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11 Jul

Assam CM warns pvt hospitals from keeping bodies due to bill clearance

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam government on Thursday decided that no private hospital will be allowed to hold the body of a patient for more than two hours even if the family fails to clear the bills of treatment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma also said that a new scheme will be rolled out in eight districts to control human-elephant conflicts. "There will be no withholding of bodies by the private hospitals. They must hand over the bodies within two hours post-death certification, irrespective of pending payment. Delay beyond this may attract…

11 Jul

To help trapped travelers, special trains run between Silchar and New Haflong

Banasree SarkarAssam

Two special trains between Silchar and New Haflong would operate for the next two days in order to alleviate the passenger load, in a swift reaction to the suggestion made to the NF Railway General Manager by Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha. At 6 PM on Thursday, the special train was scheduled to leave Silchar and arrive in New Haflong at 10:30 PM. The train was also scheduled to depart New Haflong at 11:30 PM on Thursday and arrive in Silchar at 4 AM on Friday. Once more, the return train from New Haflong would begin at 9:30 AM on…

11 Jul

Assam govt approves new rules to help people across many areas

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet on July 10 under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a series of far-reaching decisions across multiple sectors. These include a landmark directive to hospitals, reforms in forest conservation, education, welfare support for traditional artisans and monastic communities, and new financial aid for school students. One of the most impactful decisions was the government’s stern order to private hospitals and nursing homes across Assam: release deceased bodies within four hours, regardless of outstanding bills, or face severe consequences. Starting August 1, detaining a patient’s body over unpaid dues will invite strict penalties, including suspension…

10 Jul

Due to landslides, train services on Lumding–Badarpur hill line suspended indefinitely

Banasree SarkarAssam

Mass landslides between Dihakho and Mupa stations at km 51/1–2 have resulted in the permanent suspension of train services on the Lumding–Badarpur hill route. Because of the dire circumstances, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials have decided to suspend operations on the route starting on Wednesday. When mud and boulders from a landslide obstructed the tracks between Dihakho and Mupa on July 3, services were temporarily suspended. This was the first disruption. Regular train travel is impossible in the Dima Hasao district due to recurrent landslides caused by the ongoing heavy rainfall, even though NFR quickly resumed operations within a day.…

10 Jul

Assam CM urges Assam youth to learn new technologies

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the youth of the state to actively embrace emerging technologies and become key contributors to India’s future development. Addressing a large gathering during the closing ceremony of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Goreswar College in Tamulpur, the Chief Minister said that the new generation must equip themselves with modern skills to take advantage of the country’s evolving technological landscape. In his speech, Sarma underlined the need for educational institutions to not only serve as traditional centers of learning but also act as engines of socio-economic progress for the communities they are part…

09 Jul

Negligence won’t be tolerated: Nagaon DC warns govt employees after surprise visits

editorAssam

On Tuesday morning, Nagaon District Commissioner Debashish Sarma made unexpected trips to a number of Nagaon district offices. Sarma examined the offices of the District Inspector of Schools, the Deputy Inspector of Schools of the District Primary Education Department, and the Superintendent Engineer of the Public Works Department during the visits. He also confiscated the attendance records of the officials and other staff members working in those offices. Sarma was disappointed by how few officials and staff were present in these offices. He underlined that it is intolerable for public servants and authorities to neglect their responsibilities, particularly when the…

09 Jul

In a joint CRPF-Excise operation, illicit liquor was destroyed in Golaghat

Banasree SarkarAssam

Members of the F/142 Bn CRPF, along with the Golaghat Circle Excise department, carried out a focused offensive against the illicit manufacture of domestic alcohol in a major combined operation. A joint search operation was carefully organized and carried out in response to specific intelligence about the production of illegal liquor in the village areas of Tarani No. 1, Tarani No. 2, and Kolajan No. 6. The operation was carried out by one group of the F/142 Bn CRPF in conjunction with excise officers from Sector "D," DAB, and Merapani police station. The recovered materials were immediately destroyed during the…

09 Jul

Thousands women march against ‘anti-tribal’ statement

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Over 10,000 women representing various communities across Assam’s Karbi Anglong district marched in protest against the alleged anti-tribal and anti-development remarks made by Congress leader and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi. The protest was led by the United Women Forum of Karbi Anglong (UWFKA), which organized the large-scale rally in Diphu on Monday. The demonstration was triggered by Gogoi’s recent unannounced visit on July 5 to an under-construction private residence belonging to Singdon Ronghang, son of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang. During the visit, Gogoi reportedly likened the building to the extravagant “Sheesh Mahal…

08 Jul

Mamata fights for farmer marked as foreigner by Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Assam government after a shocking development involving a resident of Cooch Behar. The incident involves a 50-year-old farmer, Uttam Kumar Brajabasi, who has reportedly received a notice from a Foreigners' Tribunal in Assam, accusing him of being an illegal migrant despite being a lifelong resident of West Bengal. Describing the act as an “assault on democracy,” Banerjee alleged that the move reflects a deliberate and unconstitutional attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to extend the National Register of Citizens (NRC) beyond its legal limits…

08 Jul

Students at Hojai School participate in a plantation drive and environmental awareness exercises

Banasree SarkarAssam

Sankardev Vidya Niketan, Dakhin Vidyanagar in Hojai, hosted an environmental awareness workshop in an effort to inform students about the value of sustainable practices and environmental protection during the summer break. Along with lecture demonstrations addressing topics including pollution, waste management, water conservation, forests and wildlife, and the need for conservation, the program featured a variety of activities, including talk-interaction and hands-on demonstrations. The event, which was started by Dr. Prodip Kumar Sahoo, representative of the Enviroculture Conservation Foundation, was designed to encourage people to take tiny efforts toward a brighter future on a personal level and to instill a…