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04 Nov

Bhupen Borah raised allegations against Nihar Ranjan Das

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhupen Borah has raised serious allegations regarding the candidacy of Nihar Ranjan Das, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the upcoming Dholai by-polls. Borah claims that Das has Bangladeshi origins, prompting calls for clarification from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. In a press conference, Borah cited remarks made by Amiya Kanti Das, a close associate of Chief Minister Sarma, during a public forum. “In public, Amiya Kanti Das mentioned that Dholai’s BJP candidate, Nihar Ranjan Das, is a Bangladeshi,” Borah stated, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding Das’s nomination. Borah further questioned, “The Chief…

31 Oct

Guwahati promotes green crackers for a sustainable Diwali

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As Diwali approaches, Guwahati Police has issued a comprehensive advisory to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible festive season. The advisory encourages residents to choose "Green Crackers," fireworks certified by CSIR and the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) for lower pollutant levels and reduced noise (110-125 decibels). The advisory outlines essential protocols for Diwali celebrations: Designated Time for Fireworks: Green Crackers are allowed strictly between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM to limit environmental impact. Safe Firework Handling: Residents should store fireworks carefully, ignite them at a safe distance, and wear cotton clothing. A minimum of four meters should be…

31 Oct

Dighalipukhuri tree safe GNB flyover Khao Gali or railway station may come down

editorAssam

The Public Works Department is considering landing the under-construction GNB Road flyover at the Khao Gali or Guwahati Railway Station roundabout, which would preserve the famous Dighalipukhuri's vegetation. Senior officials from the Public Works Department, Roads, reportedly discussed the revised proposal during a meeting on Wednesday night The meeting was called by Chief Secretary Ravi Kota after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma instructed the Department to look into ways to branch out the flyover that was still under construction without endangering the century-old trees surrounding the famous Dighalipukhuri. Chief Minister Sarma announced on a well-known microblogging platform that he has…

30 Oct

Md. Mustakin Islam caught by Assam Police near Karimganj

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police intercepted a Bangladeshi national attempting to cross the international border into India on October 29. The individual, identified as Md. Mustakin Islam, was apprehended near Karimganj and subsequently pushed back across the border. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the incident on X, commending the alertness of the police. "Alert jawans of @assampolice apprehended one Bangladeshi national near the international border in Karimganj and pushed him back across the border. We will continue to keep a strict vigil along the border," Sarma stated. This incident follows the recent detention of another Bangladeshi national, Imdadul Haque, who was…

29 Oct

Victims of online trading scams have hope for recovery under UDS Assam DGP

editorAssam

A provision of the Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 may allow thousands of victims who were defrauded of crores of rupees by con artists in internet trading scams to get some of their money back. Director General of Police GP Singh made this announcement on Monday. He also stated that victims will have to wait for the investigations into other unregulated trading frauds to conclude. In numerous fraudulent deposit schemes, people frequently inquire as to whether investors would be able to get their money back. In response to inquiries about the arrest of DB Stock scam mastermind Dipankar Barman, he…

29 Oct

Assam CEO confirms valid nominations for by-elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The nomination papers for all 24 candidates across four assembly constituencies in Assam, set for bypolls next month, were validated by election officials on Monday. However, scrutiny for the Samaguri constituency was postponed due to discrepancies in the documents of two independent candidates, according to Assam's Chief Electoral Officer, Anurag Goel. By-elections are scheduled for November 13 in the Dholai (SC), Sidli (ST), Bongaigaon, Behali, and Samaguri constituencies, as these seats became vacant when their representatives were elected to the Lok Sabha. The vote counting is slated for November 23, with October 30 set as the final date for nomination…

28 Oct

Hyundai I20 collides with vehicles and pedestrians in Dibrugarh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Chaos unfolded in Dibrugarh as a young woman, reportedly intoxicated, went on a reckless driving spree, injuring several individuals and damaging numerous vehicles on PN Road. The incident occurred when the woman, behind the wheel of a Hyundai I20 with the license plate AS19E4127, collided with multiple vehicles and pedestrians along the busy thoroughfare. Eyewitnesses reported that she continued her erratic drive, heading dangerously towards the under-construction flyover at Thana Chari Ali. The rampage came to a violent halt when her vehicle crashed into a pottery shop located beneath the flyover, resulting in severe injuries to three workers inside. The…

26 Oct

Strong candidates, strong confidence: NDA’s game plan in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed strong confidence on October 25 that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure all five seats in the upcoming Assembly by-elections. “My best wishes to all five NDA candidates. I am confident that the people in these constituencies will decisively support us, and we will emerge victorious in all seats,” Sarma stated. Among the prominent candidates, Deeptimoyee Choudhury, representing NDA in the Bongaigaon constituency, filed her nomination backed by key figures, including Minister Ranjit Kumar Das and ex-AGP President Atul Bora. Choudhury, wife of MP Phani Bhushan Choudhury, is set to face Congress…

23 Oct

Dholai by-polls set for November 13 as Dhrubajyoti Purakayastha files nomination

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Dhrubajyoti Purakayastha, the Congress candidate for the Dholai constituency, officially filed his nomination for the upcoming assembly by-polls in Assam. The nomination was submitted at the District Commissioner’s office in Cachar, with Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel confirming that Purakayastha was the sole candidate to file his papers on the day. The by-polls are scheduled for November 13, with the counting of votes on November 23. The last day to file nominations is October 25, followed by scrutiny on October 28, and candidates can withdraw their nominations by October 30. Purakayastha’s nomination was backed by a strong show of support…

22 Oct

Supreme Court summons Assam’s chief secretary over tea workers’ dues

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Supreme Court has summoned Assam’s Chief Secretary to appear on November 14, 2024, to address the state's failure to settle long-overdue payments to tea garden workers. These dues, pending for years, involve workers employed by Assam Tea Corporation Limited (ATCL). The Court’s directive came in response to a contempt petition that has been active since 2012, centering on the non-payment of salaries and allowances to the tea estate workers. A bench led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, along with Justice Augustine George Masih, expressed frustration with the Assam government's inaction, despite ATCL generating Rs. 38 crore from rental income.…