Sankardeva birth anniversary celebrated in AssamGUWAHATI - Thousands of devotees visited the Dhekiakhuwa Bor Namghar, Temple of Vaishnavism in Assam to celebrate the 560th birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva, the famed Vaishnavite saint and social reformer of the region. Assam rebel group to surrender en masseGUWAHATI - Hopes for an end to long years of violent bush war brightened in Assam with an influential tribal separatist group deciding to surrender en masse and hold peace talks with New Delhi, officials said here Monday. Assamese welcome Dhaka offer on northeast separatistsGUWAHATI - Bangladesh’s pledge to sign a treaty enabling transfer of sentenced militants and criminals and crack down on Indian separatists in its territory has evoked a positive response in Assam. Assam’s Orang National Park to have anti-poaching campsGUWAHATI - The Assam Government on Wednesday said that it would set up five anti-poaching camps in the Orang National Park in order to prevent the poaching of the endangered one-horned rhinos. Earthquake insurance of houses in AssamGUWAHATI - As experts claim that a big earthquake might hit Assam region shortly, locals are rushing to get their houses insured while the authorities are conducting sensitization campaigns as a precautionary measure. Seven Assam students suspended for ragging, assaulting teacherGUWAHATI - Seven students from colleges in Assam’s Dibrugarh town have been suspended on charges of ragging and assaulting teachers, officials said Wednesday. Assam government concerned over clashes in Sikkim instituteGUWAHATI - The Assam government Tuesday expressed serious concern over clashes breaking out in a Sikkim college between students from the state and locals in which some Assamese students were injured. Assam student killed by friends over T-shirtGUWAHATI - A college student was burnt to death by three of his friends after they had an altercation over a T-shirt, police said here Tuesday. Assam couple dubbed sorcerers and killedGUWAHATI - An elderly couple was burnt alive by residents of a village in Assam after a kangaroo court charged them with practising witchcraft in Assam, police said Monday. Top ULFA bomber killed in AssamGUWAHATI - A top separatist bomber and close associate of Paresh Baruah, commander-in-chief of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Assam Saturday, officials said. Panic grips northeast after four tremorsGUWAHATI - Panic has gripped people in the northeast with four earthquakes rocking the region in the past three weeks, including a 5.9 magnitude tremor Friday, the biggest in the past nine years. US astronaut loves tangy fish curry and dances to BihuGUWAHATI - From the tangy fish curry to the very typical Assamese delicacy khar and a penchant for the foot stomping Bihu dance of Assam, US astronaut Mike Fincke loves almost everything about this northeastern Indian state. When students thrash teachers and vandalise propertyGUWAHATI - As the country celebrates Teachers Day Saturday, there is a sense of gloom and despondency in Assam, due to incidents of students vandalising schools and assaulting teachers. Tremor jolts Northeast, fourth quake in three weeksGUWAHATI - A moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shook India’s northeast before dawn Friday, triggering panic among sleeping residents in the region that experienced the fourth tremor in the past three weeks, officials said. Government rejects Black Widow’s ceasefire offerGUWAHATI - The central government Tuesday rejected a unilateral ceasefire offered by the Black Widow separatist group in Assam and instead gave an ultimatum to the rebel group to surrender within 15 days and then begin peace talks. Gogoi sets Sept.15 surrender deadline for Black Widow terror groupGUWAHATI - Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday set a September 15 deadline for the Dima Halam Daogah (Jewel) a.k.a. the “Black Widow” terror group to surrender. Astronaut takes a second, closer look at BrahmaputraGUWAHATI - US astronaut Mike Fincke Tuesday took a close look here at the river Brahmaputra, which he had viewed from space some months ago. Tremor jolts northeast, third quake in three weeksGUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale shook India’s northeast Monday, triggering panic among residents in the region that experienced the third tremor this month, officials said. Green Run heralds awareness on afforestation in AssamGUWAHATI - A half-marathon christened ‘Green Run’ was held at Guwahati on Sunday to spread mass awareness on the benefits of tree plantation. Big earthquake might rock Assam shortly, fear expertsGUWAHATI - Experts have claimed that a big earthquake might hit Assam shortly. “There is no accurate method of prediction of earthquake. It is difficult to say whether a big earthquake will be coming soon or in the near future. But our study shows that a big earthquake is due in this region. We have used a model. According to that model, a big earthquake should occur in this region within a short time,” said Surjya Kanta Sarmah, Professor, Geo-Physics, Guwahati University. Assam to revive Satriya DanceGUWAHATI - In order to promote the unique Satriya classical dance form of Assam among the people of the state as well as at the national and international level, the Satriya Sangeet Charkha Kendra (SSCK) organised a cultural program in Jorhat recently. Ragging in Assam on rise, two students arrestedGUWAHATI - In yet another glaring case of ragging in Assam, two college students here have been arrested for harassing girls after authorities filed a formal complaint with the police. Earthquake measuring 4.9 jolts northeast IndiaGUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale shook India’s northeast Wednesday, officials said. Earthquake jolts northeastGUWAHATI - An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted most of northeastern India Wednesday afternoon, though there were no reports of injury or damage. Congress ally in Assam angry over PM’s statementGUWAHATI - The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), an alliance partner of the ruling Congress-led government in Assam, is angry with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his “incorrect” statement that the utilisation of the Rs.750 crore central package for the Bodoland area was unsatisfactory. Farmers reaping it rich through organic farming in AssamGUWAHATI - Organic farming is catching up among the farmers in Assam, who have traditionally been using manure with inorganic and synthetic fertilisers. Nine Assam students punished for ragging, tough action hailedGUWAHATI - The Dibrugarh University has decided to crack the whip on ragging by expelling a post graduate student and penalizing eight more with varying degrees of punishment, including fines - a move hailed by influential student bodies in Assam Sunday People defy boycott call to celebrate I-Day in northeastGUWAHATI - Thousands of people across the northeast Saturday defied a shutdown called by separatists and celebrated India’s Independence Day, officials said. Security beefed up along border areas ahead of Independence DaySRINAGAR/AGARTALA/GUWAHATI/PATNA/NEW DELHI - Authorities along border areas have taken extra precautions ahead of the Independence Day to thwart any attempts to disrupt the celebrations. Children spread message of peace through drama in AssamGUWAHATI - Child artistes in Guwahati spread the messages of peace through the medium of drama at a recent three-day theatre festival. |
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