Assam

03 Dec

Assam’s Boko witnesses an alarming rise in unauthorized brick kilns

Banasree SarkarAssamAssam

Assam's Boko is witnessing an alarming rise in unauthorized brick kilns, particularly in the Haribhanga area. There are hundreds of these Bengali-style kilns that have been operating without the required permits or government supervision. Residents have criticized these establishments for the risks they represent to the environment and public health. The Assam Pollution Control Board and the Kamrup district administration have surprisingly done nothing to remedy these infractions, which raises concerns about regulatory accountability. Areas like as Hekara, Silobari, Tarabari, Damalchowch, Balizhar, Ghilibari, and Nalapara have also seen an increase in these illicit brick kilns. Concerns about air pollution and…

03 Dec

Guwahati cyber police return Rs 90,837 to victim’s account in digital arrest scam

BabitaAssam

The victim of a clever "digital arrest" scam has had Rs 90,837 returned to their account by a squad from the Guwahati Cyber Police Station. Previously, the victim had lost an incredible Rs 48,40,844 due to the bogus scheme. The scam, which is well-known for its complex strategies, tricks people into thinking the government is investigating them and demands money in the name of settling purported legal disputes. Cybercriminals who pose as law enforcement officers and trick victims into thinking they have committed a major crime and are required to remain visible online until their demands are fulfilled to extort…

30 Nov

Assam CM attended the oath-taking ceremony of five newly elected MLAs

Banasree SarkarAssamHimanta Biswa Sarma

Five newly elected MLAs from the just finished Assembly by-elections were sworn in by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Nihar Ranjan Das, Diptimoyee Choudhury, Diganta Ghatowal, Nirmal Brahma, and Diplu Ranjan Sarmah were inducted as members of the legislative assembly during the ceremony, which took place in the Assam Assembly. In addition to wishing the MLAs well, CM Sarma conveyed his faith in their ability to advance the state. "Their dedication will undoubtedly strengthen governance and the vision for a progressive Assam," he said. In his remarks to the media, Assam Minister UG Brahma emphasized the National Democratic Alliance's…

28 Nov

Assam government to recruit 9,000 teachers

BabitaAssam

At Janata Bhawan on Wednesday, Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu unveiled a number of programs and initiatives focused on development. Key issues in the education sector, such as the lack of teachers, access to high-quality education, and the creation of digital learning materials, are the focus of the efforts. The hiring of 9,000 new instructors with an emphasis on local language competency was one of the major announcements. Dr. Pegu emphasized that all posts will be filled regularly rather than through contractual employment, and that these appointments will address the reported teacher shortages in various schools. The Shiksha Setu app…

25 Nov

Mysterious disease destroys potato crop in Sootea, livelihoods at risk for Assam farmers

BabitaAssam

South Sootea farmers are struggling with an unnamed disease that is spreading quickly and has decimated their potato crops, leaving fields bare and endangering their livelihoods. The farming community is in great anguish as a result of the unexplained disease's devastating effects, which have caused acres of potato fields to wilt and die. Farmers in the area have focused on growing a variety of vegetables, with potatoes serving as a main crop. Many people had great expectations for the potato crop this season, but this unexpected setback has dampened their spirits. According to reports, a similar outbreak was seen only…

23 Nov

The curfew imposed in Manipur saw a brief relaxation on Saturday

BabitaAssam

Manipur's curfew was temporarily loosened on Saturday, providing a seven-hour relief to citizens in four districts: Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, and Bishnupur. The District Magistrate announced that prohibition orders under Section 163 of the BNS were loosened from 5 am to 12 pm. However, the statement made it clear that "this relaxation shall not apply to any gathering, large-scale movement of persons, sit-in protests, rallies, etc., which are unlawful in nature." But as inhabitants hurried to stock up on necessities before the curfew was reinstated, the small break caused a spike in market activity. Prices have skyrocketed as a…

22 Nov

Assam CM hails Swahid Smarak Kshetra as ‘pilgrimage of sacrifice’ for martyr

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the construction progress of the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon on Wednesday. The memorial, dedicated to 855 martyrs of the Assam Movement (1979-1985), is slated for completion and public access by early 2025. Calling the site a "pilgrimage of sacrifice," Sarma remarked, “The Swahid Smarak Kshetra will honor the heroes of the Assam Agitation. It will feature one of the tallest towers, along with busts of all Veer Swahids.” The project, which began in December 2020 under then Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, is 90% complete. Pending work includes a light-and-sound system, an…

22 Nov

Assam CM calls for early start of Brahmaputra Bridge project work

BabitaAssam

On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged federal government representatives to move quickly to restart work on the Majuli-Jorhat bridge, which has been halted, across the Brahmaputra River. Sarma emphasized the urgent need to resume construction on the Rs 650 crore project, which has been on hold since September 5, during a video conference with the Director General and Special Secretary of Road Development. Sarma emphasized the significance of acting quickly to enable the bridge's construction to resume as soon as feasible. If building does not commence during the current dry season, the project, which was granted in…

19 Nov

Upon discovering a tiger carcass in Kaziranga National Park, authorities suspect a territorial fight

TanupriyaAssam

On Monday, a tiger corpse was found in the Biswanath district of Assam's Horonbali Chapori section of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The tiger may have perished as a result of a territorial dispute with another tiger, according to forest officials. Senior forest authorities and veterinary professionals hurried to the scene for a preliminary assessment after forest guards discovered the carcass during a routine patrol. After their evaluation, the carcass was disposed of in front of them.Although the reason of death is yet unknown, preliminary inquiries indicate the tiger died as a result of wounds sustained during a territory…

19 Nov

The mystery surrounding Tiger’s death at Kaziranga

TanupriyaAssamAssam

Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) saw a somber morning Monday when forest personnel found a dead tiger in the Haranbali Chapori region. Officials believe natural or territorial motives for the majestic predator's death, which has prompted inquiries and conjecture. Forest officials quickly responded by racing to the scene and finding the dead animal. Initial research points to infighting as a potential reason, which is typical among tigers that aggressively defend their ranges. Old age, however, is another possible element that is being taken into account. A tiger carcass was discovered in Rani Nangal beat, near the Amangarh…