Guwahati: Four major tea producer bodies from Assam and West Bengal have made a desperate appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap or suitably modify mandatory auction norms that require a significant portion of manufactured tea to be sold through public auctions.The ministry of commerce and industry, in its order dated Oct 1, 2015,…
Guwahati: A controversy has erupted across Assam during Rongali Bihu celebrations after Bengali singer Marmita Mitra was accused of distorting songs of Zubeen Garg, triggering backlash and prompting multiple Bihu organising committees to cancel her scheduled performances.Police said the incident occurred during a Bihu function in Guwahati where Mitra performed some of Garg’s popular songs….
Dhubri: Development of Jhagrarpar Beel (wetland) has remained a bone of contention for nearly 28,000 people living on the outskirts of Dhubri town, opposite Dhubri Medical College and Hospital, for years.The wetland sits in a corridor that is rapidly turning urban under the Dhubri-Gauripur Development Authority, positioned between Dhubri and Gauripur towns. Along the 2.5-km…
Guwahati: A joint operation by Assam Police, the Tezpur-based Gajraj Intelligence Unit, and Army authorities on Friday led to the seizure of a large consignment of liquor near Misamari railway station.Officials said around 150 cases, originally meant for sale through CSD outlets catering to Army personnel, were intercepted while being moved out of the Canteen…
Silchar: A candlelight rally was taken out in Lakhipur town of Cachar district to seek justice for victims of the recent violence in Manipur, where two children were killed in a suspected militant attack and at least three protesters died in subsequent firing by security forces.The rally, jointly organised by Purnagram Iputhou Thongnang Thougallup, Lakhipur…
Itanagar: The Inter Battalion Thal Sena Camp for Tezpur Group of the 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion National Cadet Corps concluded at Rajiv Gandhi University near here on Saturday.The camp, which witnessed participation from NCC cadets representing various units, was conducted as a part of a multi-level selection process for shortlisting of NCC cadets for Thal…
Shillong: A multi-facility building is coming up at Dakopgre, Tura, headquarters of West Garo Hills, with chief minister Conrad K Sangma, unveiling its foundation stone plaque on Saturday. He underscored that it was a “long-cherished aspiration” of the local people.The CM, who is also the local MLA, said, “In the past eight years, I, together…
Agartala: More than 1,000 BJP leaders and supporters have reportedly fled their homes in parts of Khowai and West Tripura following violence after the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) election results, with many taking shelter in safer locations since Friday evening.The unrest has been linked to alleged attacks by TIPRA Motha activists celebrating…
Aizawl: Preparations for Tuesday’s election to the 19-ward Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) have been “more or less completed”, state election commissioner H Lalthlangliana said on Saturday.Lalthlangliana said preparations for the Aizawl city civic polls have been smooth, except for complaints over violations of the election model code of conduct (EMCC), which he said have been…
While Bagan Will Look To Grab Top Spot With A Win, The Highlanders Will Aim For A Home Victory To Gift Their Fans “My pressure is different from the pressure Sergio has this season,” was how Juan Pedro Benali described the difference in expectations between himself and his “close friend” and fellow coach Sergio Lobera…
