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Nomination of four RS candidates from Assam found valid

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 19:14

The nomination papers of all four candidates for elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from Assam were found valid during scrutiny on Wednesday.

Sanjay Singh richest candidate in RS elections in Assam

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 23:16

Lok Sabha member from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh Sanjay Singh emerged the richest among Rajya Sabha contestants in Assam with total assets worth Rs 20.62 crore, according to his affidavit while filing papers for the RS seat.

Four candidates file nominations for three RS seats in Assam

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:23

With closing of the application process, a total of four candidates have filed nominations for election of three Rajya Sabha seats from Assam, to be held on February 7.

Police officer killed, five injured in Assam

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 13:24

A police officer was killed and five constables were injured when militants ambushed a patrolling party in Assam`s Sonitpur district Tuesday, police said.

Assam govt cuts busfares for senior citizens

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 14:01

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today announced to provide 50 per cent discount to senior citizens on fares of buses run by the state transport corporation.

Leave violence, join mainstream: Assam governor to militants

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 00:23

Assam Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik on Sunday appealed to the underground militant groups to abjure violence and come to the discussion table to solve the issues for an overall development of the state.

People defy shutdown in Assam to celebrate Republic Day

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 13:49

Defying boycott calls and a general strike called by the militant outfits, the people of Assam came out to the streets in large numbers Sunday to celebrate the Republic Day.

Assam govt nearly doubles freedom fighters` pension

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 21:09

On the eve of the Republic Day, Assam government on Saturday announced to almost double the pension of freedom fighters to Rs 15,000 a month.

Security measures tightened in Assam for R-day

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 18:00

Special security measures have been put in place in Assam for Republic Day and in view of militant strike threats on Sunday and their boycott call of the day`s celebrations.

Bomb kills two in Assam

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 14:12

Two people were killed when a bomb exploded in a car in Assam`s Dima Hasao district, police said Friday.

Bomb kills two in Assam

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 13:37

Two people were killed when a bomb exploded in a car in Assam`s Dima Hasao district, police said Friday.

JD(U) condemns killing of Hindi-speaking people in Assam

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:58

Condemning the killing of Hindi- speaking people in Assam by a militant group, JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav has urged the Centre to take strong action against such acts.