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Five killed, eight injured in road mishap in Assam

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 17:28

Five persons were killed and eight others injured when a truck and an auto-rickshaw collided in Assam`s Kamrup (Rural) district on Friday, police said.

Girl`s body found inside Awadh-Assam Express

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 13:07

The body of an unidentified girl was found from a compartment of the Awadh-Assam Express at Guwahati Railway station on Friday.

Assam wants to hold talks on border disputes

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 21:40

Assam Minister for Border Areas Siddique Ahmed Thursday informed Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla that the state wished to hold talks on the border disputes between the two neighbouring states in a phased manner.

ULFA leader, Bijoy Chinese comes overground

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 21:23

Bijoy Chinese, a top ULFA leader and a trusted lieutenant of its `military chief` Paresh Baruah, has come overground and has expressed support for peace talks.

GNLA rebel killed in encounter in Assam

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 15:27

A GNLA insurgent was killed in an encounter during an army and police operation in Assam`s Goalpara district.

Slow response in Assam on second day of strike

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 13:30

The second day of the nationwide trade union strike evoked luke warm response in Assam Thursday.

MULTA cadre nabbed in Assam

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 20:05

Acting on tip-off, a joint team of police and Army personnel on Wednesday nabbed a hardcore cadre of the MULTA in the state.

Agriculture crucial to development: Gogoi

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 19:59

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said his government has always laid emphasis on development of agriculture and allied sectors to ensure the development of the state.

Centre sanctions fund for PMGSY project in Assam

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 19:48

The Centre has sanctioned Rs 820 crore under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana programme for building of roads to connect habitations with a population of 500-plus residents in Assam.

Boy killed in building collapse in Assam

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 19:35

A 12-year-old boy was killed on Wednesday when an old building collapsed at Maligaon area, police said.