Everything you need to know about Gana: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Gana: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Bokahat (Assam), May 19 (ANI): Irate over rampant killings of endangered one-horned rhinoceros Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) staged protests in Assam.
Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil director Bharatbala says that friendship is the pillar of the relationship he shares with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, with whom he has teamed up again in forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Mariyaan".
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, whose term as Member of Parliament (MP) expires next month, will arrive in Guwahati on Wednesday to file his nomination for a fresh term.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A delegation of the Northeast Students' Organisation (NESO) Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here and expressed opposition to the proposed land swap deal between India and Bangladesh.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Two Rajya Sabha members of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Tuesday snatched a copy of a bill from External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid minutes after he tried to introduce a proposed legislation for land swap with Bangladesh.
Guwahati, April 29 (IANS) In the face of stiff criticism by opposition parties over the India-Bangladesh land-swap deal, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Monday said it will, in fact, serve the state's interest in tackling infiltration, smuggling and promoting trade relations between the two countries.
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) As much as Tamil audiences root for commercial films, they are open to fresh stories too, says Tamil filmmaker Bharatbala, who has made his upcoming film "Mariyaan" for this reason.
Guwahati, March 22 (IANS) Assam's Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has sought cooperation from opposition parties in parliament to oppose the 119th Amendment Bill for the land swap deal between India and Bangladesh.
Guwahati, March 4 (IANS) The first day of the Assam assembly's budget session Monday witnessed noisy scenes as slogan-shouting and placard-carrying opposition members attacked the government on various issues as soon as Governor J.B. Patnaik started his speech.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The issue of killing of Rabha tribals in police firing in Assam was raised in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday with BJP member Tarun Vijay demanding a thorough probe into the incident and punishment to the guilty.
Guwahati, Feb 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Wednesday admitted to his government's lapses for the violence in Goalpara and Kamrup districts during the panchayat polls in Assam, that killed 19 people.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Emmy Award winning choir Chicago Children enthralled audiences by singing the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at the India Islamic Cultural Centre here.
With the help of BSP, ruling UPA seems all set to win the battle of Rajya Sabha over FDI in today voting like Lok Sabha. The earlier announcement of BSP to support government in spite of protest against FDI has relieved UPA government, as it is likely to win the Rajya Sabha voting.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Congress was Thursday "relieved" after BSP supremo Mayawati announced that her 15 MPs would support the government in the motion on FDI in multi-brand retail but kept its fingers crossed and continued efforts to muster support ahead of the crucial vote Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The government would win the vote on foreign investment in multi-brand retail in the Rajya Sabha just as it had in the Lok Sabha, senior ministers said Thursday despite the fact that the ruling United Progressive Alliance does not have the numbers in the upper house.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The debate on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail is scheduled for Thursday in the Rajya Sabha. But the opposition has raised doubts about the debate being allowed fearing that the house will again be adjourned amidst din.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Asserting that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail would push the country towards economic slavery, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh on Tuesday urged Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party (SP) and Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to oppose this move and take a decision keeping in mind the national interest.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Reiterating that the UPA Government was confident of its numbers in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) motion for debate on FDI in retail under rule 184 would not be passed.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Asserting that the debate on FDI in retail will expose those who stand for selling of national interest, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the floor management in Parliament is done by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and not by the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): The Lok Sabha will on Tuesday take up discussion on the issue of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail under rule 184 that entails voting.
Film: "Sundattam"; Music Director: Britto; Singers: Aalaap Raju, Madhubala, Karthik, Kaali, Britto, Saindhavi, Ranjith, Madhu and Roshini; Lyricists: Na. Muthukumar, Snehan, Marana Gana Viji, Britto and Palani Bharathi; Rating: **
Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing them of raking up the illegal Bangladeshi migrants' issue for political advantage and of having pushed the problem under the carpet when the two parties were in power.
Guwahati, Nov 17 (IANS) The opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Saturday condemned the ruling Congress in Assam over the ongoing violence in Kokrajhar district in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD), where earlier in the year over 100 people were killed in Bodo?Muslim clashes.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The BJP Friday appointed former MP Sarbananda Sonowal as president of the party's Assam unit following the resignation of Ranjit Dutta.
Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) Over 200,000 people will sing the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at a rally in Haryana, opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) announced here Wednesday.
Guwahati, Oct 20 (IANS) The Assam government Saturday released the much-hyped White Paper on the illegal iens' issue and claimed that the influx has declined since 1991.
Guwahati, Oct 15 (IANS) The Congress government in Assam will release a white paper on the foreigners' issue by Oct 20 definitely, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Monday.
Guwahati, Sep 24 (IANS) Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Prafulla Kumar Mahanta Monday slammed Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for staying away from the state at a time when more than 10 lakh people are affected by floods.
Guwahati, Sep 20 (IANS) The Congress government in Assam Thursday decided to publish a white paper Oct 7 on the steps taken by it to implement the 1985 Assam Accord.
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Even though India attained independence Aug 15, 1947, the country was undecided on its official national anthem on the auspicious day, an archived letter made public here Saturday has indicated.
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has paralysed parliament demanding Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation but most other opposition groups favour a debate on alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) National anthems worldwide often become ritualised with its adherents paying little attention to the words or their underlying meaning. As India prepares to celebrate its 65th Independence Day Wednesday, a new documentary seeks to search for the essence of the country's national anthem.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The BJP and some other opposition parties Wednesday demanded immediate steps to complete fencing on India's border with Bangladesh to check infiltration.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (ANI): Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) lawmakers staged a protest outside the Parliament here on Wednesday in order to vent their ire against the government's failure to curb the ethnic clashes in Assam.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The BJP and some other opposition parties Wednesday demanded immediate steps to complete fencing on India's border with Bangladesh to check illegal infiltration.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) P. A. Sangma, whose candidature for the presidential elections was backed by key opposition parites, not only pulled less than expected votes in some Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states but also among MPs.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Congress began celebrating early Sunday as its candidate Pranab Mukherjee appeared set for a comfortable ride to the Rashtrapati Bhavan as India's 13 president, holding a clear winning edge over his rival P.A. Sangma.
Counting of votes for the presidential election has begun on Sunday in Parliament?s room no.6 which will declare who will march towards Raisina Hills. The result of the Presidential polls is likely to be declared by late afternoon, sources said..........
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Counting of votes for the presidential poll began here Sunday with the ruling UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee holding a clear winning edge over his rival P.A. Sangma.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Counting of votes for the presidential poll began here Sunday with UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee looking set to win.
Guwahati, July 19 (IANS) Voting for the presidential poll Thursday ended in Assam with almost all the members of the electoral college from the state casting their votes.
Shillong, Jul 19 (IANS) The Congress party Wednesday said that UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee would garner more votes in the northeastern states than his rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed presidential candidate P.A. Sangma.
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India will elect a new president Thursday in what is a direct contest between ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Pranab Mukherjee and opposition-backed Purno Sangma.
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India will elect a new president Thursday in what is a direct contest between ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Pranab Mukherjee and opposition-backed Purno A. Sangma.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Two days ahead of the presidential poll, the UPA Tuesday claimed its nominee Pranab Mukherjee will win comfortably with Mamata Banerjee also extending her support even if grudgingly.
Guwahati, July 16 (IANS) The first day of the Assam assembly's monsoon session began on a stormy note Monday with all opposition parties staging a walkout against the speaker's decision not to allow an adjournment motion on the law and order situation in the wake of a recent molestation case here.
Guwahati, July 15 (IANS) Opposition-backed presidential candidate P.A. Sangma Sunday expressed confidence of winning the July 19 poll and said he was still hopeful of support from the Trinamool Congress in his race to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Washington, July 6 (IANS) A group of 11 visiting Indian MPs and a leading US think tank have discussed the need for focused policy initiatives to accelerate India's economic growth agenda and unleash the vibrant India-US relationship.
Shillong, Jul 5 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has appealed to his coalition partners in the state to revisit their decision to support former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma in the July 19 presidential election.
Shillong, July 2 (IANS) Former Lok Sabha speaker Purno Agitok Sangma is supremely confident of winning the presidential election to become India's new head of state, saying if "Obama, who is a black, can become the president of America, why not a tribal in India?"
Guwahati, June 30 (IANS) Playing the tribal card, former Lok Sabha speaker and NDA presidential candidate P.A. Sangma Saturday appealed to politicians in the mostly Congress-ruled northeastern states - a large share of who are tribals - to support his candidature "without any doubt or fear".
Guwahati, June 30 (ANI): Former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma on Saturday appealed to the leaders of all political parties to vote for him in the election for the post of President of India.
Washington, June 28 (IANS) Eleven Indian parliamentarians from seven national and regional parties are here for interactions with senior US government officials and thought leaders as part of a leadership programme they are doing at Yale University.
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) Assam's regional party, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), has decided to support the candidature of former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma for the presidential elections, a senior party leader told IANS Saturday.
Muscat, June 22 (IANS) India's under-22 head coach Arthur Papas said here Friday that their first match against Lebanon Saturday will be critical as it will lay the foundations of whether the team would qualify for the final round of the AFC Championship.
New Delhi/Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Business was hit, roads deserted and train traffic disrupted Thursday as large parts of India shut down to protest the hike in petrol prices, leaving the Manmohan Singh-led government battling a surge of unpopularity on a day that economic growth slumped to its lowest in nine years.
Guwahati, May 31 (IANS) The 12-hour shutdown called by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parties drew a wide response in Assam Thursday.
Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Prafulla Kumar Mahanta Friday appealed to AGP leaders to strengthen the party from the grassroots.
Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Cadres of the armed militant outfits have joined criminal gangs in Assam, leading to recent spurt in petty crimes across the state, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said here Friday.
Guwahati, May 17 (IANS) Mizo National Front (MNF) president and former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga Thursday blamed the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) for defeat of regional parties like his and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and charged the Congress with manipulating the devices.
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Amid protests against the severe power cuts across the state for over a week, Assam's regional political party Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has sought the intervention of the state human rights commission over the crisis.
Guwahati, April 26 (IANS) Two-time former Assam chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta was Thursday elected the new president of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).
Chennai, Jan 5 (ANI): In a bid to learn more about the mudras' (hand gestures) and other technical details of the classical Indian dance, 20-year-old Belgium artiste, Michelle Sequeria took part in 'Brahma Gana Sabha dance festival' at Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium in Chennai city, on Tuesday.
Chennai, Jan 4 (ANI): In a bid to learn more about the mudras' (hand gestures) and other technical details of the classical Indian dance, 20-year-old Belgium artiste, Michelle Sequeria took part in 'Brahma Gana Sabha dance festival' at Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium in Chennai city, on Tuesday.
Guwahati, June 6 (ANI): Newly elected Assam Assembly members led by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi formally took oath on Monday.
Guwahati, May 13 (ANI): Congress is leading in 14 seats, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is ahead in three seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in two seats, as per the early trend for the 126 assembly seats in Assam.
Guwahati, Apr 4 (ANI): Polling for the first phase of Assembly elections in Assam for 62 of the 126 seats is going on today.
Jorhat (Assam), Mar. 12 (ANI): A bomb exploded at the residence of Dulen Nayak, a candidate of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) here on Saturday.
Guwahati, Mar 9 (ANI): With only a day left for issuing of notification for the first phase of election in 62 Assembly constituencies of Assam, hectic parleys are continuing within the political parties for deciding candidates and poll alliances.
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 18 (ANI): 'Appalam', a Tamil version of director Afdlin Shauki's Malay hit movie 'Papadom', is all set to hit the big screen.
Guwahati, Sep. 23 (ANI): The regional Asom Gana Parishad (Assam Peoples Association) party broke its alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ahead of the State polls in 2011.
Midnapore (West Bengal), July 29 (ANI): The Family of Sidhu Soren Maoist leader and General Secretary of the People Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCPA) in west Midnapore, West Bengal has refused to accept his body.
Guwahati (Assam), June 10 (ANI): The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has welcomed the State Government's offer to resume dialogue with the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
Guwahati, April 25 (ANI): A State-level convention here has appealed to the Assam Government and rebels of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to come forward and hold unconditional talks to restore peace in the State.
New Delhi, Feb. 24 (ANI): Minister for Railways Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Indian Railways will run special train Sanskriti Express across the country to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Guru Rabindranath Tagore.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan.1 (ANI): HINDRAF chairman P. Waytha Moorthy is suing Penang Deputy Chief Minister Prof Dr P. Ramasamy, six local media organisations and three others for RM 100 million for defamation.
Midnapore (WB), Dec 2 (ANI): In a barbaric incident here on Tuesday, the Maoists beheaded a school teacher. The body of Satya Kinkar Hansda, the school teacher was found in the jungles of west Midnapore.
Guwahati, Nov 23(ANI): Members of several political parties protested in Guwahati on Monday against the deteriorating law and order situation in areas dominated by ethnic Bodo people.
Midnapore, Nov.7 (ANI): Trinamool Congress party and Communist Party of India (Marxist) supporters clashed with each other here on Saturday, as West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee arrived in Midnapore district on a two-day visit.
Kolkata, Nov. 7 (ANI): Ahead of West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's visit to Midnapore, suspected Maoists gunned down three persons at Kushboni forest on Saturday.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday disapproved of the controversial song 'Jana Gana Mana Rann' in director Ram Gopal Varma's new film 'Rann', saying nobody has the right to tinker with the national anthem.
New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Censor Board to solve the controversy over a song from a forthcoming Bollywood movie 'Rann' within a month.
New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting, which was scheduled to be held at L K Advani's residence this evening, has been postponed.
Ludhiana, May 10 (ANI): The Chief Ministers of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-ruled states will participate in a rally here today.
New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma promoted their forthcoming movie 'Rann' in New Delhi.
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) For politicians in Assam, it is now time to hone their arithmetic skills as leaders are busying themselves in trying to calculate the number of votes they have got in the recently concluded parliamentary polls.
Bangalore, April 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party was poised to win the highest number of seats in parliament, senior BJP leader L.K. Advani said here Tuesday.
Agartala, April 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday alleged that money is playing a major role in the Lok Sabha elections in the northeastern states, dwarfing all other poll issues.
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was 'joining hands' with opposition parties in Assam to defeat the ruling Congress in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi alleged Thursday.
Kolkata, April 6 (ANI): In a novel mode of campaigning for election, 70,000 pieces of a CD are slated to be distributed across West Bengal for playing in villages, towns and cities to sensitize the masses.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Making a determined pitch to return to power in what promises to be one of India's toughest elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday unveiled major sops for the military, the middle class and the poor as it sought the popular mandate.
Guwahati, Apr 2 (ANI): Candidates and leaders of various political parties asked their supporters in Assam to take care of themselves and not depend on the state.
Tezpur (Assam), April 2 (IANS) Witty comments laced with rustic humour besides personal affront at rivals has become the dominant trait among politicians in Assam as electioneering gathers momentum for the parliamentary polls scheduled April 16 and 23.
Dhaka, April 1 (IANS) Bengalis in India look to Bangladesh to establish cultural and linguistic mores, according to folk musician Ajit Pandey.
Guwahati, Mar 31 (ANI): Political parties in Guwahati are raising the issue of Bangladeshi migrants to garner support of the voters ahead of the general elections.
Guwahati, Mar 31 (ANI): Political parties in Guwahati are raising the issue of Bangladeshi migrants to garner support of the voters ahead of the general elections.
Guwahati, Mar 28 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday said he had not received any notice from the Election Commission (EC) for his reported statement concerning mobilisation of resources from the industry.
Guwahati, March 28 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Saturday accused the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) combine of fielding a candidate chargesheeted for murder.
Guwahati, March 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani's statement announcing an autonomous state to two ethnic communities in Assam if voted to power has raked up a blazing controversy with influential groups charging the party of trying to divide the state for political gains.
Guwahati, Mar 23 (ANI): Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Chandra Mohan Patowary on Monday released his party's manifesto for the upcoming general elections.
