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Assam gives India its second time zone

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 09:58

The debate has continued for long but the northeastern state of Assam has taken the first step in breaking away from the practice of following a single time zone across the country.

Russians protest Kremlin time zone plan

Last Updated: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 20:18

Several dozen people on the Russian Pacific coast rallied against the plan.

Northeast should have separate time zone: Mizo CM

Last Updated: Friday, April 23, 2010, 20:17

The Northeast should have a separate time zone as it was losing out in following Indian Standard Time, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said on Friday.

Jahnu Barua for a separate NE time zone

Last Updated: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 19:01

A plea for a separate time zone for the north east region to match its productivity, progress and prosperity with the rest of the country was made by internationally acclaimed film maker Jahnu Barua on Saturday.