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The incident took a communal colour after a local unit of Bajrang Dal called for a bandh. Senior police officers who met here on Monday reviewed the law and order situation and rushed additional forces to restore normalcy. (Representational image)

Assam: Angry mob attacks police station

The angry mob pelted stones at the police who in turn resorted to lathi-charge and opened fire in the air to disperse...

17 Jan 2017 2:38 AM IST

Nexus between food suppliers, Army officers in Assam Rifles, allege troops

Nexus between food suppliers, Army officers in Assam Rifles, allege...

The soldiers said that they have been writing anonymous letters to the Home Ministry but to no avail, and requested the...

13 Jan 2017 4:03 PM IST

(Photo: ANI Twitter)

Toy train derails near Darjeeling, 5 injured

The toy train was going from Darjeeling to Siliguri when the accident occurred between Kurseong and Mahanadi.

10 Jan 2017 6:45 PM IST

BSNL rated at 12.2 to 2.8 MBPS average during off-peak hours

BSNL to connect 1,500 gram panchayats through OFC this year

Apart from that, a high-speed network will be installed in Guwahati by March this year.

9 Jan 2017 3:16 PM IST

Official sources said that, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has set the target for excise revenue collection at Rs 1,800 crore for 2016-17. (Representational image)

Assam to have fewer dry days

The move is also aimed at to generate Rs 400 crore additional revenue annually from the sale of liquor.

3 Jan 2017 1:33 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. (Photo: PTI)

Pema Khandu claims support of 49 MLAs

The PPA is an alliance partner of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) government.

31 Dec 2016 2:18 AM IST

He said the grenade landed in the compound of the house and exploded without causing any damage. (Representational image)

Assam: Grenade hurled at Union Minister's house, didn't go off

No one was injured as the grenade did not explode, the official said.

29 Dec 2016 12:18 PM IST

Home Minister Rajnath Singh during the 11th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Media has very important role to play in changing society's thinking:...

Regional media always present the things in a wider perspective, he added.

26 Dec 2016 8:25 PM IST

BJP has claimed that only the BJP is capable of playing the role of a constructive Opposition party in the state.

Assam: Assembly speaker to take charge as BJP state chief

He will submit his resignation as the speaker of the assembly prior to taking charge.

25 Dec 2016 10:57 AM IST

Priyanka was last seen in Prakash Jhas Jai Gangaajal.

I can claim to be an honorary Assamese: Assam tourism ambassador...

She also visited the Kamakhya temple in the city.

24 Dec 2016 8:21 PM IST

MoS for Home Kiren Rijiju with Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh in Imphal on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

President's Rule in Manipur is a possibility; Rijiju talks tough in...

Manipur CM told to end the 53-day economic blockade in state.

24 Dec 2016 1:15 AM IST

Angry people set on fire vehicles in Imphal East district in protest against the United Naga Council (UNC)s indefinite economic blockade. (Photo: PTI/File)

Centre may step in if Manipur CM fails to restore normalcy in the...

Rajnath Singh wrote a letter to Manipur chief minister, directing him to discharge his constitutional responsibility.

23 Dec 2016 4:32 PM IST