| 'Government considers Assam Accord meaningless, encourages illegal infiltration' |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: Both the Central and State governments consider the Assam Accord as “meaningless” and encourage illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals into the State for their political benefits, alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive member Sarbananda Sonowal.
Sonowal told reporters here on Saturday that political par... |
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| High Court order hits hard, wine shops and bars |
According to Excise department sources, almost 80 per cent of wine shops, bars, clubs and lounges in Guwahati will be closed down
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: As per the Assam Excise Rules, 1945 (143) 2B, no liquor shops or bars should be permitted within a distance of 500 metres from religious places, healthcare centres, educational institutions or similar bui... |
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| Book on Assamese folk culture released |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: Shamanistic Dances of the Tribal and the non-Tribal people of Assam: A critical study, a book by Dr Nabin Chandra Sarma was released today at a function held in Guwahati.
Dr Nabin Chandra Sarma, it may be recalled, was recently conferred the title ‘Sahitya Muhiyan’ by the Axam Xahitya Xabha (AXX). The book was released by emine... |
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| Appeal for peace and unity in the BTAD |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: People from various walks of life took part in a citizens’ meet that was held at the Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir in Guwahati today. The meet was organized by the CPI (M) State committee to discuss about the clashes in the Bodo Territorial Areas District (BTAD).
Among those who took part were also eminent personalities like former Gau... |
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| Book released |
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: Dhrubajyoti Das’s book Jibonor Anweshan, which is more or less an autobiographical account of his life, was released today at a function held in the city. The book was released by veteran journalist Radhika Mohan Bhagawati. Also present at the function was Cotton College principal Dr Niroda Devi.... |
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| Mystery shrouds AEC student's death |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: Mystery shrouds the death of first year engineering student of the Assam Engineering College (AEC), Madhurjya Barukiyal.
Barukiyal’s body was found last evening at around 6.30 pm in the pond in front of the college’s administrative building. While it is believed that he drowned in the pond, his family members suspect it t... |
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| Assam tops in small savings collection |
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: Assam has surpassed all other States in India so far as small savings collection is concerned, with a net percentage of 22.45 per cent in terms of gross collection in the State during the year 2011-12.
A press release stated that Assam recorded gross and net small savings collection of Rs 3,151.08 crore and Rs 707.57 crore respectively during the year 2011-12, when as ... |
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| SC order not to affect tourism in Assam |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: The Tour Operators’ Association of Assam has said that the Supreme Court’s order banning tourism in core areas of tiger reserves would not affect tourism in Assam.
Addressing a press conference in Guwahati today, Tour Operators’ Association of Assam president Debojit Bora said, “The Supreme Court has clearly stated ... |
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| Study centre inaugurated |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: State Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today inaugurated a book sale centre and a study centre of the Assam Prakashan Parishad at Chandmari in Guwahati. Inaugurating the study centre, Sarma said, “In the present troubled times, this study centre comes as a welcome and positive step.”
There will be around 7,500 books avail... |
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| Heritage trip for students |
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: The Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY), in association with IRCTC, has planned a nine-day and nine-night heritage trip for students. A press release stated that the heritage train will go through some of the major locations of Rajasthan and Gujarat to expose the school students to the rich tradition, culture and heritage of Indi... |
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| Free rehabilitation camp |
GUWAHATI, Aug 11: The Holistic Rehab Centre (HRC), a multidisciplinary rehabilitation centre working for physio-medico rehabilitation for the needy and the disabled, will organize a free rehabilitation camp for the disabled, in collaboration with the Association for Inclusive Development and Research Centre (AIDRC), on August 14 at the Holistic Rehab Centre at Rajgarh Road in the city. The day-lon... |
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