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11 Jan

Manager arrested in connection with Assam rat-hole mine disaster

Deep EditorAssam

The 'sardar' of workers of the coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, where eight miners remained trapped, was arrested, even as a dewatering exercise continued in the quarry to facilitate the resumption of rescue operations, police said on Friday. The fate of the trapped miners appeared to be grim with personnel involved in the rescue operations racing against time to bring them out of the ill-fated quarry, while the body of one labourer, hailing from Nepal, has been recovered from there, an official said. "The 'sardar' (head) of the miners, who had fled the quarry site soon after the…

11 Jan

Assam Governor summons budget session from Feb 17

Deep EditorAssam

The budget session of the Assam legislative assembly is scheduled to be held from February 17, a notification issued by the assembly secretariat said, adding that the first day of the session will be organised at Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) legislative chamber in Kokrajhar."In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 174(1) of the Constitution of India, as amended up-to-date, I Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, hereby summon the 1st day of the Budget Session, Assam Legislative Assembly to meet at 12.00 Noon on Monday, the 17th February, 2025 at BTC Legislative Assembly Chamber, Kokrajhar," the notification signed…

11 Jan

A blood donation camp was held in the district of Dhubri

Banasree SarkarAssamDhubri District

Under the sponsorship of the Dhubri District Health Service Committee's Chapor unit, a blood drive was held at the Community Health Service Center on Thursday in Chapor, Dhubri district. Srishti Singh, the co-district commissioner for Bilasipara, officially opened the camp. Srishti Singh declared during a brief meeting before a blood donation that giving blood is a noble deed because it has the potential to save a life. She urged everyone to step forward and support this noble effort. There were thirty-nine blood donors at the camp. DPM Arief Ahmed, DIO Dr. Murtuja Zaman, DME Moinuddin Ahmed, SDMO Dr. Abul Kalam…

10 Jan

Bongaigaon hosts the 2025 Asomi Bhogali Mela

Banasree SarkarAssamBhogali Mela

The much-awaited Asomi Bhogali Mela 2025 was officially opened on Thursday at the Borpara Public Playground by 32-Bongaigaon LAC MLA Diptimayee Choudhury. As part of the Bhogali Bihu celebrations, the Mela is conducted every year from January 9 to 11 and is organized by the Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM), which is housed under the Department of Panchayat & Rural Development, Government of Assam. The District Mission Management Unit (DMMU), ASRLM of Bongaigaon is organizing the event with the intention of giving members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) a marketplace where they may display and sell their locally made goods.…

10 Jan

No restrictions on pork sale in Guwahati, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma clarifies

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 9 assured that there are no restrictions on the sale or slaughter of pork in Guwahati, apart from maintaining hygiene and sanitary standards. The clarification comes amid concerns over a recent directive by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). Addressing the issue, Sarma stated that any circular imposing restrictions on pig slaughter, if issued, would be promptly withdrawn. Highlighting the cultural and culinary significance of pork, particularly for Assam’s tribal and local communities, the Chief Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to preserving traditions. “Pork is a cherished delicacy for our tribal population and…

10 Jan

Opposition parties unite for judicial inquiry into deadly Umrangso mine flood

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The tragic incident at an illegal coal mine in Umrangso, Dima Hasao district, has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties blaming the Assam government for "utter negligence" and demanding a high-level judicial probe. The mine, which was operating in defiance of a ban on rat-hole mining, flooded on Monday, trapping several workers. Rescue operations, involving state and central agencies, entered their fourth day on Thursday, with the body of one miner recovered and eight others still missing. The mishap occurred at the 3-Kilo Coal Quarry, approximately 250 km from Guwahati, when a sudden water surge inundated the site. Assam…

09 Jan

Cybercrime Awareness Workshop for Children conducted at DPS Numaligarh

Deep EditorAssam

In an era where the digital realm increasingly influences every aspect of life, Delhi Public School Numaligarh, one of Assam's premier educational institutions, organized a pivotal workshop on cybercrime awareness today. The session was led by Abhishek Kabra, a Research Scholar from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Tezpur University, who is working on children's safety in cyberspace. The workshop was designed to address the growing threats posed by cybercrimes, which disproportionately impact children due to their frequent and unregulated use of digital platforms. Covering a range of critical topics such as hacking, cyberbullying, grooming and cyber sexual abuse,…

09 Jan

Assam Police team mislead by Gogle maps reach Nagaland, attacked by locals

Deep EditorAssam

A 16-member team of the Assam Police inadvertently strayed into Nagaland's Mokokchung district during a raid while they were following directions on Google Maps, and was attacked by locals and held captive overnight, an official said on Wednesday. According to a senior official of Assam Police, the incident occurred on Tuesday night when a team of the Jorhat District Police was carrying out a raid to apprehend an accused. "It was a tea garden area, which was shown in Assam on Google Maps. However, it was actually inside Nagaland. The team went inside Nagaland in pursuit of the criminal due…

09 Jan

Assam CM announces the opening of recruitment for 4,500 school teachers

Banasree SarkarAssamHimanta Biswa Sarma

The hiring process for 4,500 Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) teaching positions in Assam has begun, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This action supports the state's goal of creating 1.5 lakh government jobs by 2026. The official Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE) website, dee.assam.gov.in, will accept applications from February 15 to March 31. Earlier in 2024, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized a noteworthy accomplishment made by the BJP government during the issuance of employment letters to new hires in the Education department today. The Chief Minister declared that the state administration had helped 97,454…

09 Jan

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers prayers at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati

Deep EditorAssam

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with his wife, on Thursday visited the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati and sought blessings from Goddess Kamakhya. The minister was received by the temple administration. After praying at the temple, Chouhan told reporters that the country is on the path of development."May the Goddess bless us all. All brothers and sisters, all the citizens of the nation stay happy and healthy. Our nation moves toward the path of progress...I wish peace and harmony prevail among the citizens of the nation," he said. Located atop the Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam, the Kamakhya Temple is…