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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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Guwahati, Jun 2: In a significant development, the Dispur police successfully arrested the accused, who attacked a woman in Guwahati.The accused, Amit Bhowmick, was absconding after attacking the woman with a sharp weapon, and he was arrested from West Bengal.Currently, the accused is under the custody of Dipsur Police, and he will be produced before…
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Bajali, June 2: In a bid to spread awareness about global warming, a girl from Pathsala in Assam’s Bajali district distributed trees to the people to mark her birthday celebration.The girl has been identified as Dimpi Talukdar, a resident of Pathsala town. Instead of enjoying parties and cutting cakes, she distributed tree saplings.Speaking toThe Assam…
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Guwahati, June 2: In a horrific incident, a man was killed and set ablaze by miscreants in Assam’s North Lakhimpur district.According to reports, the body of the deceased, identified as Sunil Gogoi, was found in the middle of a field, 200 metres from his residence at Sumoni in the Dhakuakhana area, where he was first…
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Guwahati, Jun 2: Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi was conferred with the prestigious UKILP Lifetime Achievement Award by the UK-India Legal Partnership on May 31 at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.This award honours the former Chief Justice Gogoi’s remarkable legal legacy and significant services to society.Justice Gogoi is being recognised for…
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Biswanath, June 2: With the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Biswanath district administration in Assam is all set for the counting day on June 4.The preparations are for the counting of votes for Biswanath and Behali Assembly constituencies under Sonitpur Lok Sabha constituency.District Commissioner (DC) Dr Neha Yadav informed that the commissioner’s office…
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Guwahati, June 2: The flood situation in Assam remains grim as the death toll has increased to 11 as of June 1, with 6,01,642 population affected in ten districts of the state.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority data, ten districts, including Hailakandi, Hojai, Morigaon, Karimganj, Nagaon, Cachar, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong West, and…
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Guwahati, June 2: The Narendra Modi-led central government approved the establishment of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati in Assam. This was informed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday.The state government will provide a plot of land free of cost and free from all encumbrances in an area with good infrastructure and industrial…
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