman who smartly disappeared from Ganeshguri with the entire amount in cash when three others from the bank and service provider went inside an ATM booth.A joint team of police caught Rumud along with four others from Krishnai area and seized Rs 1.15 crore from them they kept with some of their relatives. Policemen are continuing the operation in search of yet another...
Amid a massive security arrangement Durga puja organizers are preparing to immerse the idols of the goddess on Thursday. But a section of the organizers is refusing immerse the idols. This has forced the authorities to ask all Durga puja organizers to immerse the idols of the goddess on a same day. Guwahati is also gearing up for the immersion ceremony on the river Brahmaputra. The immersion will take place from 3 in the afternoon.
Issues after issues are surfacing for Asam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to take on the NDA government at the Centre. This time Gogoi takes potshot on the BJP-led government for failing to curb the rising prices of pulse. In a statement on Wednesday, Gogoi said slammed the Modi government for failure to import the essential commodities to deal with the soaring prices of essential commodities. Gogoi questioned the government’s efficiency to rein in the hoarders and blackmarketers. He said, "today, the hoarders and blackmarketers are having a field day and the common man has been hit hard as pulses constitute their staple meal." The chief minister observed, "the central government...
Once again Assam and its people have reasons to hang the heads in shame. Four drunken youths have attacked a foreign couple in Jorhat on Tuesday night forcing police to launch an operation in search of the youths.According to information, four youths waylaid the Australian couple Brand Steter Werner and his wife Susanne Regina on the way back to the town from Kokilamukh and tried to storm into the Mercedes Benz caravan. The youths spoke to them in Assamese who was not understood by the foreign couple. Then the youths tried to dreg them out of the car and when failed they broke the glass by pelting stones and vanished. A local resident brought the situation under control and talked...
The Guwahati policemen are launching an operation in search of a Brinks Arya driver who went missing with a huge amount of money from the city he was carrying to put in ATM booths along with three others.Identified as Rubul Barman, he went missing from Ganesguri area when a HDFC bank official, security guard and an ATM worker were depositing cash at an ATM booth. The driver took Rs 1.80 crore in cash from the vehicle and vanished from the scene. When the three others returned to the vehicle the driver was not found inside the vehicle forcing them to move police. The police have detained the HDFC bank official and security guard for questionings.
Devotees across the state are seeking divine help to wipe out the diabolic tentacles of terrorism, violence against woman across the nation when they are offering puja to the goddess Durga. With fruits and flowers devotees in large number thronged the puja pendals early in the morning on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the idols seeking a strength that can help the people to drive out the trouble mongering elements. “I am seeking a divine strength to enable us to firmly deal with the disturbing elements. Without Her help it won’t be possible,” said Dharani Sarma who offered puja to the goddess from Bharalumukh area on Wednesday.Rupa Chetri from Bhangagarh area wants Her help to...
Animal sacrifice in Durga puja strikes no less shock and anger among many organizations and individuals across the state. Dozens of buffalos and goats are being sacrificed in many temples in the name of Durga puja from Tuesday. A glimpse of the buffalos, goats, ducks and pigeons being kept for sacrifice at the historic Kamakhya temple premises really shocks the animal lovers. Same it is in many places where the same shocking tradition is allowed in Durga Puja. “We are helpless. We have been dead opposed to the tradition of animal sacrifice. But the organizers have been refusing to read our campaign. This is a matter of grave concern,” said Shailen Saikia from Sivasagar district...
Hero Indian Super League club NorthEast United FC have groomed Cameroon defender Andre Bikey as a replacement for injured Miguel Garcia hours before the commencement of the match in Guwahati on Tuesday.Miguel Garcia had suffered an Achilles Tendon rupture earlier this season, requiring a recovery time of 10 to 12 weeks. The 30-year-old Andre Bikey was a free agent having last played for England Championship side Charlton Athletic.
In yet another major change in the pre poll political landscape in Dima Hasao district, several Congress leaders are believed to have been preparing to join BJP. The date of joining has yet to be decided. Even after Thaosen quit the post, BJP has not formed it only because of the deal. They include Debojeet Thaosen, Kulendra Daulagupu, Denis Teron, Laljoshua Baite, Devojit Bathari, Samuel Changsan and Tushar Kanti Deb who have agreed to join BJP if they are allowed to remain in power.The sudden development took place a few days after the Debojeet Thaosen resigned after the Congress-led council was reduced to minority when 2 members joined BJP apart from three independents.
A massive security is in place in and around Guwahati in view of VVIP visit to the premier north eastern city of on Tuesday. ISL chairperson Nita Ambani is scheduled to land the city at around 3 in the afternoon to attend the ISL match where NorthEast United FC are taking on Chennaiyin FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sarusajai.She would be accompanied by many dignitaries. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, a few of his cabinet colleagues are also likely to attend the match. All vehicles are being scrutinized on the road from Borjhar airport to Khanapara in view of the high profile visit to the city.
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