Author: Md Elias Ali

I am Md Elias Ali, I am the Managing Editor & Co-Founder of News portal Guwahati Times. I am also a technologist, social media expert, graphic designer, educator & author from Guwahati, Assam
Yaoshang Festival gets under way in Manipur

Yaoshang Festival gets under way in Manipur

IMPHAL, March 11 – The people of Manipur have been celebrating Yaoshang with the ritual burning of ‘yaoshang’, a structure made of straw and bamboo, since last evening. The five-day festival celebrates the victory of good over evil, and also the triumph of devotion. It usually begins on a full

1 killed in Meghalaya over ‘witchcraft’ allegation

1 killed in Meghalaya over ‘witchcraft’ allegation

 SHILLONG, March 11 – A 25-year-old man died after he and his friends were attacked by a mob on the suspicion of practising ‘witchcraft’ in East Khasi Hills district, the police said today. Eight people suffered injuries in the assault. A total of 27 people, including two minors, were arrested

Meghalaya festival cancelled due to coronavirus scare

Meghalaya festival cancelled due to coronavirus scare

SHILLONG, March 7 – The Meghalaya Government has decided to cancel the Meghalayan Age Festival and instead hold a conference in its place due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in India. The festival was scheduled to be held from March 7 to 15 at Wenfield, Thadlaskein, in West Jaintia Hills.

Bongaigaon Refinery starts making BS-VI fuels

Bongaigaon Refinery starts making BS-VI fuels

BONGAIGAON, March 7 – Bongaigaon Refinery, the ninth refinery of Indian Oil located at Dhaligaon in Chirang district, has been successfully producing BS (Bharat Standard)-VI motor spirit (petrol) since December 2019 and has set a target to produce BS-VI high-speed diesel by April 1, to match the government’s Auto Fuel

2 News Channels, Banned For Reporting On Delhi Violence, Back On Air

2 News Channels, Banned For Reporting On Delhi Violence, Back On Air

Delhi Violence: The 48-hour ban on the news channels over reporting also triggered sharp reactions from Kerala government and senior Congress leaders. Thiruvananthapuram/ New Delhi: Two Malayalam news channels – Asianet News and MediaOne TV – that were banned for 48 hours on Friday over their coverage of last week’s violence