Army would have stopped escalation of violence: Gogoi
As the situation in the riot-torn districts in lower Assam showed signs of improvement, Assam chief minister blamed the central government for sending the army late to the violence-hit districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri.
Scattered violence continues in Assam, CM visits Kokrajhar
Scattered violence continued for the sixth day on Thursday in riot-torn lower Assam districts where one person was killed in police firing while four persons were injured in an attack by a group of persons in Baksa district.
Assam Death toll rises to 44; situation improving, claims CM
Clashes between Bodos and minority immigrants in four Assam districts continued for the seventh day on Thursday, leaving 44 people dead even as chief minister Tarun Gogoi insisted the situation was 'improving' and rapped the media for portraying the state as 'burning'.
Digvijay backs Gogoi, accuses BJP of fuelling fire in Assam
Strongly backing Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi over his handling of ethnic violence in the state, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday hit out at the BJP accusing it of 'adding fuel to
Fresh incidents of violence in Assam, toll rises to 21
Fresh incidents of violence were on Tuesday reported in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts even as clashes between Bodo tribals and minority immigrants spread to Bongaigaon district.
News Channel journalist's role 'unethical': Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday said the role of the local news channel journalist, who has also been accused by RTI activist Akhil Gogoi of instigating the assault on a girl outside a city
Molestation incident: Key accused in Orissa; Gogoi flays media
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday said the key accused in the molestation of a girl here was traced to Bhubaneswar.
"Tracking of his (Amarjyoti Kalita) mobile phone has pointed to his prese
Tarun Gogoi sets deadline of 48 hrs to arrest girl molesters
Admitting that there have been lapses on the part of police in dealing with the molestation case of a girl here, Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi has given them a deadline of 48 hours to arrest youths involved in the incident.
Sonia confident of more outfits joining peace process
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday expressed confidence that insurgent outfits who have not come forward for talks so far will realise the futility of violence and join the peace process.
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Govt to develop river transport: Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday lamented the boat tragedy in Dhubri in which 250 people were feared drowned in the Brahmaputra and said the government would lay emphasis on development o