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Monday, April 3, 2017

I'm son of India, says Dalai Lama

I'm son of India, says Dalai Lama: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama today suggested the introduction of secular ethics in the school curriculum in Assam.

Surprise reunion with guard after 58 years

Surprise reunion with guard after 58 years: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama today met a former Assam Rifles jawan who had escorted him when he had fled Tibet and entered India in 1959.

Somali pirates hijack Indian dhow

Somali pirates hijack Indian dhow: Pirates have hijacked an Indian commercial ship off the coast of Somalia, the second attack in weeks after years of inactivity by pirates, industry and security sources said on Monday.

Russia metro blast kills 10

Russia metro blast kills 10: At least 10 people were killed and 50 injured when an explosion tore through a train carriage in the St. Petersburg underground system on Monday, Russian authorities said.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Pakistan: 20 dead after shrine custodians allegedly drug and kill devotees

Bikini-clad skiers hit Sochi slopes in farewell ride & Guinness record bid

Footage shows aftermath of devastating mudslide in Colombia, which kille...

ASSAM - THE SILENT GENOCIDE

Documentary on infiltration by Bangladesh nationals into Assam

Manch seeks to evict settlers

Manch seeks to evict settlers: Prabajan Virodhi Manch today released a video that showed how Bangladeshi encroachers had built settlements on the banks of the Brahmaputra.

Youths demand protection

Youths demand protection: More than 10,000 youths from various parts of Assam today held a meeting here and raised slogans demanding constitutional safeguards for the state's indigenous population.

Dalai Lama calls for peace

Dalai Lama calls for peace: The Dalai Lama today said the world can be made a peaceful place through compassion-oriented education and awareness.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

China warns India over Dalai’s visit to Arunachal

As reported in local english daily 'The Assam Tribune' :

BEIJING, March 31 - China today warned India of “serious damage” to bilateral ties if it allows Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh next week and asked New Delhi to make a “choice”. In its second warning to India in a month, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said it was seriously concerned about India’s decision to allow the Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh, which Beijing claims as part of south Tibet. “We are seriously concerned about the news. On the eastern section of the China-India border, China’s position is clear and consistent,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told media here, responding to a question on the Dalai Lama’s upcoming visit to Arunachal Pradesh. “The Dalai clique has long been engaging in separatist activities with inglorious record. India should be very clear with the true nature of the Dalai clique,” Lu said. “But despite this India still invited the Dalai Lama to visit the region. This will have serious damage on bilateral relations,” Lu said. The Dalai Lama will visit Arunachal Pradesh from April 4 to 13. This is the second time this month Chinese Foreign Ministry has aired its objections to the Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh. “China is gravely concerned over information that India has granted permission to the Dalai to visit Arunachal Pradesh,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang had said on March 3. China has protested to India last year also when New Delhi cleared his visit to Arunachal Pradesh. – PTI

Dalai’s NE visit to begin with Tribune function today

As reported in local english daily 'The Assam Tribune'....

GUWAHATI, March 31 - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will grace the concluding function of the platinum jubilee celebration of The Assam Tribune and golden jubilee of Dainik Asam to be held tomorrow at the Pragjyoti ITA Centre for Performing Arts auditorium, Machkhowa here from 1 pm. The spiritual leader will also deliver a public talk on ‘A Human Approach to World Peace’, followed by a question and answer session, where the participants can interact with the Dalai Lama. The spiritual guru, on a 12-day visit to the Northeast, will reach Guwahati tomorrow, and the Assam Tribune Group’s function is the first on his itinerary, followed by another public talk in Gauhati University on April 2 at 9:30 am. The programme has been organised by the Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) and the city-based publishing house Lawyer’s Book Stall, where the Dalai Lama will speak on ‘Ancient Indian Knowledge in Modern Times’ and will also release an Assamese version of his first autobiography My Land and My People. He is also expected to take part in the Namami Brahmaputra programme in Guwahati on April 2. The next day, the spiritual leader will address a gathering at Dibrugarh University. From April 4, the Dalai Lama will be in Arunachal Pradesh, where he will consecrate a new Tara Temple at Lumla in the morning. In the morning of April 5 and 6, he will give teachings on Kamalashila’s the Middling States of Meditation and Gyalsey Thokme Sangpo’s thirty-seven practices of a Bodhisattva. On April 7, the Dalai Lama will confer the Rinzin Dhondup initiation at Yiga Choezin. On April 10, the Tibetan spiritual leader will give teachings on Geshe Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind and Guru Yoga, and confer the Avalokiteshvara Permission in the morning at Thupsung Dhargyeling Monastery. A teaching session in Bomdila of Arunachal Pradesh has also been scheduled on April 11, where he will confer a White Tara Long Life Empowerment in the morning at the Buddha Park. The Northeast visit of the Dalai Lama will culminate with a teaching session in Itanagar on April 12 at Thupten Gatsal Ling.

The river flows, etching an identity

The river flows, etching an identity: Mahabahu' Brahmaputra is the lifeline of Assam and, in some ways, of the Northeast too. In fact, there can be no separate identity of the region without the Brahmaputra.

Bhutan PM moots close Assam ties

Bhutan PM moots close Assam ties: Bhutan today threw its weight behind Assam's efforts to harness the Brahmaputra and took the ties to a new level by saying that Bangladesh and Bhutan will benefit from Assam's progress.

Highway booze hatch closes

Highway booze hatch closes: Thousands of highway bars in the country face closure from tomorrow with the Supreme Court clarifying that a ban it imposed last year was not confined to liquor takeaway outlets alone.

Brain-implant may revolutionize treatment of paralysis

Mass death at sea highlights worsening refugee crisis

Switzerland: HNC call for ousting of Assad for political transition

UK: Clashes and arrests at far-right rally and counter-protest in London

Fukushima residents hold vigil paying tribute to victims of 2011 earthqu...

Syrian govt. in full control of homs once evacuation is complete

Namami Brahmaputra at Tezpur

Brahmaputra Aarti @ NamamiBrahmaputra

Namami Brahmaputra Tezpur

Friday, March 31, 2017

Curtains go up on Namami festival

Curtains go up on Namami festival: The first-ever five-day Namami Brahmaputra festival in Assam will begin tomorrow with a host of programmes reflecting the state's rich cultural diversity and participation of President Pranab Mukherjee besides a host of dignitaries.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Brits stand behind #Brexit in new poll

"Trusting Tories like trusting Attila the Hun with a horse"

'War crimes' by US in Mosul - fmr Pentagon official

‘Miscarriage of justice’: Jailed hacktivist & his wife share their pligh...

'Read my lips - NO!' Putin slams allegations of Russian meddling in US e...

USA: Army Commander denies relaxing rules of engagement for US forces in...

France: Violent clashes erupt as Paris protest escalates

Seattle sues Trump over budget cut threat

Putin: Kremlin never interfered in US election

Iraq minister visits site of US airstrike in Mosul

Train plan to connect Dibrugarh & Itanagar

Train plan to connect Dibrugarh & Itanagar: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is mulling a proposal to operate a train between Dibrugarh and Naharlagun, a move that will directly connect Upper Assam with the Arunachal Pradesh capital.

NE market is fastest growing: Dabur

NE market is fastest growing: Dabur: Dabur India Ltd, India's leading consumer products manufacturer, today said the Northeast is one of the fastest growing markets for the company.

Rain shadow over Namami

Rain shadow over Namami: Rain may play spoilsport as Assam pays tribute to the Brahmaputra on Friday, the inaugural day of the five-day Namami festival.

Nigeria wants attackers prosecuted

Nigeria wants attackers prosecuted: Nigeria has called in the Indian envoy in the country to register its protest over an attack on four Nigerian students in Greater Noida and sought ”diligent prosecution” against the perpetrators.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

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‘If Trump uses Russian dressing, that’s Russian connection’ Spicer to ve...

Tusk on Brexit: 'No reason to pretend this is a happy day'

USA: Trump signs order revoking Obama's climate change rules

UK: Anti-Brexit protesters mock PM May as Article 50 is triggered

UK: 'We're going to become an independent, normal country again'– Farage...

Lachit emerges from the shadows

Lachit emerges from the shadows: Beyond the collective ode there was a man and many who fought and died to save the land the Red River feeds. Thanks to Namami Brahmaputra, the statue of Ahom general Lachit Barphukan and his valiant warriors, who stand tall by the river, will have the 'lights' shining on them once again after months of darkness.

May triggers formal Brexit divorce

May triggers formal Brexit divorce: Prime Minister Theresa May filed formal Brexit divorce papers on Wednesday, pitching the United Kingdom into the unknown and triggering years of uncertain negotiations that will test the endurance of the European Union.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Rivers of hot lava flow onto slopes of Mount Etna after eruption (VIDEO)

Putin & Rouhani hold news conference

Massive protests in Yemen, US media remains silent

VA Overpaid Thousands of Veterans: VICE News Tonight on HBO

Switzerland: Russian diplomats meet with Moscow group of Syrian oppositi...

US considering more aid to Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf allies

So Sorry: Yogi Ji Wah

MP prod for NE culture bill

MP prod for NE culture bill: Arunachal East Lok Sabha MP Ninong Ering introduced the bill for compulsory teaching of Northeast culture in education institutions in India in Parliament today.

Happy Birthday 'Bhargav'

Today the 28 March my son 'Bhargav' celebrating his Sixth year birthday in a homly private function along with his elder sisters. Happy birthday 'Bhargav'. Stay blessed.

Trump kin faces grilling over Russia ties

Trump kin faces grilling over Russia ties: Senate investigators plan to question Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and a close adviser, as part of their broad inquiry into ties between Trump associates and Russian officials or others linked to the Kremlin, according to administration and congressional officials.

5 held for attack on Nigerian students

5 held for attack on Nigerian students: Five people have been arrested in connection with Monday’s attacks on some African students in Greater Noida, with external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj urging Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to intervene after one student approached her on twitter.

Monday, March 27, 2017

RAW: Syrian Democratic Forces fighting ISIS affiliates in the vicinity ...

"If state can access encrypted data someone else can too"

"When we work together, there's nothing the UK can't do"

UK: ‘It was always a case of when, not if’ - UKIP leader visits scene of...

"We're not going to hand over powers to Tories"

Group appeals to honour Joymoti

Group appeals to honour Joymoti: A group of individuals under the banner of Citizen of Assam today appealed to the people of the state to celebrate the death anniversary of Ahom dynasty princess Joymoti, who sacrificed her life for her husband, as international couple's day.

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Italy: Thousands join anti-EU protest as European leaders renew Treaty o...

USA: Pro and anti-Trump protesters face off in Philadelphia

USA: Trump supporters hold rally for their president in Sacramento

Cry for clarity over Muivah statement

Cry for clarity over Muivah statement: The Opposition Congress and the United Committee Manipur (UCM) today demanded a clarification from the NDA government at the Centre and the BJP-led government in the state on the statements made by NSCN (I-M) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah on the issue of Naga integration.

20 vultures found dead in Assam

20 vultures found dead in Assam: The death of several vultures belonging to rare species under Dhakuakhana subdivision of Assam's Lakhimpur district yesterday has prompted nature lovers to appeal to the forest department to take precautionary measures.

EU leaders in future pledge

EU leaders in future pledge: The 27 leaders of the EU signed the Rome Declaration today, proclaiming, 'Europe is our common future', even as a series of crises have badly weakened efforts to unify the continent and Britain prepares to become the first country to leave the bloc.

Bill defeat wake-up call for Trump

Bill defeat wake-up call for Trump: A stunning failure on Friday to fulfil his signature campaign promise to repeal Barack Obama's health-care law is a wake-up call for President Donald Trump that what worked in his corporate boardrooms will not work in the Oval Office, much less in the twin chambers of a fractious US Congress.

Russian volcano awakens after 250 years of silence

Coalition to investigate own airstrike that reportedly killed 30+ civili...

UN concerned about US airstrikes in Iraq

US Senate votes to overturn online privacy laws

Persian New Year celebrations held in Russia

US admits last week’s airstrike in Iraq

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Syria: Kobane residents back US-led coalition against Turkish ‘incursion’

Hong Kong: Thousands of protesters rally against 'fake' Hong Kong elections

GOP health care bill ‘never had a chance’ – Ed Schultz

US provides cover for Mexico’s murderous elite – human rights activist

Mr. Hilaly at Ahmedabad Roadshow

G and K doing Afgani Swords and Knives

EU watchdog blacklists Indian contract research firm, over 300 drugs at stake

EU watchdog blacklists Indian contract research firm, over 300 drugs at stake: Europe's medicines regulator has recommended the suspension of more than 300 generic drug approvals and drug applications due to “unreliable” tests conducted by Indian contract research firm Micro Therapeutic Research Labs.