| Buying an apartment? Think twice, thrice..! |
As per a survey, in Guwahati 55 per cent housing need is in the low income category, 35 per cent in the middle income category and 10 per cent in the affluent class. Thus, it is eventually the middle-class people who have to bear the heavy burden of taxes while buying apartments
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 11: Over the years Guwahati has grown into a concr... |
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| Agriculture department braces for immediate succour |
Flood fury
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 11: In one of the worst floods that Assam has seen in the past few years, around 1.55 lakh small and marginal farmers have been affected.
Talking to the media in Guwahati on Wednesday, State Agriculture Minister Nilomoni Sen Deka said that a total of 2.54 lakh hectares of agricultural land had been destroyed due to ... |
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| Increasing crime rate worries CM |
Task force to be constituted to check crime against women
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 11: The sudden spurt in incidents of crime like rape, murder and gambling in Guwahati has not escaped the notice of the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister has in fact expressed concern over such incidents. The Chief Minister has also expressed concern and unhappiness over the &l... |
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| CM reviews flood situation |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 11: With flood waters receding slowly, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has instructed all government departments to carry out restoration work and rehabilitation of flood victims on a war footing. At a review meeting held in Guwahati on Wednesday, Gogoi instructed heads of all government departments to immediately start restoration and rehabilitation. He said t... |
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| One-man inquiry committee |
GUWAHATI, July 11: The Assam Government has constituted a one-man inquiry committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary PP Verma to inquire into the incident of assault on Rumi Nath, MLA of Borkhola LAC on June 25 at Karimganj. The one-man committee will submit its report within 15 days, stated a press release.... |
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| SC dismisses plea against Mukherjee |
NEW DELHI, July 11: The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed a “frivolous” plea challenging the “eligibility and qualification” of Pranab Mukherjee to be nominated as a candidate for the July 19 presidential election. The petition by social activist Iniyan John contended that Mukherjee during his tenure as Finance Minister failed to discharge his official duties and intentiona... |
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| Kalam to give lesson on fundamental duties |
SHIMLA, July 11: Former president APJ Abdul Kalam will teach a lesson on fundamental duties at a public colloquium to be held in Shimla on Saturday. Kalam will deliver the keynote address, while Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Kurian Joseph will preside over the function. School and college students are among the gathering to interact with Kalam. IANS... |
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| Hathaway incredible in Dark Knight Rises: Nolan |
LOS ANGELES, July 11: Director Christopher Nolan says Anne Hathaway’s work in the The Dark Knight Rises as villainous cat burglar is so good that people will be left wanting more of her. “She’s an incredible character and we’re very excited to see her. Hopefully, we’ll leave people wanting more,” said Nolan. IANS... |
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| Chidambaram says he did not mock middle class on price rise |
NEW DELHI, July 11: Under fire for remarks allegedly mocking the urban middle class on rising prices, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said he had made a “matter-of-fact” statement that had been distorted by the media and had not taken a dig at the common man.
In a statement, Chidambaram said he was “shocked and disgusted by the deliberate distortion of t... |
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