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Govt issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettes
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Govt issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettes

NEW DELHI, Sept 19: The Government on Thursday issued an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes making the production, import, export, transport, sale or advertisements of such "alternative" smoking devices a cognizable offence attracting jail term and fine.First time violators will face a jail term of up to...
Trump, Modi joint address truly historic tribute to Indian-Americans
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Trump, Modi joint address truly historic tribute to Indian-Americans'...

WASHINGTON, Sept 19: US President Donald Trump's decision to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the mega 'Howdy Modi' rally in Houston over the weekend is a truly historic tribute to the contributions of the Indian-Americans, a top US diplomat has said.The White House has announced that Trump...
Pakistan urges international community to take note of India
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Pakistan urges international community to take note of India's aggressive...

ISLAMABAD, Sept 19: Pakistan has urged the international community to take note of India's aggressive posturing about taking "physical jurisdiction" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, warning that such "belligerent" statements have the potential to further escalate tensions and seriously jeopardise peace...
Nowhere in the world people sent to gas chambers to die, says SC on manual scavenging
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Nowhere in the world people sent to gas chambers to die, says SC on manual...

NEW DELHI, Sept 19: Expressing serious concern over people dying during manual scavenging and sewage cleaning in India, the Supreme Court said nowhere in the world people are sent to "gas chambers to die".Although over 70 years have passed since the Independence, caste discrimination still persists...
Sindhu advances after easy win over Li Xuerui, Saina crashes out
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Sindhu advances after easy win over Li Xuerui, Saina crashes out

CHANGZHOU (China), Sept 19: Reigning world champion P V Sindhu sailed into the pre-quarterfinals with a convincing win over former Olympic gold-medallist Li Xuerui but Saina Nehwal crashed out of the China Open Super 1000 tournament.India's top shuttler Sindhu beat Li Xuerui 21-18 21-12 in just 34...
Vinesh qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, Pooja stays in hunt for second World medal
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Vinesh qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, Pooja stays in hunt for second World medal

NUR-SULTAN (Kazakhstan), Sept 19: Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics while Pooja Dhanda gave herself a chance to become the country's only female wrestler to win two World Championships medals.Vinesh held off world number one Sarah Ann Hildebrandt with...
Minor girl�s body found
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Minor girl�s body found

BONGAIGAON, Sept 17 - A minor girl�s body was found at No. 3 Goraimari under Panbari PS in Chirang district Monday morning.The victim�s family had alleged that her would-be husband Koisuddin Ali (21) of Kursamari village had raped and subsequently killed her on Sunday night after he had called the...
Panel discussion on unemployment problem
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Panel discussion on unemployment problem

DERGAON, Sept 17 - A panel discussion on the unemployment problem is being organised by Joya Gogoi College at Khumtai on September 21.The programme will be organised under the aegis of the Department of Economics in association with the Career Counselling Cell of the college. A panel discussion on...
Awareness camp on health issues organised in Dhubri
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Awareness camp on health issues organised in Dhubri

DHUBRI, Sept 17 - The Department of Social Welfare in collaboration with Dhubri district administration organised an �Ethnic culture meet on Anaemia, Diarrhoea, First 1,000 days of a Child, Hygiene, Sanitation and Poshtik Aahaar� recently at Geramari Pt 5 ME School.A cultural festival on the...
Prof Maheswar Neog commemoration lecture delivered
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Prof Maheswar Neog commemoration lecture delivered

NAGAON, Sept 17 - Dr Rustom Bharucha, former Professor of JNU delivered the Prof Maheswar Neog commemoration lecture on September 13 on the topic �Dramaturgies of Bhakti: Rethinking the Interactive dynamics of text and performance in Lokadharmi� which was organised by the Professor Maheswar Neog...
Patowary holds coordination meet with NE PSUs
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Patowary holds coordination meet with NE PSUs

DIBRUGARH, Sept 17 - In an effort to build business coordination among the various public sector units of northeast and thereby promote downstream industries, micro, small and medium enterprises and generate employment opportunities, Minister of Commerce and Industry Chandra Mohan Patowary held a...
Murder of youth opposing illicit liquor triggers big protest
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Murder of youth opposing illicit liquor triggers big protest

JORHAT, Sept 17 - The murder of a youth reportedly by a bootlegger for opposing Illicit liquor trade at Rai Bahadur Lane locality in the heart of the town on Monday night triggered a massive protest today with a large number of people including women coming out on the streets to protest against the...
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