A man in the streets of Haflong, Dima Hasao had been repeatedly sexually harassing girls. The man identified as Pondesh Sengyung, popularly known as Jipseng drives a blue Alto without a number plate. While speaking to The ‘North-Eastern Chronicle’ one of the victims shared, “The man would slow his car
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The Court of Special Judge in Assam’s Hailakandi district has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 20,000 for sexually abusing an 11-year-old minor boy four years ago. The man booked under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the
The Bohag Bihu festival of Assam kick started with great fervour and enthusiasm on Thursday. The celebration which couldn’t be celebrated properly due to social distancing from the past two years witnessed happiness and gathering in the area. One of the major festivals of Assam, Bohag Bihu marks the beginning
With only 15 days left for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Karbi Anglong, the chief executive member (CEM) of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Tuliram Ronghang on Wednesday inspected the ongoing preparation of the venue at Loringthepi under Howraghat LA. He was accompanied by MLA Darsing Ronghang, DC of
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said the aspirational districts programme was launched with an aim to improve the standard of living of citizens by bringing transformational changes in healthcare and nutrition, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion as well as skill development and infrastructure. The Union Ports, Shipping, Waterways