A protest rally being taken out demanding arrest of the culprits involved in the July 9 molestation case in Guwahati on Sunday. – UB Photos
NDA names Jaswant as VP candidate
NEW DELHI, July 16 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Monday named senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh as its candidate for the vice presidential poll, setting up a contest with ruling UPA candidate and incumbent Ha ...Fire at Indian embassy in Myanmar
YANGON, July 16 (IANS): A fire broke out Sunday evening at the five-storey office building of the Indian embassy in Myanmar's former capital city of Yangon, but it was put out soon, Xinhua reported. ...
Loss of values, alcohol behind spurt in crimes against women
GUWAHATI, July 15 – Growing rate of crime against women in Assam has become a matter of serious concern as the State “achieved” the dubious distinction of recording the second highest rate of such crimes among all the States of the country last year. ...
India must carry out economic reforms: US
WASHINGTON, July 15 – Noting that India prohibited foreign investment in too many sectors such as retail, US President Barack Obama today cited concerns over deteriorating investment climate there to endorse another “wave” of economic reforms. ...
RG Baruah’s contributions recalled
GUWAHATI, July 15 – Remembering Singha Purush Radha Govinda Baruah’s dedication towards work culture, the 35th death anniversary of the great visionary was observed today on the bank of Dighalipukhuri. ...
2 more arrested in molestation case
GUWAHATI, July 15 – Police today arrested two more persons in connection with the July 9 molestation incident even as activists under various banners including India Against Corruption, Nirjyaton Birudhi Oikya Mancha, KMSS took out a protest processi ...
Sangma appeals for conscience votes
GUWAHATI, July 15 – Urging the Congress MPs and MLAs not to be afraid of anyone while casting their votes, PA Sangma today said that the ensuing Presidential elections would be a poll of conscience votes. ...
NRL plans to increase refining capacity
GUWAHATI, July 15 – The Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) is planning to enhance its refining capacity from current level of three million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to 9 million metric tonnes. ...
