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Forum protests alleged ‘transfer’ of animals from Assam zoo to Gujarat
Guwahati, Dec 8: Activists of the Chiriakhana Suraksha Mancha staged a sit-in protest against the alleged transfer of several species of animals from the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden here to a private zoo in Gujarat.
The Mancha,…
Plantation on another 2L hectares in NE to meet India’s growing demand for natural rubber
Agartala, Dec 7: Under the "NE-MITRA" project, at least two lakh hectares of land would be brought under natural rubber (NR) cultivation in seven northeastern states with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to meet the country's growing…
NGT orders Rs 2.4 cr compensation for 12 Mizoram stone quarry victims
Aizawl, Dec 6: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), which earlier registered a suo-moto case in the Mizoram stone quarry collapse on November 14 killing 12 workers, has ordered a compensation of Rs 2.4 crore for the victims,…
Constable shoots colleague dead in Upper Assam
Guwahati, Dec 6: In a shocking incident, an Assam Police constable fired three rounds of bullets from his service rifle at another constable on the premises of Sonari police station in Upper Assam’s Charaideo district on Tuesday morning.…
DST-sponsored facilities at GU showcased during workshop
Guwahati, Dec 6: A week-long workshop on “Opportunities for Research and Innovation using the DST (Department of Science and Technology)-sponsored facilities of Gauhati University (GU),” was recently organised by the Department of…
Prosecute guilty under civil law; repeal AFSPA: Forum appeals to Centre
Guwahati, Dec 6: The Global Naga Forum (GNF) has appealed to the Centre to “prosecute those responsible for the Oting and Mon killings under civil law so that the families of the victims get justice.”
In a statement, the forum…
Tripura party’s sit-in at Jantar Mantar seeks more autonomy for tribals
New Delhi/Agartala, Dec 5 : Hundreds of tribals from Tripura, including a large number of women, on Monday began their two-day sit-in demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in the national capital to intensify their demand for greater autonomy…
TN team tours Assam to study state’s steps against urban poverty
Guwahati, Dec 5 : The Assam 'model' of urban poverty eradication is apparently getting pan India recognition.
A delegation from the Tamil Nadu government recently visited Assam on the direction of the Union ministry of housing and urban…
Prime accused in DU ragging case surrenders before cops
Guwahati, Dec 5: The prime accused in the Dibrugarh University (DU) ragging incident, surrendered before police in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia district on Monday.
Rahul Chetry was arrested in connection with Dibrugarh…