After Golaghat, the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar district is on the boil these days. The epicentre is Gelekey where Naga miscreants resumed reign of terror. Suspected Naga miscreants set on fire five houses in the tea gardens on Wednesday three days after a villager was shot dead at the paddy field in Golaghat.
The incident took place at Singibeel area in the wee hours where the miscreants who sneaked into the area from across the inter state border and burnt down seven houses full of green tea leaves. Security forces rushed to the spot but by then the miscreants disappeared.
The incident took place three days after the miscreants opened fire at a group of villagers in Ratanpur n Golaghat distrct when they were harvesting crops in the paddy field. One of the villagers died while four others are still undergoing treatment.
These incidents have forced the security forces to fan in the nook and corner of the border areas in search of the miscreants who have been mongering trouble for the last couple of days.
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Sivasagar: Allegations of electoral malpractice have surfaced in Assam after reports emerged that a single individual voted twice under different names during the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 19. The accused, identified as Putu Baruah, is a resident of Amolapatty in Sivasagar.
According to a complaint filed by social activist Ntipan Saikia with the electoral offices in Nazira and Sivasagar, Putu Baruah used two different voter cards to cast ballots in two separate constituencies. The complaint alleges that Baruah voted in Sivasagar under his own name and in Nazira under the name Indreswar Baruah.
The voter card for the Sivasagar constituency shows Putu Baruah as a...
Nazira: In a recent election meeting at the Mezenga Higher Secondary School Field in Nazira, State Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Vishwa Sharma sparked controversy with his sharp response to allegations made by State Leader of Opposition and Nazira MLA Devvrat Saikia.
During the gathering, Dr. Sharma addressed the crowd, expressing disdain towards Saikia's claims that the Chief Minister fails to respond to letters addressing matters of public interest. Sharma's remarks came in response to Saikia's earlier assertion that Sharma's lack of response reflects arrogance.
Saikia, in his statement, criticized the Chief Minister's apparent disregard for protocol and pledged to persist in raising...
Nazira: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam, Anurag Goel, conducted a comprehensive review of the election preparedness in Nazira Election District today in anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha Poll.
During his visit, CEO Anurag Goel inspected the strong rooms established within the premises of the office of SDO(C) Nazira, ensuring the integrity and security of the electoral process. He also took a detailed overview of the security arrangements put in place for these strong rooms, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the election materials.
In a subsequent meeting with key officials of the Sub-Division held in the conference hall of the sub-divisional administration, Nazira...
Nazira: In an exclusive interview, prominent journalist Haidar Hussain expressed concern about the declining trust in government-run educational institutions in Assam. He attributed this to several factors, including:
Teacher recruitment based solely on marks: While high marks ensure merit on paper, Hussain argues that it doesn't guarantee commitment to teaching.
Poor quality of education: Despite qualified teachers on paper, the overall educational outcomes remain unsatisfactory. Hussain highlights a troubling trend: many teachers are unwilling to enroll their own children in the institutions where they teach.
Societal indifference: Hussain criticizes society's lack of...
Nazira: In a ceremony held today at Nazira College, the college community unveiled a statue of its esteemed founder principal, Avni Barthakur. The statue serves as a lasting tribute to Barthakur's dedication to education and his role in establishing Nazira College as a prestigious institution.
Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author and former DGP of Assam, Harekrishna Deka, had the honor of unveiling the statue. The ceremony also included a special address by senior journalist and writer Haider Hussain. Hussain expressed his gratitude to the Nazira College family and the residents of Nazira for commemorating Avni Barthakur's legacy. He described the day as a historic one for the people of...
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri inaugurated the ONGC-supported Siu Ka Pha Multi Specialty Hospital in Sivasagar, Assam, on November 4, 2023. The hospital, built with a total investment of Rs 483.19 crore, is a state-of-the-art facility with 300 beds and a team of 70 specialized doctors. It will offer a comprehensive range of medical services, including Orthopaedics, Trauma, Paediatric & NICU, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, ENT, Skull base Surgery, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, and advanced diagnostics.
The hospital will be managed and operated by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vaidyakiya Pratisthan (BAVP). It is expected to provide healthcare services to over one lakh...
Two rhinos freely graze at Nimtita gaon in Nazira Mackeypur on Sunday morning.
Local people gathered to see the rhinos.
Forest officials are working on sending the rhinos to Kaziranga National Park..
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