9 Miners Trapped in Illegal Coal Mine On January 6, 2024, nine workers were trapped inside an illegal rathole coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district after sudden flooding from an underground aquifer. The mine was illegally operating, making the rescue operation more challenging. Recovery of Five More Bodies After 44 Days After an extensive
READ MOREA Canadian citizen involved in proselytising activities in Assam’s Jorhat district has been deported to his home country, confirmed authorities. The individual, who had been visiting Jorhat since 2021, was sent back from New Delhi after overstaying on an expired visa. Visa Expiration and Investigation According to Jorhat Superintendent of Police (SP) Shwetank Mishra, the
READ MORERescue Operations Enter Day 8 in Assam’s Dima Hasao District Efforts to save five coal miners trapped in a flooded quarry in Assam’s Dima Hasao district have entered their eighth day, with concerns mounting as chances of survival diminish. Nine Workers Trapped After Sudden Flooding On January 6, nine workers became trapped when a sudden
READ MOREThe Assam government is investing over Rs 1,800 crore to upgrade the infrastructure of 252 state-run educational facilities, aiming to modernize schools in rural areas. This initiative focuses on improving government vernacular schools, selected from each of the 126 assembly constituencies across the state. The project, funded by the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), involves
READ MOREThe State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has officially released the answer key for the Combined Written Test (CWT) conducted for the recruitment of various posts in Assam Police and associated departments. This includes positions such as Sub Inspector (UB), Sub Inspector (AB) for Assam Commando Battalions, Sub Inspector of Police (Communication) in the Assam
READ MOREA church in Assam, located in Jhakar Gao village, was destroyed by fire amid rising tensions between Hindu groups and Christian communities. The incident occurred at the St. Teresa parish church in Udalguri district, which served 160 Catholic families, mostly from indigenous backgrounds. While the fire has raised concerns, police are still investigating whether it
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