CPIM general secretary Prakash Karat says that his party would raise the multi crore scam in NC Hills of Assam in parliament. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Monday, Karat said siphonning off money meant for poor people is a grave and an unpardonable crime and that the guilty persons deserve punishment. Karat along with top party leaders held a brainstorming meet to formulate strategy for the upcoming assembly polls in Assam.
PermalinkSubmitted by kemprai on Tue, 01/02/2011 - 19:35
There is no positive outcome in the district after scam issue and all the political leaders are busy in making an image for the upcoming election with the in the name of scam issue.
The district name should be totally named as DIMA HASAO in every article as suggested...as it is officially accepted in the gazzated offices in the state.
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NDFB(P) is quite disappointed with the pace of peace process with the Centre.This what the straight message the former insurgents conveyed to the Centre from Baska where they held national council...
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Flood water wreaks unprecedented havoc in Dibrugarh where the entire town has been submerged on Monday following the incessant rains during the last couple of days.The river Brahmaputra is flowing...
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Rail services were disrupted for six hours due to blockade at Chautara station in Kokrajhar district on Tuesdsy demanding grant of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Koch Rajbongshis and create...
Assam has reasons to heave a sigh of relief. Peace and development are back to the state. Militants, mostly, have shunned the path of violence paving the way for peace and tranquility. This was more or less of what GoC-in-C of Corps-4 Lt Gen Shakti Gurung said on Tuesday.
Talking to reports in Tezpur, he said security forces under Unified Command Structure will continue to fight anti-social activities which disturb the peace and harmony of the people of Assam and North East.
He said in view of the changed situation, Operation Rhino launched on January 25, 1990 has now been replaced by army's Operation Sadbhavana for winning the hearts and minds of people.
The International Film Critics' Federation (FIPRESCI) has selected New Delhi-based Assamese film critic Utpal Borpujari as a member of the International Critics' Jury at the forthcoming Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). The other two members in the three-member jury will be Carlos Alberto Mattos from Brazil and Steffen Moestrup from Denmark. MIFF is one of the world's largest festivals of documentaries, short fiction films and animation films. Organized by the Films Division of the Government of India, it will be held from February 3 to 9 this year.
Borpujari has earlier served in FIPRESCI juries at the Montreal World Film Festival, Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian Cinema-New...
KMSS along with other anti-big dam protestors have announced brief suspension of blockade against in Lakhimpur and Dhemaji against NHPC on Tuesday. The decision was announced by KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi after they received invitation for talks with the government slated on Tursday.
Gogoi and his organization resumed blockade on Monday asking the government to show its willingness for talks. Notably, Chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday asked the anti-dam groups to demonstrate more sincerity for holding talks with the government.
The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti and four other organizations had lifted their indefinite blockade in last two days in Lakhimpur district as a gesture for...
Two persons died on-the-spot and five others injured following a head-on-collision between a TATA Max pick up van and a Tata Winger at Mission Chariali in Sonitpur on Monday afternoon. The injured have been admitted to Civil hospital at Tezpur.
ULFA's anti talk faction seems to have stepped up activities ahead of the Republic Day. At least ten persons have sustained injuries when a powerful grenade exploded in Tinsukia on Monday. The blast took place a around 6-30 in the evening in front of Tinsukia Civil where the grenade planted at a bag exploded with a huge sound when the spot was teeming with people. The injured have been rushed to Civil Hospital at Tinsukia. Police have called in a handiwork of ULFA in view of the recent bid to rgroup. Security forces have cordoned off the area and a massive search operation launched to apprehend the culprits.
Another unexploded bomb, weighing five kilogram, has also been recovered during...
After a brief halt, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji disticta erupted in anti big dam protest when thouands of people blockaded supply of materials meant from the NHPC-owned mega dams in Gruamukh. Spearheaded by KMSS and AASU, the potestors in thousands are holding protests along the National Highway No 52 to prevent rush o trucks carrying machinaries to Grukamukh.
KMSS and AASU leaders said that they will not allow any vehicle to bound for Gerukamukh based NHPC-owned project. KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi said that they would intensify the protest against the mega dams now under construction which would have adverse impact on the downtream areas.
Notably, KMSS called off the stir for two days...
Society for Srimanta Sankaradeva, an international community engaged in spreading Srimanta Sankaradeva's humanitarian ideology across the globe has launched its official website www.sankaradeva.com in a colourful function on January 1 District Library, Guwahati. The function was attended by the leading people of Assam associated with Sankaradeva movement. Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti, President of Society for Srimanta Sankaradeva launched the website by pressing the mouse and explained the features of the site. He also dwelt on the pan-Indian works of the great saint in medieval era and reiterated the resolve of the society to take the message of the saint all over the globe.
The...
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday doled out a slew of ambitious schemes on the new years day. Addressing a press conference, Gogoi appealed to the militant outfits to come back to the national mainstream to pave the for peace and development. Gogoi said the Government will put all its efforts to eliminate insurgency from the State this year.
The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference at Guwahati this afternoon on the occasion of the New Year. Gogoi asked those organizations to take up their issues with the Government for amicable settlement. He said that his Government will accord high priority to mitigate the Brahmaputra river bank erosion problem in the New Year 2012...
Journalists’ Forum Assam has expressed profound grief at the sudden demise of young photo journalist and cultural activist Ashish Saikia. He was 42 years old. Hailed from Nagaon, Ashish started his journalistic career with Ajir Batori in Nineties. Later he successfully tried hands in acting and direction of movies. Ashish died on December 22. The JFA has also organized a condolence meeting on January 3, 2012 (1 pm) at Guwahati Press Club. The forum appeals the journalists to attend the meeting.
Jayanta Narayan Choudhury wil join as new Assam director general of police as Shankar Barua retired on Saturday.The name of Chaudhury was confirmed by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi hours before Barua demitted n Saturday. Barua handed over charge to Home Guards and Civil Defence DGP Rajendra Kumar in the police headqaurters here pending Choudhury taking over charge. Choudhury, Additional Director in the Intellegence Bureau (IB), is an 1978-IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. His appointment is expected to be helpful in dealing with insurgent outfits who have been mongering trouble for years. Chaudhury is expected to join the ne assignment after Magh Bihu.Purabi Bormudoi to get Assam...
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