Guwahati — The arrival of the refugees from Burma (now Myanmar) in Guwahati town took place much before the arrival of the refugees from the then East Bengal (now Bangladesh) in this town. Noted writer Kumudeswar Hazarika made this statement while talking to this correspondent. During the World War-II, around 1943-44,Continue Reading

Guwahati — For the first time Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) is hosting a meeting of Vice Chancellors and/or their representatives, Friday 27 March. Over 70 Vice Chancellors or representatives from West Bengal and Northeast India are participating in the meeting organised by NEHU (North Eastern Hill University) at ADBUContinue Reading

Patiala — In a cattle shelter in Punjab’s Patiala district, we meet the heavily armed men of the Gau Raksha Dal or cow protection group. In real life, they are not different from what is shown on their Facebook page – posing with bulletproof vests and guns, like a self-styledContinue Reading

Imphal — Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today inaugurated first North East Indian women peace congregation in Imphal today. The congregation was jointly organized by the Control arms foundation and India and Manipur women gun survivors’ network (MWGSN) and supported by European Union and Welthungerhilfe. speaking at the onContinue Reading