Nasir Uddin Sarkar, whose residence is in Bhella's Banbaria village, had served in the 128th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Three persons, including two forest guards, were killed and another person was injured in an attack by a wild elephant in Assam's Sonitpur district on Saturday, a forest official said.
A Bangladeshi child who accidentally crossed into India in 2021 has been returned to his family in Bangladesh. The child had initially entered India through the Indo-Bangla border in Mankachar, Assam, and was taken under the protection of Assam's Boko Child Protection Cell. The reunion was made possible by the intervention of the District Legal Service Authority of South Salmara Mankachar (DLSA SSM).
Police constable Havildar Gopal Prasad Chaudhary lost his life in a tragic accident near the Amingaon Sharaighat bridge. The incident occurred while Chaudhary was on duty and was hit by a truck.
The complaint, brought forward by Soidul Ali, Dilwar Hussain, Mojmun Nehar, Alimun Nesa, and others, alleges that forest officials, accompanied by police personnel and armed forest guards, have been visiting households in the area and coercing residents to vote for a particular political candidate under threat of eviction.
Railway tracks between Jatinga Lumpur and New Harangajao in Assam have been restored after a 24-hour disruption caused by a train engine derailment on April 25.
In the ongoing second phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Assam, approximately 70.67% of the 77,26,668 voters have cast their votes across five parliamentary constituencies. Darrang-Udalguri recorded the highest polling percentage of 49.72%.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma kickstarts his campaign for the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, criticising the Congress party and promising change through the Orunodoi scheme.
Around 120 voters from Silchar town boycotted the Lok Sabha elections in protest against the long-standing issue of artificial floods. The lack of any concrete action from district administration and local public representatives led to their collective decision.
A man from Bokakhat, Assam, has allegedly cast two votes in different districts during the Lok Sabha elections, raising security concerns. This case is reportedly not isolated, with other similar dual voting practices reported in the border region.
Two Bangladeshi nationals, Sujan Babu Das and Mohammad Junaid Ahmed, have been apprehended by Indian authorities while attempting an illegal border crossing.
The district now boasts a formidable array of medical facilities, including 1 Medical College, 49 Primary Health Centres, 12 Community Health Centres, 262 Sub-Centres, 1 Sub Divisional Hospital, and 1 District Hospital.
The altercation stems from Kharge's remarks urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to peruse the Congress manifesto before engaging in discussions.
The ongoing second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Assam recorded a voter turnout of 46.31% by 1 PM. The five constituencies voting are Darrang-Udalguri, Karimganj, Diphu (ST), Nagaon, and Silchar.
The Majuli district Satra Mahasabha has voted to ban Zubeen Garg from future events. The decision is expected to significantly impact the cultural landscape of Majuli.
Around 800 voters from Group 3 of Sonai Azadi Bazar Gram Panchayat in the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency threaten to boycott the elections due to the sudden shifting of their polling booth.
Voters at the Madaikata polling booth near Rangiya expressed dissatisfaction over a delayed start to the voting process, leading some to leave without casting their votes.
In the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Assam recorded an overall voter turnout of 27.43 percent until 11 am. Diphu led with the highest early participation, while constituencies like Darrang Udalguri and Silchar reported lower turnouts.
The Lumding-Silchar railway line in Assam is closed indefinitely due to a freight train derailment. The incident, which occurred between Harengajao and Jatinga Lampur stations, has disrupted passenger travel and caused a surge in private bus ticket prices.
The Congress party faces a tough battle in Assam's Karimganj and Nagaon constituencies as it vies for dominance against the BJP and AIUDF. The outcome in these constituencies remains uncertain as parties intensify their campaigns.
The Kaziranga National Park Authority has issued guidelines for tourists planning to visit the wildlife sanctuary, marking the end of the 2023/24 tourist year. Safaris will be closed from May due to weather and road conditions.
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