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Guwahati, June 3: The flood situation in Assam continues to remain grim, as 5,35,246 people have been affected in 13 districts of the state. As of June 2, the death toll stands at 14.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) data, Hailakandi, Karimganj, Hojai, Dhemaji, Kamrup, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Morigaon, Cachar, South Salmara, Karbi…

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Silchar, June 3: One person died and at least five others are missing after a boat capsized at Dakshin Mohanpur, part VIII, under the Sonai police station in Assam’s Cachar district on Monday.Sources in the Cachar District Disaster Management Authority informed that the incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. when a country boat with nine people…

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Bongaigaon, Jun 3: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Bongaigaon Police has been held over alleged firing accusations.As per sources, the ASI, identified as Biplab Das, a resident of Sorbhog, was stationed at the Kajalgaon police outpost in Bongaigaon’s Manikpur, and after completing his duty, he entered the residence of one Ranjit Nath.After having a…

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Barpeta, Jun 2: In a shocking turn of events, the principal of Ganesh Lal Choudhary (GLC) College, in Assam’s Barpeta Road has filed an FIR against one of their own students, following an alleged scam involving tampering with semester marks.The incident came to light when a mathematics department teacher asked students in the sixth semester…

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Guwahati, Jun 2:Another gazetted officer has been suspended in connection with the APSC Cash-for-Jobs scam.The officer has been identified as Mridul Hazarika.Initially, there were 21 officials on the list of suspensions; later, Mridul Hazarika’s name was added to the list as well.The Special Investigation Team (SIT) will file a complete charge sheet in court against…

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Raha, June 3: With the conclusion of Lok Sabha elections in 2024, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an average hike of 5 percent in the toll tax across the country, with effect from June 3.The toll tax in the country is revised annually in line with inflation; however, this year’s annual…

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Barpeta June 3: The alternate state highway connecting Barpeta and Abhayapuri via Lengtisinga, a crucial link between Barpeta and Bongaigaon districts, is facing a grave threat due to erosion caused by the Beki River.Over the past few years, a major portion of the road located at Korarkur in Janiya has been eroded, changing the direction…

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Jorhat, Jun 3: With man-animal conflicts continuing to escalate in the state, a horrifying incident occurred in Assam’s Jorhat district, where a labourer was attacked by a leopard.As per sources, a man identified as Paresh Telenga of Kathalguri Tea Estate, along with his brother, went to relieve themselves in the middle of the tea garden…

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