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Assam welcomes tourists to experience #AwesomeAssam

Assam welcomes tourists to experience #AwesomeAssam

Assam is gearing up for a major influx of tourists in the upcoming 2024-25 season, according to Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah. Speaking at the inauguration of Manas National Park for the new tourist season on World Tourism Day, the minister expressed optimism about a surge in visitor numbers. “With its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, Assam is set to witness a substantial increase in tourist arrivals this season. This will not only promote eco-tourism but also benefit the local economy,” Baruah shared on social media platform X. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed confidence, revealing that the state…
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Protests erupt outside Assam missionary school after alleged beef serving incident

Protests erupt outside Assam missionary school after alleged beef serving incident

Tensions escalated outside Carmel School in Andherijuli, Kamrup district, after two students from Manipur allegedly served beef to their Hindu classmates during lunch. The incident, which reportedly took place on September 19, sparked protests eight days later, drawing hundreds of demonstrators outside the school. Local residents and guardians, angered by the school administration’s perceived inaction, blocked the school gate, disrupting ongoing half-yearly exams. The protestors demanded strict action against the accused students, citing religious sensitivities in the predominantly Hindu locality. A complaint signed by 69 guardians was submitted to the Palashbari Circle Officer, detailing the sequence of events. Tensions were…
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Assam continues fight against illegal immigration

Assam continues fight against illegal immigration

Assam Police successfully prevented two Bangladeshi nationals from illegally crossing the international border at Karimganj on September 20. The individuals, identified as Dilara Begum and Shoel Hawladar, were intercepted and immediately sent back across the border. This incident is part of a growing trend of recent border interceptions. Just a day earlier, on September 19, four Bangladeshi nationals were spotted near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Karimganj and swiftly deported. In another case on September 16, five Bangladeshi nationals were detained during a checkpoint operation in South Salmara Mankachar district. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the police for their…
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Chaos at Dibrugarh Police station after couple’s actions spark violent protest

Chaos at Dibrugarh Police station after couple’s actions spark violent protest

A major commotion broke out at the Dibrugarh railway police station after a couple was caught engaging in objectionable activities within the station premises. The incident led to a crowd gathering and vandalizing the station, leaving one person injured. The couple was initially detained by railway police personnel for inappropriate behavior. However, the situation escalated rapidly when the male detainee alerted others to his detention. A large crowd soon surrounded the police station, breaking furniture and shattering windows in protest. In the ensuing chaos, the officer in charge of the station was allegedly assaulted by several men from the crowd.…
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Assam CM unlocks biometrics for 9 lakh NRC affected citizens

Assam CM unlocks biometrics for 9 lakh NRC affected citizens

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the Centre has unlocked the biometrics of over 9 lakh individuals impacted by the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. This move aims to facilitate the issuance of Aadhaar cards to these affected citizens. Sarma revealed that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has commenced the process of issuing Aadhaar cards and will dispatch between 12,000 to 13,000 cards to Tinsukia on a pilot basis starting September 23. The UIDAI is working to release biometrics for 9.35 lakh NRC-BME (Blocked Metadata Entry) cases, with 5 lakh Aadhaar cards already…
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Nalbari exam center under scrutiny for alleged improper physical checks

Nalbari exam center under scrutiny for alleged improper physical checks

Assam's Director General of Police (DGP) G P Singh has launched an inquiry into allegations of inappropriate physical checks on women candidates during the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) for Grade III positions. The incident allegedly occurred at Swahid Smriti Senior Secondary School in Nalbari district, sparking widespread public outrage. The controversy came to light after a female candidate shared her distressing experience on social media, describing the examination process as "disgraceful." According to her post, female personnel at the center conducted intrusive body searches, including checks beneath undergarments, without offering any privacy. "They put their hands inside our undergarments,…
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Special recruitment drive for 4,669 teachers in Assam

Special recruitment drive for 4,669 teachers in Assam

The Assam cabinet made significant decisions on Friday, amending the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the withdrawal of petty and minor cases in subordinate courts to prioritize serious offenses and alleviate jail overcrowding. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that this move will lead to the dismissal of 81,000 petty cases by March 2024. In addition to legal reforms, the cabinet approved a major investment project by Dassault Systems Private Ltd to establish a Centre of Excellence in aerospace, defense, automotive, and electric vehicle industries. Dassault will invest Rs 200 crore, complemented by Rs 40 crore from the state government.…
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Tragic clash in Sonapur, 2 dead and several injured

Tragic clash in Sonapur, 2 dead and several injured

A violent clash during an eviction drive in Sonapur led to the tragic death of two individuals and left at least 15 police officers, including a magistrate and a revenue circle officer, injured on Thursday, September 12. The confrontation occurred during a government operation aimed at reclaiming 200 bighas of disputed land in Kachutoli, allegedly occupied by encroachers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of provoking the unrest, stating that the eviction drive was proceeding peacefully until Congress members intervened. “The situation was under control until Congress escalated tensions. Armed with lathis and bamboo sticks, the crowd attacked our…
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Bongaigaon Police nab two associates of notorious trading scam leader

Bongaigaon Police nab two associates of notorious trading scam leader

In a crackdown on a fraudulent trading network, Bongaigaon police arrested two individuals allegedly working for the notorious scammer, Mainao Brahma. The accused, Sumit Barman of Musalpur and Jyotishman Sharma of Mangaldoi, were apprehended during a raid in Bongaigaon town. The duo had been operating as agents for Brahma, who is wanted for masterminding a large-scale financial scam involving fake investment schemes that deceived traders and investors across Assam. Acting on specific intelligence, police captured the suspects from a hidden location. Mainao Brahma’s fraudulent activities have inflicted severe financial losses, with victims emerging from several districts. Authorities have intensified their…
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Seven arrested in Assam’s Makum for child trafficking, victim rescued from Arunachal Pradesh

Seven arrested in Assam’s Makum for child trafficking, victim rescued from Arunachal Pradesh

Seven individuals have been arrested in Assam’s Makum after the disappearance of a young girl. The incident came to light when the girl’s mother filed a missing person report with Makum police, sparking an immediate investigation. Authorities launched a swift search operation, which led to the rescue of the child from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Shockingly, the investigation revealed that the girl's own father and mother-in-law were involved in the trafficking scheme. The police have arrested seven suspects connected to the crime, including Hemmer Lomi from Arunachal Pradesh, Nasibul Ahmed from Lakhimpur, and five Makum residents—Sajan Satnami, Mukul Kol, Ajay Ravidas,…
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