Arts For Arts Sake at Rabindra Bhavan in Guwahati

A scene from the play Arts For Arts Sake, at Rabindra Bhavan in Guwahati on Saturday. Arts For Arts Sake is an English play which is humorous and at times a painfully accurate view of the complexities of friendship. Art?For Art?s Sake is based on Yasmina Reza?s original French play called ART. (Sentinel)

Brinda Karat delivering 8th Brajamohan Sarma Memorial Annual Lecture

CPI(M) politburo member Brinda Karat delivering the 8th Brajamohan Sarma Memorial Annual Lecture in Guwahati on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Actress Prastuti Parasar at World Heart Day in Guwahati

Actress Prastuti Parasar leading a procession taken out by the members of Heart Care Society of Assam on the occasion of World Heart Day, in Guwahati on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Book titled Burhi Aai Xadhu by Sanjeeb Hazarika

Writer Gagan Chandra Adhikari (2nd R), filmmaker Manju Bora (R) and writer Anuradha Sarma Pujari (L) releasing an audio book titled Burhi Aai Xadhu, directed by Sanjeeb Hazarika, at a function at Guwahati Press Club on Saturday. Actress Chetana Das (L) is also seen in the picture. (Sentinel)

Haj pilgrims at Haji Musafir Khana in Guwahati

Haj pilgrims boarding a bus at Haji Musafir Khana in Guwahati on Saturday. A batch of Haj pilgrims left Assam for Mecca. (Sentinel)

Workers of Anganwadi, Mid-day meal and ASHA Dibrugarh

Workers of Anganwadi, Mid-day meal and ASHA, in support of their various demands taking out a rally through out the streets of Dibrugarh town in Dibrugarh on Friday. (Sentinel)

Cotton College general election

Students of Cotton College queuing up to cast their votes for the general election at the College premises, in Guwahati on Friday. (Sentinel)

AASU burning the effigy of Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain

Members of the All Assam Students's Union (AASU), Dibrugarh district unit, burning the effigy of Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain for failing to protect wildlife in Kaziranga on Thursday in Dibrugarh. (Sentinel)

Brinda Karat on New Liberalism and Role of Media

CPI (M) politburo member Brinda Karat, addressing a meeting on the topic New Liberalism and Role of Media during the Foundation Day of the party?s weekly paper Ganasakti, at Pragjyoti ITA Centre for performing Arts, Machkhowa in Guwahati on Friday. (Sentinel)

SUCI demands cancellation of India-USA nuclear deal

Activists of SUCI, taking out a procession in Guwahati, on Friday demanding cancellation of India-USA nuclear deal and setting up of nuclear project at Kudankulam. (Sentinel)

ABVP demanded resignation of Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) today decried that state of affairs in the Forest department and demanded the resignation of Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain, for its failure to reign the poachers and unabated encroachment of forest lands in and around Kaziranga Details here

Stanford University's new HIV education software for Assam

TeachAIDS, a non-profit social venture announced that it will soon create new regionally customized versions of its uniquely effective HIV education software in Assam, in cooperation with the Government of Assam, stated a release.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, “We are delighted that TeachAIDS’s new HIV education software will be soon launched in Assam. We were very much impressed with the high level of efficacy demonstrated by these materials and are confident that they will make a big difference in our HIV prevention efforts throughout the State.” Details here

ABSU demands separate Bodo medium Directorate

ABSU demands separate Bodo medium Directorate

The All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) staged a sit-in at Lakhidhar Bora Khetra here today in support of a host of demands, including provincialization of Bodo medium schools and establishment of a separate Directorate of Education for Bodo medium. Details here

Save Kaziranga from Bangladeshi settlers

The killing of four rhinos in quick succession in less the 48 hours have left the government in an uncomfortable position, with the opposition BJP piling pressure on the government for not taking adequate steps to contain encroachment of forest lands by illegal Bangladeshi settlers and tough stand on poachers. In the regard, the State BJP MP Rajen Gohain has announced a “Kaziranga Chalo Abhiyan” Details here

One-horned Rhinoceros was shot & dehorned by poachers in a jungle in Parku hills near Kaziranga National Park

A villager looks at a wounded, rare one-horned Rhinoceros, that was shot and dehorned by poachers in a jungle in Parku hills near Kaziranga National Park on Wednesday. (Sentinel)

Procession being taken out at Dibrugarh by the devotees of Baba Ramdev

A procession being taken out at Dibrugarh by the devotees of Baba Ramdev on Wednesday. (Sentinel)

Army camp submerged in flood waters at Amingaon

A view of the army camp submerged in flood waters at Amingaon on the outskirts Guwahati on Wednesday. (Sentinel)

Wild buffaloes in the flood waters at the Kaziranga National Park

Wild buffaloes looking for high land in the flood waters at the Kaziranga National Park on Wednesday. (Sentinel)

All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) Assam

Activists of the All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU), Assam State committee, taking out a procession in Guwahati on Wednesday, demanding bonus of tea workers and other demands. (Sentinel)

Dimoria staging a protest at Sonapur in Kamrup district

Members of various organizations of Dimoria staging a protest at Sonapur in Kamrup district on Thursday, demanding up-gradation of NRC, sealing of Indo-Bangla border and protection to the tribal belts and blocks. (Sentinel)

AASU protest against Rockybul Hussain Tarun Gogoi

Activists of the GU unit of the All Assam Students's Union (AASU) dragging the effigies of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain, at Gauhati University on Thursday. (Sentinel)

AGP staging a protest at the Dispur Circle Office in Guwahati

Activists of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) staging a protest at the Dispur Circle Office in Guwahati on Thursday. (Sentinel)

Tots World art exhibition Tot Educational Society Guwahati

Children showing their paintings exhibited in the Tots World art exhibition, organized by Tot Educational Society at State Art Gallery in Guwahati on Thursday. (Sentinel)

AASU protests against killing of rhinos in the Kaziranga National Park

AASU activists staging a road blockade at Kohora in Kaziranga on Thursday in protest against the ongoing killing of rhinos in the Kaziranga National Park. (Sentinel)

Baba Ramdev Padyatra Mohatsav in Dibrugarh

A rally being taken out on the occasion of Baba Ramdev Padyatra Mohatsav in Dibrugarh on Tuesday. (Sentinel)

Book titled Joudha Jahajat Edin written by Sunil Borah

Noted writer Anuradha Sarma Pujari (L) along with other dignitaries releasing a book titled Joudha Jahajat Edin written by Sunil Borah at Guwahati Press Club on Tuesday. (Sentinel)

Rise of water level on the bank of river Brahmaputra at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati

Workers busy placing sand bags on the bank of river Brahmaputra at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati on Tuesday, as the water level of Brahmaputra rises above danger mark. (Sentinel)

A view of the erosion by Burhi Dihing River at Margherita subdivision

A view of the erosion by Burhi Dihing River at Margherita subdivision on Tuesday. (Sentinel)

564th birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva at Rupnagar in Guwahati

Followers of Srimanta Sankardeva taking out a procession with the Bhagavat Gita on the occasion of the 564th birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva at Rupnagar in Guwahati on Tuesday. (Sentinel)

AASU demands implementation of the Assam Accord, NRC update

Activists of AASU along with 26 other organizations in association with Gauhati University taking out a procession at Jalukbari in Guwahati on Monday, demanding implementation of the Assam Accord, NRC update, sealing of Indo-Bangla border, et al. (Sentinel)

Police arrested a five-member gang of car lifters from different areas of Guwahati

Police arrested a five-member gang of car lifters from different areas of Guwahati and seized two cars from their possession. They are seen at Jalukbari police outpost in Guwahati on Monday. (Sentinel)

Three arrested Bangladeshi nationals at Paltan Bazaar in Guwahati

From left: The three arrested Bangladeshi nationals at Paltan Bazaar in Guwahati on Sunday. The three persons have been identified as Shafikul Islam (71), Mohammed Masud (39) and Shohel Rana (35). (Sentinel)

Assam Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) and NSUI protest against BJP

Assam Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) and National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) activists jointly taking out a procession against BJP leadership for "spreading a canard" against Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in Guwahati on Monday. (Sentinel)

NSUI APYC Protest against BJP in Guwahati

Traffic came to a standstill for hours together in Guwahati on Monday during the rallies organized by the Assam Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) and the Nationalist Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in protest against the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) for "spreading canards" against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and the AASU unit of Gauhati University and 26 indigenous organizations against illegal immigrants. Commuters suffered as vehicles remained stranded on the road for hours. Students and office-goers were the worst hit. The beleaguered people of Guwahati are of the opinion that such rallies should not be allowed to be organized in the city. (Sentinel)

Flood in Tihu and Barama blocked the NH way -31road

Flood affected people of 10 villages under Tihu and Barama revenue circles  protested against the failure of District Administration for providing  flood relief materials.

According to the reports, about 1000 flood affected people of villages Suradi, Dipta, Chamoitapara, Deulguri, Barjhar carrying dishes, glasses, bowls in their hands blocked the NH way -31road at Suradi village on Saturday  in  protest  against ....Details here 

Flood in Majuli

The flood situation in Majuli continues to be critical. Almost all offices, schools and colleges have been inundated by flood water today.

The water of the mighty Brahmaputra have also submerged the Majuli Jail and the Civil SDO office at Garamur, along with other offices and schools. As the flood waters entered the compound of Garamur Jail, the Jail authority had planned to shift 41 prisoners to the Jorhat Jail today. However, due to the non-availability of ferry services, the plan had to be postponed for tomorrow. Details here

Flood in Dhemaji district

Flood in Dhemaji district
The incessant rains in the last 15 days have deteriorated the flood situation in Dhemaji district, snapping all road connectivity to the district and endangering lives and property of the people. The flood situation has triggered rescue operations from the district administration.  Details here

Agartala and Dhaka Bus Service suspended temporarily

The bus service between Agartala and Dhaka has been suspended after India’s ‘Maitree’ passenger bus between the two cities was set ablaze by an angry mob in Bangladesh on Friday, officials said here today. Details here

House submerged in water in the Pandu area in Guwahati

Women preparing food inside a house submerged in water in the Pandu area in Guwahati on Sunday. (Sentinel)

Flood affected Dholla area in Tinsukia district

Army men including doctors examining a person after rescuing him from the flood affected Dholla area in Tinsukia district on Sunday. (Sentinel)

Onam Celebration-2012 by Kerala Association at the District Library in Guwahati

A woman with her child taking a look at a colorful pookalam (floral carpet) created during the Onam Celebration-2012 organized by Kerala Association at the District Library in Guwahati on Sunday. (Sentinel)

Pub-Guwahati Bhumisanskar Samity in Noonmati area in Guwahati

People taking part in a rally organized by Pub-Guwahati Bhumisanskar Samity in Noonmati area in Guwahati on Sunday to demand land patta for the people residing in the Sunsali area. (Sentinel)

25th years of Cotton College and Handique Girls College celebration

Bodo girls performing their traditional dance during a programme to celebrate 25th years of Cotton College and Handique Girls College, organized by the Bodo Literature Society at Cotton College in Guwahati on Sunday. (Sentinel)

CPI (M) Assam State secretary Uddhab Barman

CPI (M) Assam State secretary Uddhab Barman addressing a seminar on the Assam situation and the danger of communalism, at the Pragjyoti ITA Centre for Performing Arts at Machkhowa in Guwahati on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested Ram Avadesh Singh

Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested Ram Avadesh Singh (43) and recovered three 9-mm pistols and six magazines from his possession. He is seen here at the GRP police station in Guwahati on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Renowned writer Nirupama Borgohain at a function organized by Byatikram

Renowned writer Nirupama Borgohain (L) along with other dignitaries releasing 13 books during a function organized by Byatikram at Guwahati Press Club on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Teej festival by the Nepali Mandir Managing Committee

Dancers of the Nepali community taking part in a competition organized to mark the Teej festival by the Nepali Mandir Managing Committee, at the Pragjyoti ITA Centre for Performing Art in Guwahati on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Assam Human Rights Commission chairman Justice Aftab Hussain Saikia

Assam Human Rights Commission chairman Justice Aftab Hussain Saikia (L), HL Duara (2nd L), former Vice-chancellor of Gauhati University, Justice (retd) SN Phukan (R) releasing a book titled Economic, Social and Cultural RightsVol-1 and Vol-2 while writer Stuti Deka (R) looks on at a function at Guwahati Press Club on Saturday. (Sentinel)

Noted Odissi dancer, Anjana Moyee Saikia and her group performing

Noted Odissi dancer, Anjana Moyee Saikia and her group performing during the celebration of 52nd anniversary of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital at GMCH auditorium in Guwahati on Thursday evening. (Sentinel)

Four thieves seen with stolen mustard oil cans

Four thieves seen with stolen mustard oil cans who were caught from Lahowal by Dibrugarh Police while they were stealing mustard oil from a truck at Dibrugarh on Thursday night. (Sentinel)

Students of Handique Girls’ College casting their votes

Students of Handique Girls’ College casting their votes for the general election at the college premises in Guwahati on Friday. (Sentinel)

ABSU activists taking part in the candle light rally against the hike in fuel prices, FDI policy

ABSU activists taking part in the candle light rally against the hike in fuel prices, FDI policy at Kokrajhar on Friday. (Sentinel)

BJP staging a demonstration in front of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati

Activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), staging a demonstration in front of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati on Friday, protesting against diesel price hike, FDI in multi-brand retail, cap on subsidized LPG and coal scam. (Sentinel)

BJP MP Bijoya Chakraborty along with the party members stopping vehicles at GS Road

BJP MP Bijoya Chakraborty along with the party members stopping vehicles at GS Road in Guwahati during the Bharat bandh on Thursday. (Sentinel)

Activists of the Asom Yuva Santha (AYS) burning the effigy of PM

Activists of the Asom Yuva Santha (AYS) burning the effigy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Guwahati on Thursday. (Sentinel)

Assamese film Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xipare

Bollywood actor Raj Zutshi interacting with media persons about the Assamese film Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xipare (As the River Flows), at Guwahati Press Club on Thursday. The film, released on September 14, is the story of Abhijit Shandilya, played by Bollywood actor Sanjay Suri, a journalist, trying to gauge the events taking place in Majuli in Assam. Victor Banerjee plays a local Assamese, who Sanjay Suri encounters on his trail for the story. The socio-political thriller has been produced by NFDC and directed by noted regional film director Bidyut Kotoky. (Sentinel)

North East Haj Pilgrims Reception Committee at Haji Musafir Khana

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, APCC president Bhubaneswar Kalita along with other dignitaries attending a programme to felicitate this year's Haj pilgrims from the Northeast, organized by the North East Haj Pilgrims Reception Committee at Haji Musafir Khana in Guwahati on Thursday. (Sentinel)

Members of Left parties taking out a procession in Guwahati

Members of Left parties taking out a procession in Guwahati on Thursday in protest against diesel price hike, FDI in multi-brand retail and cap on subsidized LPG cylinders. (Sentinel)