Tarun Gogoi

BJP imposing RSS ideology in educational institutions: Gogoi

The BJP-led central government was trying to impose RSS ideology in educational institutions in the country, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Thursday.

Feb 18, 2016, 21:53 PM IST

Wind blowing in favour of Congress in Assam: Gogoi

People of Assam responded with "spontaneity and enthusiasm" to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's visit, which clearly indicates that the wind was blowing in favour of the Congress ahead of the assembly polls, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Wednesday.

Feb 17, 2016, 22:17 PM IST

Set up defence production unit in Assam: Gogoi urges Parrikar

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has requested Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to set up a major defence production unit in the state.

Feb 16, 2016, 00:48 AM IST

Tacit AIUDF-BJP deal to split Congress vote in Assam: Gogoi

 The AIUDF of Badruddin Ajmal was hand-in-glove with the BJP in its bid to engineer a split in Congress votes through polarisation and thus ensure a victory for the BJP in the upcoming assembly polls in Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Sunday.

Feb 14, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Top NDFB(S) militant killed in encounter in Assam

A hardcore NDFB(S) militant, Uday Narzary, alias Khilikhang, was killed on Monday during a joint army and Assam Police operation in Assam`s Chirang District.

Feb 08, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

India brought Afghanistan athletes in chartered flight: Pakistan envoy impressed with SAG 2016

The multi-sport event is being held in Guwahati and Shillong.

Feb 07, 2016, 00:13 AM IST

Tarun Gogoi accuses BJP of trying to incite communal tension

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday alleged the opposition BJP and some other parties are trying to incite communal tension in the state ahead of the Assembly polls.

Feb 01, 2016, 16:09 PM IST

In poll-bound Assam, United opposition forces Governor to cut short speech

 A united opposition today forced Assam Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya to curtail his speech on the opening day of the Budget Session and leave the

Feb 01, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

Gogoi dares Sonowal to come up with achievements of NDA govts

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday dared Union minister and BJP state chief Sarbananda Sonowal to come out with a 'white paper' on achievements of former and present BJP governments instead of "spreading canards" against Congress dispensations.

Jan 21, 2016, 22:33 PM IST

Defamation case: Gogoi appears before court

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi today appeared in a court here in in connection with a Rs 100 crore defamation case filed against him by BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sharma.

Jan 18, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Blast in Williamnagar market in Meghalaya, seven injured

At least seven persons, including a woman, were injured when proscribed Garo National Liberation Army militants triggered an IED blast in east-Indian state Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district on Saturday.

Jan 09, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hits Northeast India

At least six persons were killed and more than 100 others injured in Manipur in a high intensity earthquake that hit the north-east early Monday morning.

Jan 04, 2016, 10:30 AM IST

Tarun Gogoi slams Smriti Irani, says Assam women in better condition than BJP-ruled states

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday came out with statistics in BJP-ruled states to claim that the condition of women was better in Assam than in many states, a day after union HRD Minister Smriti Irani attacked the Congress government in the state over atrocities on women.

Dec 29, 2015, 19:18 PM IST

Gogoi condemns comment on Irani, says "not Assamese culture"

Congress MLA Nilamani Sendeka had made the comment at a public meeting at Nalbari yesterday on the eve of Irani's visit.

Dec 28, 2015, 19:46 PM IST

Winds of change are blowing in Assam, BJP's lotus will bloom in state: Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani ​said on Monday that the wind of change was blowing in Assam.

Dec 28, 2015, 17:38 PM IST

Ram Madhav slams Assam Congress leader for his remark against PM Modi, Smriti Irani; state BJP to take action

Assam Congress leader Nilamoni Sen Deka caused a stir on Sunday when he made a misogynist remark against Human and Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani.

Dec 27, 2015, 20:44 PM IST

PM should think more on domestic issues than foreign affairs: Gogoi

Instead of making grandiose trips abroad, Modi should primarily focus on running the affairs of the country, he said.

Dec 26, 2015, 15:54 PM IST

BJP leader files Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Assam CM Tarun Gogoi

BJP leader and former Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he has filed a Rs.100 crore civil defamation suit against Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for alleging his involvement in scams.

Dec 22, 2015, 19:34 PM IST

CEC to travel to Assam next week to review poll preparations

The Chief Election Commissioner is expected to visit Assam next week to review the preparations for Assembly elections scheduled to be held in March-April next year.

Dec 15, 2015, 18:37 PM IST

Will quit if BJP proves Satra land encroachment: Tarun Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday offered to resign if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could prove that any illegal foreigner is encroaching upon the lands of Vaishnavite Satras (monasteries) in the state.

Dec 13, 2015, 18:29 PM IST