Bomb-like objects found on rail tracks in Assam

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 12:42

Four bomb-like objects were recovered from train tracks between Dudhnoi and Krishnai stations in Lower Assam`s restive Goalpara district Friday morning.

One killed as train coaches catch fire at Guwahati

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 21:12

A man was burnt to death in a fire Tuesday night that gutted one coach and partially damaged another at the new Guwahati yard of NFR.

Earthquake measuring 5.5 jolts Assam

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 10:19

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck Assam.

Meghalaya to help in arrest of Goalpara attackers

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 00:55

Meghalaya on Tuesday assured "full cooperation" in arresting those who shot dead dead seven persons on the night of Diwali in neighbouring Goalpara district of Assam, hours before DGPs of both the states are scheduled to meet tomorrow.

Assam Bandh evokes mixed response

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 16:39

The 12-hour Assam bandh called by various wings of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) on Monday evoked mixed response with sporadic incidents of violence in different parts of the state.

Over 4,200 children reported missing in Assam in 30 months

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 17:34

Over 4,200 children have been reported missing from Assam in 30 months, less than half of whom have been traced so far.

Tarun Gogoi’s Onion Mission begins in Assam

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 16:07

With onion price touching Rs 90 to Rs 100 per kg, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s Onion Mission has been introduced in Assam to bring an additional 2000 hectare under scientific onion cultivation.

SFI activists demand fast track court for rape-linked trials in Assam

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 12:30

Students Federation of India (SFI) activists took to streets of Guwahati on Tuesday to demand the setting up of fast track courts to try rape-linked cases.

Assam road accident kills 30, including 13 children

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 09:25

In a massive accident, a cargo truck rammed into two minivans carrying brick kiln workers in Barpeta district, 150 kilometres from Assam`s capital.

Prohibitory orders in Kamrup Metropolitan

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 17:24

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CRPC were today promulgated with immediate effect in Assam`s Kamrup Metropolitan district.

Three suspected ULFA men arrested, arms recovered in Assam

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 17:06

Three suspected ULFA militants were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in the wee hours on Tuesday, police said.

Assam tribals demand right to contest village polls

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 13:04

Tribals in Assam are demanding the right to contest village council polls. Recently, they took part in a demonstration over a demand to hold elections in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council areas of the state`s Goalpara District.