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Around 3,00,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh from Myanmar in last two weeks. (Photo: AFP)

At least 86 Hindus killed, 200 homeless in Myanmar

After killing their family members, they burnt their houses only to let them escape with their life.

13 Sept 2017 12:53 AM IST

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on Friday indicated that Centre did not follow any rationale for distributing capital among state owned banks.

Assam: After North Cachar Hills, CAG busts scam in Bodoland...

The CAG in its report has found that fund sent by Centre through North East Council (NEC) was going to waste.

10 Sept 2017 4:13 PM IST

Former CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat said it is important for the govt to keep in mind that the main party in the Doklam plateau dispute is Bhutan. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle/Representational Image)

Doklam: Indian, Chinese troops widen faceoff by 1 kilometre now

Security sources also said, India deliberately refrained from engaging in to diatribe that China media had started on...

9 Sept 2017 4:27 PM IST

The green corridor was set up along a 45-km stretch from Pratiksha Hospital on VIP Road to the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Guwahati: Police form green corridor to shift critically ill baby to...

The six-month-old child has been suffering from a rare infection in the lung and spinal cord.

3 Sept 2017 4:39 PM IST

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Assam extends AFSPA for 6 more months

It is now in force in Jammu and Kashmir and six Northeast states Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram...

1 Sept 2017 1:37 AM IST

The student, with Blue Whale mark on his hand, was showing abnormal behaviour, after he played a few online games during the past few days. (Photo: ANI)

Blue Whale Challenge enters Assam; 17-year-old attempts suicide

The student is under constant and close observation of a team of doctors and experts at psychiatric department of a...

31 Aug 2017 11:09 AM IST

The Indian and the Bhutanese Army are operating together in the area to prevent any instruction by PLA. (Photo: )

Sikkim standoff may prolong, India yet to take a call on mobilising...

Sources said PLA has set up tents about 200 to 300 metres away from the standoff point for their convenience.

22 Aug 2017 5:16 PM IST

Finance Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: PTI)

Assam to table 2-child population policy in next assembly session

Arguing that Assam is facing a dangerous population explosion, Himanta Biswa said the govt wants to implement the policy...

20 Aug 2017 5:55 PM IST

Flood-affected villagers commute to safe place using a boat in Morigaon district of Assam on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

No let up in Assam flood situation, 286 animals perish

The floodwaters of the rivers have affected 3, 45,750.48 hectares of crop land in 31 districts of the State, the...

18 Aug 2017 10:13 PM IST

The Bomb Disposal Squad of the special branch of the Assam Police, which confirmed it to be an IED, has taken the gunny bag to an isolated area to dispose the bomb by exploding it. (Photo: Representational/File)

Security forces recover 10 kg IED from Guwahati Railway station

Police said that parcel was booked at Guwahati general post office for Silchar and brought to railway station on...

18 Aug 2017 9:58 PM IST

With Thursday deaths the toll in the latest wave of floods in the state rose to 49. (Photo: PTI)

Floods play havoc in Assam, 10 more killed, 31.55 lakh affected

With Thursday's death, the toll rose to 49, 24 districts of Assam largely affected by floods.

18 Aug 2017 9:29 AM IST

(left) Teachers and students of a school in flood-hit Dhubri district of Western Assam made sure the Tricolour was hoisted and the National Anthem was sung to celebrate Indias 71st Independence Day.

Flood-hit Assam celebrates Independence Day

In a similar gesture, teachers and students observed Independence Day in flood-hit South Kamrup district schools.

16 Aug 2017 1:35 AM IST