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Assam: Bijoy Malakar’s massive mandate strengthens BJP’s hold in Barak Valley

15May

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Assam: Bijoy Malakar’s massive mandate strengthens BJP’s hold in Barak Valley

With one of the biggest victory margins in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, BJP leader Bijoy Malakar has further strengthened his political position in Barak Valley and emerged as a major face of the party in southern Assam. Winning by more than 80,000 votes from the Ram Krishna Nagar constituency, Malakar secured one of the highest victory margins among all MLAs in the state, underlining his growing influence in the region. Born on January 1, 1980, Bijoy Malakar belongs to the R.K. Nagar area of Karimganj, now part of Sribhumi district. He is the son of Sankar Malakar and Pranoti Malakar. According to electoral records, he completed the Praveshika Examination, equivalent to Class 10, under the Assam Sanskrit Board. Before joining politics full-time, he worked as a businessman, a bac...

The Rani Forest Department of Assam confiscates a vehicle carrying illegal lumber

14Dec

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The Rani Forest Department of Assam confiscates a vehicle carrying illegal lumber

An illegal timber-laden truck traveling from Meghalaya without a number plate was captured by the Rani forest department early on December 14 during a search near the Pageli Tea Estate, which is situated on the Assam-Meghalaya border on the western outskirts of Guwahati. Following a particular tip-off, Rani Regional Forest Officer Roji Barman led the operation, according to forest department sources. The Meghalayan vehicle carrying expensive timber valued at nearly Rs 2 lakh that was being trafficked was stopped at Pageli Tea Estate. An individual suspected of engaging in the illicit timber trade, allegedly working under the alias "Patil" in the neighboring Kaharpora region of Rani, is thought to have smuggled the timber. Locals in Rani, meanwhile, have accused certain employees of the...

Assam’s Maguri-Motapung Beel is in danger of going extinct, losing its birdwatching glory

10Dec

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Assam’s Maguri-Motapung Beel is in danger of going extinct, losing its birdwatching glory

The ecological health of the Maguri-Motapung beel in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in the Tinsukia region of Assam has drastically deteriorated since the devastating Baghjan blowout. This region used to be a thriving biodiversity hotspot. Birdwatchers from all over the world come to the marsh, which is just 9 kilometers from Tinsukia town, to observe migratory bird species throughout the winter. However, the consequences of the oil spill have disturbed this delicate environment. The devastating June 2020 oil well blowout in Baghjan, which burned for over five months, left a trail of destruction in its aftermath. The fire damaged the delicate ecosystem of nearby Dibru Saikhowa National Park in addition to demolishing homes. This protracted disaster, which is regarded as India's longest-r...

Public safety and environmental issues are raised by Boko’s illegal brick kilns

3Dec

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Public safety and environmental issues are raised by Boko’s illegal brick kilns

Assam's Boko is witnessing an alarming rise in unauthorized brick kilns, particularly in the Haribhanga area. There are hundreds of these Bengali-style kilns that have been operating without the required permits or government supervision. Residents have criticized these establishments for the risks they represent to the environment and public health. The Assam Pollution Control Board and the Kamrup district administration have surprisingly done nothing to remedy these infractions, which raises concerns about regulatory accountability. Areas like as Hekara, Silobari, Tarabari, Damalchowch, Balizhar, Ghilibari, and Nalapara have also seen an increase in these illicit brick kilns. Concerns about air pollution and safety risks are heightened by the fact that many of these kilns are situate...

Margherita College begins a workshop on sustainable plantation and citrus growing

4Nov

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Margherita College begins a workshop on sustainable plantation and citrus growing

In partnership with the Tea & Ex-Tea Garden Labourers Development Association, the National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), an independent organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, organized a comprehensive three-day workshop at Margherita College that focused on sustainable citrus and plantation crop farming. This project, which is supported by Margherita College's Entrepreneurship Development Cell, intends to investigate marketing potential and difficulties encountered by small-scale growers. The workshop officially opened on Monday under the direction of Dr. Atanu Kakoty, the Margherita College principal. Prominent individuals that joined him included Dr. Bijit Kumar Saud, Principal Scientist of the Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Stat...

Assam’s plans to generate 3,000 MW of solar power by 2030

30Oct

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Assam’s plans to generate 3,000 MW of solar power by 2030

Assam's new clean energy strategy, which aims to produce 3,000 MW of solar electricity by 2030, is a praiseworthy step towards attaining sustainable development. An outline of the main components of this drive for renewable energy is provided below: Increase in Solar Capacity: With an ambitious goal of 3,000 MW by 2030, the state hopes to greatly expand its solar capacity. This will assist lower carbon emissions in addition to meeting the rising demand for electricity. The Karbi Anglong New Solar Facility: One of the biggest solar projects in the state to date will be a 500 MW solar system in the Karbi Anglong area. In order to ensure dependable electricity distribution during periods of high demand, Assam is also concentrating on battery storage systems. In partnership with ONGC Tripu...

Criminals of Rs 200 crore online trading scam absconding in Karimganj

11Sep

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Criminals of Rs 200 crore online trading scam absconding in Karimganj

Assam has been hit by a series of fraudulent online trading scams that have duped crores of rupees from investors of late. Due to the significant blow to these third-party stockbrokers' credibility, there is now a lack of trust in this industry. People are now wary about engaging in such illegal activities. In the Karimganj area of Assam, another controversy of this kind has surfaced. It concerns Mohammed Shakir and Ifzal, two individuals. Under the pretense of internet trading, the two have been charged with defrauding the public. In response to this most recent development, the Karimganj police have issued a watch notice for the two individuals. The police have also carried out raids at their homes, but they have managed to escape and are currently at large. Shakir allegedly robbed i...

High-stakes online trading scam caught assam police officer

6Sep

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High-stakes online trading scam caught assam police officer

A police officer, working at the DGP office, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the online trading scam, as per sources. Suruj Deka is the police officer that was arrested. Anjan Supriyam, the main suspect in the case, admitted to taking part in the online trading scam, which led to Deka's arrest. Deka is now being questioned by CID officials. To learn more about the scheme and Deka's role in it, more inquiries are underway. Assam Police previously uncovered a financial scam worth Rs 2,200 crore in which brokers deceived investors by guaranteeing a double return on their money put in the online stock market. Two guys were taken into custody in relation to the scam: Guwahati resident Swapnil Das and Dibrugarh resident and online dealer Vishal Phukan, 22. As the investigati...

Because of the heavy rain, Assam Police stopped heavy vehicles on NH-27

4Sep

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Because of the heavy rain, Assam Police stopped heavy vehicles on NH-27

The movement of heavy vehicles has been temporarily suspended by the Assam police on NH-27 between Jatinga and Harangajao in Assam's Dima Hasao district. Until further orders, vehicles heading to and from Barak Valley are instructed to take the detour via Meghalaya (National Highway-6). According to a press release from the police, because to regular rainfall, soil subsidence, and current construction, large vehicles with 12 wheels or more and long trucks and trailers more than 24 feet are prohibited from operating. "Due to frequent rainfalls, subsidence of land/road surface and on-going construction works, the plying of heavy commercial vehicles with 12 wheels or more including long trucks/trailers, (more than 24 feet in length) has been temporarily prohibited in between the stretch o...