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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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Guwahati, May 29: The number plate from Assam with the initials ‘AS 01’ grabbed eyeballs when biker Meenakshi Das, on a voyage across 67 countries, made a stopover. The Indian diaspora, especially from Assam, would curiously inquire about her whereabouts, creating a bond miles away from her hometown Guwahati.“The number plate and the inscription ‘Joi…
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Dhubri, May 29: The impact of cyclone Remal has caused widespread destruction in Dhubri district’s Bilasipara, claiming the life of a young student and leaving several injured.A class I student of Shankardev Shishu and Vidya Niketan was tragically killed when the autorickshaw carrying him and other students toppled over amidst the violent storm. The incident…
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Guwahati, May 29: The annual Maha Ambubachi Mela, a significant religious event, is set to begin at the revered Shaktipeeth Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on June 22.The Prabriti (beginning) of the Ambubachi Mahayog will occur on June 26 at 8:43:29 AM.This festival attracts thousands of devotees from across the country.
Karimganj, May 29: The continuous heavy rainfall during the last few days has caused the water levels in the tributaries of the Longai River to rise rapidly. As a result, embankments were breached in several areas by floodwaters in Karimganj district on Tuesday night.The rising water levels have mainly affected some villages under the two…
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Jorhat, May 29: In a tragic incident, a person died after going for a bath in the Bhogdoi River in Assam’s Jorhat.Severe cyclone ‘Remal’, caused extensive damage in several parts of the state and increased the water level of the river.However, the person identified as Jyoti Prasad Das, aged 50, went for a bath at…
Mangaldoi, May 29:In a significant breakthrough in the anti-poaching operations surrounding the Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in recent times, Darrang police have managed to nab a notorious rhino poacher, namely Khalilur Rahman (40), a resident of the Bhabapur area under Dalgaon Police Station, and also recovered fire arms and ammunition from his possession.Darrang…
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