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Biswanath, June 6: Following the victory of Congress’ Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat parliamentary constituency, several political leaders are targeting Assam cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika on his statement to retire from politics if the former could defeat the BJP’s candidate Topon Kumar Gogoi.Speaking on this, Dibrugarh MLA Prasanta Phukan said that it wasn’t a signed statement…

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Guwahati, Jun 6: The sleuths of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Assam apprehended a Lot Mandal in Guwahati on Thursday for demanding a bribe and accepting it through the middleman in conspiracy with him.The apprehended Lot Mandal has been identified as Swapna Medhi, Circle Officer, Guwahati Revenue Circle, Kamrup (M).As per sources, the vigilance and anti-corruption team…

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Raha, June 6: A vehicle was set ablaze by locals at Bordol in the Samaguri area of Nagaon on Wednesday night.According to information, the locals chased a car from the Nonoi area that was allegedly involved in livestock theft and intercepted it in a village in Samaguri, Nagaon.After the villagers stopped the suspected car, two…

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Bajali, June 6: Every year, on the occasion of World Environment Day, the residents of Jalikhata village in Bajali celebrate the birthday of a banyan tree.The banyan tree turned 212 years old on June 5, 2024, and the residents celebrated its birthday to raise awareness about global warming and the importance of a healthy and…

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Guwahati, June 6: Following public resentment over the hike in petrol and diesel prices, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the prices of fuel in the state are Rs. 7 less than in West Bengal, claiming that it is one of the lowest in India.While speaking to the reporters regarding the…

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Biswanath, Jun 6: A moment of pride for the people of the state as Assam boy Nayanmoni Hazarika has been titled “India Book of Records” Achiever for making a large-sized portrait of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika upside down on white paper using ash by burning a log of wood.Nayanmoni is currently a second-semester student at Biswanath…

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Guwahati, June 6: In memory of the Padma Shri awardee, late Birubala Rabha, the Assam cabinet on Thursday approved observing anti-superstition day on May 13 to commemorate her death anniversary.Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Sarma informed that the cabinet has approved commemorating her death anniversary as anti-superstition because of her formidable voice…

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Silchar, Jun 6:At least 15 people sustained injuries in a collision between a truck and bus at Digarkhal on the Assam-Meghalaya interstate border.As per sources, the accident took place on Thursday when a night super bus coming from Guwahati towards Silchar collided with a Guwahati-bound truck, leaving the driver of the truck and passengers of…

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Goalpara, Jun 6: A horrifying incident occurred in Assam’s Goalpara district where a person hacked his younger brother to death on Thursday.The terrifying incident occurred in Goalpara’s Bolbola area under Agia Police Station.As per sources, the incident unfolded due to an illicit affair between the younger brother and his sister-in-law.Following the incident, police reached the…

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Chirang, June 7: In a crackdown against illegal gambling, the police raided a teer gambling base in Panbari, Bijni, following which three individuals were arrested along with a substantial amount of cash and other materials.The raid, conducted in Nepalipara within the Boulajhar area under the Panbari police station, led to the arrest of Jugya Chettri…

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