Kamakhya

Everything you need to know about Kamakhya: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Kamakhya: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Top Assam cop's spouse found dead near Guwahati shrine

October 4, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Guwahati, Oct 4 (IANS) Guwahati police recovered the bullet-ridden body of the spouse of a top Assam police official from a vehicle near the famed Kamakhya temple in the city Thursday evening.

Ascetics pray against corruption at Kamakhya Temple fair in Guwahati

June 24, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Guwahati, June 24 (ANI): In a bid to make the country free of corruption, cheating, violence and discrimination, ascetics performed religious rituals at the ongoing three-day religious fair of 'Ambubachi' at the famous Kamakhya Temple here.

Devotees throng religious fair in Guwahati

June 23, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Guwahati, June 23 (ANI): Devotees thronged the annual three-day Ambubachi Mela at the Kamakhya Temple here, with over 2,00,000 people visiting it on the opening day itself.

16-coach science exhibition train currently touring in north-eastern states

June 13, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Guwahati, June 13 (ANI): A 16-coach science exhibition train is currently touring north-eastern states to disseminate information on various scientific explanations and developments in the country, particularly to school students.

Unique performance explores man's existence in Kaliyug

March 27, 2012 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Norwegian black metal, Indian classical dance and classical music came together on one stage to captivate the audience in a performance titled 'Questionings'.

Rail Budget 2012-13: Two double-decker trains and a Shatabdi train to be introduced

March 14, 2012 at 4:08 PM

One of the highlights of the Union Rail Budget 2012-13 announced by the Union Rail Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Wednesday was the announcement for the introduction of two double-decker trains and a Shatabdi train

New train flagged off from Dimapur, to connect Assam, Nagaland

November 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

Dimapur (Nagaland), Nov.25 (ANI): Improving connectivity between the northeastern states is the topmost priority of both the central and the state governments.

Security beefed up at Assam's Kamakhya temple ahead of 'Ambubachi Mela'

June 19, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Guwahati, June 19(ANI): Security has been tightened at the Kamakhya temple in Assam, where thousands of pilgrims are going to assemble during the upcoming four-day 'Ambubachi Mela'.

Gold made 'Kalash' atop Kamakhya temple grasps devotees' attention

December 18, 2010 at 9:17 PM

Guwahati, Dec.18 (ANI): A 2.5 crores gold made 'Kalash' placed atop the dome of famous Kamakhya temple in Guwahati as an offering, has grasped the attention of the devotees.

CRPF personnel clean Guwahati's Kamakhya temple

April 4, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Guwahati (Assam), Apr 4 (ANI): Soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cleaned up the famous Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Sunday.

Special Holi celebrations at Guwahati's Kamakhya Temple

March 31, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Guwahati, Mar. 31 (ANI): Thousands of devotees from across the country gathered at Guwahati's Kamakhya Temple to celebrate a special Holi festival.

PFA activists protest against elephants killing

March 4, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Guwahati, Mar 4 (ANI): Activists of People For Animals (PFA), a voluntary forum working for the welfare of the animals staged a protest against the recurring accidents of elephants being knocked down by trains in a region that they contend is a corridor for the jumbos from Garbhanga Reserve Forest.

Dance and music festival in Guwahati

February 22, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Guwahati, Feb 22 (ANI): The famous pilgrim centre of Kamakhya temple at Guwahati recently hosted a gala two-day music and dance festival.

People have lost faith in ULFA: Tarun Gogoi

December 30, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Guwahati, Dec 30 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said people have lost faith in the rebel United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and want peace and development in the state.

Devotees throng Assam's Kamakhya temple for Kumari Puja

September 24, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Guwahati, Sep 24 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees thronged revered Kamakhya temple in Assam state on Thursday for Kumari Puja organised during Hindu festival of Navratri, in which young girls are worshipped.

Two human skeletons found near temple in Ghazipur

September 7, 2009 at 12:41 PM

Ghazipur, Sep 7 (ANI): Panic gripped Ghazipur district after two human skeletons were recovered from a temple's premises.

Normal life hit by ULFA's bandh call

June 25, 2009 at 3:14 PM

Guwahati June, 25 (ANI): The 12-hour bandh called "Assom Bandh" called by the United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) to protest against the against the killing of the cadres of ULFA and other militant groups by the security forces had mixed response.

Assam put on high alert in wake of ULFA's 12hr bandh call

June 25, 2009 at 11:09 AM

Guwahati June 25 (ANI): Security has been beefed up in Assam, in wake of the 12 hour "Asom bandh" called by the United liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) today.

Tight security for ULFA's 12-hr bandh on Thursday in Assam

June 24, 2009 at 9:44 PM

Guwahati, June 24 (ANI): Security has been tightened in Assam following the 12-hour 'Asom Bandh' called by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on Thursday.

Congress still in want of success in Orissa

May 5, 2009 at 1:01 AM

According to a latest news report, the Congress party in eastern Indian state Orissa is soon going to see some kind of organisational changes after the outcome of the assembly and Lok Sabha election 2009.

Tarun Gogoi says Congress will win more seats than last general elections

April 23, 2009 at 3:19 PM

Guwahati, Apr 23 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday said the Congress would win more seats as compared to last time in 2004 due to the development projects undertaken by his government.

Moonshine and blankets to win polls in Assam

April 19, 2009 at 12:10 PM

Jorhat (Assam), April 19 (IANS) Shakuntala Murmu was seething with anger to find her husband returning home inebriated late in the night. She was all the more furious as she knew he would be coming home drunk for at least a week as, come election time, Assam tea garden workers are much wanted and politicians go out of their way to entertain them.

Mukherjee has miraculous escape, again

March 31, 2009 at 9:44 PM

Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) External Affairs Minister and senior Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee had a proverbial miraculous escape after his helicopter hit an air pocket when he was going from here to Silchar for an election rally Tuesday evening.

BJP announces seven candidates for Lok Sabha polls

March 16, 2009 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released names of seven candidates from Assam for the Lok Sabha elections.

Winning hearts is the key to poll victory: says minister Handique

March 12, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Jorhat (Assam), March 12 (IANS) Winning the hearts of the people is the key to electoral success, says union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Bijoy Krishna Handique as he bids for six straight terms as MP from Assam's Jorhat constituency.

Railways introduces superfast train from Delhi to Udaipur

February 21, 2009 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Railways have introduced a new superfast train, Sarai Rohilla Superfast Experss, from New Delhi to Udaipur.

Terror threat fails to dampen Tripura's Durga Puja spirit

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Agartala, Oct 6 (IANS) Colourful pandals (marquees), beating of drums and festivities - Tripura is in a celebration mode for the five-day long Durga Puja, but under a tight security cover amid fears of terror strikes.

Deodhani festival begins at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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