NIA detects global links in arms deals The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing terror-related cases involving Assam militant outfit Black Widow, has stumbled upon international links as it reached a crucial stage in the investigations. The agency, probing the first case after its constitution post 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has traced links of dealers supplying arms to the insurgent outfit to countries like Myanmar and Malaysia.
Chinese copter violates Indian airspace Admitting that a Chinese military helicopter had violated Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir two months back, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor today said New Delhi has taken up the matter with Beijing, reports PTI.
India-Swiss talks on black money in Dec India will begin in December its first round of consultations with the Swiss Government on tracing black money stashed by Indians in banks in that country, but there is no guarantee of prosecution of offenders on the basis of information secured from them.
One killed on charges of witchcraft A sensational situation prevails in the greater Misamari area here following an incident of alleged murder of one innocent person Rogha Majhi (65) of Tatkhal Gaon under Misamari Police Station of Sonitpur district last night at about 11.30 on suspicion of involvement in witchcraft.
Govt initiates steps to strengthen BSF With threat from the anti-India forces based in the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Pakistan growing with every passing year, the Government of India has initiated steps to strengthen the Border Security Force (BSF) to increase vigil along the international borders to prevent entry of elements of such groups from sneaking into the country.
Swine flu toll rises to 102 The death count in the unrelenting swine flu pandemic has crossed the 100 mark after the virus claimed four more lives in three States.
Arunachal goes to polls on Oct 13 Arunachal Pradesh is going to elect its new Assembly on October 13, when the State goes to poll along with Haryana and Maharashtra.
NRIs plan magazine for students The non-resident Assamese, who have in different ways contributed to the uplift of the State, have decided to launch a magazine for the benefit of students in Assam. Ankur Bora, who lives in the USA, while divulging this bit of information regarding the magazine, said that the Assamese diaspora spread over United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia can play an important part in Assams development.
LGBI airport 6th busiest in country At a time when global recession takes its toll on the Indian aviation industry, Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport here has been able to maintain steady growth.
AASU dharna over price rise The All Assam Students Union (AASU) and its units across the State, staged dharna protesting the failure of the Tarun Gogoi-led State government to check price rise in the State, failure to provide flood relief and controlling the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis.
