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Goalpara, Assam — Rohingya and Chin refugees from Myanmar, currently housed in the Goalpara transit camp, have launched a hunger strike to protest their extended detention and demand resettlement through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The hunger strike commenced on Monday evening, with protesters calling for their immediate transfer to the UNHCR […]
In a shocking discovery, Sonmoni Saikia, a Senior Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) assigned to the flood-affected Gohpur region in Assam, was found working in Biswanath instead of fulfilling his duties in Gohpur. Despite his appointment to address critical agricultural needs in Gohpur, it has been alleged that Saikia has not reported for duty there at […]
Gohpur, Assam – Residents of Dipora, Barua Field, and Daspara village in Gohpur are grappling with nightly incursions by a herd of wild elephants, causing extensive damage and hardship. The herd, numbering between 20 to 25 elephants from Kaziranga’s sixth addition, has been raiding homes, consuming stored food supplies, and destroying crops, leaving the impoverished […]
With traditional fishing practices driving numerous fish species to the brink of extinction, authorities have enacted stringent regulations prohibiting river fishing. This bold move aims to protect and replenish dwindling fish populations, signaling a profound shift towards conservation-driven governance. Embracing creativity and community spirit, Gohpur has embarked on an ambitious artistic endeavor: the creation of […]
Guwahati: In a significant crackdown on the smuggling of fake gold in the state, Assam Police on May 20 seized a massive consignment of fake gold worth several lakhs and Rs 6,60,000 in cash. Gohpur Police visited at Sonapur, No. 2 in Bangalmar and seized the entire consignment. Four people in total have been detained […]
Guwahati: In a tragic incident, a woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Sonitpur district of Assam during the wee hours of Thursday. The incident took place at Gohpur of the district. The deceased has been identified as Urmila Saikia. Her husband named Kushal Saikia has been detained by the police in connection with […]
Guwahati: An incident of suspected honour killing was reported in Gohpur of Assam on Thursday in which a man hacked to death his son. The incident took place in Borpukhuri area. The accused identified as Sibaram Basumatary, killed his son with a sharp edged-weapon. The deceased has been identified as Dauharam Basumatary. Moreover, Sibaram Basumatary […]
Another gruesome murder was reported in Assam on Monday as a man was beaten to death by his son in Gohpur. As per the police, the deceased was identified as Biren Gunju, in his late 50s. On Monday morning he had an argument related to some family issues with his son Rinku Gunju. The argument […]