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Chandubi festival to start from January 1

Chandubi festival to start from January 1

GUWAHATI: The 11th edition of Chandubi festival in Assam which attracts thousands of tourists from far and near will begin from January 1. Chandubi lake, situated amid picturesque ambience in Kamrup district has emerged as one of the major tourist attractions in the state. The festival which was cancelled in

Assam: 1,668 people held for cattle smuggling in 5 years

Assam: 1,668 people held for cattle smuggling in 5 years

Guwahati: The Assam government on Tuesday said 1,668 people have been arrested from various districts of the state in connection with cattle smuggling in the last five years. More than 21,700 smuggled cattle heads were recovered during the period, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora informed the Assembly. In

Woman sexually molested by two friends in a moving car

Woman sexually molested by two friends in a moving car

Kolkata: A young woman was allegedly sexually molested by two of her friends in a moving vehicle in the city while returning home after attending a birthday party, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. An FIR has been lodged at the Jadavpur Police Station late on Tuesday night by

Croatia hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake

Croatia hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake

Croatia has been hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor caused major damage to the town of Petrinja, and left at least one person dead, according to authorities. The quake hit the Balkan country at 12:20 p.m. local time (6:20 a.m. ET)