North East

24 Feb

Water network issues to be checked, ASSAM

editorNorth East

The Guwahati Jal Board (GJB) issued an alert that water leakages may take place within the city. According to reports, GJB is going to commence flushing and testing of the distribution network in the city. The notice said, “During the trial run, leakages of water may occur at a few locations, which shall be rectified by our team immediately. All concerned are kindly requested to cooperate with us during the said exercise." The list of parts of the city are GS Road, BK Kakoti, RK Mission, AK Azad Road, Dilip Huzuri Path, Duwarika Nagar, Rupkonwar Path/Junaki Path, Rupkonwar Colony, Zakir…

23 Feb

Shocking incident takes place while husband goes out for work, Assam

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A man from Nagaon, Assam killed his daughter-in-law and also injured her daughter on Thursday night. According to the sources, the accused is identified as Muruli Tani. Also, the injured was rushed to the hospital by the police in Guwahati. Additionally, the incident took place while the husband was out for work. Further, the reason behind the incident is not yet ascertained by the police.

23 Feb

Five new projects for Assam’s infrastructure development

editorNorth East

For development of Assam's infrastructure, five project was presented for Kaziranga. As per sources, the five projects were recently approved by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). The list of approved projects were elevated corridor near Kaziranga, Guwahati Ring Road project, including the Narengi - Kurua Bridge, Deepar Beel Railway Elevated Corridor (13.31 Ha), Deepar Beel Elevated Railway Corridor (0.3 Ha), and the Chapaguri to Amteka Assam Mala project road extending up to the Bhutan border. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his gratitude by saying, "I extend my deep personal gratitude to Sri @byadavbjp, Hon Minister for Forest…

20 Feb

PWD issues notice on routers closure due to construction, Assam

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The Public Works Department (PWD) has announced the temporary closure of a section of MG Road at Bhoothnath and Machkhowa in Guwahati, Assam. The notification was issued due to the ongoing construction of the new flyover connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra River. Following the statement, Guwahati Traffic Police are advised to consider alternative routers for the people of the city till the construction gets completed.

20 Feb

Student faints, later passes away, Assam

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A girl lost her life during the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, the incident unfolded in Assam's Darrang district. According to the sources, the student fainted on her first day of the exam which was from 16 February. The candidate was taken immediately to the hospital and was under treatment for three days, she passed away on Sunday night. Also, the cause of her death is still unknown. she was a student at Sipajhar B.J. Girls' High School.

19 Feb

India scripts history by winning Badminton Asia Team Championships title

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The Indian women's badminton team has scripted history by winning against Thailand in their first ever Badminton Asia Team Championships title in the summit clash on Sunday. According to the reports, the Indian team defeated Thailand by 3-2. PV Sindhu gave India an early lead with a 21-12, 21-12 win over world no. 17 Katethong Supanida in the opening match. Then the women's pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand doubled India's lead after registering a 21-16, 18-21, 21-16 win over Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai.

19 Feb

Shocking incident takes place in Guwahati, Assam

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A youth from Assam, hailing from Guwahati tried to abduct a woman forcefully near the GS road area while she was back from her work. According to the sources, the accused with three other of his friends tried to abduct the woman forcefully but failed as people present in the area rescued her. Later, the accused with his four-wheelers tried to run over the victim and her friend, injuring both of them. Further, both the victims were rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). However, police have nabbed the accused one and are under investigation.

17 Feb

Crackdown in Darrang: 14 Illegal money lenders arrested

editorNorth East

Darrang Police operated illegal money lending crack down various locations of the districts, under Dalgaon and Kharupetia police stations. According to the reports, Police arrested 14 individuals involved in the exploitative practice of illegal money lending. The accused took advantage of the public by imposing exorbitant interest rates, causing financial distress to the borrowers. Also police seized Rs 8.70 lakh from the accused possession. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dalgaon police station, Rajiv Baruah said, "The seized documents, including ATM cards, bank passbooks, legal papers with signatures, and blank cheques, serve as evidence of the illicit operations conducted by the apprehended money…

17 Feb

Assam to introduce OMR sheets for HSLC examination

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Assam's one of the biggest High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations has begun from 16 February and the examination is set to conclude on March 16, 2024. According to the sources, the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) announced the introduction of the OMR sheet for the first time in four subjects - general mathematics, general science, social science, and English subjects. The marks for the examination will be divided into 90 marks in each of these four subjects, which will consist of 45 objective-type questions and remaining 45 questions, will be of descriptive type, a separate answer sheet will…

16 Feb

Down town hospital has celebrated its 35th Anniversary

Business CorrespondentNorth East

Down town hospital has celebrated its 35th Anniversary from 2nd of February 2024 with various competitions among the staff and doctors of the hospital, a two day mega health mela which has ended with the 32nd down town Public Oration & Award function on 15th of February 2024 at ITA Machkhowa at 4 pm, Guwahati. On the 35th Anniversary function of down town hospital held at down town hospital Auditorium on 15th of February 2024 at 10 am, Padma Shri (Dr.) Surjya Kanta Hazarika, President of Asam Sahitya Sabha blessed the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the 65th …