GUWAHATI: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Sunday, October 4, criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying any process that disenfranchises millions of Indian citizens is intrinsically arbitrary and strikes at the heart of the Constitution. ALSO READ: 60 New Libraries Planned Across Guwahati, One in Each Municipal Ward Speaking at…
GUWAHATI: India struck gold twice in compound archery at the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 30, with the women’s team defeating China before Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav edged out South Korea in a dramatic shoot-off to secure India’s quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ALSO READ: India End Athletics Gold Drought as…
GUWAHATI: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has deferred its proposed agitation programmes and strike actions after reaching an understanding with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on September 27. ALSO READ: TRAI Introduces New Recharge Rules With 30-Day Plans, Voice And SMS-Only Options According to the UFBU circular, a high-level committee comprising representatives of…
GUWAHATI: All Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will function normally on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. ALSO READ: ‘Differing Views Are Normal Part of Deliberation’: ECI Responds to Report of Internal Rift The strike has been called by the United Forum…
GUWAHATI: The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a customer advisory ahead of a three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled from September 28 to 30. ALSO READ: ISRO to Set Up Advanced Radar Research Centre in Chandrapur near Guwahati The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). SBI has advised…
GUWAHATI: Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi launched a hunger strike (anashan) on Thursday near Janata Bhawan in Dispur, demanding higher compensation for victims of the catastrophic floods that devastated upper Assam earlier this year. ALSO READ: 27 Bangladesh Nationals Arrested by Assam Police; To Be Sent Back Speaking on the issue, Gogoi…
GUWAHATI: Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined a private airline as a pilot, according to a report. ALSO READ: 66,000 Tablets Worth ₹6.6 Crore Seized in Assam's Sribhumi, Four Arrested Varthaman, who became widely known after shooting down a Pakistani fighter jet during an aerial engagement in…
GUWAHATI: Naren Saikia, a member of an app-based cab drivers’ organisation in Guwahati who have been demanding a fare hike over the past two days, has alleged that he was “pressurised” by a person to tell the media that the drivers had temporarily withdrawn their indefinite strike. ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out at Office Building…
GUWAHATI: App-based commercial cab and auto drivers in Guwahati remain divided over the continuation of their indefinite strike, with one section temporarily suspending the protest after receiving assurances from transport authorities, while another faction has decided to continue the agitation. ALSO READ: Guwahati Set to Witness Spiritual Grandeur with Nandi Maharaj-Themed Durga Puja Drivers who…
GUWAHATI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 24, ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre gave written assurances to address the NEET paper leak issue, reform the country's examination system, and consider compensation for families of students who died by suicide following the controversy. ALSO READ: Centre to Send Team to Assess Assam…
GUWAHATI: Activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 17, announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until July 20 so that he could lead the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Sansad Chalo" march to Parliament, despite his deteriorating health. ALSO READ: Guwahati Residents Join Protest in Support of Sonam Wangchuk at Nehru…
GUWAHATI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, July 16, directed the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is monitored daily and that any medical intervention required to address his deteriorating condition is provided without delay. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now…
GUWAHATI: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has deteriorated after 16 days of his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) claiming he has lost 8.2 kg since the protest began. ALSO READ: 3 Assam Rifles Personnel Killed in IED Blast on Convoy in Nagaland; Massive Search Operation…
GUWAHATI: The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), a leading body representing chemists and druggists across the country, observed a nationwide 24-hour strike from May 20 to May 21 over several issues affecting the pharmaceutical and retail medicine sectors. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Re-engages Two Retired IAS Officers in Senior Administrative Roles As part…
