Assam

Watch: Assam mob thrashed Muslim man for selling beef, forced him to eat pork

68-year-old Shaukat Ali was beaten and forced to eat pork for allegedly selling beef in Assam.

Apr 9, 2019

Won't hesitate to sell my kidney for funds to contest LS polls, says Assam's independent candidate

Sukur Ali reckons that political leaders only cater to their needs and don't help the needy. To break this tradition, he will not even hesitate to sell his kidney.

Apr 6, 2019

If re-elected, PM Modi will destroy Constitution: Mamata Banerjee

On PM Modi and BJP claiming to implement the NRC in Bengal in the lines of Assam, Banerjee said it would remain a dream for the saffron outfit as they will never win in Bengal.

Apr 4, 2019

Breaking News: 5.3 magnitude earthquakes jolts Manipur, no casualties

According to the Indian weather office, the earthquake struck around 1.15 pm and the epicentre of the earthquake was in Senapati district of Manipur.

Apr 4, 2019

Rahul Gandhi 'disturbed' by protests in NE, says BJP polarising region for gains

Rahul Gandhi's remark came in the wake of protests by various sections over the Citizenship Bill in Assam, ahead of general elections.

Jan 25, 2019

Assam: BJP office vandalised over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

The agitators belonging to Oikya Sena Asom on Thursday night vandalised the office in Palashbari area.

Jan 11, 2019

An Indian Tea-tribe vendor sells cooked rats at a weekly market in Kumarikata village along the Indo-Bhutan border

Kumarikata: This village in Assam sells rat meat as Sunday delicacy

A traditional food item among some ethnic communities in the northeastern region, rat meat is sold at the same price as broiler chicken at Rs 200 per kg.

Dec 27, 2018

Visitors examine handguns for sale during the opening of the annual gun show in Manila

Assam government employee shot at in Haflong

The incident happened on Saturday at official's workplace, the police said, adding, the government employee is an inspector in the food and civil supply department.

Dec 2, 2018

Indian baby with mermaid syndrome dies minutes after birth

15 newborns die in Assam hospital in six days; probe ordered

According to JMCH Superintendent Saurav Borkakoti, 15 newborns have died at the special care newborn unit of the hospital between November 1 and 6.

Nov 10, 2018

PM Modi likely to celebrate Diwali in Kedarnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on the occasion of Diwali.

Nov 6, 2018

Assam killing: Lone survivor recounts horrifying ordeal in Tinsukia attack

Namashudra is the sole survivor of the bloody incident that took place at Kheraibari in Tinsukia district late on Thursday evening.

Nov 2, 2018

Assam CM, Rajnath Singh condemn the killing of five people in suspected Ulfa militant attack

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the killing of five people in suspected Ulfa militants attack in the state.

Nov 2, 2018

Shaan heckled for singing Bengali, Hindi songs during Assam concert; angry singer gives it back [Video]

While everything was fine till Shaan was singing only Assamese songs, someone from the audience threw a paper ball at him when he started singing Bengali and Hindi songs.

Oct 30, 2018

Assam: 46 groups sit on rail tracks, burn tyres to protest against Citizenship Bill

Political parties, including Congress and AIUDF, have extended their support to the bandh in the interest of Assam and its indigenous people.

Oct 23, 2018

Kaun Banega Crorepati 10 gets first ever crorepati contestant

In the latest promo of KBC 10, Amitabh Bachchan can be seen jumping on his seat as soon as Binita answers Rs 1 crore question.

Sep 26, 2018

Assam has witnessed 4,130 rapes, over 15,000 dowry cases in last 2 years

The figures could prove to be an embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government since it came to power in 2016 on a slogan of change and had assured to protect the lives and property of the people.

Sep 25, 2018

Assam NRC: SC orders resumption of filing of claims and objections by those left out

A bench headed by CJI-designate Ranjan Gogoi made it clear that second opportunity was being given to those left out of the NRC, keeping in mind the "enormous magnitude" of the issue. It said the claims and objections can be filed for 60 days starting September 25.

Sep 19, 2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8