A kidnap incident seems to have raised doubt over the efficiency of police these days forcing a family to move prime minister Narendra Modi.
The incident took place in Hailakandi where a businessman from Nazira who kidnapped by miscreant. That too on January 3 this year.
Since then the kidnappers have been demanding Rs crore ransom for the release of Ritul Kakoti who was on a visit to Katlichera on business purpose.
Kakoti’s wife lodged a complaint before the Katlichara police immediately after the incident where the Richang insurgents have kidnapped her husband.
The family members have given the police call details of the miscreants who have been holding the businessman in their captivity. But the miscreants have yet to be identified.
Efforts to rescue the businessman seems to have made hardly any progress which is why the kidnappers have still been demanding money.
Even the police have not assured the family members of measures to rescue the businessman. Isn’t it an example of police failure to trace out a handful of miscreants who have been holding a businessman in their captivity for the last two months?
Caught in uncertainty, the family members have written to prime minister Narendra Modi seeking his help to ensure the safe release of the businessman.
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The 18.416-kilometre road stretch from Sivasagar town to Suomoni near Garmur in Charaideo district, sanctioned at a cost of around ₹121 crore, remains incomplete despite repeated assurances from authorities. Daily commuters—including office employees, students, patients, and business owners—have been forced to endure hazardous travel...
eteran journalist, renowned folk artist, social organizer, and retired teacher Anuj Rajkhowa passed away on Monday night at Geleki Primary Health Centre under Nazira Co-District following a prolonged neurological illness. He was 67.
Born in Geleki in 1958, Rajkhowa was the son of freedom fighter late Garejai Rajkhowa. A multifaceted personality, he made significant contributions to journalism, education, culture, sports, and social service over a career spanning more than five decades.
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According to reports, vast areas of the Nazira Co-District, particularly villages along the Dikhow River, have increasingly become a tiger movement zone. Villages such as Rajapul, Khanikar Gaon, Natun Mati, Duwara Gaon and Gar Ali—located barely three kilometres from Nazira town—have been witnessing frequent tiger activity in recent weeks.
Residents say hearing the loud roars of the big cat and spotting it near residential compounds has become alarmingly common....
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The award was conferred under the nationwide “School Challenge – Tobacco-Free Environment 2025”, an initiative organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to promote tobacco-free educational institutions across the country.
The competition, conducted in August last year, witnessed participation from high and higher secondary schools from across India. Schools were assessed on a range of awareness activities, including street plays, poster-making...
Around 35 tea garden workers, including a pregnant woman, were injured after a vehicle carrying them overturned at Geleki Na Ali in Nazira on Friday morning.
According to reports, the accident occurred at around 7:00 AM when a Tata Ace vehicle (AS-04-BC-9838), owned by Pranjal Pangging of Hatipatti, was transporting workers from Hatipatti and Bogichapori areas to Geleki Athkhel Tea Garden as part of their daily commute.
Sources said the accident took place after a person suddenly ran across the road in front of the vehicle. In an attempt to avoid hitting the pedestrian, the driver applied the brakes abruptly, causing the overloaded vehicle to overturn on the road.
Nearly 35 male...
An emotional and charged atmosphere prevailed at the historic Kareng courtyard as people across Assam marked the first day of Rongali Bihu—the Bohag festival—amid grief over the absence of iconic singer Zubeen Garg. From Upper Assam to Lower Assam, voices united in a powerful call: “Justice for Zubeen Garg.”
Rongali Bihu, the most cherished festival of the Assamese community, began with its first day known as Manuh Bihu, traditionally dedicated to human bonding and respect. This year, however, celebrations carried a deep sense of sorrow as people paid tribute to the beloved artist, widely regarded as the heartbeat of Assamese culture and a youth icon.
At the Kareng...
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Nazira Bartala Higher Secondary School once again upheld its reputation by securing an impressive pass percentage of 95.74. Out of 47 candidates who appeared, 24 achieved first division and 21 secured second division, while 14 students earned letter marks across subjects.
Nazira Higher Secondary Multipurpose School also delivered a satisfactory outcome, recording an 81...
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Addressing a press conference in Nazira, the organization’s Security Council President, Matiur Rahman, launched a sharp critique of major political parties. He alleged that their policies have consistently undermined indigenous interests, particularly by favoring migrant populations.
As part of its political stance, the Mahasangha announced its endorsement of the following candidates:
Dr. Bhavendra Nath Mohan from Sivasagar
Rubul...
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Addressing a press conference in Nazira, Gogoi, who is also the CPI’s candidate for the Nazira legislative constituency in the forthcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections, said the BJP-led government has weakened Assam’s long-standing tradition of communal harmony and socialism. He accused the ruling alliance of promoting divisive “Hindu-Muslim-Miya politics,” which he claimed has misled the...
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Amid the ongoing Assembly election period, many localities including Nazira town, Simaluguri, Geleki, Namti, Michajan, Mechagarh, Balighat, Santak, Bihubar, Mathurapur, Athkhel and Singibil are reportedly facing an acute shortage of fuel and cooking gas. Local residents have described the situation as an “artificial” scarcity that has intensified over the past few days.
Most petrol pumps in the region have reportedly run out of stock, leaving consumers struggling to obtain essential fuel. At a few...
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