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3 held in Assam for smuggling 11 Tokay Geckos worth ₹60 lakh each
The three suspected smugglers were allegedly smuggling the endangered Tokay Gecko lizards from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 06:34 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
MP Amritpal granted 54-day leave, Centre tells high court
The Centre on Wednesday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is detained in Assam’s Dibrugarh, has been granted 54 days’ leave of absence from the Lok Sabha
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Punjab MP Amritpal Singh granted 54-day leave, Centre informs high court
After parliamentary panel approved leave, Lok Sabha secretariat informed jailed Khadoor Sahib MP that there is no threat to his membership.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 01:05 PM IST
Nehru tried to keep Ambedkar out of the constituent assembly: Assam CM on I-Day
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also outlined plans to transform Dibrugarh into Assam’s second capital
Published on Jan 26, 2025 04:13 PM IST
Dibrugarh Express train accident: 4 passengers killed, rail restoration underway
The Gonda district magistrate said four passengers were killed in the Dibrugarh train accident and their families have been informed
Published on Jul 19, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Dibrugarh Express accident: List of trains diverted on Gonda route
The derailment of several coaches of the Dibrugarh express in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh has led to a few trains diverting their routes
Published on Jul 18, 2024 06:40 PM IST
Amritpal Singh to be taken to Delhi for oath-taking as MP
Amritpal Singh to be taken to Delhi for oath-taking as MP
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 10:35 AM IST
PTI |
Amritpal to be back in Assam jail after taking oath as MP on Friday
Though the NSA detainee has been sanctioned up to four days of temporary release, the radical Sikh preacher will be flown back to Dibrugarh jail after he is administered the oath in the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chamber.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 04:57 PM IST
Amritpal Singh likely to take oath as Lok Sabha member on July 5
Amritpal, who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail, is likely to be airlifted to Delhi from Dibrugarh
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 12:03 PM IST
IAF chopper rescues 13 fishermen stranded on flooded Brahmaputra in Assam
The fishermen had been left stranded on the sandbar, which is located in the middle of the Brahmaputra, since Friday after water level on the Brahmaputra rose due to heavy rainfall
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 10:18 AM IST
Taking all legal measures to ensure Amritpal’s release, says his lawyer
According to Amritpal’s lawyer, the radical preacher should soon be released as both the AAP government in Punjab and the NDA government at the Centre “have no other alternative”.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Press Trust of India
HT interview: CAA won’t adversely impact BJP’s poll prospects, says Sonowal
In an interview with HT, Sarbananda Sonowal speaks about his campaign, the impact of CAA, and the BJP’s prospects in the state.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Dibrugarh
Assam CM inaugurates India's largest Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the country's largest Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana in the Naharkatia area of Dibrugarh.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:28 AM IST
ANI |
Assam cop allegedly kills self with service revolver after shooting woman
The deceased cop, identified as Anupam Gowala, a resident of Jorhat district, was the officer-in-charge of Namrup police station, Dibrugarh
Published on Mar 02, 2024 04:53 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Spy camera, smartphone found in Amritpal Singh's jail in major security breach
Assam DGP said that all the recovered items were lawfully seized by the jail staff and the source of these items is currently under investigation.
Published on Feb 17, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Assam CM, RSS chief attend 8th Triennial Conference and Gathering of Elders in Dibrugarh
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma along with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat, in the presence of spiritual leaders from around 40 countries, inaugurated the 8th Triennial Conference and Gathering of Elders in Dibrugarh on Sunday.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 09:32 AM IST
ANI |
NIA starts probe into grenade attack in Assam
Last month, the Centre and Assam government signed a peace accord with the pro-talks faction of ULFA led by Arabinda Rajkhowa in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Amritpal’s wife meets him at Dibrugarh jail
Police officials privy to the development said after getting permission from the Amritsar district administration, Kirandeep left Amritpal’s ancestral village Jallupur Khera on Monday; she was accompanied by Waris Punjab De member Daljit Singh Kalsi’s wife Narinder Kaur
Updated on May 05, 2023 12:40 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Amritsar/silchar
Penned by retd forest officer, book chronicling Kaziranga stories launched
Deputy chief minister Brijesh Pathak was also present at the launch event, along with author Akhtar Hussain Khan, an India Forest Service official (retired).
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 11:33 PM IST
In Dibrugarh jail, Amritpal lodged in solitary cell, away from 9 aides
Of around 420 inmates in the jail, only 10 prisoners, including Amritpal Singh, are the only ones booked under the NSA, the official said
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 03:36 AM IST
Crackdown against Amritpal: Assam detainees not in illegal custody, Punjab tells HC
Says associates of radical Sikh preacher, Amritpal Singh, sent to Dibrugarh in Assam are detained under the National Security Act 1980 and not in illegal custody
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 11:37 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Shah slams Rahul Gandhi, says Modi will become PM again with full majority
Union home minister Amit Shah hit out at Rahul Gandhi saying it is high time for him to change or else Congress would be wiped out of the entire country
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 04:15 PM IST
Assam: AYUSH minister Sarbananda Sonowal kick-starts countdown to Yoga Day
AYUSH minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the endeavour to promote Yoga as a way of life will not only enrich our health but also contribute positively towards building Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a healthy India
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 03:05 PM IST
MV Ganga Vilas, world's longest river cruise, to culminate in Assam's Dibrugarh
The luxury cruise was scheduled to travel over 3,200 km through 27 river systems in five Indian states and Bangladesh.
Published on Feb 28, 2023 08:56 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
22 Assam students suspended for manhandling five-month pregnant teacher
After the meeting, the students gathered and began harassing the teacher in front of the main building. She was assaulted by a few and one student tried to grab her by her hair.
Published on Nov 30, 2022 04:53 PM IST
Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Assam CM's appeal after shocking incident of ragging at Dibrugarh University
A student of Dibrugarh University, allegedly fed-up of ragging by seniors, jumped off his hostel building Saturday night.
Published on Nov 28, 2022 01:43 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Congress just like elephant, has one teeth to show off, other to chew: JP Nadda
Addressing an election rally at Tingkhong in Dibrugarh district, Nadda also accused the Congress of practising "politics of opportunism" and said Assam will head into "darkness" if the opposition party is voted to power.
Published on Mar 22, 2021 06:15 PM IST
PTI | , Tingkhong, Assam