Assam to gain land from Bangladesh: Tarun Gogoi

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 17:30

In the event of the land swap deal with Bangladesh being struck, Assam would stand to gain 397.5 acres of land from the neighbouring country, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said.

Six militant outfits active in Assam

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 23:20

Six militant outfits, including anti-talk ULFA (Independent) and NDFB (Songbijit), are active in Assam with a cadre strength of 760, Forest minister Rockybul Hussain said on Monday.

Assam to institute judicial inquiry to probe `encounter`

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 21:54

The Assam government will order a judicial inquiry to investigate the police claim of an `encounter` in Chirang district on December 11 in which two boys were killed and another was injured, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Saturday.

Tarun Gogoi to resign if Congress wins less than seven seats in Assam

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 17:25

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday said he will resign from his post if the Congress wins less than seven of the 14 Lok Sahba seats in Assam.

CM orders inquiry by Additional Chief Secretary into `encounter killings`

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 00:54

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the killing of two teenaged youths in an alleged encounter with security forces which led to a public outcry in Chirang district.

Execute schemes within stipulated time frame: Gogoi

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 17:51

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said the government would not entertain excuses on non-implementation of its schemes within its timeframe

Rs six crore for modernising state zoo

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 18:55

Assam government today announced that an amount of Rs six crore would be spend for modernising of the State Zoo cum Botanical Garden during the current financial year.

Congress may ally with AIUDF in Assam: Gogoi

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 16:45

The Congress in Assam may go for an electoral alliance with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in the forthcoming general elections, said Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday.

Tarun Gogoi expresses gratitude on Armed Forces Flag Day

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 17:24

Armed Forces Flag Day was an occasion for the nation to express its gratitude and solidarity with the Armed Forces for guarding borders and preserving the sovereignty, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Saturday.

`AGP, BJP opposing land agreement with Bangladesh with eye on polls`

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:19

Assam`s Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said both the AGP and BJP were opposing the land ratification agreement with Bangladesh with an eye on the coming Lok Sabha Elections.

Cross-border trafficking a concern for Assam: Tarun Gogoi

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:43

Cross-border trafficking was a major concern for Assam which was on the rise as the North East region shared borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Friday.