The Jnanpith award winning litterateur was appointed by ULFA to represent it in talks with the central government.

Assamese writer Indira Goswami dies

Ailing Assamese writer and Jnanpith award winning litterateur Indira Goswami died on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. The former Delhi University professor was admitted to the Gauhati Medical College Hospital following lung infection and breathing problems.

'No Asom please, we're Assamese'

The people of Assam are resisting a state government's move to change the name of the state to Asom.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/no-asom-please-were-assamese/31418-3.html

Government toughens stand on ULFA

The Centre said operations against the ULFA will stop when they give written commitment for holding direct talks.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/government-toughens-stand-on-ulfa/26141-3.html

Goswami asks govt to call ceasefire

Noted novelist Indira Goswami asks Assam govt to announce ceasefire and pave way for peaceful talks with ULFA.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goswami-asks-govt-to-call-ceasefire/11071-3.html

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