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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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Margherita, May 28: Following the tragic incident where three coal miners were feared dead inside a ‘rat-hole’ mine in Assam’s Tinsukia district on May 26, authorities have launched an investigation. The mine reportedly caved in due to a landslide.The incident prompted immediate action from the Margherita sub-divisional administration and Margherita Police.Acting on a tip-off, police…

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Guwahati, May 28: Cyclone Remal is expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area over eastern Assam and nearby regions by the evening of Tuesday, May 28.According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the depression, a remnant of Cyclone Remal, is expected to downgrade into a well-marked low-pressure system over eastern Assam and adjacent areas…

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Raha, May 29: In a heart-wrenching incident, a two-month-old baby was allegedly killed by his father at Khaplangkusi village, near Barapujia, on Tuesday, the police said.The accused, identified as Swaraj Senapati, 22 years old, has been apprehended, they added.The infant was beaten to death by his father in the afternoon when his mother was busy…

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Barpeta, May 29: In accordance with the previous order, the district administration in Barpeta issued a new order on May 28, viewing the probability of incessant rainfall due to cyclonic storm ‘Remal’.Heavy rainfall along with strong wind is expected in various parts of Barpeta District, following which a yellow alert has been issued, and several…

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Guwahati, May 29: After cyclone Remal caused extensive damage across the state, the Kamrup District Administration directed the suspension of Guwahati-North Guwahati ferry services for May 29, 2024, due to the rising water level of the Brahmaputra River.Furthermore, the ramps above the river, which were made of bamboo and wood, were damaged due to the…

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