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India's oldest elephant Bijuli Prasad passes away at 89
While not possible to confirm the elephant's exact age, it is known that he was brought to work on a tea estate by a British farmer during colonial rule in the 1940s.
HIV infections on the rise in the state: Assam State AIDS Control Society
ASACS added although sexual transmission has always been a main route of HIV transmission in the state, it has been observed that sharing of infected needles and syringes by the injecting drug users has also become a major cause of HIV transmission in Assam during the recent years which is a matter of concern.
Assam government prescribes dress code for teachers
"Since a teacher is expected to be an example of all sorts of decency especially while discharging their duties, it has become necessary to follow a dress code that should reflect a sense of decorum, decency, professionalism and seriousness of purpose at the workplace.”
Start potable water supply immediately at shelter homes: Gauhati HC
The court directed that D Nath senior government advocate shall also apprise this Court regarding the exact number of similar shelter camps in the entire State of Assam wherein people who have been displaced on account of eviction drives are being housed.
Anti-CAA stir: SC grants bail to independent Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi in NIA case
The lawmaker, who has allegedly been vocal against the Central government during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests, had moved the top court against the February 9 order of the high court allowing the special NIA court in Assam to proceed with the framing of charges against him in one of the two cases.
Drunk passenger vomits, poops on board IndiGo flight
Konwar also shared a picture of a female cabin crew member who cleaned up the mess. Konwar tweeted, “IndiGo 6E 762: Guwahati to Delhi. The intoxicated passenger vomited on the aisle and defecated around the toilet. Leading lady Shweta cleaned up all the mess and all the girls managed the situation exceptionally well. Salute girl power (sic).” The picture shows the crew member, wearing gloves and mask, and equipped with cleaning spray and tissue papers cleaning up the spot where the passenger vomited.
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IIT Guwahati completes transfer of technology of Novel Free-Space Optical Communication System
The advanced communication system uses wavefront modulated light beams for wireless error free data transmission through free space rather than through optical fiber.
Assam recognised as 'Leader' in states' startup ranking by Centre
A total of 24 states and 7 Union territories (UTs) participated in the exercise, which ranked them under five categories - best performers, top performers, leaders, aspiring leaders and emerging startup ecosystems.
‘Storm in my head.’ Milind Soman's wife Ankita Konwar opens up about struggles with depression and anxiety
Ankita Konwar talks about her 'tiny episodes of dark patches'.
Age is just a number for Milind Soman! Actor, cycles 1,000 km from Mumbai to Delhi, Ankita Konwar showers Insta love on ‘crazy husband’
Soman's latest fitness achievement is to raise awareness against air pollution.
BJP-led ruling alliance sweeps Assam by-elections 5-0
With the latest results, BJP's strength has increased to 62 and UPPL's to seven in the 126-member Assam assembly.
Ankita Konwar reveals she fought depression for years, says self-love is true love
The former air-hostess said that she is still dealing with anxiety.
Assam government to preserve the Jorhat Central Jail as a heritage site
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited historic Jorhat Central Jail and interacted with the jail authority as well as few of the jail inmates and took stock of their grievances.
Akhil Gogoi likely to be released from jail as NIA court clears him of all charges under UAPA
NIA Special Judge Pranjal Das did not frame charges against Gogoi and his three associates Dhairjya Konwar, Manas Konwar and Bitu Sonowal in connection with the Chandmari case in which they were accused of having Maoist links.
Tiwa Autonomous Council: BJP wins 6 seats, leading in 12 more
The ruling BJP has won six seats and is leading in another 12 seats as the counting of ballot papers for the 36-member Tiwa Autonomous Council is on, the Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) said on Saturday.
Sarbananda Sonowal lays foundation stone for Assam Agar International Trade Centre
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of Assam Agar International Trade Centre. Sonowal expressed his sense of gratitude to the people of the State for their cooperation that they have extended to the government and said that the Assam Agar International Trade Centre would be a step towards making a self reliant Assam.
Honouring unsung heroes with Padma awards is in a way discovery of India: Venkaiah Naidu
Congratulating all the Padma awardees, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, in a series of tweets, said this year's Padma awards are also an "ode to the unsung heroes" who have quietly contributed to the cause of our society in different ways.
Congress takes out ads on Gujarat riots
The Congress in Assam has raked up the 2002 Gujarat riots and published ads in local newspapers on Saturday.
Former Bihar governor Devanand Konwar joins All India United Democratic Front
Konwar added that AIUDF from a small party has gone to become second largest party in Assam after congress.
Government likely to finalise list of new Governors tomorrow
PM, HM Rajnath Singh and other top leaders are believed to have discussed the issue and shortlisted the names, sources said here today.
Mizoram governor Vakkom B Purushothaman to take additional charge of Tripura
Purshothaman who arrived here this morning, took a guard of honour from the security forces at the Rajbhavan in the presence of CM Manik Sarkar.
Governors of Karnataka, Tripura to retire on Saturday
77-year-old Bhardwaj, who was the Law Minister in UPA-I, took charge as the Governor of Karnataka on June 29, 2009 and has been occupying the post since then.
Tripura sets an example in good governance: Devanand Konwar, Governor
"The state has set an example of good governance and raised a high moral of democracy," he said.
SC quashes appointment of VCs in Bihar Universities
It said that as per the University Grant Commission Rule, the Governor was bound to act in consultation with the state government.
Tripura government to donate Rs one crore for Uttarakhand
Tripura government today decided to donate Rs one crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for Uttarakhand.
Elephants kill one in Golaghat
One person was killed and two others - a man and his wife - were injured in an attack by wild elephants at Numaligarh area in Golaghat district on Sunday.
SC stays appointment of VCs in universities in Bihar
SC stays the appointments of nine vice-chancellors and two pro-vice chancellors made recently by former Governor Devanand Konwar in various Bihar universities.
Corruption, malpractices in higher education in Bihar: PK Shahi
"I have no qualms in making a candid confession before you that students have to pay bribe for seeking enrolment in PhD classes," Shahi said.
US, UK evince interest in Bihar growth story
In the past less than 12 hours, highly-placed representatives of the US and the UK called on the chief minister and praised him for the positive developments in the state.
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