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Man trampled to death by elephants near Rani reserve forest
GUWAHATI, Sept 20: A herd of wild elephants trampled a man to death at Andherijuli village near Rani Reserve Forest on the outskirts of the city around midnight on Sunday.
The deceased has been identified as Rajib Boro (35). He was the…
After IT raids, Sonu Sood defends himself, albeit vaguely
MUMBAI, Sept 20 : Days after the Income Tax Department swooped down on Sonu Sood and his business associates, the Bollywood actor came out with a reaction here on Monday, devoid of any reference to the action against him.
"You don't…
Ravindra Narayan Ravi sworn in as new TN Governor
CHENNAI, Sept 18: Ravindra Narayan Ravi on Saturday was sworn in as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu succeeding Banwarilal Purohit who has been shifted to Punjab.
Ravi was administered oath of office by Chief Justice of Madras High Court…
853 boats to be equipped with marine engines: Himanta
GUWAHATI, Sept 17: The Assam government has adopted a Rs 90-crore scheme to make inland water transport safer for passengers.
“Under this scheme, steps are being taken to convert 853 single-engine boats that ply in the Brahmaputra to…
14 Assam hospitals get oxygen generation plants
GUWAHATI, Sept 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday dedicated 14 pressure swing adsorption (PSA) oxygen generation plants to the service of the people through virtual mode.
Assam has received 40 oxygen generators as…
Minister reiterates Centre’s aim to ensure development in NE states
GUWAHATI, Sept 17: The Centre is committed to bring the Northeastern states to the fore and ensure development in the region, reiterated Union minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat while addressing mediapersons in Tezpur on…
IIT-G bid to develop indigenous technologies for underwater exploration
GUWAHATI, Sept 17: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) has launched the Centre for Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems (CICPS), aimed at developing indigenous technologies, including applications and methods for underwater…
Raijor Dal nominates candidate for Thowra bypoll
GUWAHATI, Sept 16: Raijor Dal on Thursday nominated former Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) general secretary, Dhaijya Konwar as the party’s candidate for the Thowra constituency in the forthcoming Assembly by-election.
“Dhaijya Konwar…
Amid COVID, Assam to ensure safe Puja, Diwali celebration
GUWAHATI, Sept 20: Ahead of the festive season, the Assam government has issued a fresh set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to allow people to celebrate festivals such as Durga Puja and Diwali but at the same time keep the…
Assam Cabinet decides to resume offline classes for Class 10 students from Sept 20
GUWAHATI, Sept 16: The Assam Cabinet has decided to resume offline classes for students of Class 10 in high schools, high madrassas, residential and day boarding schools from September 20.
State education minister Ranoj Pegu addressed…