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Assam Tourism takes part in London WTM
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Assam Tourism takes part in London WTM

GUWAHATI, Nov 8 - As in previous years, this time too Assam Tourism took part in the prestigious World Travel Market, London, held from November 4 to 6 � with a delegation of four officials and a cultural troupe.During the three-day event, attended by over 5,000 exhibitors from over the world, the...
New security arrangements for TET exam
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New security arrangements for TET exam

GUWAHATI, Nov 8 - With new security arrangements in place and extensive use of jammers, the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) is all set to organise the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) examination for Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels on November 10 in 587 centres across the State. The...
SPG cover withdrawn from Gandhi family
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SPG cover withdrawn from Gandhi family

NEW DELHI, Nov 8 - The Special Protection Group (SPG) security cover given to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul and daughter Priyanka was withdrawn on Friday, 28 years after the elite force�s continuous deployment, and it was replaced by the �Z-plus� security of the CRPF, officials...
MLA Padma Hazarika to help nab wild Goalpara jumbo
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MLA Padma Hazarika to help nab wild Goalpara jumbo

GUWAHATI, Nov 8 - Sootea MLA Padma Hazarika will help the forest department in capturing the wild elephant which had reportedly killed five people in Goalpara recently.Forest department officials say Hazarika had expertise in the field � owing to family tradition � and he had offered his help in the...
Ayodhya verdict today
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Ayodhya verdict today

NEW DELHI, Nov 8 - Ahead of the Supreme Court�s verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case, Delhi Police has beefed up security across the National Capital.It has asked its top officials to identify sensitive areas in the city for deployment of additional force, officials said.The Supreme Court is...
Kartarpur Corridor opens today
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Kartarpur Corridor opens today

NEW DELHI, Nov 8 - In a U-turn, Pakistan has conveyed to India that it will charge the $ 20 facilitation fee from each pilgrim using the Kartarpur Corridor to visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib on Saturday, sources said.Meanwhile, according to another report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on...
No decision yet on BPCL disinvestment
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No decision yet on BPCL disinvestment

MUMBAI, Nov 8 - State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has not received any official communication from the government on a proposal to privatise it, a top official said.There is a possibility of government selling its 53.29 per cent stake along with management control in the firm for...
Govt seeks action plan from agencies
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Govt seeks action plan from agencies

GUWAHATI, Nov 8 - In the face of continued reports of smuggling of coal, cattle, supari (betel nut), liquor and forest produce, the Home department has spelt out the role of agencies in combating the problem and has sought an action plan from them.In an order, the Home department asked seven...
Ayodhya verdict: Restrictions imposed in entire J-K
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Ayodhya verdict: Restrictions imposed in entire J-K

SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Nov 9: Restrictions were imposed in entire Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday ahead of the Supreme Court judgment in the Ayodhya case as a precautionary measure, officials saidThe apex court is likely to pronounce the verdict in the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute...
Ayodhya verdict: Police on high alert in Gujarat
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Ayodhya verdict: Police on high alert in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD, Nov 9: Police in Gujarat are on high alert in view of the Supreme Court verdict on the sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid suit, which will be delivered on Saturday, a top officer said.Police personnel are deployed in sensitive areas and patrolling has been intensified on streets, said...
Ayodhya verdict: 40,000 cops deployed in Mumbai
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Ayodhya verdict: 40,000 cops deployed in Mumbai

MUMBAI, Nov 9: At least 40,000police personnel have been deployed in Mumbai in view of the Supreme Court's verdict on the sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid suit, which will be delivered on Saturday, officials said.The situation will be monitored through drone units and live CCTV feeds from the...
Ayodhya verdict: Schools, colleges closed in Rajasthan
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Ayodhya verdict: Schools, colleges closed in Rajasthan

JAIPUR, Nov 9: All schools and colleges in Rajasthan are closed on Saturday in view of the Supreme Court verdict in the politically sensitive case of Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in AyodhyaChief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave directions to officials late on Friday night to ensure that...
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