Guwahati News

Two IIT-G students held for molestation

The police were trying to ascertain why the complainant stayed back when Uber and Ola taxis were easily available.

Assam: 52,560 persons killed in crimes during Congress rule in state, claims minister

In similar cases, 2,502 persons have lost their lives from June 2016 to January 2017 after the BJP government came to power in the state

Talks with KPLT outfit to start soon : Assam DGP

On January 30, the Assam government announced to withhold counter-insurgency operations against KPLT till April 20.

Incidents of heinous crimes on decline in Assam : DGP Mukesh Sahay

“Cases of heinous crime in Guwahati and the state in 2016 have come down. This is happening for the first time after many years,” DGP Assam Mukesh Sahay said.

Assam MLA takes assembly speech live through Facebook

Aminul Islam, the AIUDF legislator put on his mobile phone live to his Facebook page while he was taking part in a discussion in the on going budget session of the assembly.

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates new Brahmaputra bridge, sets Rs 65,000 crore for new projects in 5 years

Costing Rs 475 crore, the 1.49-km second bridge on the Brahmaputra took eight years for completion.

No compromise on Arunachal development: V Shanmuganathan

“Anybody coming in the way of development of the state shall be dealt with strictly as per law. In other words, there will be no compromise when it comes to development,” he said.

Six blasts in Assam, two in Manipur; no casualty

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the people were in favour of peace and not violence.

Assam to build 890-km express highway along Brahmaputra

Assam Chief Minister Sonowal said that the concept of an express highway along both banks of the Brahmaputra was conceived by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Assam: Militants ambush Army vehicle; two security personnel, as many militants killed

A defence spokesman said that militants threw several grenades at an Assam Rifles vehicle at Jagun 12th Mile Barabasti on NH-53 killing two security personnel on the spot and injuring three others.

Assam Govt committed to provide safety to people of all faiths: Sarbanand Sonowal

He also urged the people belonging to all sections to work together to strengthen the greater Assamese society.

Nagaland civic polls: 72 more withdraw following boycott threat

Naga Hoho, the apex body of Naga tribes has called for a boycott of the election to protest against 33 per cent reservation for women in the election.