Assam, Tibetan culture speak the same language of peace: Gogoi

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:30

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said the Assam and Tibetan culture spoke the same language of peace and harmony.

Gogoi challenges Kejriwal on corruption charges

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 23:58

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday challenged his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal to prove his accusation that he is "corrupt".

Assam killing: Arunachal CM to request Centre for inquiry

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 22:29

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki Thursday condemned the killings of 10 persons in Assam by unidentified persons from his state and said he will demand for an independent enquiry into the incident.

Assam killings: Gogoi, Tuki seek Central inquiry

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:58

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi decided to recommend CBI probe into killings of 10 persons by unidentified men while Arunachal Pradesh CM said he would seek independent inquiry by Union Home Ministry.

`Funeral processions` of Congress leaders opposing Sanjay Sinh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:26

All Assam Students Union (AASU) took out `funeral processions` of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Tarun Gogoi and Bhubanswar Kalita to protest the nomination of Sanjay Sinh for Rajya Sabha from Assam.

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.

Gogoi asks DGP to take strict action against NDFB militants

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 21:12

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday asked the state Director General of Police to take strict action against NDFB militants, who killed five people yesterday.

Rio thanks Gogoi for normalcy in violence-torn Karbi Anglong

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:50

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio has acknowledged the steps taken by the Government of Assam to bring normalcy in the violence-affected areas of Karbi Anglong district.

Gogoi goes Bihu shopping, wishes people

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 20:29

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday went shopping for the Magh Bihu festival beginning tomorrow and wished the people on the occasion.

Salaries of 200 Assam education dept officials held back

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 17:50

The salaries of about 200 education department officials in the state have been withheld over their failure to disburse the salaries of over 16,000 school teachers for the last 12 months, Assam government said on Saturday.

Assam announces Rs 100 cr package for tea tribes

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 23:14

Assam government on Sunday announced a Rs 100-crore special package for uplift of the tea garden communities.

Dissidence in ruling Congress dominate Assam politics in 2013

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:15

Dissidence in the ruling Congress, rise in kidnapping and extortions, violence following statehood demand by ethnic groups and unabated killing of rhinos were some of the major issues in Assam during 2013.