GUWAHATI: Amid a simmering political temperature, the Centre has advised Dispur to go for Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the multi-crore scam in North Cahcar Hills district.

The Centre’s suggestion was confirmed by Union home secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai who shot off a letter to Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi. Precisely, it’s a major embarrassment for Mr Gogoi, who has been downplaying the demand for CBI probe. But the Opposition parties still are demanding immediate dismissal of the Gogoi government.

GUWAHATI: Altogether 198,593 candidates will appear for the Higher Secondary examination, 2010, which will commence from Tuesday. The examination will be held at 654 examination centres and venues across Assam.

AIZAWL: Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga would continue to be at the helm of opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) having no other candidates to contest against him and other ‘official nominees’ for the post of president and other office bearers.

IMPHAL: All oil depots in the state were closed down today due to non-availability of petroleum products following the indefinite economic blockade imposed by Senapati District Students Association (SDSA).