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Assam: Guwahati among most searched destinations in India, reveals wowtickets.com survey

Assam: Guwahati among most searched destinations in India, reveals wowtickets.com survey

Mar 18, 2024

This fervor for discovering new destinations extends beyond metropolitan areas, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by Wowtickets.com, a UK-based platform recently launched in India.

Assam: Freight train derails at Barpeta Road, no casualties reported

Assam: Freight train derails at Barpeta Road, no casualties reported

Mar 18, 2024

The incident occurred at a distance from the Barpeta Road railway station.

Assam minister Pijush Hazarika participates in BJP's bike rally in Sivasagar

Mar 18, 2024

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika was seen participating in a bike rally on March 18.

Assam will register 3-5 lakh applications under CAA: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mar 18, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that about three to five lakh people will apply for Indian citizenship under the CAA in the state, asserting that the applicants will comprise only those who were excluded from the updated National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Assam Finance Service officer caught red-handed while accepting bribe

Mar 18, 2024

An Assam treasury officer has been apprehended in a bribery case. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the relevant authorities.

Assam: Government officer arrested for alleged bribery in Bijni

Assam: Government officer arrested for alleged bribery in Bijni

Mar 18, 2024

Das was apprehended following accusations of soliciting a bribe amounting to Rs 30,000 under the guise of processing a bill totaling Rs 4 lakh.

Assam: Police vehicle collides with dumper in Lokhra, OC narrowly escapes

Mar 18, 2024

A severe accident in Lokhra, Guwahati involving a police vehicle and a dumper resulted in extensive damage and serious injuries. The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dharamtul Police Station and six other policemen were injured in the collision.

Assam: Controversy erupts following cultural rally at Bodoland University, muslim sentiments stirred

Mar 18, 2024

The controversy revolves around a video depicting alleged police brutality against a Muslim family during the rally organized by students of Kokrajhar University. The video allegedly showcases police assaulting a Muslim family.

Assam: Specially abled woman defying odds in pursuit of employment despite physical challenges

Mar 18, 2024

Devi Hansepi, a woman from Kaliabor, Assam, standing at just two feet eleven inches tall, is in a relentless pursuit for employment. Despite her physical limitations and financial struggles, she remains undeterred and hopeful.

Assam: 1971 war veteran and retired army officer Dadhiram Boro dies in Boko

Mar 18, 2024

A '71 war veteran Dadhiram Boro, 76 died last Saturday night in his own house at Bhogdabari village in Boko under 28th Boko-Chaygaon Assembly Constituency.

Colombian girls travel 1000 miles to learn Bihu in Assam's Rangia, know their story

Mar 18, 2024

Three young Colombian girls are learning Bihu, a traditional dance of Assam, at a workshop in Rangia. Their participation highlights the global recognition of Bihu.

Assam: Drunken youth arrested for beating up pedestrian in Guwahati

Mar 18, 2024

In a shocking incident in Guwahati, an intoxicated youth assaulted an innocent pedestrian causing severe injuries. The assailant, who was under the influence of alcohol, tried to flee but was apprehended by quick-thinking bystanders.

Assam: Three prisoners escape from Tezpur Central Jail

Mar 18, 2024

Three prisoners, facing serious charges, escape from Tezpur Central Jail triggering high alert. Investigations are ongoing and local residents are urged to stay alert.

Assam: Heated clash erupts between student groups at Gauhati University

Mar 18, 2024

A conflict between the Gauhati University Students' Union and the ABVP over the access to the BKB Auditorium escalated into a physical altercation. The clash was heightened by the ongoing anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests.

Assam: Illegal timber laden trucks seized in Digboi during late night operation by forest department

Mar 18, 2024

In an operation against illegal logging, two trucks and a JCB were seized in Assam's Digboi Forest Division. Despite the culprits escaping, the Forest Department has begun intensified patrols to prevent further loss of trees.

Assam government reinstates suspended ACS officer Saibar Rahman

Mar 18, 2024

An ACS officer, Saibar Rahman, who was suspended in 2021, has been reinstated into service. His suspension came after the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell launched an investigation against him and subsequently arrested him.

Teenage Girl Goes Missing Again

Assam: 16-year-old girl goes missing from Guwahati's Beltola, FIR filed

Mar 18, 2024

Neha Kumari, a 16-year-old girl, has reportedly gone missing again from her residence at Beltala Survey. Despite exhaustive searches, her family has been unsuccessful in locating her and has sought the help of Dispur police.

Assam: E-rickshaw struck by speeding dumper in Baksa, driver critically injured

Mar 18, 2024

A horrific accident between a vegetable-laden e-rickshaw and a speeding dumper on the Manas-Barpeta road in Baksa leaves one critically injured. The incident sparks local outrage over the reckless behaviour of dumpers on this route.

Young woman allegedly victim of Love Jihad

Assam: Guwahati woman duped by youth, Rs 12 Lakh embezzled

Mar 18, 2024

A young woman falls victim to alleged Love Jihad; accused Hamidul Islam, a Hindu youth, reportedly forged his identity and embezzled Rs 12 lakh.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Barpeta Election District, Election Commission of India, polling stations, inclusivity, safety

Assam : 19 third gender individuals enlisted in Barpeta election district voter list

Mar 18, 2024

In the run-up to the General Elections to Lok Sabha, 2024, Barpeta Election District is all set for an important electoral event. The Election Commission of India has announced a seven-phase schedule from April 19 to June 1.

Bajali Police, ATM fraud, arrest, Barpeta district, unauthorized withdrawal, investigation

Assam: 3 ATM fraudsters apprehended by Bajali Police

Mar 18, 2024

Three residents of Barpeta district have been arrested by Bajali Police on charges of ATM fraud. This follows a complaint by a local who reported unauthorized withdrawal from his account.