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Karimganj, May 27: In a shocking incident, Amar Sinha, a 38-year-old security guard at the Badarpur Ghat BVCL Cement Factory in Karimganj, succumbed to heatstroke while on duty on Sunday.According to sources, Singha was appointed as the security guard of the Barak Valley Cement Factory (BVCL) in the Jumbasti area of Badarpur Ghat; he died…
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Guwahati, May 27: In a significant move, 14 flights from Guwahati to Kolkata have been cancelled due to cyclone Remal.The decision comes in view of the severe impact of Remal along the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh.As per sources, four flights from IndiGo, four from Alliance Air, one from Air India, and one from…
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Guwahati, May 27: The Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) staged a protest in Silpukhuri, decrying the increase in the prices of essential commodities.The AJYCP leaders and supporters gathered to voice their concerns over the skyrocketing costs of everyday items.Protestors highlighted the severe impact on food items and life-saving medicines, urging immediate government intervention.
By Sivasish ThakurGOHPUR (Biswanath), May 26: The hallowed precincts from which the Assamese film industry sprouted under the pioneering endeavour of Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala nearly a century back wear a blank look today. This is despite the unique potential this space has to be transformed into a heritage memorial-cum-museum centering on the genius of Jyotiprasad…
Guwahati, May 27:In yet another attempt to curb the drug menace in the state, Assam police, in two separate operations, seized a huge amount of drugs in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong.According to reports, 554.66 gram of heroin were recovered in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Sunday, and two peddlers were arrested.On the other hand, in…
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Dhubri, May 27: In a proactive response to the impending Cyclone Remal, the District Commissioner’s Office in Dhubri, Assam, has announced significant measures to ensure public safety. Following a cyclone alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities have suspended all boat services and fishing activities in the district.The IMD’s alert, detailed in Bulletin…
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Guwahati, May 27: On the eve of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, in collaboration with the Assam Police Sishu Mitra Resource Centre (SMRC), organized an educative program aimed at raising awareness about menstrual hygiene management (MHM) among women police officers.The objective of celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day is to break social taboos surrounding…
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Sonitpur, May 28: A major accident occurred at the entrance of St. Ursala Higher Secondary School in Dhekiajuli early this morning when a large eucalyptus tree fell on a school bus carrying approximately 20 students.The incident, which took place at around 7:30 AM, resulted in total damage to the vehicle and left several students injured.The…
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Guwahati, May 28: Assam is grappling with incessant rain and gusty winds following the landfall of severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’. The cyclone, which made landfall in neighbouring West Bengal and Bangladesh, has prompted several districts in Assam to be placed on high alert due to forecasts predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.Various parts of Assam,…
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Guwahati, May 28: Strong winds and incessant rainfall triggered by Cyclone ‘Remal’ left a trail of destruction across Assam, claiming the life of a student and leaving several others injured on Tuesday.According to reports, a 17-year-old student lost his life in Morigaon district after a huge tree uprooted and reportedly fell on the tempo in…
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