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By Sivasish ThakurGOHPUR (Biswanath), May 26: The hallowed precincts from which the Assamese film industry sprouted under the pioneering endeavour of Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala nearly a century back wear a blank look today. This is despite the unique potential this space has to be transformed into a heritage memorial-cum-museum centering on the genius of Jyotiprasad…
Guwahati, May 27:In yet another attempt to curb the drug menace in the state, Assam police, in two separate operations, seized a huge amount of drugs in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong.According to reports, 554.66 gram of heroin were recovered in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Sunday, and two peddlers were arrested.On the other hand, in…
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Dhubri, May 27: In a proactive response to the impending Cyclone Remal, the District Commissioner’s Office in Dhubri, Assam, has announced significant measures to ensure public safety. Following a cyclone alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities have suspended all boat services and fishing activities in the district.The IMD’s alert, detailed in Bulletin…
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Guwahati, May 27: On the eve of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, in collaboration with the Assam Police Sishu Mitra Resource Centre (SMRC), organized an educative program aimed at raising awareness about menstrual hygiene management (MHM) among women police officers.The objective of celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day is to break social taboos surrounding…
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Sonitpur, May 28: A major accident occurred at the entrance of St. Ursala Higher Secondary School in Dhekiajuli early this morning when a large eucalyptus tree fell on a school bus carrying approximately 20 students.The incident, which took place at around 7:30 AM, resulted in total damage to the vehicle and left several students injured.The…
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Guwahati, May 28: Assam is grappling with incessant rain and gusty winds following the landfall of severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’. The cyclone, which made landfall in neighbouring West Bengal and Bangladesh, has prompted several districts in Assam to be placed on high alert due to forecasts predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.Various parts of Assam,…
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Guwahati, May 28: Strong winds and incessant rainfall triggered by Cyclone ‘Remal’ left a trail of destruction across Assam, claiming the life of a student and leaving several others injured on Tuesday.According to reports, a 17-year-old student lost his life in Morigaon district after a huge tree uprooted and reportedly fell on the tempo in…
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Guwahati, May 28: In a startling incident that has captivated social media, a total of 35 snakes were found and rescued from a newly constructed house in Kalibor, located in the Nagaon district of Assam.The event unfolded when Sanjib Deka, a renowned snake rescuer famously known as the ‘Serpent Man,’ was called to the scene…
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Guwahati, May 28: Cotton University has announced the cancellation of undergraduate exams scheduled for today, citing the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The university authorities have rescheduled today’s Sixth Semester exams to June 5, 2024, prioritising the safety and security of students.“The UG Semester VI examination 2024 scheduled to held on 28 may 2024, has been…
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Barpeta, May 28: In a shocking turn of events, the residents of Gajia village in Barpeta were left astonished when a body, buried for nearly a week, was discovered amid rainfall and strong winds.The deceased, identified as Azim Uddin, a resident of Barpalli village, had been missing since May 21, sources said.Sukur Ali, the son…
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