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Guwahati: The local administration on Monday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of a 23-year-old youth in Assam's Tamulpur district, following allegations that he was lynched after a road accident. An official statement said the inquiry has been initiated considering the seriousness of the incident, public sentiment, and media reports. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! District Magistrate Pankaj Chakravarty has tasked Goreswar Circle Officer-cum-Executive Magistrate Trilina Tiad to lead the probe and submit her report urgently. The deceased, identified as Abhishek Das, was returning from a nearby tourist spot with three friends when his car met with an accident at Bharali Chowk on August 20. According to a complaint filed by the family at Tamulpur Police Station on Sunday, Abhishek was allegedly assaulted by a mob after the accident, which led to his death. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Friends of the deceased, who were also injured in the accident, alleged that when Abhishek stepped out of the vehicle to seek help, he was attacked by locals. He was declared dead upon arrival at a hospital in nearby Rangia. A video circulated on Sunday showed the three survivors inside the car with injuries, while a group of people surrounded them. Local residents, however, have denied the allegations, claiming that Abhishek succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.
Guwahati, Jul 4 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday called for extensive beneficiary outreach to achieve complete saturation of government's various flagship schemes. Chairing a review meeting to assess the implementation of different welfare schemes in Tamulpur district, Sarma emphasised on the need to reach out to the grassroots level to ensure that genuine beneficiaries get the benefits. Also Read | Chinese App Investment Scam: ED Arrests Delhi-Based Forex Supplier in Case Linked to INR 903 Crore Fraud. He reviewed the progress of key schemes like Orunodoi 3.0, Chief ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by local labourers from the Jhelum River near the Army camp at Khanpora in Baramulla. The statement sa ...Read More >
Tamulpur (Assam) [India], July 4 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for extensive beneficiary outreach to achieve complete saturation of the government's flagship schemes, which have been launched over time, according to an Assam CMO statement. He made this remark while chairing a review meeting to assess the implementation of welfare schemes at the DC office in Tamulpur. Also Read | 'Chakka Jam' in Bihar on July 9: RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Announces Mahagathbandhan to Hold Road Blockades in State Against Electoral Rolls Revision. During the meeting held at the conf ...Read More >
Baksa (Assam) [India], July 5 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Baksa district on Saturday following review meetings in Udalguri and Tamulpur, with the objective of expediting developmental efforts in the BTR region and ensuring the effective implementation of government welfare schemes. At the office of the District Election Officer in Mushalpur, he held a review meeting focused on the status of five key welfare initiatives. Also Read | Gurugram Shocker: Police Arrest Man for Killing His Friend by Pushing Him From Building Following Argument Over Missing Mobile Phone. ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 4 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday called for extensive beneficiary outreach to achieve complete saturation of government's various flagship schemes. Chairing a review meeting to assess the implementation of different welfare schemes in Tamulpur district, Sarma emphasised on the need to reach out to the grassroots level to ensure that genuine beneficiaries get the benefits. He reviewed the progress of key schemes like Orunodoi 3.0, Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA), Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, Eti Koli Duti Paat and the distrib ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A video shows nurses at a hospital in Assam's Nagaon acting heroically during 5.8-magnitude earthquake, ensuring the safety of newborns as tremors shook the Northeast and parts of West Bengal on Sunday.Their quick response and presence of mind have drawn praise for protecting the infants in a moment of panic.Officials said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck at 4.41 pm on Sunday had its epicentre in Assam's Udalguri district, at a depth of 5 km. Tremors were felt across several districts, including Udalguri, Sonitpur, Tamulpur, and Nalbari, as well as in Guwahati, where panic-s ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 14 (PTI) An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck parts of the north-east region of the country on Sunday, officials said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, they said. The epicentre of the earthquake that took place at 4.41 pm on Sunday, was in Udalguri district, the officials said. The depth of the quake was 5 km. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X, said, "The epicentre (of the earthquake) was near Udalguri. So far, there has been no report of any major damage or loss of life. We are actively monitoring the situation. ...Read More >