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Tea growers in Assam face threats from militant outfits

Assam, Jan 1 (ANI): 20-year-old Damu Gour, who works as a daily wager in a tea garden, was recently abducted and severely beaten up by suspected cadres of NSCN (K) outfit. He was kidnapped with three other workers. The motive was to extort money from the tea garden owner they were working with. Jan 1, 2014
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India gears to welcome 2014 with music and food festivals

Goa/ Assam, Dec 31 (ANI): Leaving behind memories of an eventful year, India geared up to move into 2014 with celebrations, music and food festivals. Thousands of foreign tourists thronged India’s party capital, Goa, which boasts of colonial Portuguese charm, sun-kissed beaches and great seafood. Dec 31, 2013
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Indian markets glitter with spirit of Christmas

Tripura/ Guwahati, Dec 24 (ANI): Cities glowed with fairy lights, markets bustled with cheer and churchbells rang for midnight mass as pre-Christmas celebrations ushered a festive mood across India. Markets across India witnessed a heavy rush with thousands of people flooding the shops decked up with the attractive knickknacks ahead of Christmas. An exuberant wave of festive cheer could be felt in Assam, where people prepared for the festival with gusto and high spirit. Dec 24, 2013
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Bangladesh land demarcation bill brings disagreement by Indian political parties

New Delhi/ Guwahati, Dec 20 (ANI): BJP condemned the introduction of constitutional amendment bill related to Bangladesh in Rajya Sabha which seeks to ratify the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh despite protests. Meanwhile, leaders of Assam regional party also protested against the introduction of the Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill. Regional Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leaders shouted slogans and burnt effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and state Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, after Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha. Dec 20, 2013
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Centre signs Peace Pact with Daimary Faction of NDFB in Assam

Assam, Dec 11 (ANI): On November 29, a Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement was signed between the Central Government, the Assam government and the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). The agreement will be valid for 6 months, after which it will be reviewed again. Dec 11, 2013
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Congress Breaks Losing Streak; Wins Mizoram

The party has won 26 seats so far and is leading in five seats in the 40-member state assembly. This is for the fifth time the Congress has come to power here and the win is a consolation for the party that has been decimated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Dec 9, 2013
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Brave girl from Assam gets herself kidnapped to save 10 kids

Assam, Dec 06 (ANI): She was just 14 years old but when danger struck she proved that she has what it takes to save lives, even if it means putting herself in danger. In an act of bravery, 14-year-old Gunjan Sarmah volunteered to be kidnapped in order to save the lives of 10 other kids from their school van at Simaluguri in Sivasagar district of Assam. She managed to escape the dense forests on Assam-Nagaland border where she was abandoned by the kidnapper and reached a house located in the tea garden where people helped her informing the police. Chief minister Tarun Gogoi has announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for Gunjan for her bravery. The government has asked Sivasagar deputy commissioner to nominate Gunjan for the National Bravery Awards. Dec 6, 2013
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Munger: Maoists attack train, gun down 3 GRP jawans

Munger, Dec 01 (ANI): A group of eight to ten Maoists ambushed a running train, killing three guards of the railway police and injuring two in Bihar. The incident took place in Sahebganj-Patna Inter-City Express near Jamalpur railway station in Bihar's Munger district. In the daring attack, the rebels also looted five rifles from the railway police guards before escaping from the site. The injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital and bodies of the dead were sent for post mortem. Dec 1, 2013
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'Koffee with Karan': After Salman, Aamir Khan to Appear on the Show

It seems film maker Karan Johar is on a roll these days with his chat show "Koffee with Karan." After it was reported that Salman Khan would be the first guest on the show, it has now been revealed that Salman will soon be followed by another A-lister, Aamir Khan. Nov 30, 2013
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