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.
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.
Amid an undeclared crowd pulling competition, Durga puja festivity gathers momentum across the state on Tuesday. Puja pendals have started teeming with the devotees of all ages from early in the morning on Tuesday a day after the idols of the goddess of strength were installed. With bunches of flowers and other materials in their hands, the devotees are waiting in long queues before the idols in Guwahati to offer pujas to the goddess of strength. “The weather is fine. We are trying our best to make the puja a grand success. From early this morning the devotees are waiting to offer puja. We are holding the puja fulfilling the criteria of the district administration. We have...
Butterfly lovers across the north eastern region are waiting for October 25. The spotlight is set to fall on Bornadi wildlife sanctuary in Udalguri district. Far from the madding crowd, the beautiful spot is preparing for butterfly meet where the experts will discuss the measures for butterfly conservation. Experts from other states are also expected to participate in the second butterfly meet in the region. Jointly organized by Butterflies of Northeast India Group, BAMOS, Ngunu Ziro and Aaranyak and WWF-India, the four day event will begin with focus on presentations by various resource persons. The participants will visit the Khalingduar-Bornadi area as part of the field study...
The North East Writers’ Forum, Zubaan and the Heinrich Boell Foundation have jointly announced the 2015 edition of Zubaan’s Cultures of Peace to focus the North East.This year’s event will take place in Guwahati, Bangalore and New Delhi. To be supported by the Heinrich Boell Foundation, the event in Guwahati will take place on October 24 at the Gauhati Town Club.Arzuman Ara, Meenaxi Barkataki-Ruscheweyh, Surajit Barooah, Monalisa Changkija, Bibash Chaudhury, HN Das, Srutimala Duara, Arup Kumar Dutta, Uddipana Goswami, Mitra Phukan, Teresa Rehman, L Somi Roy, Anuradha Sharma Pujari, Ananya Shankar Guha and Bijoy T Singh will be among the participating writers.
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