Society should introspect to prevent crime against women: Prez

Underscoring the need for society to introspect and find ways to prevent crimes against women, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday exhorted universities to meet the requirements of moral challenges faced by society.

Country should rethink its role in social investment: Prez

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the country should rethink its role in social investment and ways to morally uplift the society in view of the difficult times now.

Six-year-old girl raped in Assam

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a tea garden at Titabor in upper Assam, police said on Monday.

Six-year-old girl raped in Assam

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a tea garden at Titabor in upper Assam, police said on Monday.

Gogoi for measures against flash floods in Guwahati

In view of flash floods in the state capital due to incessant rainfall, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has instructed that immediate measures be initiated to mitigate the woes of the citizens.

Kalam for research for all-round excellence

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday stressed the importance of research and cultural development for all-round excellence.

Heroin worth Rs 1 cr seized in Silchar

At least 550 grams of heroin, worth an estimated Rs one crore in the street market, was seized by BSF from two persons in a hotel in Assam`s Silchar town on Sunday, official sources said.

President Pranab to visit Assam from May 13

President Pranab Mukherjee will be on a two-day visit to Assam from May 13 to give away the Asom Ratna, Srimanta Sankaradeva Awards and to address the 13th Annual Convocation of Assam University.

President Pranab to visit Assam from May 13

President Pranab Mukherjee will be on a two-day visit to Assam from May 13 to give away the Asom Ratna, Srimanta Sankaradeva Awards and to address the 13th Annual Convocation of Assam University.

One woman injured, houses damaged in Guwahati landslides

A woman was injured and several houses were damaged in landslides in different parts of Guwahati following incessant rains.