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North Lakhimpur, April 4: Investigators are searching for an unidentified woman who was travelling with a man accused of beheading his six-year-old daughter inside a moving train in Assam's Lakhimpur district. The accused, identified as Sunil Murmu, a resident of Gogamukh in Dhemaji district, was arrested on Friday following a dramatic chase by local residents. The incident took place aboard the 15813 Dekargaon-Murkongselek passenger train between Kathalpukhuri and Silanibari stations. According to officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway, Murmu allegedly attacked his daughter with a sharp weapon during the journey, severing her head. The child's body was later recovered from a coach of the train. Eyewitnesses recounted chilling moments leading up to the crime. The child had reportedly been asking her father to buy snacks shortly before the attack. One witness said he discovered the girl's decapitated body inside an otherwise empty compartment, with Murmu still present and holding a machete. "When confronted, he allegedly attempted to attack me as well," the eyewitness said. Murmu then reportedly jumped off the train near Gate No. 46 of Silanibari railway station and attempted to flee. He was chased for several kilometres by villagers and eventually apprehended at Sariyahbari village. He was brought back to Silanibari station, where police took him into custody. Investigators suspect that the accused may be of unsound mental health, though this is yet to be formally established. Police are also trying to trace a woman who was seen travelling with Murmu and the child at the time of the incident. Her identity and role, if any, remain unclear. Preliminary information suggests that Murmu had boarded the train earlier that morning from Borgang railway station in Biswanath district, leaving behind his wife and another daughter at the platform. A detailed investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events and the motive behind the crime.
Guwahati: After relentless rain for almost a week, showers in worst flood-affected northeastern states, Assam and Manipur, finally receded to deficient level over the last 24 hours. The number of flood affected population in Assam has declined by more than one lakh, with the number down to 5.6 lakh on Thursday as compared to 6.79 lakh on Wednesday, according to a report from Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).However, ASDMA confirmed two more death in the last 24 hours. While a child succumbed to the flood in Hailakandi, a man died of similar cause in Sribhumi, taking the total ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India] June 6 (ANI): The flood situation in Morigaon district of Assam has shown a slight improvement, but the district is still struggling, with 117 villages remaining submerged on Friday. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the floodwaters have affected over 5.60 lakh people across 19 districts in the state. Also Read | Ahmedabad Horror: Woman Alleges Dowry Harassment by In-Laws, Accuses Husband of Forcing Her To Watch Porn and Engage in Unnatural Sex; FIR Registered. Earlier, it was reported that the flood situation in Assam has reached a ...Read More >
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Friday, with the affected population decreasing to over 4.43 lakh from over 5.6 lakh on Thursday, due to a reduction in rainfall in the state.The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in its daily bulletin, said 18 districts -- Cachar, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Hailakandi, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Morigaon, Darrang, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Goalpara, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, and Kamrup (M) -- are currently reeling under floodwaters.The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level in lower Assam's Dhubri d ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant move to boost infrastructure and community development, the Assam State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday approved key decisions under Mission Basundhara 3.0 and amended governance rules for autonomous councils and panchayats. The Chief Minister said: "The Cabinet cleared the allotment of government land for 942 infrastructure projects across 11 districts, including Kamrup, Barpeta, and Dhemaji. Barpeta leads with 170 proposals, followed by Dhemaji (207) and Lakhimpur (175)." CM Sarma told reporters here: "Add ...Read More >
North Lakhimpur: A man allegedly killed his minor daughter inside a running train in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Sunday morning. The incident occurred between Kathalpukhuri and Silanibari railway stations aboard the 15813 Dekargaon-Murkongselek passenger train. The accused has been identified as Sunil Murmu, a resident of No. 2 Kadamguri in Dhemaji district. According to eyewitness accounts, passengers discovered the body of a child with a severed head inside an empty compartment, while the accused was seen holding a machete. When confronted, Murmu reportedly attempted to attack a witness, ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam improved further on Friday following a decline in the rains. No death was reported in the state during the past 24 hours but one person was reported missing. Manipur reported three deaths which took the Northeast flood and landslide toll to 53. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 4,43,560 people across 18 districts are still affected by the floods in Assam. Over 40,000 of them were taking shelter in relief camps. Cropland remained affected in areas of 16,558.59 hectares. The affected districts were Cachar, Nagaon, Sribhu ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jul 15 (PTI) Indefinite blockades on roads connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh were temporarily suspended by several Mising community organisations on Tuesday, following an interaction between the chief ministers of the two northeastern states, officials said on Tuesday. The organisations blocked several thoroughfares along the inter-state border in the morning, seeking justice for the killings of two labourers from Assam in Arunachal Pradesh, but suspended the protest later in the day. The suspension comes in the wake of assurances from both state governments and police authori ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jul 15 (PTI) Indefinite blockades on roads connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh were temporarily suspended by several Mising community organisations on Tuesday, following an interaction between the chief ministers of the two northeastern states, officials said on Tuesday. The organisations blocked several thoroughfares along the inter-state border in the morning, seeking justice for the killings of two labourers from Assam in Arunachal Pradesh, but suspended the protest later in the day. Also Read | Will Samosa and Jalebi Display Cigarette-Style Health Warnings? PIB Fact Check De ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh district in poll-bound Assam on Wednesday and plucked leaves. Modi, who is on a day-long visit to the state to address two campaign rallies for BJP candidates, also interacted with women workers at Manohari Tea estate. ''We are very proud of the efforts of each and every tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have enhanced Assam's pride," Modi posted on X. He was also seen plucking tea leaves and placing them into a traditional basket with a group of 19 women attired in traditional white and re ...Read More >
Gogamukh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the Congress, if it comes to power in Assam, will bring in a law to protect infiltrators, which the BJP and its allies will not allow. Addressing a poll rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji district, Modi said the Congress' aim is to "turn the majority community into a minority and create a permanent vote bank of infiltrators''. "Congress leaders are openly saying that they will bring in a new law in Assam to protect infiltrators and are ...Read More >
Assam continues to face a severe flood crisis, affecting nearly seven lakh people across 21 districts. The death toll from the first wave of floods and landslides has risen to 19, with one person missing in Cachar district. Nine major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are flowing above danger levels, causing widespread inundation. A total of 1,494 villages across 66 revenue circles have been affected, with Sribhumi district hardest hit, impacting over 2.5 lakh people. Floodwaters have ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, Assam, ahead of two public rallies in the poll-bound state.He described tea as the "soul of Assam." "Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has reached across the world. This morning in Dibrugarh, I visited a tea garden and interacted with the women working here. It was a very memorable experience," PM Modi wrote on X, sharing photos from the visit. He added, "We are very proud of the efforts of every tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have enhanced Assam's pride. Here are some more gl ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9: Voting for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 began at 7 am on Thursday amid tight security, with polling underway at 31,486 stations across the state. Early trends indicated a steady turnout, with 17.93% of voters exercising their franchise till 9 am. Polling booths across the state witnessed a consistent flow of voters since morning, with people turning up in good numbers despite overcast conditions in some areas. Several leaders were among early voters. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu cast his vote in Dhemaji, while Ashok Singhal voted in Dhekiajuli. Congress leader Mira B ...Read More >
Guwahati: The flood situation across Assam remained critical on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as incessant rainfall continued to swell major rivers, impacting nearly seven lakh people across 21 districts. Officials confirmed that the death toll in the first wave of floods and landslides this monsoon season has climbed to 19, with two fatalities reported on Wednesday. Additionally, one person remains missing in the Cachar district. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! According to officials, nine major rivers are currently flowing above the danger mark ac ...Read More >
Itanagar: The indefinite blockade along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, announced by several Mising community organisations, has been temporarily suspended following an interaction between Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma, officials said on Tuesday.The suspension comes in the wake of assurances from both state govts and police authorities regarding justice in the alleged killings of two Assam youths in Arunachal Pradesh. A joint meeting with all stakeholder organisations is expected within the next three days, officials confirmed. I ...Read More >
The blockade was called off in the afternoon after the Arunachal government promised swift action. Outrage by Mising tribal bodies in Assam over two separate incidents of youths from the community from being killed in Arunachal Pradesh while working there resulted in a demonstration blockading seven roads connecting both states for several hours Tuesday. The blockade was called off in the afternoon after the Arunachal government promised swift action. The Mising tribe has a sizeable population ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two public meetings in Assam on Wednesday as part of the BJP's ongoing assembly election campaign. According to the itinerary, Modi will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji around 11 am before proceeding to Biswanath district, where he is expected to speak at a public meeting at 1 pm. Senior BJP leaders and state ministers are likely to be present at both venues, party sources said. At the first rally, the PM will campaign for state minister Ranoj Pegu and Naba Kumar Doley, who are contesting from Dhemaji an ...Read More >
PM Modi's tea garden visit had political weight, as Tea Tribes form 17-18% of Assam's population and influence 26-32 Assembly constituencies. Assam assembly election: In poll-bound Assam, Narendra Modi made a symbolic and culturally resonant visit to the lush tea gardens of Upper Assam during the premium first flush season. Walking through the verdant stretches of the renowned Monohari Tea Estate in Dibrugarh district, the Prime Minister spent time with women tea pluckers, joining their daily ro ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Inspired by the architecture of Lhasa, where every layer tells a story, this collection draws from a la ...Read More >
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday exchanged several barbs amid the high-stake contest in Assam where the assembly elections are scheduled on April 9. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who was in Assam for a campaign rally, accused the Himanta Biswa Sarma government of being corrupt and alleged a "mafia rule" in the state. The Congress leader, an MP from Wayanad, also raised Zubeen Garg's death and said seeking justice for a respected figure is a political duty rather ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was kidnapped and raped. The minor sustained multiple injuries to her private parts.Deputy commissioner o ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) The flood situation in Assam improved on Thursday even though two more people lost their lives and over 5.5 lakh people across 12 districts are reeling under the deluge, an official bulletin said. According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person each died in Hailakandi and Sribhumi districts. With this, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslide has increased to 21. The report said more than 5.6 lakh people are affected by floods in Biswanath, Cachar, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Goalp ...Read More >
Itanagar, July 15: Three Mising community organisations have temporarily suspended the indefinite road blockade along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh borders after chief ministers from both states intervened and promised swift action in the murder of two labourers. The blockade, jointly called by the Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), Mising Mimag Kebang (MMK), and Takam Mising Mime Kebang (TMMK), began early Tuesday in protest against the killings of 22-year-old Prabash Doley of Dhemaji and 29-year-old Shankar Pegu of Biswanath. It disrupted movement through key entry points including Banderdewa, Ho ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two public meetings in Assam on Wednesday as part of the BJP's ongoing assembly election campaign. According to the itinerary, Modi will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji around 11 am before proceeding to Biswanath district, where he is expected to speak at a public meeting at 1 pm. Also Read: Assam elections: BJP promises UCC, anti-infiltration laws, 2 lakh jobs, protection of indigenous people Senior BJP leaders and state ministers are likely to be present at both venues, party sources said. At the first rally, the ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: The stage is set for the voting in the Assam Assembly elections 2026 on April 9. The Election Commission (EC) said that it is fully prepared to conduct polling in the northeastern state in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, with voting across all 126 assembly constituencies. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking its record third term, while Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress is hopeful to end the 10-year-long drought. Assam's political landscape is complex and cannot be seen in black and white. With a presence of around 40 p ...Read More >
Guwahati: A man from Assam was allegedly shot dead following a workplace-related altercation in Roing, located in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday evening, police officials confirmed. The deceased has been identified as Shankar Pegu, a resident of Borajuli village under Jinjiya Police Station in Assam's Biswanath district. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! According to Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Chukhu Apa, the accused, Tadar Bhai, a native of Sagalee in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, ...Read More >
Kolkata: A day after DGCA ordered checks on fuel control switches of Boeing aircraft based on a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NM-18-33 issued by US regulator Federal Aviation Authority in Dec 17, 2018, an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by FAA on Sept 19, 2015, on fuel shutoff valves has come to light.This AD, which required mandatory compliance, was flagged again a month later by UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which issued a safety notice requiring airlines to check fuel shutoff valves on Boeing aircraft. It mentioned that while fuel shutoff valves on aircraft, inc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea garden in Assam's Dibrugarh ahead of two public rallies in the poll-bound state.He described tea as "the soul of Assam"."Tea is the soul of Assam! Tea from here is spread all over the world. This morning in Dibrugarh, I visited a tea garden and interacted with the women working here. It was a very memorable experience," PM Modi wrote on X, sharing photos from the visit. He added, "We are very proud of the efforts of each tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have strengthened the pride of Assam. Here are some mor ...Read More >
Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, polling officials and security personnel on Wednesday intensified efforts to ensure free and fair voting. Authorities across both states have completed most of the logistical and administrative arrangements, with large-scale deployment of staff and security forces. In several parts of Assam, a notable feature of this election is the presence of women-managed polling stations, reflecting efforts to promote inclusivity and gender representation. Meanwhile, in Kerala, the dist ...Read More >