The Morigaon district administration has imposed several restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of high school and higher secondary examinations in the district.
"Ancient traditions like the Bulbul fight and the Buffalo fight were celebrated during Bhogali Bihu since the time of the Ahom empire, which was celebrated again by the people of Assam after 9 years," CM Sarma told ANI.
Speaking to the media at the event, the Assam Chief Minister said, "These fights are part of our age-old traditions. The important point is that we ensure that there is no harm done to the buffaloes or the birds. The organisers of the event ensure that the buffaloes and birds do not sustain
With an effort to cultivate a culture of road safety, adherence to traffic rules and responsible behaviour on the roads, the statewide awareness campaign was expected to symbolise the government's commitment to reducing road accidents and safeguarding lives.
Both domestic and foreign tourists have visited the wildlife sanctuary, which is also known for having the highest density of Indian one-horned rhinos in the world. Migratory birds have also started arriving in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, attracting Indian as well as foreign tourists.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited Jagiroad in Morigaon district during which he inaugurated five projects worth an aggregate of Rs. 114.17 crore.
The wildlife sanctuary authorities expect that, this year, more migratory bird species will arrive in the wildlife sanctuary compared to the previous year.
The incident took place in the Jaluguti area of the central Assam district after a passenger vehicle collided with another passenger vehicle that was coming from the opposite direction.
A mentally challenged girl was kidnapped on September 7 and allegedly gang-raped at Bhuragaon village in Morigaon. The victim was held captive for almost 13 days by another woman named Murshida Begum in her home. The accused woman and two other men have been arrested in connection to the cas
The flood situation in Assam’s Morigaon district remains critical, as nearly 45,000 people in the district have been affected by the current wave of flooding.