Year: 2020

Assam: Six nominated members of BTC take oath

Assam: Six nominated members of BTC take oath

GUWAHATI: The six nominated members of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam took oath as members of the newly formed council at the BTC Secretariat in Kokrajhar on Tuesday, an official said. The six members, from different communities, were nominated by Assam Governor Jagadish Mukhi to the Council which

Chandubi festival to start from January 1

Chandubi festival to start from January 1

GUWAHATI: The 11th edition of Chandubi festival in Assam which attracts thousands of tourists from far and near will begin from January 1. Chandubi lake, situated amid picturesque ambience in Kamrup district has emerged as one of the major tourist attractions in the state. The festival which was cancelled in

Assam: 1,668 people held for cattle smuggling in 5 years

Assam: 1,668 people held for cattle smuggling in 5 years

Guwahati: The Assam government on Tuesday said 1,668 people have been arrested from various districts of the state in connection with cattle smuggling in the last five years. More than 21,700 smuggled cattle heads were recovered during the period, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora informed the Assembly. In