GUWAHATI: The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), a global organisation working for the rights of Indigenous peoples, has condemned the arrest of Indigenous human rights defender Pranab Doley by the Assam Police, alleging that the action may be linked to his campaign against the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded solar power project in…
GUWAHATI: Assam-based spiritual organisation Kutumba Surakshya Parishad has expressed concern over the reported opposition to the construction of a common worship hall within the premises of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Shillong. ALSO READ: Assam's Multidimensional Poverty Drops to 14.47% From 32.67% in 2015: CM Sarma In a statement issued on Wednesday,…
GUWAHATI: The Chennai Police have recovered the severed head and other missing body parts of a man from Assam whose torso was discovered inside a suitcase at Perambur Railway Station last week, unraveling a gruesome murder case that has led to the arrest of the victim’s wife and her associate. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹13,000 Crore…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday, May 18, held a Special General Body Meeting at the auditorium of 91 Yards Club at the ACA Stadium Complex in Guwahati, with representatives from all affiliated and playing member units participating in the session. ALSO READ: GMC Approves Naming and Renaming of Seven Roads Across Guwahati…
GUWAHATI: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Centre to reconsider the scheduling of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and reduce extensive travel by teams amid the prevailing national situation. ALSO READ: President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on May 25; Five from…
GUWAHATI: A protest was organised by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) in Guwahati on Saturday, May 16, against the NEET-UG question paper leak, with the student body accusing the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) of failing to ensure a fair examination process. ALSO READ: World Dengue Day Observed Across Kamrup Metro; Awareness Programmes…
