Category: Assam

Illegal sand trade flourishes under Loharghat range

Illegal sand trade flourishes under Loharghat range

PALASBARI, Oct 16: A serious allegation of large-scale illegal sand mining and transportation has surfaced under the Loharghat Range Office of the West Kamrup Forest Division, with residents accusing forest officials of turning a blind eye to widespread irregularities in the issuance and use of sand transit passes.A memorandum submitted

Neglected NH-17 turns into a nightmare for Mirza residents

Neglected NH-17 turns into a nightmare for Mirza residents

ABHIJIT KALITAPALASBARI, Oct 13: The plight of residents in Mirza under the Palasbari Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) continues to worsen as National Highway 17, which connects several key areas of lower Assam, remains in a deplorable condition due to years of official apathy and poor maintenance. What was once a

Lai Khuta of 79th Palasbari Raas Mahotsav erected

Lai Khuta of 79th Palasbari Raas Mahotsav erected

ABHIJIT KALITAPALASBARI,Oct 7: The lai khuta for the historic 79th Palasbari Raas Mahotsav was ceremonially erected at the festival grounds in new market of Palasbari on Monday. The event began at 11:30 a.m with the lai khuta being installed by the president of the Palasbari Raas Mahotsav Committee, Monimay Kar.