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Guwahati, May 31:A reputed educational institution of Mayotte island of France, Iycee des Lumieres, has signed a two-year agreement with senior conservation biologist of Aaranyak, Dr. Purnima Devi Barman, to work together towards conservation of biodiversity in tune with the community-based model adopted by the latter for conservation of endangered greater adjutant storks (Hargila in…

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Guwahati, May 31: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), in a notification issued on Friday, informed that water supply will be disrupted from June 1, 2024, to June 2, 2024, due to replacement work.According to the notification, the work entails the replacement of the existing 450-mm-diameter pumping main from the Panbazar Water Treatment Plant to the…

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Kokrajhar, may 31: In a heartbreaking incident, a seven-year-old boy and his 45-year-old father, Rajaram Narzary, lost their lives in a village pond in Chesapani village under Kokrajhar police station this afternoon.The father-son duo was fishing when the young boy accidentally slipped into the water.In a desperate attempt to save his son, Rajaram also entered…

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Silchar, May 31: In the latest move considering the flood situation in Barak Valley, the Assam University, Silchar authorities have cancelled the ongoing TDC (CBCS) even-semester examinations, which were scheduled to be held on June 1.A notification issued by the registrar of the university on Friday stated, “It is hereby informed to all concerned that…

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Jorhat, June 1:The Naginijan tea estate in Jorhat district of Assam has been declared an epicentre for the African swine fever virus outbreak by the district administration on Friday after many pigs were found infected.The outbreak occurred in the number 9 line of the Naginijan tea estate.As per sources, if the virus cannot be controlled…

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Guwahati, June 1: As the monsoon season begins, devastating floods across the state have claimed the lives of at least six individuals, including two minors, in Assam on Friday.According to the data shared by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), four rivers—Kopili, Barak, Katakhal, and Kushiyara—are flowing above the danger level, and 11 districts…

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Barpeta, Jun 1: A financial firm operating in Barpeta, Shraddha Surabhi Nidhi Limited, has found itself embroiled in a controversy over allegations of fraudulent practices and defaulting on client payments.The branch, which was established in 2020 by chairman Rituparna Pathak, Geetanjali Pathak, and Bivha Rani Pathak, is accused of failing to make scheduled payments to…

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Karimganj, May 30: The flood waters have submerged at least six Border Outposts (BOP) of the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Bangladesh border after the Kushiyara river flowing above the danger level following incessant rainfall in Assam’s Karimganj district.According to the reports, the BOPs of Stimerghat, Chandsrikona, Charakuri, Jabainpur Longai and Jagannathi have been…

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New Delhi, May 30: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) chief Paresh Baruah and five others for conspiring to target army camps as part of an anti-India agenda, the Central agency said.They have been charged with various criminal offences in a 2023 case involving…

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Dhubri, May 30: A shameful incident has shocked the town of Dhubri as a teacher of a private school has been accused of sexually harassing a male student in Class VII of his school.The case came to light after a complaint was filed at the Dhubri Sadar police station by the victim’s father over the…

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