New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday filed a set of charges against the third accused in a case related to attempts to revive a CPI (Maoist) Northern Regional Bureau (NRB), an official said. Priyanshu Kashyap alias Rakesh alias Nilesh, a resident of Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, has been charged under sections 13, 18, 20, 38 and 39 of the UA (P) Act in the supplementary chargesheet filed on Tuesday by the NIA. The anti-terror agency had earlier charge sh…
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Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) The kingpin of an inter-state drug trafficking ring was arrested from Kolkata, police said on Tuesday.The accused was identified as Enarul Sheikh.According to Malda district police sources, the notorious criminal was caught on Monday during a raid in the Entally police station area.Acting on a tip-off, a special team of Malda district police conducted a raid along with the Kolkata Police. After a prolonged search, Enarul was caught red-handed.Enarul, a resident of Malda, i…
Guwahati, Jan 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited the house of former Union Minister and late BJP leader Kabindra Purkayastha in Silchar in Cachar district.Taking to ‘X’, CM Sarma wrote, “Visited the residence of late Kabindra Purkayastha in Silchar to pay my obeisance to the departed soul who made rich contributions to Assam’s society and polity. His ideals will always guide us.”Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister mentioned, “Kabindra Purkayasth…
Guwahati, Jan 13 (IANS) Condolences poured in after renowned Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, younger brother of legendary cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika, passed away on Tuesday, plunging the state into deep mourning on the occasion of Uruka, the eve of Magh Bihu. Family sources said Samar Hazarika breathed his last at his residence in Nijorapara in Guwahati at around 8.45 a.m. following a prolonged illness.He had earlier been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city and was discharg…
Guwahati, Jan 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday expressed concern over the latest situation in Bangladesh, where Hindus have come under violent attacks. He said the Indian government stands with minority Hindu citizens in the neighbouring country.CM Sarma, while attending a government programme in the Sribhumi district, which shares a long boundary with Bangladesh, told reporters, “It is our concern that the Hindu community have been coming under frequent attacks in…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India’s youth are no longer spectators but active architects of the nation’s political, economic and social transformation, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday, underscoring their central role in building a developed India.Addressing the National Conclave on “Viksit Bharat ka Sankalp aur Yuva” on the occasion of National Youth Day, organised by Hansraj College at Vigyan Bhawan, Sonowal said the confidence, innovation …
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday attempted to draw a line under the political controversy sparked by remarks made by newly inducted Congress leader Rezaul Karim Sarkar, stressing the need for restraint and responsibility while addressing sensitive issues from public platforms. Speaking to reporters after a large joining programme and public meeting in Morigaon, Gogoi said Sarkar’s comments on the idea of “Bor Asom” (Greater As…
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday distributed appointment letters to 296 candidates from Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities selected through the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), asserting that large-scale induction of tea garden youth into government service would usher in long-term social transformation. The appointment letters were handed over at a ceremony held at the GMCH Auditorium here. Of the total recruits, 130 candidates were appointe…
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday mounted a sharp counterattack against the Congress over allegations of poor fiscal management, asserting that Assam is the best fiscally managed and fastest-growing state in the country, a claim he said stands firmly validated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Reacting to criticism related to state borrowings and financial health, the Chief Minister said Assam’s fiscal discipline is well within all permissible limits …
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that Guwahati is set to witness a landmark cultural and sporting event with the arrival of the original FIFA World Cup Trophy, which will be showcased at the ACA Stadium on Tuesday. Sharing the update on social media platform X, Sarma said the trophy display would be accompanied by scintillating performances at the Coke Studio Bharat concert, calling it another major success for the state’s evolving “concert and …