The first engine of a goods train bound for Lumding fell down in river near Dautuhaja Railway Station on Saturday at about 5.30 pm as the driver of the train violating the signal proceeded with heavy speed. Both driver and his assistant received injuries and shifted to Lumding. It is learnt that train was supposed to stop at Daotuhaja and only after getting the signal he should proceed but the points man who was basically a porter allowed the driver to proceed and the driver suddenly sped up resulting to derailment. The train communication however was restored immediately since there was no major damage on track.
Sri H. Malakar, Station Master, Daotuhaja disclosed it a was fault not any sort of sabotage.
In its continuing effort to increase people – Army interaction and promote co-ordination and cooperation between different tribes of Hajadisa area of Dima Hasao district an Inter village Football Tournament is being organised by the troops of MADRAS Regiment from April 12, 2013.The tournament commenced by kicking of football by village headman at Bara Digar Football Ground. This five days tournament has drawn enthusiastic response from the public. A total of 16 teams are participating in the event. The motive of the tournament is to increase peace and harmony in the region. The final of the tournament will be held on April 16.
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