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

Assam might consider updating citizens register: Gogoi

May 16, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Guwahati, May 16 (IANS) The Assam government might take up the process of updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) throughout the state, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Thursday.

Assam panel orders probe into Tinsukia shootout

April 27, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Guwahati, April 27 (IANS) The Assam Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the state police on the April 19 shootout between ULFA cadres and security forces in which four people were killed in Tinsukia district, an official said Saturday.

Two ULFA militants, civilian, cop killed in Assam gunfight

April 19, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Guwahati, April 19 (IANS) Two cadres of ULFA's anti-talk faction, a civilian and a policeman were killed in a gun battle between the security forces and militants in Assam's Tinsukia district Friday.

Grenade seized from police station in Assam

January 23, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Guwahati, Jan 23 (IANS) Barely two days after a police station was attacked, a grenade was seized from the compound of another police station Wednesday, Assam Police said. The grenade, suspected to have been lobbed by militants, did not explode.

Three children killed, one hurt in Assam blast

January 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) Three school children were killed and another was seriously injured in an explosion in Assam's Tinsukia district Wednesday afternoon, a government official said.

Cops suspect cannibalism in Assam tea grower's murder

December 31, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Guwahati, Dec 31 (IANS) An Assam tea estate's labourers who killed their employer owner and his wife last week ate the victims' flesh after the crime, police said Monday.

Four northeast insurgents give up arms to rejoin mainstream in Assam

December 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Tinsukia, Dec 28 (ANI): More and more misled youth from militant outfits are laying down arms and surrendering to security forces as they want to return to the mainstream of society and lead a normal life.

Four ULFA militants lay down arms in Tinsukia

December 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Tinsukia, Dec. 27 (ANI): Four militants, belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), surrendered before the police on Thursday in Assam's Tinsukia District.

Tea garden owner, wife burnt to death in Assam's Tinsukia District

December 27, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Tinsukia (Assam), Dec. 27 (ANI): In a shocking incident, the owner of a tea garden and his wife were burnt to death by labourers on Wednesday in Assam's Tinsukia District for failing to address their issues.

Situation under control in Tinsukia tea estate

December 27, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Guwahati, Dec 27 (IANS) The law and order situation was under control even as tension gripped the MKB tea estate in Bordumsa of Assam's Tinsukia district Thursday, a day after a group of agitated labourers burnt alive the estate's owner and his wife, police said.

Took up infiltration issue with Bangladesh, asserts Gogoi

December 3, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Guwahati, Dec 3 (IANS) Listing the steps his government have taken to curb infiltration from Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Monday asserted he had raised the issue with the neighbouring country's leaders during his visit to Dhaka last year.

Jairam Ramesh asks Centre to declare Tinsukia, Dibrugarh as Maoists-affected districts

December 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Guwahati, Dec 2 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has asked the Centre to declare upper Assam districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh as Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.

Two Assam districts may be declared Maoist-affected

December 1, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Guwahati, Dec 1 (IANS) The central government is likely to declare two districts of Assam as Maoist-affected, making them eligible for special benefits, Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said Saturday.

Ulfa faction calls for Assam shutdown Nov 19

November 16, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Guwahati, Nov 16 (IANS) ULFA's anti?talk faction has called for a 12?hour dawn?to?dusk shutdown in Assam Monday to protest against the killing of three people in a staged gun?battle Nov 14.

ULFA militant killed in Assam

October 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Guwahati, Oct 4 (IANS) Security forces in Assam's Tinsukia district killed a hardcore militant of the anti-talk faction of the ULFA Thursday and recovered arms and ammunition, police said.

ULFA hawk killed, police constable injured in Assam

September 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) A hardcore cadre of ULFA's anti-talk faction was killed while a police constable was injured during a shootout in Assam's Tinsukia district Saturday evening.

Assam floods situation still grim, 18 killed

September 25, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) The flood situation in Assam continued to be grim with over half of its 27 districts inundated, 18 people killed and more than 17 lakh affected, officials said Tuesday. The situation is expected to improve in a couple of days.

Close to 14 lakh people marooned in Assam

September 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Guwahati, Sep 24 (IANS) The flood situation remained grim in Assam Monday with more areas submerged across 16 districts, marooning nearly 14 lakh people in the state, officials said.

Close to 10 lakh marooned in Assam

September 24, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Guwahati, Sep 24 (IANS) The flood situation remained grim in Assam Monday, with more and more areas submerged every day across 16 districts, marooning some 10 lakh people, officials said.

Flood situation grim in Assam, seven dead

September 23, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Guwahati, Sep 23 (IANS) The flood situation in Assam is grim with over 800,000 people affected in at least 15 of the 27 districts in the state, officials said Sunday.

Seven Assam districts affected by floods, two killed

September 21, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS) At least seven districts of Assam have been affected as flash floods have hit the state again, affecting lakhs of people and killing two youth in Tinsukia district, officials said.

12 injured in Assam blast

September 6, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Guwahati, Sept 6 (IANS) Twelve people, including three security personnel, were injured in a blast triggered by suspected militants in Assam's Tinsukia district Thursday evening, police said.

Five injured in Assam blast

September 6, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Guwahati, Sept 6 (IANS) Five people, including two security personnel, were injured in a blast triggered by suspected militants in Assam's Tinsukia district Thursday evening, police said.

Alert issued in Assam ahead of 65th Independence Day

August 12, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Tinsukia (Assam), Aug.12 (ANI): Fearing possible attacks by the banned United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and other disintegrated groups, Assamese authorities have issued an alert in the state ahead of the country's 65th Independence Day.

Security forces recover cache of arms from cremation ground in Tinsukia

July 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Tinsukia, July 24 (ANI): In a joint operation, the paramilitary forces and state police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a cremation ground in Assam's Tinsukia District.

Sadiya bridge project on Brahmaputra River to improve connectivity

July 2, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Sadiya (Arunachal Pradesh), July 2 (ANI): The two-lane, nine kilometer long Sadiya Bridge is all set to enhance connectivity in the border areas of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Assam floods: Gogoi orders rescue of marooned

June 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) With floods continuing to wreak havoc in many districts in Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Tuesday asked state officials to rescue the marooned people on a war footing. One person was killed in landslides here.

Flood situation turns grimmer in Assam

June 25, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Guwahati, June 25 (IANS) Flood situation continued to deteriorate in Assam Monday with reports coming in of more villages being inundated by surging waters of the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries in upper Assam districts, officials said.

Two ULFA men nabbed with explosives in Assam

June 19, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Guwahati, June 19 (IANS) Two hardcore cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom's (ULFA) anti-talk faction have been arrested from Assam's Dibrugarh district, police said Tuesday.

Fear of poisonous attacks leads to spider killing in Assam

June 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Guwahati, June 6 (IANS) A large and hairy, tarantula-like spider species has created panic in Assam after reports of fatal attack on humans. Though the authorities have ruled out existence of any venomous spiders in the state, panic-stricken people have resorted to killing spiders by the dozens, worried environmentalists said.

Tea production halts in five Assam districts

June 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) Three prominent tea growers' organisations in Assam have sought Power Minister Pradyut Bordoloi's intervention over the halt in tea production in five districts.

Two guerrillas killed in Assam

May 30, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Guwahati, May 30 (IANS) Two guerrillas, including one from ULFA, were killed in Assam Wednesday, police said.

Sonia to go ahead with Assam visit despite bomb blast

May 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) Despite a bomb blast in Tinsukia district hours ahead of her scheduled visit here, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi decided to join the official celebrations of the first anniversary of the Assam government's third consecutive term.

Blast kills one in Assam ahead of Sonia's visit

May 25, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Guwahati, May 25 (IANS) Barely a few hours ahead of the scheduled visit of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi to Assam, a blast rocked the state's Tinsukia district late Friday night, killing one person.

Assam plans new cells to tackle Maoists, fake currency

May 14, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Guwahati, May 14 (IANS) The Assam government will soon set up two separate cells of the state police to tackle Maoist activities and the menace of counterfeit currency, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced Monday.

Assam ties up with Arunachal to counter Maoist menace

May 10, 2012 at 6:38 PM

Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) A day after gunning down four Maoists, Assam Police Thursday said they were closely coordinating with security forces in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh to contain the Maoist menace in the state.

ULFA faction lends moral support to Maoists

May 10, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) A day after security forces killed four Maoist cadres in Assam, the anti-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) said Thursday that the "red rebels" had its moral support.

Home Secretary Singh lauds Assam Police for killing Maoists

May 9, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on Wednesday lauded the Assam Police for killing four suspected Maoists, and said that this action would prove to be a setback for the ultras plans to set up bases in the state.

Four Maoists killed in Assam

May 9, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Guwahati, May 9 (IANS) Four suspected Maoist guerrillas were killed in a shootout with security forces in Assam's Tinsukia district Wednesday, police said.

Maoists expanding base in Assam

May 4, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Guwahati, May 4 (ANI): In what should be a major concern to the government, the Maoists are reportedly multiplying their numbers and expanding their operations in the state.

Maoist threat a major concern for Assam

April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Guwahati, Apr 28 (ANI): Even though many militant outfits in Assam have come forward for negotiations, the region faces renewed threat from the Maoists.

Five anti-talk ULFA cadres nabbed

April 21, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Guwahati, April 21 (IANS) Five cadres of the anti-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were arrested by police in two separate incidents in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district Saturday, police said.

ULFA attempt to disrupt Manmohan's visit foiled

April 18, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Guwahati, April 18 (IANS) An attempt by ULFA's anti-talks faction to trigger at least two blasts in Guwahati, ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit April 20, has been foiled and three rebels arrested, police in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district have claimed.

7 killed, 20 injured in Assam road mishaps

April 16, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Guwahati, April 16 (IANS) At least seven people, among them a woman, were killed and over 20 injured in three road mishaps in different parts of the state Monday morning, police said.

Four dead as tourist bus catches fire near Assam's Kaziranga National Park

April 16, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Guwahati, April 16 (ANI): At least four passengers lost their lives on Monday after the tourist bus they were traveling in caught fire near the Kaziranga National Park.

Grenade blast on Assam-Arunachal border

April 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Guwahati, April 12 (IANS) Suspected militants triggered a grenade blast at remote Bordumsa area in Tinsukia district of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border Thursday, police said.

Could there be a coal scam-taking place in Arunachal also?

March 25, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): When the alleged coal scandal rocked the nation a couple of days ago, forcing the Congress-led UPA Government to go on the defensive and give a clarification, a similar scam appears to have taken root in Congress-ruled Arunachal Pradesh.

ULFA militant surrenders in Tinsukia

January 4, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Tinsukia, Jan 4 (ANI): A militant belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) laid down arms before the state authorities in Assam's Tinsukia District.

Three injured in grenade blast in Tinsukia

January 2, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Tinsukia, Jan 2 (ANI): At least three persons were injured when suspected militants hurled a hand grenade in a busy market place here on Monday.

Militants surrender at army headquarters in Tinsukia

September 26, 2011 at 6:24 PM

Tinsukia (Assam), Sep.26 (ANI): The army has claimed success and credit for the recent surrender of six members of the Arunachal Naga Liberation Front (ANLF) and one member of the NSCN (Khaplang).

Seven militants surrender in Assam

September 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM

Tinsukia (Assam), Sep 16 (ANI): At least seven hardcore militants, six from Arunachal Naga Liberation Front (ANLF) and one from NSCN (Khaplang) laid down their arms before the security forces here on Thursday.

ULFA's next step to peace: Suspension of Operations

September 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2(ANI): Leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) central committee arrived in the national capital today to sign the Suspension of Operations agreement with the Central government.

Now, development the watchword in Assam's Baksa District

August 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Guwahati, Aug 8 (ANI): With militancy on the decline in the northeast, development and progress have become the new watchwords in states such as Assam.

ULFA committed to peace talks with Centre

April 19, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Tinsukia, Apr 19 (ANI): With peace talks between the Centre and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) having begun, it seems the hard work put in by the government to persuade the rebels to shun violence and come to the negotiating table has paid off.

Theatre festival features 'terrorism and peace'

August 31, 2010 at 9:38 PM

Jorhat, Aug.31 (ANI): A two-day drama festival was held at theater hall here recently, highlighting various issues of public interest. The one that drew maximum attention was based on the theme of "terrorism and peace".

Assamese craftsman carves out bamboo made cutlery

August 26, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Tinsukia (Assam), Aug.26 (ANI): Believe it or not, a craftsman in Assam's Tinsukia District has carved out eco-friendly cutlery in different shape, sizes and designs with bamboo.

Railways sack ULFA leader Paresh Baruah

January 9, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Guwahati, Jan 9 (ANI): Elusive military commander of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Paresh Barua, who, amusingly, continued to be on the rolls of Indian Railways, is sacked, an official said on Friday.

Surrendered ULFA rebels observes Martyrs' Day

July 28, 2009 at 1:28 PM

Kakopathar (Assam), July 28 (ANI): A group of surrendered rebels of the moderate faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), observed Martyrs' Day at Kakopathar in Tinsukia district.

Pro-talk ULFA cadres want to participate in Lok Sabha polls

April 10, 2009 at 6:57 PM

Guwahati, April 10 (ANI): While the United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) is today infamous for its militant activities, the pro-talk ULFA cadres are eager to take part in the upcoming 15th Lok Sabha elections.

53 militants surrender before the Army in Assam

March 31, 2009 at 5:51 PM

Guwahati, Mar 31 (ANI): A total of 53 militants surrendered before the Army in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday.

ULFA planning R-Day blasts, say police; ask people to help

January 23, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Guwahati, Jan 23 (IANS) A maximum security alert has been sounded in Assam following reports that militants were planning explosions in crowded marketplaces ahead of Republic Day and police have asked people to help them fight terror.

3 killed, over 30 wounded in Assam train blast

December 2, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Three people, including a child, were killed and over 30 injured in a bomb blast occurred Tuesday morning in a Guwahati-Tinsukia passenger train compartment in Karbi Anglong district in Assam.

MiG-21 crashes in Assam, pilots eject safely

November 12, 2008 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A MiG-21 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force, on a routine training mission, crashed in Tinsukia district of Assam Wednesday, though both the pilots managed to eject safely.

MiG-21aircraft crashes, pilots eject safely

November 12, 2008 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): A MiG-21 (Trainer) aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Chabua village of Tinsukia district of Assam around 10:35 a.m. today

SC to hear Orissa government reply on CBI probe today

October 21, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The Supreme Court will hear the second consecutive day on Tuesday on the Orissa government?s contention that after issuing judicial probe in Kandhamal nun rape case during communal violence

Accused in nun rape case brought to Orissa

October 14, 2008 at 8:26 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Three persons arrested in Kerala for their involvement in the alleged rape of a nun in Orissa's Kandhamal district in August were brought to the state by a state police party Tuesday, police said.

Three more arrested for raping Orissa nun

October 11, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) Three more people were arrested Saturday for their involvement in the alleged gang-rape of a nun in Orissa's Kandhamal district, where communal clashes since Aug 23 have claimed least 35 lives and rendered thousands homeless.

Key accused in Orissa nun's rape case arrested

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) The key accused in the gang-rape of a nun has been arrested in Orissa's volatile Kandhamal district, where communal clashes since Aug 23 have left at least 35 dead and thousands homeless, police said Wednesday.

Mass grave unearthed in Assam, four bodies extricated

October 6, 2008 at 8:25 PM

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Four decomposed bodies of youths who had gone missing earlier this year were extricated from a mass grave in a dense forest in Assam, triggering speculation that they were killed by a rebel group, officials Wednesday said.

Mass grave unearthed in Assam, four bodies extricated

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Four decomposed bodies of youths who had gone missing earlier this year were extricated from a mass grave in a dense forest in Assam, triggering speculation that they were killed by a rebel group, officials Wednesday said.

Army deals major blow to ULFA, kills its organising secretary

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): The Army today dealt a severe blow to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) by killing self styled Lieutenant Shashankar Baruah, its organising secretary, in upper Assam's Tinsukia District along the state's border with Arunachal Pradesh.

Public meeting held for promoting peace in Assam

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Guwahati, July 29 (ANI): It was a public gathering with a difference. People came out in their thousands to support peace and reject violence and disturbance that the ULFA has been indulging in for more than two decades.

Sena Medal winner killed barely after 24 hours of the award

January 28, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The Sena Medal winner Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary of the Gorkha Rifles, on Republic Day laid his life in another encounter

Mastermind of massacre of Hindi-speaking people in Assam trapped

September 18, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Top ULFA commander of â??28th battalionâ??, Prabal Neog has been arrested by the police who played significant role in masterminding the massacre of people migrated from the Hindi speaking areas and the bomb explosions on oil