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  • Rebels who parked bomb-laden car at Manipur Raj Bhavan arrested


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 726
    Guwahati, Nov 27 (IANS) Three separatist rebels, including a woman, of the outlawed Manipur based Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), who parked a bomb-packed car at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal, were arrested Friday from a house on the outskirts of Assam’s main city of Guwahati, officials said.A police spokesperson said ...
    2 hours ago
  • Asian rights body to visit communal-hit areas in Mizoram


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 726
    New Delhi, Nov.27 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) today accepted the offer of the Mizoram Home Minister Pu R. Lalzirliana to visit Mizoram from 4 to 11 December 2009 or any other dates convenient to the State government. In a press held in Aizawl on 22 November 2009 in response to the [...]
    7 hours ago
  • Massive security ahead of ULFA’s protest day in Assam


    TrendPK.comAuthority Authority: 463
    TrendPK.com Massive security ahead of ULFA’s protest day in Assam:A massive security alert was sounded in Assam Friday, a day ahead of the ‘black day’ by the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest the first military offensive launched against the outfit in 1990. We are taking no chances as ...
    8 hours ago
  • Lack of Awareness and Outlets for Documentary Films in India: Jahnu Barua


    Assam Information PortalAuthority Authority: 445
    Making a strong pitch for the documentary films in India, noted Assamese Filmmaker Jahnu Barua said that with the advent of technical ease there is a spurt in short film making, however, due to lack of awareness and outlets people are not getting to see most of the output. A lot of ground needs to [...]
    8 hours ago
  • Massive security ahead of ULFA’s protest day in Assam


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 726
    Guwahati, Nov 27 (IANS) A massive security alert was sounded in Assam Friday, a day ahead of the ‘black day’ by the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to protest the first military offensive launched against the outfit in 1990.“We are taking no chances as the ULFA in the past struck at vital ...
    10 hours ago
  • 3 Brahmaputra Tributaries Polluted: Environment Ministry


    SinlungAuthority Authority: 158
    New Delhi, Nov 26 : At least three tributaries of Brahmaputra river in Assam have been identified as polluted by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, besides couple of other rivers in Nagaland, Tripura and Manipur. According to the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Bharalu, Buridihing, and Kalong rivers, ...
    1 day ago
  • Trekking Camp Conducted in Assam


    SinlungAuthority Authority: 158
    Dibrugarh, Nov 26 : All India Trekking Camp for NCC cadets was conducted by the NCC Group Headquarters, Dibrugarh on behalf of NCC Directorate, Northeastern Region from November 1 to November 20. The trek involved the move of the participating cadets from Ledo in Assam to Miao (AP) via Kharsang (AP) a distance of 50 ...
    1 day ago
  • Holiday spice


    T ChingAuthority Authority: 129
    Oh, yes, it is that time again – the holidays are upon us and, as always, we are looking for something different to prepare and serve – something festive, creative, tasty and easy?  Now that I have your attention, you probably know I am going to suggest TEA.  I will certainly not disappoint you, of course it is ...
    1 day ago
  • Assam Jungle Cabernet from Red Leaf Tea


    Tea Review BlogAuthority Authority: 134
    As it is that time of year... I would recommend this tea as a gift for the wine collector on your list. It may not be a bottle of CabernetSauvignon, but perhaps it is something that they would appreciate, and would certainly be much easier on the pocketbook than a Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 from Dean & ...
    1 day ago
  • Platinum Jubilee of Assamese Cinema celebrated at IFFI-2009


    Assam Information PortalAuthority Authority: 445
    The Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Choudhury Mohan Jatua declared open the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Assamese Cinema at the ongoing 40th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2009. The celebrated actor and Chairman, National Film Development Corporation Shri Om Puri was ...
    1 day ago
  • Rail services disrupted in West Bengal


    The Hindu - Property Plus - ChennaiAuthority Authority: 201
    MALDA: Eight wagons of a fertiliser-laden goods train en route to Assam’s Rangapani town from here derailed near Kumedpur station in Malda district on Wednesday, snapping rail services between the southern part of West ...
    1 day ago
  • Huge fire near ONGC drilling site


    The Hindu - Property Plus - ChennaiAuthority Authority: 201
    Sibsagar: A devastating fire broke out near an ONGC drilling site at Geleki in Assam’s Sibsagar district on Wednesday, official sources said. The fire, caused by oil seepage from the oilfield to the PSU’s Atkhel drilling ...
    1 day ago
  • India: Turtle School


    San Diego Zoo BlogsAuthority Authority: 540
    Assam roofed turtles I’m waiting for a ride to the Guwahati Airport in Assam, India, for my flight back to Delhi. In front of me is the mighty Brahmaputra River. One of the largest rivers in the world at over 1,800 miles (2,880 kilometers) long, it is home to the greatest freshwater turtle and tortoise diversity ...
    1 day ago
  • IDEA Cellular launches GSM services in Assam


    Assam Information PortalAuthority Authority: 445
    Aditya Birla Group-owned Idea Cellular on Monday announced the launch of its EDGE enabled GSM mobile network in Assam state of India. With initial investment of Rs 200 crore, IDEA will set up a network of 500 cell sites to cover 19 districts in Assam. The Indian company also plans to invest another Rs 100 [...]
    1 day ago
  • Indo-Bangla border to be fenced by March 2010: BSF chief (Lead)


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 726
    Agartala, Nov 24 (IANS) Work on fencing the India-Bangladesh border has been stepped up and is expected to be completed by March 2010, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Raman Srivastava said here Tuesday.“The barbed wire fencing would be very effective to check trans-border movement of terrorists, ...
    3 days ago
  • CII summit to promote trade between India-ASEAN held in Guwahati


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 726
    Guwahati, Nov 24(ANI): A business conference organized by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) to explore and promote trade opportunities between India and ASEAN was recently held in Guwahati. During the conference both sides discussed different aspects like banking, agriculture and tourism to boost trade. “I ...
    3 days ago
  • Shiva Thapa feliciated by Mumbai Boxing Association


    Proud to be a SikkimeseAuthority Authority: 128
    Shiva Thapa, a junior world number two boxer from Assam, India  was  felicitated in Mumbai Boxing Association at Mumbai on November 22. Shiva is leaving for Baku to participate in A.A.Argalov Cup International to be held on December 2 to 8,  2009. He will fight in 54 kg bout.
    3 days ago
  • Journo who broke Dalai Lama story passes away


    sans serifAuthority Authority: 490
    From The Hindu : Guwahati : Veteran journalist Naresh Chandra Rajkhowa , who broke the news about the Dalai Lama ’s flight from Tibet through Tawang in March 1959 and his seeking asylum in India, passed away at his Chandmari residence here on Monday. He was 87. He is survived by his wife Aparajita , a son ...
    3 days ago
  • Secular Harit Desh - Part II


    B Shantanu's BlogAuthority Authority: 127
    This is a sequel to Sanjay’s earlier post: Secular Harit Desh. In this short post, Sanjay draws our attention to a couple of interesting developments that - in his view - are likely to have a profound impact on Indian society and politics . Please read on… 1] PFI and Muslims in South India : The Muslims in ...
    3 days ago
  • Political parties protest against recent Assam violence


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 726
    Guwahati, Nov 23(ANI): Members of several political parties protested in Guwahati on Monday against the deteriorating law and order situation in areas dominated by ethnic Bodo people. The protest was led by the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF) and other parties that took part included the Bharatiya Janata ...
    3 days ago

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