Assam Police on Monday gilled Gauravjyoti Neog in connection with the Guwahati molestation case. According to information, off duty reporter with Newslive was summoned by Bhangagarh police station where he was grilled for several hours. The development took place hours after DGP JN Chaudhury spoke to Union home secretary RK Singh and apprised him of the breakthrough. Police have received flak for alleged delay in taking prompt action to stop crime and in arresting culprits.
Sources said Dispur apprised the Home Ministry of the fact that police was suspecting that TV journalist Gaurav Jyoti Neog might have orchestrated the molestation of the girl by instigating the mob as the prime accused Amar Jyoti Kalita, who is absconding, was reported to be his friend. If any culpability is found, they may be arrested.
5 Sep 2012 - 2:58am | editor
A three member panel of the national commission for protection of rights visited the relief camps in Kokrajhar on Tuesday and took stock of the plight of the affected children. Led by its chairperson...
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Three miscreants were killed and another was arrested at the end of a fierce encounter with security forces atop Umrangsu in Jayantia Hills district of Meghalaya on Tuesday. The encounter took place...
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By an order Sadhana Hojai, District Magistrate of Udalguri has imposed several restrictions and prohibitory orders including Sec 144 under CRPC in the district and banned pillion riding to prevent...
The toll in the venomous spider attack has gone to two in Assam where around 12 people are still undergoing treatment. The victims often complain of painful swelling. Both the victims hailed from Tinsukia district. But there is no confirmation. According to the district administration, the victims were cremated before autopsies could be done. Seven other victims have been treated with antibiotics against infection after they also tried to drain their wounds.
The spiders were first noticed about a month ago across Tinsukia district's grassy plains and dense jungle forests north of the Brahmaputra River. Meanwhile, villagers are keeping lamps on at night and standing guard against spiders...
It was a unique way to take pride in and take a vow to protect the rich bio-resources of Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the occasion of World Environment Day.A section of young enthusiastic nature and wildlife lovers from across the state today ran for the GREEN cause of conservation and celebration of the treasure trove of Kaziranga National Park, the famous abode of on horned rhinoceros and a tiger reserve taking part in the Green Marathon organised along a portion the National Highway 37 that flanks southern boundary of Kaziranga National Park (KNP).Total 179 persons took part in the Green Marathon that was flagged off by State Minister for Environment and...
The Guwahati Medical College Hospital buys bad name once again . Yet another incident rocked country’s premier hospital on the boil. A tragic incident erupted in the GMCH premises on Sunday following the tragic death of a baby. The baby died after it fell from the lap of its grandmother who was assaulted by a security personnel who was mercilessly beaten up. GMCH authorities have announced a probe into the incident. This was the second child to Deepali Rashbangshi, who lost her husband just six months back.
Seven months passed since Dr Bhupen Hazarika died. But his fans set a world record in Guwhati when thousands of guitarists together played his evergreen music Bistirno Parore at the packed Sarusajai stadium on Sunday afternoon. Organized by Now, Hope — a Guwahati-based event management company, the function was attended by several noted singers who appreciated the venture. They include singers Sudakhina Sarma, JP Das, Samar Hazarika, Monjyotsna Mahanta. It breaks the world record set in Shillong in 2007 where 1733 guitarists performed together. The formal announcement would be made on June 30.
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday visited the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) and got wind of the latest developments in the food technology field.
Gogoi, who arrived at the CFTRI campus in Yadavagiri, was welcomed by CFTRI Acting Director Dr.G. Venkateswara Rao, who apprised Gogoi of the use of buffalo milk in making milk powder since it has higher percentage of fat and about the research on adding natural colours to food items instead of the conventional synthetic colours.Gogoi later took a look at the dosa and idli making machines developed by CFTRI — the institute's pride. This is the third visit of Gogoi to the CFTRI, the first occasion being when...
One person was killed and four others were injured in a road mishap in Goalpara district on Sunday morning.The tragic incident struck at Dhanubhanga area near Dudhnoi when a passenger bus hit a Tata Indica car . One died on the spot and four other occupants of the car were injured. He was identified as Binoy Kumar Prasad. The injured were rushed to the hospital.
Criminal Investigation Department is intensifying its probe into the sensational Gadapani Pathak case where the agriculture department superintending engineer was killed after he was kidnapped at gunpoint. CID sleuths continue to grill Faizul Islam for third consecutive days after he was released from a private nursing home in Bongaigaon. Islam, an engineer who had accompanied the slain engineer Godapani Pathak to Dhubri, is set to be quizzed further in this connection. Islam, who was rescued after 25 days of abduction, had accompanied Godapani Pathak, a senior engineer of state agriculture department, whose bullet-ridden body was found on May 3 last in Bongaigaion to Dhubri. CID found...
Guwahati is not safe at all even in morning walk. Unidentified miscreants snatched a gold chain from an aged woman who happens to be the mother Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Kahilipara on Sunday. According to police, the incident took place when Mrinalini Devi, was on her way for morning walk at around 7 am when two miscreants in a bike stopped near her. The miscreants snatched the gold chain which she was wearing in her neck. An FIR has been lodged in the Dispur police station and efforts are on to nab the culprits.
Police in Guwahati arrested six people linked to Garo National Liberation Army on Saturday and seized huge ache of arms and ammunition from their possession. The consignment, including rocket launchers, shells and pistols and barrets were found from Gorchuk area of Guwahati. The consignment was intercepted on its way to GNLA camps in Garo Hills in Meghalaya through Goalpara in Assam.
Normal life remained totally paralysed amid sporadic incidents of violence during the 12-hour bandh called by Karbi Students' Youth Council in Karbi Anglong district on Saturday. Bandh supporters set on fire a truck carrying oil in drums in the Diphu-Lumding road this afternoon after forcing the driver and handyman to get down. Shops and business establishments remained closed and vehicular traffic was minimal. KSYC gave the bandh call in protest against alleged encroachment by Meghalaya. They alleged that Meghalaya government has set up police posts and schools in land belonging to Assam.
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