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06 Nov

FIR against Nalbari DC in ACS Officer harassment case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Chief Judicial Magistrate's (CJM) court has instructed Nalbari police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Nalbari District Commissioner (DC) Varnali Deka. The directive follows a harassment complaint lodged by Arpana Sarmah, a suspended Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, on May 8, 2024. The case revolves around Sarmah’s claims of mental harassment and alleged misuse of power by DC Deka. Sarmah, formerly posted as the Circle Officer of Paschim Nalbari Revenue Circle, reported that the incident occurred on May 7, 2024, while she was overseeing activities at the issue and receipt counter of the 40-Tihu Legislative Assembly Constituency…

06 Nov

The finance ministry has asked the banks to provide more loans for agriculture related activities

editorAssam

To make sure that goals are reached for the current fiscal year, the Finance Ministry has requested that public sector banks expand the amount of credit available for dairying, fisheries, and animal husbandry. According to a statement released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, attended a high-level meeting to examine the status of loan disbursement to these agri-allied businesses. Top representatives from the state UT Level Bankers' Committee, NABARD, and public sector banks attended the conference. Discussions were also attended by representatives of the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Animal Husbandry &…

06 Nov

Four arrested for Rhino poaching attempt in Assam’s Orang National Park

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police apprehended four suspected poachers at Orang National Park on the night of November 5. Acting on a tip-off, Darrang police intercepted the suspects before they could execute their plan to poach rhinos within the park's protected grounds. The arrested individuals, identified as Nur Hussain, Abul Hussain, Jaffar Ali, and Nur Islam, were found in possession of a .303 rifle with ammunition, three mobile phones, five motorcycles, and camping equipment. This gear suggested a well-coordinated attempt to target the park's rhino population. Assam's Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh praised the police team for their effective response. Posting…

05 Nov

Samaguri become eyewitness of political violence during upcoming voting season

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

With Assam’s by-elections drawing near, the Samaguri constituency in Nagaon district has become a hotbed of violent clashes between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, as political rivalry escalates in the lead-up to the November 13 polls. Multiple violent incidents have left party workers from both sides injured, adding tension to the already volatile pre-election atmosphere. On Monday, a confrontation in Bogamukh village turned violent, injuring two BJP workers, Abdul Hannan and Ruhul Amin. The altercation began when BJP members allegedly filmed inside the Congress election office, which Congress supporters saw as a deliberate provocation. Police from…

04 Nov

Protests against illegal sand mining have erupted along the Assam-Malaya border

editorAssam

Several organizations from Assam and Meghalaya, who are angry about the ongoing illegal sand mining that has endangered their lives and means of subsistence, met and staged a protest rally on Saturday to voice their displeasure with the government's lack of response to their grievances. The Mothers' Union of the Assam and Meghalaya border region presided over the conference, which aimed to end the threat that has seriously confused their lives. The gathering took place in the playground in Nokmakundi village, which is located on the boundary between Assam and Meghalaya. In addition to seizing the sand mining equipment from…

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…