Cops, para-military deployed in Dhubri ahead of Eid-ul-Zuha | Guwahati News

Dhubri: District administration has deployed armed police and para-military forces in communally sensitive areas across Dhubri, including places of worship, to ensure peaceful Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations on Thursday.Despite Muslim organisations saying that they would refrain from cow sacrifice this year on Eid-ul-Zuha, security has been stepped up to any untoward incidents.Last year, shortly after Eid-ul-Zuha, animal…

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Principals’ org slams GU over hike in fees; seeks govt intervention | Guwahati News

Guwahati: The Assam College Principals’ Council (ACPC) on Sunday expressed concern over “arbitrary enhancement of fees” by Gauhati University (GU) and sought immediate intervention from the state govt.In a statement, the ACPC said it had submitted a representation to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging him to intervene against the increase in fee structure and “unlawful…

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Indian, German experts hold talks to boost Meghalaya’s healthcare | Guwahati News

Shillong: In a step towards transforming Meghalaya’s healthcare landscape, a round-table discussion on ‘Private Sector Engagement in Meghalaya’s Health Sector’ was held at IIM Shillong.The event, held on Friday, was a collaborative effort involving Meghalaya’s department of health & family welfare, German International Cooperation (GIZ) under the GSDP Project, IIM Shillong, and the Indo-German Chamber…

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Residents protest over Sribhumi waterlogging | Guwahati News

Silchar: Residents of Sribhumi town on Sunday blocked the Brajendra Road seeking permanent measures to tackle recurring waterlogging and artificial floods.“For the past few years, most of the drains in the town have become defunct. Last year, some drainage work was undertaken, but allegations of large-scale corruption surfaced during implementation. At several places, newly-built drain…

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Smuggling bid foiled, 26 geckos rescued; 2 held | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Police in Guwahati foiled a smuggling attempt, rescuing 26 live geckos and arresting two individuals in the Betkuchi area of the city.Acting on intelligence received by Guwahati police commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta, a specialised tactical team was assembled to intercept the smugglers. Under the commissioner’s guidance, the operation was executed on Saturday night near…

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