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Is This Andamanese Tribe Still Stuck In The Stone Age? Find Out Here

29 Oct 2024

India is home to over 700 tribes across various states and regions, making up for about 8.6 % of the country’s population. While the tribes in central India are known as the Adivasis or the indigenous people, there are several other tribes that are very well known, like the Kuki...

Assam: State Congress Chief Resigns Amid By-Poll Seat Controversy

24 Oct 2024

In a surprising turn of events in Assam's political landscape, State Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah has announced his resignation as the head of the 18-party opposition alliance, the Assam Sanmilita Morcha (ASOM). His resignation stems from what he described as “tremendous pressure” related to seat allocations for the upcoming...

39 Sub-Districts To Become Operational In Assam From Oct 4

30 Sep 2024

The Assam government has announced that 39 newly created sub-districts, referred to as 'Xama-Zilla' in Assamese, will officially become operational on October 4, 2024. This move is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency within the state, allowing for more streamlined governance and better accessibility to public...

Biker Fatally Attacked by Rhino in Assam After A Wild Chase

30 Sep 2024

A tragic incident unfolded near Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday when a biker, Saddam Hussain, was chased and fatally attacked by a rhino that had strayed out of the sanctuary. The 37-year-old victim, a resident of the Kamrup Metropolitan district, was traveling on his two-wheeler when the large animal...

NIA Detains Key Suspect Linked To ULFA (I) IED Plantings In Assam

27 Sep 2024

In connection with the planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in various locations across Assam, NIA has apprehended a key suspect in association with a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). According to the NIA, Girish Barua alias Gautam Baruah was involved with a group of ULFA (I) operatives that...

Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Leads Swachhata Sewa Initiative In Margherita

20 Sep 2024

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, took part in multiple events, including 'Swachhata Sewa' programme at Margherita in Assam's Tinsukia district on Thursday. The Lok Sabha MP for the Dibrugarh also took oath as the poden member of Margherita Municipal Board on Thursday. Speaking after the Swachhata...

Govt Urges Coal Block Holders To Begin Production In Auctioned Mines

12 Sep 2024

On Thursday, the Centre directed coal block allottees to expedite production in mines recently auctioned. The Coal Ministry, in a review led by Additional Secretary Rupinder Brar, assessed the status of 71 auctioned coal blocks across nine states—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal. These...

Assam Police Bust ₹2,000 Crore Online Stock Scam, Over 30 Arrested

06 Sep 2024

Assam Police have revealed a massive financial scam worth ₹2,000 crore, centered around fraudulent online stock market investments. The scam, which involved brokers promising guaranteed returns, has led to the arrest of over 30 individuals, with more arrests anticipated as the investigation broadens across the state. The primary suspects, Vishal...

Smoke Bomb From The 1962 Indo-China War-Era Discovered In Assam

01 Sep 2024

A mortar smoke bomb, thought to date back to the 1962 Indo-China war, was found in a riverbed in Assam's Sonitpur district, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The explosive device, discovered in the Dhekiajuli area, was safely detonated with assistance from Army personnel, he noted. Barun Purkayastha, Superintendent...

Women Equality Day Observed By Indian Army In Assam And Arunachal Pradesh

28 Aug 2024

The Indian Army celebrated Women's Equality Day with significant events in Mariani, Assam, and Taksing Village, Arunachal Pradesh. Women's Equality Day is celebrated annually on August 26. This day is celebrated every year to commemorate the passage of women's suffrage in the US and remind people of the hurdles overcome...