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Rahul more keen to solve Assam`s problems than Modi: Gogoi

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 22:20

Rahul Gandhi was more keen to resolve Assam`s problems than Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Wednesday.

`92 Jorhat rape case: Four of five accused surrender in court

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 20:47

Four of the five former executives of a tea estate, accused in the 1992 rape and murder of a teenaged girl, on Tuesday surrendered in the Sessions Court.

Prafulla Mahanta `receives death threats`

Last Updated: Friday, February 14, 2014, 00:44

Former Assam CM and AGP president Prafulla Kumar Mahanta has received death threats and extortion demand by a person claiming to have done so on behalf of the ULFA-Independent c-in-c Paresh Baruah.

Assam govt to distribute cash to BPL families before polls

Last Updated: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 20:55

In a move that could trigger a controversy, the Congress-led Assam government today announced to distribute at least Rs 200 cash to BPL families as "gift" during Rongali Bihu festival in April, just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Assam to bring new Lokayukta Bill in next Assembly session

Last Updated: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 19:36

The Assam government today said it will introduce a new Lokayukta Bill in line with the central legislation during the next Assembly session.

Assam growth estimated at 5.87%; Gogoi presents interim bud

Last Updated: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 13:22

Amid recessionary pressures, the Assam economy grew 5.87 per cent during 2013-2014, state Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi informed the Assembly today.

I face political pressure trying to improve PT ratio: Assam minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 18:28

Stating that he faces "political pressure" while trying to improve pupil-teacher ratio in the state, Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said it is a "misplaced sympathy" to talk for teachers only.

Law and order improving in Assam: Gogoi

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 18:15

Law and order in Assam was gradually improving despite witnessing some incidents in recent times like the Behali Reserve Forest killings, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi only has speed of talking, but I have speed of development: Gogoi

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 16:52

Attacking Narendra Modi for his claims on development in Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said his state had witnessed a much higher growth compared to Gujarat.

Assam politicians very polite: NSG chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 12:01

Politicians in Assam have come in for high praise for their `polite` behaviour by the chief of India`s elite commando force National Security Guard -- the accolade coming at a time when the political class nowadays is regarded as arrogant and brash.