ASSAM

Assam Coal Mine Tragedy: Body Recovered, Several Still Missing

08 Jan 2025

A body has been recovered from a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, two days after water inundated the site, trapping nine workers. The mine, located in the Umrangso area, saw extensive rescue efforts involving personnel from the navy, army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response...

Tragedy Strikes in Assam’s Umrangso Rat Hole Mine: Laborers Trapped, Three Dead Bodies Found

07 Jan 2025

A devastating coal mine disaster has struck Assam's Dima Hasao district, with multiple laborers feared trapped inside a rat hole mine in Umrangso. The mine, approximately 300 feet deep, has been flooded with water up to 100 feet, hampering rescue efforts. Local authorities have confirmed the discovery of three dead...

Guwahati Woman’s Uber Horror: ‘Get Down..’ Abuse, Manhandling, And Fear On A Deserted Road

31 Dec 2024

A regular Uber ride in Guwahati turned into a nightmare for Maini Mahanta, which has left the former shaken and hospitalised. Such an incident further raises serious questions about the safety of passengers in app-based cab services. AC Request Sparks Conflict Mahanta booked an Uber Premier ride and requested the...

Assam: Eight Apprehended in Alleged Gang Rape Case in Guwahati

14 Dec 2024

On the night of 12 December, a video circulated among the residents of Boragaon area of Guwahati in Assam. The gruesome video allegedly depicted a gang rape incident involving a group of youths and a woman. At around 2:30 AM on 13th December, information was received by the Officer in...

Assam: Decision to band beef questioned by Opposition parties

05 Dec 2024

Assam Cabinet meeting has decided to ban beef in hotels, restaurants and public places in the state on Wednesday, December 4. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said he was ready to ban beef in Assam if state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah writes to him. Congress has...

Assam: Industry and education to be combine for better job creation

03 Dec 2024

With a vision to forge strong collaborations between the government & industry the Skill Employment and Entrepreneurship Department hosted the Industry Meet, 2024 where Hon'ble Skill Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The main agenda of the even was to link education with industries that will facilitate...

CBI Takes Over Probe of 41 Cases in Assam Linked to Irregular Deposit Schemes

15 Nov 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has assumed control of 41 cases in Assam connected to various irregular deposit schemes. This move follows a recommendation from the Government of Assam to address widespread allegations of fraudulent investment practices. Since taking over the cases, the CBI has intensified its investigation, conducting...

Eight Coaches Of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express Derail In Assam

17 Oct 2024

The coaches numbering at least eight of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam on Thursday. Incident takes place around 4 pm in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section of the Lumding division, but there is no casualty or serious injury reported till now. "Eight coaches, including the...

Assam Government Directs Schools to Allow Religious Symbols

15 Oct 2024

In a significant move, the Assam government has issued a directive to all schools in the state, instructing them to permit students to wear religious symbols, such as rakhis and tilaks, particularly during festivals. This order, issued on October 1 by Aditi Barman, Deputy Secretary of the Department of School...

Assam: Four Children Killed in Tragic Accident on NH-17 During Durga Puja

11 Oct 2024

In a heartbreaking incident during Durga Puja celebrations, four children were killed in a road accident on Friday in the Sonakhuli area, under the Agomoni police station, on National Highway (NH) 17. Accident Details and Eyewitness Accounts The fatal accident occurred when a speeding vehicle, traveling from Coochbehar to Dhubri,...

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