The unmanned Habelikahti Island at Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district, a favourite eco-tourism destination, has been ravaged by mighty tidal waves during cyclone Fani, forest officials …
Curfew relaxed for three hours in Hailakandi as situation improves
Curfew was relaxed for three hours — from 12 noon to 3 pm — as the situation in Hailakandi town improved and was fast returning to normal. The district administration relaxed prohibitory o…
6th Phase polls: Key updates
# Voting in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections were held in 59 constituencies spread across six States and Delhi today (May 12). # An estimated 53.25% turnout was registered till 5 pm in the sixth…
Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for Hailakandi violence victim’s family
The Assam Government Saturday (May 11) announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of Jamiruddin Tapadar who died in the group clash and subsequent violence in Hailakandi on Friday. Tapadar…
Hailakandi limps back to normal, curfew remains in place
The situation in violence-hit Hailakandi is returning to normal although curfew remains clamped in entire Hailakandi district. One person died while nearly nine people were injured in clashes between …
HS results likely by May 22: AHSEC
The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is likely to announce the results of the Higher Secondary final year examinations by May 22. This was announced by AHSEC chairman Dr Dayananda Borg…
Soon, Bihu to become a subject in HS course
Bihu will soon become a subject in the higher secondary course in Assam. The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is in the process of introducing Bihu as an elective subject in vocational…
BREAKING | Curfew in Hailakandi after violent clashes between two groups
Curfew has been clamped in Hailakandi town after violent clashes broke out between two groups with several persons reportedly injured in stone pelting at Marwaripatti locality of the town. The clashes…
IIT-Kharagpur engineer quits Singapore job, sets up school in Majuli
An IIT-Kharagpur graduate from Maharashtra has travelled all the way to Majuli where he has set up a “model school” to teach students from economically weaker families. Bipin Dhane had graduated in Na…
Only Narendra Modi can ensure national security: Shah
BJP president Amit Shah Thursday said Narendra Modi should be brought back as prime minister as only he can ensure national security. Shah also accused the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party …
